![]() ![]() I have also written in the F-Zero review about the difficulty of trying to separate the importance of what a game is to the legacy of a franchise or genre and also how to evaluate it from a modern sensibility. In past reviews I have spoken of the ‘time travel’ effect with some video games and how returning to an old favourite decades later can instantly transport you to that initial childhood memory. Its unique spin on the arcade racer led to many copycats but no series has ever really been able to usurp the kart-racing genre grand-daddy. Super Mario Kart was a commercial smash hit in 1992 (’93 in Europe) and one of the most popular games on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). So, in this particular section, I will take the time to play a game of the past which could range from the NES era all the way to the Xbox 360/PS3 generation and share my thoughts with a rating out of five. In fact, I am definitely guilty of spending many hours playing the old timers as much as the shiny new stuff. And, sometimes you simply want to delve into an old favourite or a series you have heard great things about but never played. ![]() There are so many games to choose from these days and different platforms that it can be overwhelming deciding where to start. Rev your engines and grab a green shell – we’re jumping back to 1992 with the birth of the mascot kart racer Koopa Troopa never was one for listening when told to put his seatbelt on ![]()
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