Mario Kart Super Circuit

 Game Boy Advance
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 289 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 193 out of 289
  2. Mixed: 72 out of 289
  3. Negative: 24 out of 289
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  1. Ace_of_spades
    Mar 16, 2003
    10
    Fun.
  2. [Anonymous]
    Sep 14, 2004
    10
    Marvelous.
  3. BeaverCritic
    Mar 22, 2013
    6
    While it is like the original, the original has not aged the best. The controls are floaty, but it is Mario kart, but only a decent one. The tracks are good but not great, in fact everything about this is only okay.
  4. A.F.
    Apr 18, 2003
    10
    How can anyone say that if you have it on the N64 then it's too similar? It's incredible that they've managed to make it so similar for a 32 bit machine - the graphics are superb and the amount of options packed onto the one small cart is amazing. A must buy for any real nintendo fan (and if you're not a nintendo fan - what have you done by buying the machine?) I think How can anyone say that if you have it on the N64 then it's too similar? It's incredible that they've managed to make it so similar for a 32 bit machine - the graphics are superb and the amount of options packed onto the one small cart is amazing. A must buy for any real nintendo fan (and if you're not a nintendo fan - what have you done by buying the machine?) I think that this beats the pants off all the other mario games just because of it's sheer lastability and multiplayer modes also........battle anyone!!??… Expand
  5. Mariofan
    Feb 13, 2015
    5
    My least favourite Mario Kart besides the SNES. But it's an okay game. The graphics are fine. The quality is horrible. The character selection is the same as the N64. The tracks are good but flat. Mario Kart Super Circuit isn't "that" good but it is worth getting to add to your Mario Kart collection.
  6. DespediteErik
    May 26, 2019
    0
    Hey, all! Scott here, and this game having the best score out of every other Mario Kart game is an absolute felony!
  7. benbenius
    Dec 3, 2014
    4
    I mean, there are good courses... to remake on newer consoles....

    The game's controls are slippery, and the graphics are horrible. The Game Boy Advance sets this game back far. Don't play it unless you're a hardcore Mario Kart fan.
  8. Krossbone
    Feb 3, 2020
    3
    How does this game have one of the highest scores of any Mario Kart game?

    This game did nothing to enhance the Mario Kart experience from Super Mario Kart on the SNES. There's only an equal amount of playable characters and they're not even as interesting as cult classics like D.K. Jr., and they also cut Koopa Troopa from the game, marking this as one of the only times the turtle has    How does this game have one of the highest scores of any Mario Kart game?

    This game did nothing to enhance the Mario Kart experience from Super Mario Kart on the SNES. There's only an equal amount of playable characters and they're not even as interesting as cult classics like D.K. Jr., and they also cut Koopa Troopa from the game, marking this as one of the only times the turtle has ever not been playable in Mario Kart.

    All the tracks look and feel the same, the controls are messy and annoying, and just like in Super Mario Kart the AI can rubberband thus making any progress you make short lived and frustrating to keep. This is also one of the glitchiest Mario Kart games out there.

    Overall, just a boring and/or frustrating experience, and a worthless entry into the Mario Kart subseries.    … Expand
  9. KaseyF.
    Dec 2, 2007
    9
    Edge, what is wrong with you?
  10. RacerC.
    Dec 7, 2002
    9
    Extremely fun! A new Mario Kart experience... almost as good as the SNES one, better than the N64 one.
  11. CoreyS.
    May 25, 2006
    9
    This is the game that turned me on to the Mario Kart Series. I couldn't even count how many hours I've gotten out of this game. It also is one of the first well-made 3-D games for a portible system.
  12. KendylKlownfish
    May 1, 2011
    9
    It's "almost" all the fun of Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart 64 right on your GBA. Pros: Excellent visuals and control; some of the best graphics on a GBA ever; single-player and multi-player mode are a blast; variety of characters and tracks. Cons: It can feel a bit repetitious, especially if it's the only GBA game you have.
  13. Zilcell
    Mar 2, 2012
    10
    Even after Mario Kart 7, MKSC still has a lot of extreme fun. It has 40 tracks, more than any other game in the series. What's not to like in a racing game this good?
  14. BasilZero
    Aug 16, 2014
    8
    Game: Mario Kart Super Circuit
    Genre: Racing
    Developer: Intelligent Systems/Nintendo System: Gameboy Advance (GBA) Total Score: 81/100 Value Score: 8.1/10 • Story: */10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 6/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 7/10 • Replay Value: 9/10 • Player Value: 7/10 Pros +More characters than the original SNES version    Game: Mario Kart Super Circuit
    Genre: Racing
    Developer: Intelligent Systems/Nintendo
    System: Gameboy Advance (GBA)
    Total Score: 81/100
    Value Score: 8.1/10

