Mario Kart 64
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Mario Kart 64 is the second game in Nintendo's Mario Kart series. It was first released for the Nintendo 64 (N64) in 1996, and was the second bestselling title for the system. Mario Kart 64 rendered its levels using 3D models, while using sprites for characters, powerups and weapons, such as bananas. It was the first game in the series to feature blue spiny shells, and introduced mini-turbos from power slides. It was also the first in the series to offer 4-player split-screen play.
Courses
Grand Prix
Mario Kart 64 contains a total of sixteen playable race courses based upon locations in Mario series.
- Luigi Raceway
- Moo Moo Farm
- Koopa Troopa Beach
- Kalimari Desert
- Toad's Turnpike
- Frappe Snowland
- Choco Mountain
- Mario Raceway*
- Wario Stadium
- Sherbet Land*
- Royal Raceway
- Bowser's Castle*
- DK's Jungle Parkway*
- Yoshi Valley
- Banshee Boardwalk
- Rainbow Road
Battle
Mario Kart 64 also contains an additional four stages for use in the game's battle mode.
Characters
There are eight playable drivers in Mario Kart 64, none of which need to be unlocked:
- Mario
- Luigi
- Princess Peach
- Toad
- Yoshi
- Donkey Kong
- Wario
- Bowser