Mario Kart first details and screenshots released!!!

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http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/driving/supermariokartworkingtitle/news_6025528.html

Oh yes! It's about damn time. I hate to sound like a little kid, but this sounds awesome!

"The game will boast a number of new features, the most obvious and intriguing of which is that each kart is manned not only by a driver, whose attributes will affect the handling of the kart, but also by a second character that will be responsible for handling power-up items and weapons. In addition to six regular items that are available no matter which character is riding shotgun, each character will have access to a further eight items that are specific to them. Players will be able to have their two characters switch seats on the fly, which could make for some quite tactical racing since every change will alter both the handling of the kart and the items available."

 

[Nemesis77]

It looks like it's meant for 5-year olds.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Nemesis77
It looks like it's meant for 5-year olds.

You apparently have never seen / nor played any of the previous mario karts then.

 

[Nemesis77]

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: Nemesis77
It looks like it's meant for 5-year olds.

You apparently have never seen / nor played any of the previous mario karts then.

Nope, I haven't. But the fact is that the game still LOOKS like it's meant for 5-year olds. I didn't say a word about the gameplay

 

[0roo0roo]

looks like mario kart 64

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
looks like mario kart 64

u may want to fire mkart64 up again or get your eyes examined.

 

[joohang]

Those screenshots look awesome. Can't wait!

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Originally posted by: Nemesis77
It looks like it's meant for 5-year olds.

Looks can be deceiving where gameplay is concerned.

 

[joohang]

Originally posted by: FeathersMcGraw

Originally posted by: Nemesis77
It looks like it's meant for 5-year olds.

Looks can be deceiving where gameplay is concerned.

It's not very difficult to read his second post just two posts below that one.

 

[joohang]

"Famitsu's report also hints at support for up to eight players using two GameCube consoles, although no more specific details are available at this time."

 

[Electrode]

Originally posted by: joohang
Those screenshots look awesome. Can't wait!

I haven't seen such low-poly models since QUAKE 1! Gameplay may be decent, but this game gets a pretty low score in the graphics category from me.

 

[joohang]

Originally posted by: Electrode

Originally posted by: joohang
Those screenshots look awesome. Can't wait!

I haven't seen such low-poly models since QUAKE 1! Gameplay may be decent, but this game gets a pretty low score in the graphics category from me.

1) This game is designed for TV res.
2) Graphics are not a big concern for me, especially for a Mario racing game. As long as it's better than Mario Kart 64 (and it better damn be) I'm ok with it.
3) I was imagining what it'd be like to play this game together as a family since Mario Kart 64 has served us really well so far.
4) The game is far before official release, although I agree with you about the graphics now that I look at it again after your comment. I'd expect Nintendo to at least attempt to polish up E3 screenies a bit.

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: Electrode

Originally posted by: joohang
Those screenshots look awesome. Can't wait!

I haven't seen such low-poly models since QUAKE 1! Gameplay may be decent, but this game gets a pretty low score in the graphics category from me.

have you seen it in motion?
zelda got alot of flack for having supposed horrid graphics.....we all know how that turned out.

IMO it looks as it should, like Mario kart.The best damn kart racing game series....ever.

 

[joohang]

Originally posted by: ncircle

Originally posted by: Electrode

Originally posted by: joohang
Those screenshots look awesome. Can't wait!

I haven't seen such low-poly models since QUAKE 1! Gameplay may be decent, but this game gets a pretty low score in the graphics category from me.

have you seen it in motion?
zelda got alot of flack for having supposed horrid graphics.....we all know how that turned out.

IMO it looks as it should, like Mario kart.The best damn kart racing game series....ever.

Looks like this one will be the best one yet!

I can just imagine me teaming up with my brother. Come up with all sorts of tactics to piss off our sisters.

 

[gistech1978]

looks sweet.
almost makes me wanna get a GC

 

[joohang]

Originally posted by: gistech1978
looks sweet.
almost makes me wanna get a GC

With so many excellent games already, what's stopping ya?

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Originally posted by: joohang

It's not very difficult to read his second post just two posts below that one.

