Imagine the video game industry without its presence mario kart It would be unimaginable, since it quickly became an icon of entertainment culture that marked different generations and gave viewers millions of hours of fun. Gamer around the planet.
The mysterious Nintendo franchise is on the long tablecloth, celebrating it 30th anniversary It briefly positioned itself as one of the reference titles since its debut in the 16-bit era Super Nintendo. For this reason, we will go back in time to learn about some of its representative curiosities.
Act without the main protagonist: mario It was not thought of in the first months of its development Super Mario Kart Since it was only supposed to include two split-screen carts. Later, it was decided to include the appearance of the famous plumber.
Technological Pioneers: The “Path 7” chart used by Nintendo It caused a sensation in the early 90s, as it simulated a 3D effect that was not yet possible for that time on home consoles.
Viva Dinosaur Land: The mysterious island was considered as the main base for hosting all the tournaments on their respective courts. Super Mario Kart for SNES.
Teasing and champagne: Mario and Luigi get a horn congratulations for passing, Bowser, Donkey Kong Jr. y Yoshi They get certain jokes. For its part, Princess Peach y BowserCelebrate by drinking champagne after winning any trophy in the Japanese version of the game.
In favor of cheating: While looking at the map to see your opponent’s movements in multiplayer games isn’t well-received by the community, in its manual Super Mario KartThey encouraged you to do it.
Appeal to mythology: brick letters Humps y Thomps Said to be inspired by Japanese spirits Nurikabewhich represents a wall that blocks passage or diverts a path.
Avoiding commercial conflicts: Mario Kart 64 Not only did it cause a sensation to return to 64-bit, but the version that was marketed in Japan included references to well-known brands: mario (Marlborough), Yoshi d (Mobile 1) and Coupa Air (Goodyear), among others. In America, such logos were replaced to avoid legal disputes.
Sudden Blue Shell: Although Big N’s executives argued that the award resembled the unfairness of life, the reality was that its implementation was resolved. Technical problems (interval)we will be Mario Kart 64 It was not able to display all eight characters on the screen at the same time.
Pac-Man, guest: come on He was in charge of development Mario Kart Arcade GPSo he decided to include some of his characters, in terms of famous ones Pac-ManHis wife and characteristic ghost.
Animated Whiskers: Mario Kart 8 It was the first installment to include the mustache movement mario y luigiWhen the wind hits them.
from the saga mario kart Sold more than that 170 million units Globally and commercially and playable and its latest installment has established itself as the greatest reflector in the genre, Mario Kart 8 DeluxeThere is a promising future with the service mode which has been adopted and will provide new circuits in phases until the end of 2023.
It will be interesting to know if this is in the plans Nintendo A future update or a new title should be released that adds characters that have never been seen before Dixie Kong, Kamek, King K. Rule, Nabbit o Professor E. GadTo name a few, and if hypothetically a track editor could be implemented.
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