Mario Kart: Super Speed | ||||
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Developer(s) | YellowKoopa | |||
Platform(s) | Wii U | |||
Genre(s) | Racing | |||
Series | Mario Kart | |||
Age Rating(s) | E for Everyone |
Mario Kart: Super Speed is a Mario Kart game for the Wii U, set for release in 2017. It features characters and items returning from previous Mario Kart titles, as well as new ones making their debut in this game. It also features the Super Speed mechanic, which is found on most tracks. The game features [undetermined] characters in total, not counting the alternate character colors. It also features amiibo compatability. However, while they still unlock Mii suits, they also unlock the characters shown on the amiibo.
Gameplay[]
The gameplay is very similar to that of Mario Kart 8's, however, instead of Anti Gravity, there is the new Super Speed mechanic, which is found on certain parts of most tracks (excluding retro ones), where there is a special variant of Boost Pad, that, when driven on, will cause the player's kart's speed to increase greatly for a set time, depending on the track. This is often used for parts
of tracks that are particularly long and are designed to fit the new mechanic. Also, along with karts, bikes return to the game, and behave as they did in Mario Kart Wii.
When cups are completed, the player is rewarded depending on their performance. They recieve a 1 to 3 star ranking,
determined by coins collected, places finished in, and how much the player falls off the course. The
higher the star ranking, the greater the reward. Rewards include trophies, stat boosters, karts, and characters. Stat boosts can be used to upgrade any stat the player wishes, the karts and characters are unlockable as usual, and trophies can be viewed in the trophy gallery. They can feature characters, items, or course obstacles.
As for modes, there are two main modes - Singeplayer and Multiplayer. These both behave like they do in Mario Kart 8, and, with these modes also come Grand Prix, VS. Race, Time Trials (Singeplayer only) and Battle Mode. Battle Mode variations include Balloon Battle, Shine Thief, Coin Runners, Bob-omb Blast, and Renegade Roundup from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Once trophies are unlocked, they can be viewed in the Trophy Room. The Trophy Room can be selected on the Main Menu, and once the player does so, they can view all the trophies they've collected thus far.
Drivers[]
Default[]
Light
Character Portrait | Name | Trophy Room Entry |
Toad + Colors |
Toad is one of many denizens of the Mushroom Kingdom. While he's not very brave, he's excited and ready to race! In Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's a light driver with good acceleration but lesser speed. | |
Shy Guy | Shy Guy is a mysterious creature that first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 2 as an enemy. However, since then, he's also taken on more friendly roles. In Mario Kart: Super Speed, like other lightweight drivers, he favors acceleration but not speed. | |
Koopa Troopa | Koopa Troopa is a turtle creature that, with his species, has appeared in many Mario games. Too many to count! In Mario Kart: Super Speed he's a light driver with average light stats, but also better handling and more weight. | |
Baby Mario | Baby Mario is simply Mario's younger self. His first appearance is in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, where Yoshi had to reunite him with Baby Luigi. In Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's a very light driver with excellent acceleration but less than stellar speed. | |
Baby Luigi | ||
Baby Peach | Baby Peach is Princess Peach's baby self, quite obviously. Even when she was a baby, she just couldn't stop getting kidnapped! In Mario Kart: Super Speed, she's incredibly light but has amazing acceleration. | |
Baby Daisy | Baby Daisy is the baby princess of the Sarasaland Kingdom. |
Medium[]
Character Portrait | Name | Trophy Room Entry |
Mario |
Mario has always been there to save the fair Princess Peach and her kingdom, no matter what. But when it comes to parties and sporting events, he's not one to miss out! In Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's a well balanced driver that's perfect for karting beginners. | |
Luigi |
While Luigi's not as courageous, charismatic, or well-known as his brother Mario, he's no slack when it's truly time to step up. In Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's a balanced character that favors speed.