    • Story: */10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 6/10
    • Music: 7/10
    • Length: 7/10
    • Replay Value: 9/10
    • Player Value: 7/10

    Pros
    +More characters than the original SNES version
    +Includes a whole new set of tracks along with the SNES version's tracks
    +Music has been remixed for the extra tracks
    +New modes such as Quick run which enables customization of races and vehicles and VS mode which allows multiplayer battles
    +Addition of backgrounds in race tracks adds a nice touch to the visuals

    Cons
    -Extra tracks missing obstacles makes it seem like it was a rushed idea and very empty in design
    -Due to the GBA sound card, most of the sounds seem a bit off and sometimes some voices do not work at all or some sounds do not work.
    -The lack of the feather ability makes some of the extra track shortcuts seem useless    … Expand
  15. jakethesnack
    Oct 29, 2013
    7
    Such an underrated game, It has some of the best courses in Mario Kart history and it has 40 different courses. With that many courses you can play this game for hours.
  16. JJTX
    May 25, 2019
    8
    Mario Kart: Super Circuit is better than it has any right to be. While it can't produce the 3-D course geometry of its predecessor, it stands as a far stronger vision of 2-D, flat-plane kart racing than the first game in the series. There's a good variety of tracks, including some unlockable courses, and a good soundtrack. The visuals don't hold up so well, especially when played on aMario Kart: Super Circuit is better than it has any right to be. While it can't produce the 3-D course geometry of its predecessor, it stands as a far stronger vision of 2-D, flat-plane kart racing than the first game in the series. There's a good variety of tracks, including some unlockable courses, and a good soundtrack. The visuals don't hold up so well, especially when played on a large screen via Wii U or emulation, but this is still a solid first handheld outing for Mario and friends.… Expand
  17. Beastprogamer
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    It's not the best Mario Kart game IMO but it is one of my favourite Game Boy Advance Games I've ever played. The Graphics are great for the GBA. The courses are awesome especially Snow Land. Boo Lake and Riverside Park are okay but a 10/10 for the design and visuals, and I hope to see in the next Mario Kart 8 DLC. The character selection is the same from Mario Kart 64 which is okay. TheIt's not the best Mario Kart game IMO but it is one of my favourite Game Boy Advance Games I've ever played. The Graphics are great for the GBA. The courses are awesome especially Snow Land. Boo Lake and Riverside Park are okay but a 10/10 for the design and visuals, and I hope to see in the next Mario Kart 8 DLC. The character selection is the same from Mario Kart 64 which is okay. The controls are good. Mario Kart Super Circuit is not the best Mario Kart game but you should definitely get it soon because it's worth playing and adding to your collection and if you hate MKSC or any other MK Game, you're BEYOND silly as JB.… Expand
  18. ToastKirby
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    Unlike what some others believe, Mario Kart Super Circuit is actually really fun and enjoyable.
    If you differ, that's entirely OK, but I say it's great! ;)
  19. GamecubeLover
    Aug 1, 2016
    8
    The game does lack variety and the courses are generic and standard mario kart tracks but everything else ranges from okay to good but this game isn't memorable.
  20. thealexmott
    Mar 26, 2017
    4
    This is a pretty rough game. The controls are not nearly as precise as other entries in the series, which can ruin a racing game with just that. Visually it's not bad for the GBA, but it's frustrating to play.
  21. SonicSpeedo92
    Jul 4, 2018
    7
    This is a fun game with some unique track themes and good music for the GBA, it has a plethora of issues. The controls, while better than Super Mario Kart, aren't very good, the item distribution is unbalanced, and the rubber banding has returned from Mario Kart 64. And the biggest problem, this game copies nearly everything from Mario Kart 64, and that includes items. There's barely anyThis is a fun game with some unique track themes and good music for the GBA, it has a plethora of issues. The controls, while better than Super Mario Kart, aren't very good, the item distribution is unbalanced, and the rubber banding has returned from Mario Kart 64. And the biggest problem, this game copies nearly everything from Mario Kart 64, and that includes items. There's barely any originality in these aspects. But despite this, Mario Kart: Super Circuit is still a decent game. Definitely try it out if you want a game to play on the Game Boy Advance.… Expand
  22. Ningeo
    May 28, 2019
    7
    Guys.the game is great, it’s MARIO KART, but why does Metacritic call it the BEST Mario kart game?! Still very good though. The final Mario kart that is SKILL based.
  23. shootingstars99
    Aug 23, 2019
    8
    This was my first GBA game, and boy is it fun! The tracks are creatively thought out with power-ups in well thought out spots. You can race as all your favorite Mario characters in free race and cup modes, which is like a tournament style mode, where placings net you points, and the one with the most points after four races wins the cup. I like this iteration a lot better than the SNESThis was my first GBA game, and boy is it fun! The tracks are creatively thought out with power-ups in well thought out spots. You can race as all your favorite Mario characters in free race and cup modes, which is like a tournament style mode, where placings net you points, and the one with the most points after four races wins the cup. I like this iteration a lot better than the SNES Mario Kart, and I think this game is simple yet zany racing fun that is accessible to anyone with an interest.… Expand
  24. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    one of the best titles for GBA :) Played hours and hours, tournament after torunament with no sign of boredom.
    Great in every aspect :)
  25. Uter
    May 31, 2003
    10
    It's a lot like Super Mario Kart, which is a very goog thing for the number of people disappointed with Mario Kart 64.
  26. SCB92
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    This game gives you 200%: 100% is a game of its own, with its 20 original courses, the other 100% is a remake of Super Mario Kart; fantastic and a timeless game that has high replay value
  27. Maluigi
    Aug 3, 2018
    4
    Surely the worst Mario Kart game by today's standards. Graphics are bad, controls are even worse than original, and it hasn't aged well, despite original is so old.

