

It is the first Super Mario game to let more than two people play simultaneously. Being an upgrade from its predecessor, Super Mario Kart, it features a similar base to that game in which players select Super Mario cast members to drive in karts, employing a weapon-based system to benefit the player and hinder opponents, though it has expanded gameplay, such as the introduction of Mini-Turbo boosts from drifting and four-player support. It is the second game in the Mario Kart series.

Mario Kart 64 is a racing game that was originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1996 in Japan and 1997 worldwide.

“Welcome to Mario Kart!” - Mario upon the title screen
