Super Mario Kart

Overview

Super Mario Kart is a racing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the first game of the Mario Kart series, as well as the game that sets precedents to the fictional kart racing genre. Part of this game is heavily based on Super Mario World in terms of graphics and overall theme. Using Mode 7 scaling, the first true kart game on the SNES has you collecting coins to boost your speed while using shells and bananas to stop others on the track.

Developed by

Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

Published by

Nintendo, Gradiente, Playtronic, Hyundai

Facts

Game modes

Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen

Player perspectives

Third person

Themes

Fantasy, Party

Franchises

Mario Bros., Mario

Series

Mario Kart, Super Mario

Release dates

• Super Famicom: Aug 27, 1992
• Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Sep 1, 1992
• Wii: Jun 9, 2009
• Wii U: Jun 19, 2013
• New Nintendo 3DS: Mar 17, 2016