    Looks decent, but it isn't.
  28. DrewtheDude85
    Jun 20, 2014
    6
    Maybe I just need to get used to the controls, but I found Super Circuit to be probably the worst game in the entire Mario Kart series and it seriously shocks me to see that this game got the highest score on Metacritic out of all the Mario Kart games. I mean the game is not bad, but it just fell flat for me and it kind just feels a bit dated for it's type of game.

    Pros: -Atmosphere    Maybe I just need to get used to the controls, but I found Super Circuit to be probably the worst game in the entire Mario Kart series and it seriously shocks me to see that this game got the highest score on Metacritic out of all the Mario Kart games. I mean the game is not bad, but it just fell flat for me and it kind just feels a bit dated for it's type of game.

    Pros:
    -Atmosphere and character selection is fine.
    -The graphics are done well...well probably about as well as the GBA can handle.
    -Item selection is fine, the courses...not bad.
    -I like that they brought the courses from the original Super Mario Kart.

    Cons:
    -Steering controls felt gimmicky which was bad for the loads of sharp turns this game had.
    -When you had no coins, there would be this annoying and repetitive beeping noise.
    -There is a delay when you run into a banana peel or a hazard like that where you would just shake a bit continue a little and then spin around out of control which is STUPID!
    -Like MK64, the Time Trails are very strict on how you can save the ghosts, like on Boo Lake if you bump into just one small edge of the stage it will immediately prevent you from saving the Ghost.
    -I didn't like Luigi's voice or his winning pose (I know, very nit-picky of me)
    -Also Nit-Picky but seriously, another giant Cheep-Cheep floating over the celebration stage. I am so glad they too that stupid thing out of Double-Dash and Mario Kart games beyond that.
    -Credits are un-skip-able, which is annoying, especially when the credit music is crap when compared to MK64's amazing credit music.

