Mario Kart 64

Mario Kart 64

Studios

Developer — Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

Publishers — Nintendo, iQue

Details

Platforms — Nintendo 64, Wii, Wii U

Genres — Racing, Arcade, Action, Kids, Party

Modes — Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen

Perspective — Third person

Mario Kart 64 ranks #744 overall and #20 among racing games — top 3% of all ranked titles. Of the 288 games released in 1996, only five outrank it. Hovers within reach of its all-time peak of #739, reached 4 weeks ago.

Universal Praise
Defining Release
Time-Tested
Franchise Standout

Ranked In

Pos.
Ranking Table
#6
Top Mario Kart Games
#8
Top Nintendo 64 Games
#18
Top Party Games
#20
Top Mario Bros. Games
#30
Top Racing Games
#30
Top Wii Games

Tags

#polygonal 3d#high score#explosion#retroachievements#sequel#difficulty level#anthropomorphism#artificial intelligence#vehicular combat#snow#wii virtual console#vehicle combat#greatest hits#character select screen#split-screen multiplayer#crossover#virtual console#wii u virtual console#throwing weapons#bats