Family Fun
If you dont know theMario Kartgames, theyre simple, in principle.
12 Nintendo characters race against each other in little go-karts and can pick up Mario-themed power-ups along the way.
Koopa shells are missiles, mushrooms give a speed boost, stars make you invincible, and so on.
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The result is a game that combines luck, strategy, and plain good driving.
In short, its utterly addictive.
The phrase “family fun” has become an awful, meaningless cliche, but it applies here.
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It wasn’t always this way.
But once you were hooked, that was it.
It was also a then-rare four-player title, making it perfect for late-night gaming sessions after the pub.
Mario Kart
When that first game arrived, it seemed like a cynical cash-in.
But it turned out to be a hit, redefining the racing genre.
For fans of the game, either of those are instabuys.
I can’t wait.