    Overall, This is a Mario Kart i'd probably would say to skip unless you find it for a great deal.    … Expand
  29. Treebob427
    Aug 11, 2015
    2
    Am I playing the same game as everyone else? I am? Why's this so overrated?
    It feels clunky, the sounds are weird, handling is awkward, what's so amazing about this???
    Easily the worst game in the series. People are giving this trash TENS.
    I gave this game extra points because it's a Mario Kart game.
  30. RicardoH
    May 7, 2008
    10
    It's a great game nintendo need to fix mario and luigi weakness. It's a fun game plus it got the other tracks from the snes version. No character is perfect not even peach and toad who is get push around like babies and bowser like a dumb onix with weight (he's dumb). I love the game, few flaws but hey a must have! Need to fix the steering.
  31. MW1AA2Gs
    Sep 3, 2013
    2
    Mario Kart Super Circuit feels like a buggy mess and it goes on for 10 cups making it by far the longest and (at least in my opinion) worst Mario Kart game.
  32. SonicDude
    Nov 14, 2015
    0
    There is absolutely nothing good about this stupid game. The tracks are lame, the controls are messy and very hard to control, characters have nothing special because they suck and the music is simply horrible. Overall this game is a monstrosity to the gameboy and not even worth a rent.
  33. B.S.
    Oct 22, 2002
    8
    Too much like 64's version. If you have super mario cart 64 don't buy this!
  34. Edge
    Nov 8, 2005
    5
    I cant believe that this game got such good scores. I got it for an 8 hour road trip and played it never again. It is so repetitive that it got boring the day after I got it. On the way back home, I bought a new game so i wouldnt have to punish myself. This game would be better if you played it drunk!
  35. NixonTech
    Mar 23, 2008
    5
    This is why mario has not aged well in my opinion.
  36. ZiggyStardust
    Nov 7, 2002
    10
    While it's graphics are somewhat sub-par compared to the Snes Super Mario Kart, I can't help but really like Super Circuit too. I feel it's the best GBA game.
  37. MysteryGuy
    May 17, 2006
    10
    It is absaloutly amazing i can't belive that dumbo gave it a 5! its best its greatest and its funest thing ever on nintendo ds or anything else like psp... I gave it a tenar a tenar! thats how good it is nintendo fans buy this game first!
  38. ohaiKendyl
    Jun 4, 2011
    9
    Mario Kart Super Circuit is truly a redefining game on the GBA. Pros: Fantastic graphics for the GBA; lots of characters, tracks, and options; lots of single-player and multiplayer value. Cons: The controls are a tad bit tough to adapt to.
  39. AmACheeseburger
    May 12, 2014
    1
    This is the worst of the Mario Kart Games. The graphics suck, it's so hard to steer, and I hate that there's a limited number of retries for the Grand Prix.
  40. Szymonhead
    Mar 16, 2018
    1
    I would say this is the worst Mario Kart ever produced. Its just so bad I can't even play it due to it being bad.
  41. Marolender
    Jun 5, 2019
    2
    How is this games reviews so good? This is literally the worst Mario Kart I have played, and I have played all of them except for Double Dash. Easily has the worst controls. It introduced random into the character selection menu (which otherwise is the exact same as MK64s) so it gets a 2 for that, and Ribbon Road & Cheese Land are pretty cool.
  42. BenK.
    Jun 28, 2008
    9
    Mario Kart made a great comeback on the GBA, but most of the SNES type tracks weren't done completely well or weren't to their full entirety. Anyways, it's a great game for the GBA.
  43. MarkH
    Aug 24, 2009
    9
    A great racing game, my only complaint is that the coins are just flat out annoying, and i wish you could turn coins off in grand prix, luckily you will spend most of your time playing quick run and time trial where there are no coins if you dont want them
  44. BlogDog123
    May 26, 2011
    9
    I was surprised at how much this is like Mario Kart 64, what with the position of the camera. Featuring decent graphics and a boatload of courses, this one will keep you on the road.
  45. NathanJones
    Sep 11, 2013
    9
    I really LOVE this game. I played this game every single day and never got tired of it.

