Super Mario Kart

ReleasedAug 27, 1992

Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Wii
Wii U
New Nintendo 3DS
Super Famicom

About

Super Mario Kart is a racing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the first game of the Mario Kart series, as well as the game that sets precedents to the fictional kart racing genre. Part of this game is heavily based on Super Mario World in terms of graphics and overall theme. Using Mode 7 scaling, the first true kart game on the SNES has you collecting coins to boost your speed while using shells and bananas to stop others on the track.

Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher: Nintendo, Gradiente, Playtronic, Hyundai
Genres: Racing, Arcade
Themes: Fantasy, Party
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective: Third person
Age ratings: PEGI 3, CLASSIND L, ESRB E, CERO A
IGDB rating: 86 / 100 (461 ratings)
Also known as: SMK, マリオカート, 슈마카, 슈퍼 마카

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
New Nintendo 3DS	Mar 17, 2016 · EuropeMar 18, 2016 · AustraliaMar 24, 2016 · North AmericaMay 9, 2016 · Japan
Super Famicom	Aug 27, 1992
Super Nintendo Entertainment System	Sep 1, 1992 · North AmericaJan 21, 1993 · EuropeAug 30, 1993 · BrazilMay 20, 1996 · North America1996 · Europe
Wii	Jun 9, 2009 · JapanNov 23, 2009 · North AmericaApr 2, 2010 · Australia
Wii U	Jun 19, 2013 · JapanMar 27, 2014 · EuropeMar 28, 2014 · AustraliaAug 6, 2014 · North America