Super Mario Kart
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About Super Mario Kart
Super Mario Kart is an arcade and racing game developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development and published by Gradiente, released on 27 August 1992.
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.
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What platforms is Super Mario Kart available on?
Super Mario Kart is available on New Nintendo 3DS, Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii U, Wii.
When was Super Mario Kart released?
Super Mario Kart was released on 27 August 1992, developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development.