    Mario Kart Super Circuit is just an amazing game. Score: 4/5.
  46. Timkey
    Feb 4, 2014
    9
    For that time, it was the best racer on the GBA for sure and was hell fun. It was not easy to get the best ranking on all cups and the tracks were good and short, so doing a cup on the go was ok. However the controls were hard to handle and you need time to learn them, so there is a learning curve and beginners should have got a hard time. But the amount of what you can do was really surprising!
  47. BlazikenBro
    Jul 28, 2014
    8
    This is a pretty enjoyable entry for the series, it sports some nice graphics for the GBA. The control takes some time to get used to, but it's pretty good when you do. The tracks are fun and there are some great ideas. It's a barrel full of fun and while it is one of the hardest Mario Kart games, it's definitely a great one.
  48. EpicLadySponge
    Apr 6, 2016
    9
    This is the closest Mario Kart game you'll ever get to the Game Boy Advance. To these people who hate on this game, please don't because there won't be any more games like this on your Game Boy Advance. With Super Circuit, it remains being the best Mario Kart game on a classical handheld.
  49. PowerKamek
    Jan 29, 2016
    9
    I actually think this game has the best graphics as a GBA game, and I really like the tracks, like Rainbow Road, Ribbon Road, Cheese Land, and Sunset Wilds. I honestly think this game is great, even though it's 15 years old.
  50. Figster512
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    This game is a combination of Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart 64. It has the same general gameplay and track design of the original game, but the character models, sounds, and items are reminiscent of the N64 game. I like the soundtrack, contrary to what others say about it. The tracks, while flat like on the SNES, are fun to race on. Coins also make a return from the SNES. There is localThis game is a combination of Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart 64. It has the same general gameplay and track design of the original game, but the character models, sounds, and items are reminiscent of the N64 game. I like the soundtrack, contrary to what others say about it. The tracks, while flat like on the SNES, are fun to race on. Coins also make a return from the SNES. There is local multiplayer with one cartridge, 40 tracks, and a lot of challenge. You're getting the full package with this one.… Expand
  51. SharkWaffles
    Jun 10, 2016
    10
    I need more! I cant get enough of Mario Kart Super Circuit. The best game of the series. I love every course, aside from some of the poorly designed SNES tracks. The controls are difficult to master, but very smooth and responsive. I love this game miles ahead of any other Mario Kart.
  52. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 11, 2017
    9
    9.0 - Created the basic structure for multiple Mario Karts, including Mario Kart DS. Kept the classic style that was on the 64 and improved the graphics drastically, as well as made its own style of tracks with soundtrack that is now iconic.
  53. MovieReviewer45
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    What an addictive game during my childhood! The music is very catchy. Nostalgia has brought me once again into this state of excitement and awe considering this is my very first Mario game experience in my younger self days on some 12 years ago.

    Although the graphics design looks raw and is not one of the company's best efforts that made them very popular during those days but still    What an addictive game during my childhood! The music is very catchy. Nostalgia has brought me once again into this state of excitement and awe considering this is my very first Mario game experience in my younger self days on some 12 years ago.

    Although the graphics design looks raw and is not one of the company's best efforts that made them very popular during those days but still this hasn't stop me from finishing this awesome game!

    The game belongs to the list of those predecessor installments that to this day has contributed vastly to the Mario games' recent popularity and fortune within this generation.

