Mario Kart 64 (Nintendo 64)

This is one of the best multi-player games of all time. Mario Kart 64, like its predecessor for the super nintendo, features a race and a battle mode. There are 16 race courses and 4 battles courses. My friends are divided as to whether race or battle mode is better. I know some people who prefer the cute graphics and handicapping that allows players of different levels to compete on race mode, and people who love the cut-throat hair-on-edge feeling of a good battle. In any case, the game works as before, where the screen divides into 4 quadrants and each player controls his player in his quadrant. The usual cast of characters is
here again, Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Toadstool, etc.

I think the handicapping is a little too prounounced in race mode. That is to say, if you get really far ahead of the pack, the powerup's you start receiving are terrible, like green turtle shells or banana peels. I know I know, the banana peel can be a lethal weapon, but only because if some does fall for a banana peel, the sheer hilarity of watching that guy sputter out of control and start cursing the living daylights is worth it. But here's the thing. If you are way in last place, you'll find yourself getting infinite mushroom after infinite mushroom, and pretty soon you're neck and neck with the first place guy. What this means is the way you drive for the first 3 laps doesn't really matter. So I feel like it disincents people from taking the race seriously the whole way through, and what ends up determining the winner is who is in 3rd place on the final lap and in a position to get the next infinite mushroom. On the flip side, is you can play with anyone, expert of beginner, and keep it interesting. That
can be nice if you have friends with lives who don't spend every hour trying to nail the shortcut in koopa beach, but want to be able to enjoy the wonders of rainbow road.

Battle mode is arguably how this francise made its name, and in 64, Nintendo ups the ante with multidimensional battle courses that span the highly claustrophobic (sky tower) to the cavernous (doughnut) to the labyrinth (the green level) to the all out jungle warfare (blockfort). The great thing about these levels is they offer something for everyone. If you are looking for a quick game before heading off to dinner, you can choose doughnut or the sky tower. If you are looking for all out combat, and don't mind a 30 minute
dogfight, you have blockfort and the green level to choose from. Each of these levels is so physically different that it affords so many different strategies for beating your opponents. I mentioned how funny it is when one of your friends slips on a banana peel in race mode. Well in battle mode, it is a hundred times funnier, since that means they lose a balloon and are much closer to defeat.

There is so much memorable stuff from this game, from racing backwards on the highway against traffic to morphing into a bomb once you are defeated in battle mode. From the golden age of the 64, this is a must have for any one who loves a good multiplayer game.

What a game - Mario Kart 64 brings back such fond memories. A group of four of us sitting on a sofa, staring at some small TV divided into fourths and racing Mario, Luigi, Toad Stool, Donkey Kong and others around the Mario Speedway as we taunted one another and broke course records. This game is fantastic - and while its fun for single player mode (I entertained myself for an entire week trying to beat my personal records) - multi-player mode is what makes Mario Kart 64 special. The game is made for 'party' mode - the courses, the cheats, the gameplay are all fantastic. Well worth the couple bucks it will cost you on eBay.

This is a perfect game that you can play by yourself and with friends. There are different characters and different race tracks to pick from. The game also has on it time trails (It's kinda freaky when you race your "Ghost". Ghost is you from the previous time you did). The battle part is so much fun! You try to shoot balloons off your enemy before they get your ballons. They have different tracks on that also that you can pick from. If you like Mario and racing games, this is perfect for you! It's just an all around fun game to play. Plus its great for any age.

This was and still is a great game. In it you are going to be basically racing with all of the cool Nintendo characters. In the game you can race as Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Toad, Peach, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Wario.

There are about 20 different tracks that can be raced and the fun is just endless.

If you are looking to spend your money on something this would be the item to do so on.

This is one of the best multi-player games of all time. Mario Kart 64, like its predecessor for the super nintendo, features a race and a battle mode. There are 16 race courses and 4 battles courses. My friends are divided as to whether race or battle mode is better. I know some people who prefer the cute graphics and handicapping that allows players of different levels to compete on race mode, and people who love the cut-throat hair-on-edge feeling of a good battle. In any case, the game works as before, where the screen divides into 4 quadrants and each player controls his player in his quadrant. The usual cast of characters is
here again, Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Toadstool, etc.

I think the handicapping is a little too prounounced in race mode. That is to say, if you get really far ahead of the pack, the powerup's you start receiving are terrible, like green turtle shells or banana peels. I know I know, the banana peel can be a lethal weapon, but only because if some does fall for a banana peel, the sheer hilarity of watching that guy sputter out of control and start cursing the living daylights is worth it. But here's the thing. If you are way in last place, you'll find yourself getting infinite mushroom after infinite mushroom, and pretty soon you're neck and neck with the first place guy. What this means is the way you drive for the first 3 laps doesn't really matter. So I feel like it disincents people from taking the race seriously the whole way through, and what ends up determining the winner is who is in 3rd place on the final lap and in a position to get the next infinite mushroom. On the flip side, is you can play with anyone, expert of beginner, and keep it interesting. That
can be nice if you have friends with lives who don't spend every hour trying to nail the shortcut in koopa beach, but want to be able to enjoy the wonders of rainbow road.

