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Mario Kart 64
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Racing on D.K.'s Jungle Parkway, the first course of the Special Cup. Mario Kart 64 is the first game in the series to use 3D computer graphics.
Developer(s) Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Series Mario Kart
Platform(s) Nintendo 64, Nintendo iQue, Virtual Console
Release date(s) Wii Virtual Console
Wii U Virtual Console
Genre(s) Racing game
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Mario Kart 64 (known in Japan as マリオカート64 (Mario Kāto Rokujūyon)) is an exciting racing game created by Nintendo. It was made for the Nintendo 64 game console. This game is the second one in the popular Mario Kart series. It is also the follow-up to the original Super Mario Kart.

In Mario Kart 64, you can choose from eight different characters to race with. The game was first released in Japan in 1996. It came out in North America and Europe in 1997. Later, it was also released for the Wii's Virtual Console in 2007. Then, it came to the Wii U's Virtual Console in 2016.

Race Tracks and Cups

Mario Kart 64 has 16 different race tracks, also called courses. These tracks are split into four main cups. Each cup has four unique courses. You can race through different places like beaches, mountains, and even a rainbow road!

Mushroom Cup Tracks

The Mushroom Cup is usually the first cup players try. It has some fun and classic tracks.

  • Luigi Raceway
  • Moo Moo Farm
  • Koopa Troopa Beach
  • Kalimari Desert

Flower Cup Tracks

The Flower Cup offers more challenging courses. These tracks test your driving skills.

  • Toad's Turnpike
  • Frappe Snowland
  • Choco Mountain
  • Mario Raceway

Star Cup Tracks

The Star Cup courses are even trickier. They often have special features or obstacles.

  • Wario Stadium
  • Sherbet Land
  • Royal Raceway
  • Bowser Castle

Special Cup Tracks

The Special Cup has the most difficult and unique tracks in the game. These are for expert racers!

  • DK's Jungle Parkway
  • Yoshi Valley
  • Banshee Boardwalk
  • Rainbow Road

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