    Rating: 4.5/5 -> 9/10 stars    … Expand
  54. ChargerKiller84
    May 17, 2020
    9
    Mario Kart Super Circuit is a solid translation of Mario Kart on GBA. The only real complaint I have is that the controls are a little too slippery, but once you get the hang of it, it's very fun. Just not the best Mario Kart game.
  55. BlazingFire64
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    A great game that you should try out, Heck I still have fun with this game today.
  56. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Игра идеальна. Как и большинство игр серии Mario Kart что и было ожидаемо. Есть интересный мультиплеер.
  57. sebastianali
    Jul 13, 2019
    6
    Es un juego divertido, pero los controles, la falta de contenido y la repetitibilidad de los mismos le hacen decaer bastante al cabo de un tiempo.
    Actualizacion! Le bajo de un 7 a 6 porque el modo 150 cc arruina el juego.
  58. sitebender
    Apr 19, 2019
    10
    If you ignore the fact that everything is flat, Mario Kart Super Circuit enhances the SNES version and includes all its tracks as an unlockable, to make that entire game obsolete. Still a fun, portable game.
  59. Oreox4
    Aug 17, 2019
    4
    This game would bump up a whole 2 or maybe 3 points if the drifting wasn't the most uncontrollable thing on the planet. It's like every time i touch the steering wheel i fall off, Jesus Christ! Other than that, the tracks are kind of at their most boring in my opinion. Sure, it has upsides. I think for a GBA the graphics are pretty decent. But this whole game is like driving on slippery ice!
  60. NinWiidle
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    This...is a truly wonderful experience. Not only is it a fun Mario Kart with sharp controls (When you drift) and challenging gameplay, but it's also portable! Mario Kart Super Circuit feels right at home on the GBA, and has become one of my personal favorite games on any handheld. The tracks, while not all that diverse in terms of themes, have unique layouts, with each having littleThis...is a truly wonderful experience. Not only is it a fun Mario Kart with sharp controls (When you drift) and challenging gameplay, but it's also portable! Mario Kart Super Circuit feels right at home on the GBA, and has become one of my personal favorite games on any handheld. The tracks, while not all that diverse in terms of themes, have unique layouts, with each having little secrets and techniques to help you win. Some of my personal favorite tracks include Cheep Cheep Beach, Sky Garden, Riverside Park, Cheese Land, Ribbon Road, and Yoshi Desert. Speaking of tracks, this game has a whopping 40 tracks in all, a number that as of this review no Mario Kart title has topped. The game's characters each play differently, with lighter characters like Toad being able to easily take corners and accelerate quickly. Heavier characters like Bowser are slow to accelerate and are more slippery to control, but once they get going(especially Bowser), they REALLY get going.
    This game has great single player, but also a fun multiplayer mode as well. Link up to another GBA, and you've got yourself a great battle mode! While it is a bummer that Battle mode cannot be played alone, that doesn't really detract from this game as a whole.
    In conclusion, I highly recommend anybody with a GBA to pick up this game immediately. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  61. TheOkCringe
    Apr 26, 2020
    4
    The courses are good, sure, and this being the first portable Mario Kart definitely is worth noting. But that doesn’t change the fact that the controls are way too hard to handle. That, and it seems like they tried using models from Mario Kart 64 on a platform that supports 16 bit gameplay, creating visuals that are just too hard to look at much of the time. I’m not going to botherThe courses are good, sure, and this being the first portable Mario Kart definitely is worth noting. But that doesn’t change the fact that the controls are way too hard to handle. That, and it seems like they tried using models from Mario Kart 64 on a platform that supports 16 bit gameplay, creating visuals that are just too hard to look at much of the time. I’m not going to bother reviewing MK Tour, it’s just too awful to even pay attention to, but from all the titles I did review, this is the 2nd worst, with a 4.16 out of 10.… Expand
  62. BM30
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    While this can be considered the worst and most boring Mario Kart Game of them all, I still appreciate that (at the time) it was a portable version of Super Mario Kart/Mario Kart 64 which it kind of is since there's alot of retro tracks. overall the tracks are great along with the characters but the controls are a bit slippery.
  63. doroordep
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    o jogo é ótimo, o maior destaque dele com certeza são os gráficos, são muito bonitos, principalmente os cenários, tem muito mais pistas e copas do que nos outros jogos, porém os personagens continuam sendo 8. Mesmo com isso, o jogo é uma ótima evolução.
  64. emilyratesgames
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    Score: 8
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  65. CamHauck19
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Loved this game as a kid still play it on my computer so much fun I love the tracks
  66. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    6
    Es un poco incomestible, por los malos controles, los personajes y los circuitos están decentes. No hay mucho que sacarle a este juego a día de hoy.
  67. Cube6gamer
    Jan 13, 2021
    5
    Why the hell is this game the highest rated Mario kart on Metacritic? I don't like this game that much. This game impacted the series the least, had the least amount of replayability and was overall my least favorite until Mario Kart Tour released.
  68. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    Simple controls. Fair AI.

