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'''Super Mario Kart''' is the first game in [[Nintendo]]'s [[Mario Kart]] series. It was first released for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] (SNES) in 1992, and was the third bestselling game for the SNES. Super Mario Kart utilized [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mode_7 Mode 7] graphics for its levels, while using sprites for characters and powerups and weapons, such as shells.
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'''''Super Mario Kart''''' is the first game in [[Nintendo]]'s ''[[Mario Kart]]'' series. It was first released for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] (SNES) in 1992, and was the third bestselling title for the system. ''Super Mario Kart'' utilized [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mode_7 Mode 7] graphics for its levels, while using sprites for characters and powerups and weapons, such as shells. It is known for establishing many of the series' staples, such as alternative gameplay systems featured in multiplayer ''[[Battle Mode|battles]]'', the use of [[Lakitu]] as a referee, and recurring locations such as ''[[Rainbow Road]]''.
  
==Links==
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The game's entire track selection reappears in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' as unlockable content.
* [[List of Retro Tracks from Super Mario Kart]]
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* [http://snesmaps.com/maps/SuperMarioKart/SuperMarioKartMapSelect.html Super Mario Kart Maps on snesmaps.com]
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== Content ==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Kart Super Mario Kart on Wikipedia]
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<small>''* = this content appears in [[Mario Kart Wii]] as official [[Retro]] content''</small>
* [http://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_Kart Super Mario Kart on the Super Mario Wiki]
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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 twenty playable race courses based upon locations in ''Super Mario World''. These tracks are comprised of eight different environment types.
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! align=left| Environment
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! align=left| Course(s)
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|-
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| '''Mario Circuit'''
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| ''[[SNES Mario Circuit 1|Mario Circuit 1]]'', ''[[SNES Mario Circuit 2|Mario Circuit 2]]'', ''[[SNES Mario Circuit 3|Mario Circuit 3]]''*, ''[[SNES Mario Circuit 4|Mario Circuit 4]]''
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|-
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| '''Donut Plains'''
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| ''[[SNES Donut Plains 1|Donut Plains 1]]'', ''[[SNES Donut Plains 2|Donut Plains 2]]'', ''[[SNES Donut Plains 3|Donut Plains 3]]''
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|-
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| '''Ghost Valley'''
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| ''[[SNES Ghost Valley 1|Ghost Valley 1]]'', ''[[SNES Ghost Valley 2|Ghost Valley 2]]''*, ''[[SNES Ghost Valley 3|Ghost Valley 3]]''
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|-
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| '''Bowser Castle'''
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| ''[[SNES Bowser Castle 1|Bowser Castle 1]]'', ''[[SNES Bowser Castle 2|Bowser Castle 2]]'', ''[[SNES Bowser Castle 3|Bowser Castle 3]]''
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|-
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| '''Choco Island'''
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| ''[[SNES Choco Island 1|Choco Island 1]]'', ''[[SNES Choco Island 2|Choco Island 2]]''
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|-
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| '''Koopa Beach'''
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| ''[[SNES Koopa Beach 1|Koopa Beach 1]]'', ''[[SNES Koopa Beach 2|Koopa Beach 2]]''
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|-
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| '''Vanilla Lake'''
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| ''[[SNES Vanilla Lake 1|Vanilla Lake 1]]'', ''[[SNES Vanilla Lake 2|Vanilla Lake 2]]''
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|-
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| '''Rainbow Road'''
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| ''[[SNES Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]]''
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|}
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==== Battle ====
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''{{PAGENAME}}'' also contains an additional four stages for use in the game's ''battle mode'', using the same thematic styling as the featured race courses:
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* [[SNES Battle Course 1|Battle Course 1]] - themed after ''Donut Plains''
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* [[SNES Battle Course 2|Battle Course 2]] - themed after ''Koopa Beach''
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* [[SNES Battle Course 3|Battle Course 3]] - themed after ''Vanilla Lake''
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* [[SNES Battle Course 4|Battle Course 4]]* - themed after ''Mario Circuit''
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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|Princess]]*
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* [[Yoshi]]*
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* [[Bowser]]*
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* [[Donkey Kong Jr.]]
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* [[Koopa Troopa]]*
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* [[Toad]]*
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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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Most mods for ''{{PAGENAME}}'' are created using [https://epicedit.stifu.fr EpicEdit], a full stack track and data editor.
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In addition to this, a variety of courses and other custom content are available online.
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== External links ==
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* [[wikipedia:Super Mario Kart|''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Wikipedia]]
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* [http://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_Kart ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on the Super Mario Wiki]
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* [http://snesmaps.com/maps/SuperMarioKart/SuperMarioKartMapSelect.html ''{{PAGENAME}}'' maps on snesmaps.com]
  
 
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[[Category:General Information]]
 
[[Category:Mario Kart Series]]
 
[[Category:Mario Kart Series]]
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[[Category:Super Mario Kart]]

Revision as of 23:22, 13 February 2020

Super Mario Kart is the first game in Nintendo's Mario Kart series. It was first released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1992, and was the third bestselling title for the system. Super Mario Kart utilized Mode 7 graphics for its levels, while using sprites for characters and powerups and weapons, such as shells. It is known for establishing many of the series' staples, such as alternative gameplay systems featured in multiplayer battles, the use of Lakitu as a referee, and recurring locations such as Rainbow Road.

The game's entire track selection reappears in Mario Kart: Super Circuit as unlockable content.

Content

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

Courses

Main article: List of Retro Tracks from Super Mario Kart

Grand Prix

Super Mario Kart contains a total of twenty playable race courses based upon locations in Super Mario World. These tracks are comprised of eight different environment types.

Environment Course(s)
Mario Circuit Mario Circuit 1, Mario Circuit 2, Mario Circuit 3*, Mario Circuit 4
Donut Plains Donut Plains 1, Donut Plains 2, Donut Plains 3
Ghost Valley Ghost Valley 1, Ghost Valley 2*, Ghost Valley 3
Bowser Castle Bowser Castle 1, Bowser Castle 2, Bowser Castle 3
Choco Island Choco Island 1, Choco Island 2
Koopa Beach Koopa Beach 1, Koopa Beach 2
Vanilla Lake Vanilla Lake 1, Vanilla Lake 2
Rainbow Road Rainbow Road

Battle

Super Mario Kart also contains an additional four stages for use in the game's battle mode, using the same thematic styling as the featured race courses:

Characters

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

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

Custom

Ported from Super Mario Kart

A variety of content from Super Mario Kart 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 Super Mario Kart

Most mods for Super Mario Kart are created using EpicEdit, a full stack track and data editor.

In addition to this, a variety of courses and other custom content are available online.

External links