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==Overview==
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'''Mario Kart 64''' was 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 game for the N64. Mario Kart 64 rendered its levels using 3D models, while using sprites for characters, powerups and weapons, such as shells. 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.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' 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.
  
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==Custom Tracks for Mario Kart 64==
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== Content ==
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Only one [[Custom Track]] for Mario Kart 64 is known.  It is called "[https://sites.google.com/site/rekcahrepyh/ Starlight]" and replaces Rainbow Road.  It was created by [http://www.youtube.com/user/rekcaHrepyH rekcaHrepyH] and was shown in various stages of development in videos posted during 2007 and 2008.  Shortly after releasing Starlight, he released a hack to change music in Mario Kart 64.  RekcaHrepyH claimed to be developing a level editor for Mario Kart 64, but it has not been released.
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<small>''* = this content appears in [[Mario Kart Wii]] as official [[Retro]] content''</small>
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=== Courses ===
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''Main article: [[List of Retro Tracks from {{PAGENAME}}]]''
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==== Grand Prix ====
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''{{PAGENAME}}'' contains a total of sixteen playable race courses based upon locations in ''Mario'' series.
  
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==Links==
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* [[N64 Luigi Raceway|Luigi Raceway]]
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*[[List of Retro Tracks from Mario Kart 64]]
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* [[N64 Moo Moo Farm|Moo Moo Farm]]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Kart_64 Mario Kart 64 on Wikipedia]
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* [[N64 Koopa Troopa Beach|Koopa Troopa Beach]]
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*[http://www.mariowiki.com/Mario_Kart_64 Mario Kart 64 on the Super Mario Wiki]
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* [[N64 Kalimari Desert|Kalimari Desert]]
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* [[N64 Toad's Turnpike|Toad's Turnpike]]
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* [[N64 Frappe Snowland|Frappe Snowland]]
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* [[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]]
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* [[N64 Mario Raceway|Mario Raceway]]*
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* [[N64 Wario Stadium|Wario Stadium]]
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* [[N64 Sherbet Land|Sherbet Land]]*
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* [[N64 Royal Raceway|Royal Raceway]]
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* [[N64 Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Castle]]*
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* [[N64 DK's Jungle Parkway|DK's Jungle Parkway]]*
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* [[N64 Yoshi Valley|Yoshi Valley]]
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* [[N64 Banshee Boardwalk|Banshee Boardwalk]]
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* [[N64 Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]]
  
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==== Battle ====
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''{{PAGENAME}}'' also contains an additional four stages for use in the game's ''battle mode''.
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* [[N64 Big Donut|Big Donut]]
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* [[N64 Block Fort|Block Fort]]
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* [[N64 Double Deck|Double Deck]]
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* [[N64 Skyscraper|Skyscraper]]*
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=== Characters ===
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''Main article: [[List of Retro Characters/Vehicles#{{PAGENAME}}]]''
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There are eight playable drivers in ''{{PAGENAME}}'', none of which need to be unlocked:
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* [[Mario]]*
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* [[Luigi]]*
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* [[Princess Peach]]*
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* [[Toad]]*
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* [[Yoshi]]*
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* [[Donkey Kong]]*
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* [[Wario]]*
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* [[Bowser]]*
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=== Custom ===
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==== ''Ported from'' {{PAGENAME}} ====
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A variety of content from ''{{PAGENAME}}'' has been made available in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' as [[Mod|custom content]]:
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* [[List of Retro Tracks from {{PAGENAME}}|Race Tracks and Battle Arenas]]
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* [[List of Retro Characters/Vehicles#{{PAGENAME}}|Characters]]
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In addition to these, ''Mario Kart Wii'' already contains a variety courses, characters, and music tracks from this title as built-in [[Retro]] content.
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==== ''Available in'' {{PAGENAME}} ====
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Little to no custom content for ''{{PAGENAME}}'' exists.
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A single custom track titled "[https://sites.google.com/site/rekcahrepyh/ Starlight]" replacing ''[[N64 Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]]'' was in development and released sometime between 2007-2008 as a ROM patch. The author of this track claimed to have been developing tools for creating custom tracks as well, but this utility has yet to be released.
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Three other custom tracks were made since 2017.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T04gjfy2Lqg</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y-4jZ4Wva4</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQp4OuA9i_s</ref>
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However, a variety of cosmetic mods replacing character sprites, course textures, and UI exist online. These are typically only usable through emulator utilities that dynamically replace graphics.
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== External links ==
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* [[wikipedia:Mario Kart 64|''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Wikipedia]]
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* [http://www.mariowiki.com/MArio Kart 64 ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on the Super Mario Wiki]
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== References ==
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<references>
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[[Category:General Information]]
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[[Category:Mario Kart Series]]
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[[Category:Mario Kart 64]]

Revision as of 19:47, 10 March 2020

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.

Content

* = this content appears in Mario Kart Wii as official Retro content

Courses

Main article: List of Retro Tracks from Mario Kart 64

Grand Prix

Mario Kart 64 contains a total of sixteen playable race courses based upon locations in Mario series.

Battle

Mario Kart 64 also contains an additional four stages for use in the game's battle mode.

Characters

Main article: List of Retro Characters/Vehicles#Mario Kart 64

There are eight playable drivers in Mario Kart 64, none of which need to be unlocked:

Custom

Ported from Mario Kart 64

A variety of content from Mario Kart 64 has been made available in Mario Kart Wii as custom content:

In addition to these, Mario Kart Wii already contains a variety courses, characters, and music tracks from this title as built-in Retro content.

Available in Mario Kart 64

Little to no custom content for Mario Kart 64 exists.

A single custom track titled "Starlight" replacing Rainbow Road was in development and released sometime between 2007-2008 as a ROM patch. The author of this track claimed to have been developing tools for creating custom tracks as well, but this utility has yet to be released.

Three other custom tracks were made since 2017.[1][2][3]

However, a variety of cosmetic mods replacing character sprites, course textures, and UI exist online. These are typically only usable through emulator utilities that dynamically replace graphics.

External links

References

<references>

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T04gjfy2Lqg
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y-4jZ4Wva4
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQp4OuA9i_s
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