    Good - the sharp turn signs really helps for first play throughs. I could pull off drifts without having to play through the map many times - when a shell comes after me, it hovers behind me for 2 seconds giving me a chance to counter it with a shell or star - tracks are really well designed. They feel fun. - CPUs are fair, and well made for the    Simple controls. Fair AI.

    Good

    - the sharp turn signs really helps for first play throughs. I could pull off drifts without having to play through the map many times

    - when a shell comes after me, it hovers behind me for 2 seconds giving me a chance to counter it with a shell or star

    - tracks are really well designed. They feel fun.

    - CPUs are fair, and well made for the most part.

    - mini turbo was simple but effective.

    Bad

    - hard to see some boost stripes on ground    … Expand
  69. TropicalNayr
    Mar 31, 2021
    2
    i would give this a 23%
    It is just a bit lazy the graphic i know they can do better they have done better graphic before but they just decided to be lazy and they do not give you a lot of option. it is a colorful game but at times it can be irritating
  70. F23
    Nov 21, 2021
    5
    This game is... Pretty good. The handling is FAR better than Super Mario Kart, but I'm not too sure about Mario Kart 64. and that's basically all I have to say on this game. it's pretty fun, but pretty bland and generic and really doesn't deserve to be the highest rated Mario Kart game on metacritic.
  71. sosuke1121
    Dec 3, 2021
    6
    I can still say that this game is okay, but this is the only Mario kart game I didn't have fun with. First, the controls of the GBA can be slippery as can be, making it hard to drift properly. Sure, there's great tracks like sky garden, cheese land, and ribbon road, but I like the remake version in Mario Kart 8 DX way more since the tracks in this game is just flat.
    They didn't change the    I can still say that this game is okay, but this is the only Mario kart game I didn't have fun with. First, the controls of the GBA can be slippery as can be, making it hard to drift properly. Sure, there's great tracks like sky garden, cheese land, and ribbon road, but I like the remake version in Mario Kart 8 DX way more since the tracks in this game is just flat.
    They didn't change the character selections, and the battle mode just isn't fun.
    It's great that they brought all of the SNES tracks back into the game, but that's only the good things I can say about this game.    … Expand
  72. joglow
    May 16, 2022
    6
    Again, I bought two GBAs and shared with my whole dorm and they were crazy about them..
  73. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    5
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  74. Kdog152
    Jan 1, 2023
    8
    While this is certainly one of the weaker Mario karts, it's still a banger. The game is beautiful and all it's 20 tracks are great. The character roster is small but it's a good one, though I wish it wasn't the same as super Mario kart's. My only real criticism is the fact that the controls aren't great. However, once you get use to them, they're fine.
  75. NickARG
    Nov 12, 2022
    6
    With the passage of time, we cannot consider it as one of the best Mario Kart. It has good gameplay and tracks but with graphic errors that affect gameplay. Entertaining but until then...
  76. r0haan
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Overall - 6.5/10
    Difficulty - Upper Medium
    Platform - PC
    Replay Value - 7/10
    Gameplay - 5/10
    Hours Played - 15 hrs

    Extra Notes: I never played multiplayer so I only had singleplayer. It was still fun and surprisingly challenging.
  77. Yojimbo2015
    May 11, 2023
    7
    Mario Kart was never really designed to be a single player experience, but it's a fun little diversion that's well suited to the pick up and play sensibilites of a handheld.
  78. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    7
    A lot of fun but ultimately lacking in content. Clearly outpaced by its future iterations.

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
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#2 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
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#6 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2001

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. TotalGames.net
    94
    One of the most ingenious games ever to come from the Nintendo stable.
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  2. Electric Playground
    90
    If you play this game over and over like I did, then you will find something new and challenging each and every time you plug it in.
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  3. Armchair Empire
    90
    Fortunately, although the naming scheme has strayed from tradition, the gameplay is exactly what you expect of Mario Kart.
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