Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
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Developer:	Nintendo EAD
Publisher:	Nintendo
Platforms:	GCN
Date of release:	NTSC-J: 2003-11-07 NTSC-U: 2003-11-17 PAL: 2003-11-14 AUS: 2003-11-19

Overview

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is the fourth game in the Mario Kart series from Nintendo. It was first released for the Nintendo GameCube (GCN, NGC) in 2003, and was the second bestselling title for the system. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is the first in the series to fully utilize 3D graphics for gameplay, following Mario Kart 64's blended use of 2D sprites for characters and 3D graphics for race environments. Additionally, it is the first in the series to exclude the Pipe Frame, introducing the ability to select from several kart bodies. The game was unique for its dual-controlled racing style, mandating the use of two characters per vehicle, controllable between one or two players, as well as its utilization of character-specific items. It is the last in the main series to not feature a selection of retro courses from a previous title.

The game's development was partially shared with Mario Kart Arcade GP and its sequels; as such, the titles share certain amounts of data and gameplay elements, including character models, course assets, and the use of the per-character item system. Mario Kart Arcade GP DX notably reintroduces the dual-controlled racing style in the form of the Kart Fusion mechanic. Mario Kart Tour additionally utilizes per-character item selection.

Content

Characters

Character Listing
Character	Name
	Mario
	Luigi
	Peach
	Daisy
	Yoshi
	Birdo
	Baby Mario
	Baby Luigi
	Toad
	Toadette
	Koopa Troopa
	Koopa Paratroopa
	Donkey Kong
	Diddy Kong
	Bowser
	Bowser Jr.
	Wario
	Waluigi
	King Boo
	Petey Piranha

Vehicles

Kart Listing
Kart	Name
	Red Fire
	Green Fire
	Heart Coach
	Bloom Coach
	Turbo Yoshi
	Turbo Birdo
	Goo-Goo Buggy
	Rattle Buggy
	Toad Kart
	Toadette Kart
	Koopa Dasher
	Para-Wing
	DK Jumbo
	Barrel Train
	Koopa King
	Bullet Blaster
	Wario Car
	Waluigi Racer
	Boo Pipes
	Piranha Pipes
	Parade Kart

Courses

Track Listing
Cup	Track
Mushroom Cup	Luigi Circuit
	Peach Beach
	Baby Park
	Dry Dry Desert
Flower Cup	Mushroom Bridge
	Mario Circuit
	Daisy Cruiser
	Waluigi Stadium
Star Cup	Sherbet Land
	Mushroom City
	Yoshi Circuit
	DK Mountain
Special Cup	Wario Colosseum
	Dino Dino Jungle
	Bowser's Castle
	Rainbow Road