Racing · 1996
Mario Kart 64 (1996)
Mario Kart 64 (マリオカート64, Mario Kāto Rokujūyon) is a kart racing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 video game console. It was the successor to Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and is the second game in the Mario Kart series. It was released first in Japan on…
Key facts
- Released
- 14 December 1996
- Genre
- Racing
- Length
- ≈ 75 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Nintendo
- Critics
- Metacritic 83
Why play it
- Community rating 4.31/5
- A 1996 classic that aged well
- "Adrenaline" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Mario Kart 64 (1996)?
Expect about 75 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Mario Kart 64 (1996) with friends?
No, Mario Kart 64 (1996) is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Mario Kart 64 (1996) on?
Mario Kart 64 (1996) is available on Nintendo.
Is Mario Kart 64 (1996) a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 83.
What games are like Mario Kart 64 (1996)?
In the same spirit: Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart: Double Dash.



