Super Mario Kart [Rough Label]

Super Mario Kart is a groundbreaking kart racing game that essentially created the genre. Released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, it brought together a cast of iconic characters from the Super Mario universe to race go-karts across whimsical tracks. The game introduced many staples of the genre, including the use of power-ups from item boxes, drifting for speed boosts, and a variety of colorful and creatively designed courses. It features a unique “Mode 7” pseudo-3D perspective that gives the tracks a sense of depth. Super Mario Kart also pioneered the now-standard “Battle Mode,” where players compete in an arena to pop each other’s balloons. It’s a game that remains fun to play and is a true innovator in the racing genre.