Mario Kart 64
14 Dec 1996
All releases
01 Jan 1970 - Wii
25 Dec 2003 - Nintendo 64
10 Feb 1997 - Nintendo 64
08 Jan 1998 - Nintendo 64
24 Jun 1997 - Nintendo 64
14 Dec 1996 - Nintendo 64
29 Jan 2007 - Wii
26 Jan 2007 - Wii
26 Apr 2008 - Wii
30 Jan 2007 - Wii
26 Jan 2007 - Wii
22 Jan 2016 - Wii U
06 Jan 2016 - Wii U
29 Dec 2016 - Wii U
21 Jan 2016 - Wii U
31 Dec 1999 - Nintendo 64
Tags
Time to beat
Main story
Main story + extras
100% completion
Mario Kart 64 is the second main installment of the Mario Kart series. It is the first game in the series to use three-dimensional graphics, however, the characters and items in this game are still two-dimensional, pre-rendered sprites. The game offers two camera angles and three engine sizes: 50cc, 100cc and 150cc. Each kart has distinctive handling, acceleration and top speed capabilities. Shells that you fire at rival racers, Bananas that make them skid out and Lightning Bolts that make them small and very slow are just a few of the game's unique power-ups.
| Audio | Subtitles | Interface | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ✓ | ||
| Chinese (Simplified) | ✓ | ||
| English | ✓ | ✓ |
Completion Time: About 15 - 20 hours.
I remember seeing Summoning Salt's video about the Choco Mountain WR during the pandemic and immediately got interested in playing the game itself.
I had it on my Wii U virtual console and it didn't take me too long to beat it. I have to say, it was fun, but the rubber banding in this game was god awful. 150CC and Mirror mode was a nightmare to beat, especially the Flower Cup (thanks to Toad's Turnpike).
Overall, it's a fun time. Not my favorite Mario Kart of the series, but a good title to just pick up and play whenever you feel like it.