I just want to know why people insist on bringing up character design issues to poke at Nintendo, even though their gameplay is usually considered world-class (how many people still regularly use their SNES consoles, despite the graphics being several generations out of date?) The only reason I can think of is that they support other console manufacturers and want to take potshots any way they can.

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: joohang

Originally posted by: gistech1978
looks sweet.
almost makes me wanna get a GC

With so many excellent games already, what's stopping ya?

why are so many people in the dark about the gamecube???

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: FeathersMcGraw

Originally posted by: joohang

It's not very difficult to read his second post just two posts below that one.

I just want to know why people insist on bringing up character design issues to poke at Nintendo, even though their gameplay is usually considered world-class (how many people still regularly use their SNES consoles, despite the graphics being several generations out of date?) The only reason I can think of is that they support other console manufacturers and want to take potshots any way they can.

that & they never really gave any of the games a chance.

nintendo releases arent "manly" enough for some.

 

[joohang]

Originally posted by: FeathersMcGraw

Originally posted by: joohang

It's not very difficult to read his second post just two posts below that one.

I just want to know why people insist on bringing up character design issues to poke at Nintendo, even though their gameplay is usually considered world-class (how many people still regularly use their SNES consoles, despite the graphics being several generations out of date?) The only reason I can think of is that they support other console manufacturers and want to take potshots any way they can.

I just didn't think it was necessary since Nemesis already mentioned that he didn't comment about gameplay.

I just didn't think it was necessary to reinforce the stereotype of typical GC fanboys.

I completely agree with you though. Another reason why I'm so dying to get a GBA SP.

 

[spaceman]

Its odd,Nintendo games just suck,yet look at the top rated games for a largely"PC" game fansite



hmmm.ya nintendo sucks.
damnit, only 9 of the top ten!
only 8 of them exclusive

 

[Angrymarshmello]

I don't give a $hit about Metroid or Zelda but this game makes me want to buy a GC again

Nemesis - if you've never played the MK series then don't speak - you've obviously never played MK or MK64 drunk with buddies or with your family. Gameplay > graphics. It could look "adult like" and the graphics still wouldn't matter.

 

[joohang]

Originally posted by: ncircle

Originally posted by: joohang

Originally posted by: gistech1978
looks sweet.
almost makes me wanna get a GC

With so many excellent games already, what's stopping ya?

why are so many people in the dark about the gamecube???

Very misinformed. Just bitch about controller although it took me less than a day to get used to.

I personally think that GC is the best console of the 3 and they damn deserve my respect. I still respect the other two consoles and recognize their strengths, but they don't appeal to me as much as GC does.

I'm not sure why people love bashing GC, but I guess it's kinda like bashing AMD and Bush for no apparent reason. It's just cool.

I have a friend who was telling me how X-Box graphics are so superior, blah blah. I asked him if he ever saw Metroid Prime.

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: joohang

Originally posted by: ncircle

Originally posted by: joohang

Originally posted by: gistech1978
looks sweet.
almost makes me wanna get a GC

With so many excellent games already, what's stopping ya?

why are so many people in the dark about the gamecube???

Very misinformed. Just bitch about controller although it took me less than a day to get used to.

I personally think that GC is the best console of the 3 and they damn deserve my respect. I still respect the other two consoles and recognize their strengths, but they don't appeal to me as much as GC does.




I'm not sure why people love bashing GC, but I guess it's kinda like bashing AMD and Bush for no apparent reason. It's just cool.

I have a friend who was telling me how X-Box graphics are so superior, blah blah. I asked him if he ever saw Metroid Prime.

The Gamecube is everything i hoped it would be in a console.
There are fun games for the other systems, but to deprive yourself of Nintendos 1st party gems is a real shame.

 

[joohang]

The Gamecube is everything i hoped it would be in a console.
There are fun games for the other systems, but to deprive yourself of Nintendos 1st party gems is a real shame.

The only thing I really really want from GC is direct IP network play.

I don't need no stinkin' X-Box live to play against cheaters online. I just wanna force ndee to get a GC and kick his ass in FIFA 2003.