I called myself 'boynextdoor' because I am a boy and I live next door to people. But I s'pose all bo...
I called myself 'boynextdoor' because I am a boy and I live next door to people. But I s'pose all boys are boys next door...unless you live alone in the forest with nuts and berries.
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Since his birth in 1981, Mario, the famous short plumber (previously a carpenter) has starred in over seventy Nintendo games, appeared on several different formats and encountered over three hundred enemies. Impressively, he has featured in games of various genres, ranging from golf and tennis numbers to cute little platformers. Another of these entertaining and crazy games is Mario Kart 64, the wacky driver for the N64.
Along to play with and against Mario are seven of his best pals, Luigi, Toad, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario and Bowser. Each of the racers sport various strengths and suffer from different weaknesses. Small, light characters such as Toad and Yoshi are quick and agile, whilst larger characters such as Bowser are slow and often difficult to control, but when reaching high speeds, they can fearlessly drive,
flattening anyone in their path.
The graphics are fun and cartoon-like, consisting of smooth 3D images with great backgrounds and racing courses. Bursting with bright colours while accompanied by top tunes, the game is exciting, up-beat and enjoyable to play. As the chunky racers zip around the fantastically detailed tracks, they spout their hilarious individual phrases, such as Mario’s “Lets-a-go” and Toads shriek. This gives the game personality, resulting in tremendous fun!
There are sixteen tracks to race on, each packed with secret routes, shortcuts, weapons and traps to collect and fire. In the game, shells are used to shoot at unexpecting racers, whilst bombs and bananas are used as traps. Mushrooms can also be found which give a quick boost of turbo speed. Scenery is bright and looks great, for example, the fat cows in ‘Moo Moo Farm’.
Up to four players can battle it out against each other as they attempt to reach the finish line. Multiplayer in this game is marvellous. Fantastically tense weapon fights kick back and forth throughout races as drivers skid and slide along the way. The characters’ individual driving styles mean everybody has a favourite. After much play, you’ll find yourself mastering sharp corners and firing weapons like an expert.
In the Mario GP mode, there are four cups to win as prizes for beating the other players who mainly consist of computer racers. When attempting to win a cup, you are required to race through four courses gaining a respectable number of points in each. Great determination and dedication is needed to complete the mode.
Computer driven racers fight dirty and cheat. Suspiciously, they always manage to pick up top weapons, targeting opponents perfectly, and on occasions, you may be speeding miles ahead of one and then find them on your tail just seconds later. Although unrealistic, this adds a vital aspect for a game to possess; Challenge.
A nice addition appearing on Mario Kart is the battle mode, in which two to four players use weapons and traps, on a mission to hunt down the other drivers, kicking 3D cartoon butt and creating havoc. Each player begins with three balloons strapped to their car, with one balloon bursting every time they are hit with an opponent’s shell or when stumbling on a trap. The winner is the only racer to be left with at least one balloon. A choice of four arenas is available, each with unique qualities and differences. Unfortunately, one of these is surprisingly dull, but the others are simply amazing.
These many extras are included in the game to satisfy all who play. Another addition, somewhat unknown to many owners is that when all modes are completed, a choice to use reversed tracks is available, meaning you will have to learn the quick, sharp turns of the sixteen courses once again.
Mario Kart 64 is a fantastic game with a lastability of several years. This is mainly due to the multiplayer modes, as they are hilarious, hectic, and the massive thrills never become a bore. Mario has featured in some of the most popular Nintendo games ever created through the years, but this is one of the most entertaining. The fun never dies!
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Advantages: Great all the time, especially with three of your mates! Cool tracks, graphics, characters and modes. The graphics, sound, lifespan and gamepley are all fantastic. What a laugh! Disadvantages: Very very very slight pop-up
natthehat 08.04.2001 ·
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