Super Mario Kart is a racing game developed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and is the inaugural title in the Mario Kart series, establishing conventions for the kart racing genre. Drawing inspiration from Super Mario World, the game features Mode 7 graphics that enhance its visual appeal. Players compete by collecting coins for speed boosts and utilizing items like shells and bananas to hinder opponents.
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.