Battle mode is arguably how this francise made its name, and in 64, Nintendo ups the ante with multidimensional battle courses that span the highly claustrophobic (sky tower) to the cavernous (doughnut) to the labyrinth (the green level) to the all out jungle warfare (blockfort). The great thing about these levels is they offer something for everyone. If you are looking for a quick game before heading off to dinner, you can choose doughnut or the sky tower. If you are looking for all out combat, and don't mind a 30 minute
dogfight, you have blockfort and the green level to choose from. Each of these levels is so physically different that it affords so many different strategies for beating your opponents. I mentioned how funny it is when one of your friends slips on a banana peel in race mode. Well in battle mode, it is a hundred times funnier, since that means they lose a balloon and are much closer to defeat.

There is so much memorable stuff from this game, from racing backwards on the highway against traffic to morphing into a bomb once you are defeated in battle mode. From the golden age of the 64, this is a must have for any one who loves a good multiplayer game.

WOW I LOVE THIS GAME. I still play it a decade after it came out. It remains the only N64 title I still play aside from BOND. Playing the same 16 courses over and over again never gets old. Every race entails excitement and compeition. Awesome easy to learn gameplay, very good 3D graphics, hefty aresenal of weapons to take out your opponents, and OVERALL TONS OF FUN. You can play this game with people of all ages. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. Mario Kart is also very popular among college students. If you've never played this game before, buy it on eBay! No matter what new video gaming technology comes out, nothing can replace this timeless classic!

This game my favorite race game of all-time. This game has many different tracks to choose from that vary from the mountains to the ocean/beach to the city. There is about 8 different characters that you can pick from. While racing you can get fireballs and other special weapons to help you beat the other players. Every game is different and anyone can win any single race which is what makes this game so fun. This game should be approved for all ages as there really isn't any type of violence besides shooting coconuts at the other cars...LoL - Gene

This is an awesome game!! We kept our N64 just for this game alone. Me, Hubby and the 2 boys all race together and we have alot of fun with it! For the moms, steering is a challenge, but my kids laugh when I drive off the road or smash into the walls! Definately a winner of a game! New or Used!!

This game is a riot! All four of us get to play and you can place all players on one screen in a quad. Great Action and many secret bonuses! You will spend hours as the time goes bye real fast!

im a HUGE mario kart fan.. and if you are as well... than u gotta own this.. this is by far one of my fav N64 game.. especially out of the mario kart series.. the game is fun to play with friends and its also fun to play single player and set new personal records!

My advice: if you own a 64 and dont have this game.. go freakin buy it.. who cares what it costs its one of the greatest

This is a great racing game still today. I can spend hours playing it by myself or bring the guys over for a battle royal. Cmon the graphics are state of the art (for the time) and it always brings back memories of my childhood. You can't not like Mario Kart. It would be quite awesome if you could take these Nintendo 64 games and play them multiplayer online. Mario Kart online with an 8 player race would be simply spectacular.

16 courses of fun family racing, this game is fun for all ages. It is the games like this one that we still own and still play our N64 after all these years even though the family also owns the newer systems. If you have a young child find a used N64 for cheap and make sure you pick-up Mario Kart. It has to be in the top 100 video games of all times and I would not be surprised if it were in the top 10. CLASSIC. Enjoy!!

bought it for grandsons nintendo 64. great game, maybe a bit hard for him yet but he has a blast playing it. it has several options for racing arenas and choice of characters. I find it difficult to scroll to figures to race but may be operator difficulties as I don't have an instruction book. Overall very satisfied with the game.

My daughter loves this game. It's basically the only game she'll play. I ended up buying this one because she lost the one we originally had. One of the best Nintendo 64 games out there.

Mario Kart will provide hours of entertainment for the entire family. The game allows up to 4 players at once and is easy to play. Mario Kart is great for gamers of all ages and has virtually nothing offensive in it.

The racing is great but my personal favorite is the battle mode!

Purchased this item because my grandson asked me if I would. I have the Nintendo 64 game at my house and they play it when they visit.

The game works, and I got it quickly.
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This game is awesome. I bought it because I had it when I was younger and wanted to play it again. It is a lot of fun because you can get four people playing and it creates some intense competition. I would recomend buying this game.

This is simply an old game that deserves to hold the title of a "Classic". It is a fun game that I have enjoyed for years. Great for all ages and skill levels. Comparitivly cheap to new games and its fun apeal doesnt require great graphics.

Mario games never get old to me and this is one of my favorite ones! I personally own just about every Mario Game ever made and love playing them. I really recommend that you buy this one because it is a really good one!

Mario games are as addictive as any other franchise out there. The Mario Kart series is no exception to the plump plumber's charm. Mario Kart 64 is the second installment in the racing series and a fine sequel that comes recommended to any fan of Mario. The maps may not be as inventive as the Cube or DS versions and controls are not as sharp or drawing distance as far but this is still a great way to waste time with friends or all on your lonesome. But if money is in question, check out the other two before you buy this one. If you are a hardcore Mario fan you will probably have to have it anyway. I own this one myself and loved it until I spoiled myself with Double Dash. 3.5/5

this is a great game, if your alone or have friends over its a blast, escpecially the balloon mode, which let you battle your friends

Good product, fast shipping - would want to do business with again if I had the chance. Why do we have to write 100 chartacters?