Mario Kart is a racing game series developed and published by Nintendo. The game features characters from the Super Mario franchise, who compete in kart races while using items to gain an advantage over their opponents.
The first game in the Mario Kart series, Super Mario Kart, was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Since then, there have been multiple sequels released for various Nintendo platforms, including handheld consoles such as the Game Boy Advance and the Nintendo DS.
The series has sold over 150 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time.
Similar to Mario Kart, this racing game series features characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog and other SEGA franchises.
A racing game featuring characters from the Crash Bandicoot franchise, with gameplay similar to that of Mario Kart.
A racing game featuring characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, with a focus on cooperative gameplay rather than item-based combat.
A re-release of the 2014 Wii U game, featuring new characters, tracks, and gameplay modes. Available for the Nintendo Switch.
A mobile game released in 2019, featuring simplified gameplay and microtransactions.
A hybrid video game/toy released in 2020, featuring real-life remote controlled kart vehicles that interact with a virtual race track displayed on a TV or Switch screen.
Mario Kart is available on various Nintendo consoles, including the Switch, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, and others.
Yes, Mario Kart features single-player modes, where you race against AI opponents or complete time trials.
The number of playable characters varies between games, but there are typically over 20 characters to choose from.
Yes, many Mario Kart games feature online multiplayer modes where you can race against other players around the world.
The blue shell is an item that targets the currently leading racer and explodes on contact, causing them to spin out and lose time. It is infamous among Mario Kart players for its ability to turn the tide of a race in the final moments.