Mario Kart 64 is the first game in the series to use 3D computer graphics.
See also: Gameplay of the Mario Kart series Mario racing on D.K.'s Jungle Parkway, the first course of the Special Cup. It is regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time. The game was commercially successful and was generally praised for the fun and high replay value of its multiplayer modes. The characters and items remain 2D sprites, but 3D track features include elevation, bridges, walls, and pits. Changes from the original include introducing 3D computer graphics for track design, and four-player support. Players control one of eight Mario franchise characters, who race around 16 tracks (4 in each of 4 cups) with items that can either harm opponents or aid the user. It was released on the Wii and Wii U Virtual Console in 20, and on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on October 25, 2021. It was released for the iQue Player in China on December 25, 2003. It was released in Japan on Decemin North America on Februin the United Kingdom on Jand in Europe on June 24, 1997. It is the second main entry in the Mario Kart series and is the successor to Super Mario Kart (1992) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Mario Kart 64 is a kart racing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 (N64).
