Mario Kart Games Collection
Since 1992, Mario Kart (マリオカート) has redefined arcade racing with its chaotic item battles and iconic Nintendo fan service. The series' perfect blend of accessibility and depth has sold over 200 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling racing franchise in history.
Gameplay Evolution
- Mode Innovations: Battle Mode (SNES), Double Dash!! (GCN), Anti-Gravity (MK8)- Cultural Crossover: Link, Animal Crossing, and Mercedes-Benz in MK8 DLC
- Mobile Success: Mario Kart Tour (2019) adapted the formula for smartphones
Core Mechanics
- Rubber Band AI: Dynamic difficulty keeps races exciting- Item Roulette: Strategic use of shells, bananas, and game-changing Blue Shells
- Drift Boosts: Snaking technique mastered by competitive players
Why It Dominates
From living room split-screen to global esports tournaments, Mario Kart remains the ultimate party-racer by perfecting "easy to learn, impossible to master" design.🎮All Mario Kart Retro Games
2001
Kart RacingThe first portable Mario Kart game featuring all 20 tracks from Super Mario Kart (SNES) plus 20 new courses. Introduces the 'Quick Run' mode for on-the-go racing and maintains the classic drift mechanics.
1992
Kart RacingSuper Mario Kart is a 1992 kart racing game developed by Nintendo EAD for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. As the first entry in the Mario Kart series, it features eight playable Mario characters racing in go-karts across 20 tracks, using iconic power-ups like Banana Peels and Shells to gain competitive advantage.
1996
Kart RacingThe definitive 3D kart racing experience. Battle with iconic items across 16 dynamic tracks in 4-player split-screen mayhem.
2005
Kart RacingMario Kart DS is the first handheld installment in Nintendo's legendary kart racing series, released in 2005. It introduced retro tracks from previous games alongside new courses, and was the first Mario Kart to feature online multiplayer via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The game includes 32 courses, 12 playable characters, and the debut of the iconic snaking technique.