Mario Kart 64

 Nintendo 64
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 505 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 419 out of 505
  2. Mixed: 72 out of 505
  3. Negative: 14 out of 505
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  1. TheOkCringe
    Apr 26, 2020
    5
    This game is definitely an improvement from its predecessor, but it’s not the best title by far. While the courses are somewhat memorable, they weren’t remembered for any good reason. They were tediously long and often annoying. The controls are wonky, and paired with the awful N64 controller, it makes for a nightmarish experience. But to be fair, it did introduce four player multiplayer,This game is definitely an improvement from its predecessor, but it’s not the best title by far. While the courses are somewhat memorable, they weren’t remembered for any good reason. They were tediously long and often annoying. The controls are wonky, and paired with the awful N64 controller, it makes for a nightmarish experience. But to be fair, it did introduce four player multiplayer, but that’s about the only plus. 4.6/10, it’s my third worst title.… Expand
  2. ntBagel
    Apr 23, 2022
    5
    Mario kart 64 a game I have really enjoyed playing as a kid. Replaying it was enjoyable at times but also noticed many problems with the game. Mario kart 64 is of coarse fun to play with friends and family but playing it alone is pretty boring and frustrating. first a look at the graphics in my opinion the title and UI is very bland and just doesn't look very appealing and in game playerMario kart 64 a game I have really enjoyed playing as a kid. Replaying it was enjoyable at times but also noticed many problems with the game. Mario kart 64 is of coarse fun to play with friends and family but playing it alone is pretty boring and frustrating. first a look at the graphics in my opinion the title and UI is very bland and just doesn't look very appealing and in game player sprites aren't even in 3D as well as the items. the way the maps are seen makes it very hard to see what is ahead of you. lots of the stages look very outdated graphically. now going into the controls I'm very mixed on it. it feels very ok. stuff like drifting and using items aren't very satisfying or rewarding to use. ex. red shells often hit walls, mushroom feel underwhelming and drifting feels clunky and hard to use. moving on from that character selection is ok as well as the stages nothing really is amazing but nothing that's really bad. overall, this game is very ok to me it doesn't really feel like it aged to well but will always be a blast to pop in to play with some friends. I just don't see a big reason to play it now compared to any of the newer titles. 5/10 (average)… Expand
  3. Enricky
    Oct 16, 2016
    2
    Primeiramente é Mario, então os personagem vao ter bastante carisma, bom só isso. O gráfico das pistas são bons (pra época) mas os karts e personagens são 2D e isso é ruim! além de feio, com exeção ao seu kart todo os outros não são nada detalhados quando estão longe de você mal da para saber se aquilo é um inimigo ou um kart pois são apenas alguns pixels. "ah mas isso é por causa daPrimeiramente é Mario, então os personagem vao ter bastante carisma, bom só isso. O gráfico das pistas são bons (pra época) mas os karts e personagens são 2D e isso é ruim! além de feio, com exeção ao seu kart todo os outros não são nada detalhados quando estão longe de você mal da para saber se aquilo é um inimigo ou um kart pois são apenas alguns pixels. "ah mas isso é por causa da memória baixa do cartucho, por isso é 2D" se fosse por isso eles em vez de deixar 3D as imagens no fundo da tela de titulo e na seleção de personagens eles deveriam deixar 2D e os Karts em 3D!. Agora a Pior Parte... A JOGABILIDADE. Ruim, as curvas são estranhas, o 2D não ajuda, é tudo muito lento, é muito fácil cair em precipícios pois é difícil de controlar. Porém nem tudo é ruim, as músicas são boas sempre foram, e talvez seja divertido quando jogado multiplayer. Não joguei multiplayer ainda mas acredito que seja o mais divertido que esse jogo chega.… Expand
  4. KramerC.
    Nov 14, 2007
    0
    Purelly awsome, packed with fun, adventure, ocassional obastacles, racing, battle, anthing else? No, thats all there is really, nothing special. A letdwon.
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Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best N64 Game of 1997
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#2 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1997
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#3 Most Shared N64 Game of 1997

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Nintendorks
    80
    It's the most beautiful thing that I've ever seen! An incredible game for racing and Mario fans that is the best of both catagories (that's right, better than Mario 64)!
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  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    93
    And on the eighth day, God created Mario Kart. He saw it, and it was good. [Jan 2004, p.189]
  3. Nintendojo
    90
    Although it doesn't break any new grounds in originality (like Mario 64), Mario Kart 64 is a great addition to the N64 line-up. The solid graphics, good sound, and addictive gameplay--coupled with features like being able to race yourself (from a former race) in a special ghost mode--make you want to play it forever.
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