There's something about that stare, though.. | |
Princess Peach |
Princess Peach might come off as weak or helpless, but that's not quite the truth. In Super Mario 3D World, she was ready to leap into action and go an adventure to save the Sprixie Princesses. In Mario Kart: Super Speed, she's a lighter driver who favors acceleration. | |
Princess Daisy |
Princess Daisy isn't as refined as the likes of Princess Peach, but that's not a bad thing. She's always ready to participate in sports and parties, or even kart races! In Mario Kart: Super Speed, she's like Princess Peach, but a bit heavier. | |
Yoshi |
Yoshi is an energetic dinosaur that hails from Yoshi's Island. Yoshi's by far most notable appearance was in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, when he has to reunite the baby Mario Bros. In Mario Kart: Super Speed, he favors acceleration and weight. Guess it's his turn to ride something, right? |
Heavy
Character Portrait | Name | Trophy Room Entry |
Bowser | Bowser is the almighty King of the Koopas and Mario's longtime enemy. Truth be told, nobody invited him here.. but he came anyway. In Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's one of the most | |
Donkey Kong | Donkey Kong is the savior of a faraway island named.. Donkey Kong Island? Anyway, he's actually not the "Donkey Kong" you see in the classic arcade game-- that's his grandpa, Cranky Kong! In Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's not as heavy as the likes of Bowser, but he's a good choice if you're a fan of handling. | |
Wario |
Wario is Mario's iconic doppelganger that's been popular for a while now. He's not quite as heroic as Mario, or reserved, or polite, or even.. well you get the idea. In Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's a good choice if you like speed. Don't drive right behind him, though.. | |
Waluigi | Waluigi is to Luigi what Wario is to Mario; a bad copy. No, really.. does this look like a copy to you? Anyways, Waluigi is a heavyweight character despite being as skinny as a twig. In Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's got more focus on acceleration. | |
Rosalina | Rosalina is generally a mysterious person who somewhat keeps to herself. Well, not so much anymore. She's gone so far as to join Mario and co. on their adventures to save.. well, whatever needs to be saved! In Mario Kart: Super Speed, Rosalina is a heavyweight character with somewhat balanced out stats. |
Unlockable[]
Light[]
Character Portrait | Name | Trophy Room Entry |
Toadette | Toadette is a young Toad girl that resides in the Mushroom Kingdom. In Mario Kart: Super Speed, like Toad, she is a lightweight character but with even better acceleration and handling, but less speed. Some people think she has a crush on Toad. I wouldn't look into it.. | |
Toadsworth | Toadsworth is Princess Peach's primary advisor and primary worrywart. However, he's not your average old Toad. He's actually quite lively! He even plays sports like golf, tennis, kart racing, and even baseball! In Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's a heavier lightweight with better speed but worse acceleration. | |
Parabones | Parabones might seem like an unusual driver, and the truth is, he is! But why didn't we choose Dry Bones instead? Because he's already a course obstacle! Anywho, in Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's got fantastic acceleration, but his speed is rather.. eh. Hey, he's not too bone-dry of a character, right? | |
Lakitu | You might be thinking "Wait, Lakitu's the referee, not a driver!" or "What a lazy character choice!" Well, he's bored of being the referee now. He wants to join in on the fun! Don't worry, we hired an intern referee. Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's pretty average for a lightweight. Nothing notable. | |
Diddy Kong | Diddy Kong is Donkey Kong's partner and young hero of Donkey Kong Island. He's been through it all, from having his banana hoard stolen, to having his island frozen solid! In Mario Kart: Super Speed, he's heavy for a lightweight and good speed. | |
Dixie Kong | Dixie Kong is Diddy Kong's girlfriend and secondary young hero of Donkey Kong Island. In Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze, he teams up with Diddy Kong, Cranky Kong, and Donkey Kong to save their precious island from being eternally frozen over. In Mario Kart: Super Speed, like Diddy Kong, is a heavier for a lightweight but has more acceleration and less speed than him. |
Medium
Items[]
Cups[]
Nitro[]
Cup Emblem | Courses |
Yoshi Circuit Goomba Way Toad Town Sewers | |
Blooper Bay DK's Construction Site Monty Mole Hill | |
Wario Circuit King Boo's Castle Bandit Valley Bob-omb Factory | |
Shy Guy Peak Wiggler Forest Piranha Plant River | |
Rosalina's Starway Shiver Snowfield Bowser's Castle Rainbow Road |
Retro[]
Achievements[]
New to the Mario Kart series, Mario Kart: Super Speed features an achievement system. The achievements can be anything, ranging from winning a race to falling off a course. Depending on an achievement's difficulty, they can earn trophies or stat boosters.
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Image | Name | How to Acquire |
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Welcome to Mario Kart! | Start up the game for the first time. | |
Winner! | Win 1 race. | |
A Grand ol' Time | Finish a Grand Prix in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. | |
Super Mario Odyssey | Finish all Grand Prix in 2nd or 3rd place. | |
Master Karting | Finish all Grand Prix in 1st Place. (Note: if achievement is acquired without Super Mario Odyssey already in achievements, the player will recieve both.) |
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Image |
Name | How to Acquire |
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Image |
Name | How to Acquire |
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Super Speed Indeed | Cut across rough terrain with any sort of speed boost. | |
Just Rude | Smack another racer with a Tanooki tail. | |
White Tanooki | Have a Tanooki Leaf in effect while under the effects of an Invincibility Star. | |
Power of the Stars | Hit at least 5 people in a row while using an invincibility star. | |
Downsized | Be struck by lightning while under the effects of a Mega Mushroom. | |
Light as a Feather | Hop on to a barrier using a cape feather. | |
Pretty Penny | Get 1 coin. | |
Loadsamoney | Have 100 coins in total. | |
Wealthy |
Have 500 coins in total. | |
Bury me with my Money | Have 1,000 coins in total. |
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Image |
Name | How to Acquire |
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Fall Out Boy | Fall off a course. | |
Paper Mario | Get crushed by something such as a Thwomp. | |
Thwompilation | Get crushed 15 times. | |
This Match will get Red Hot | Fall into lava. | |
Blooper Reel | Fall into water. | |
Light as a Feather | Hop on a barrier using a cape feather. | |
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Image |
Name | How to Acquire |
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Challenger Approaching! | Unlock 1 character. | |
The Gang's all Here | Have all characters unlocked. (Amiibo characters do not count.) | |
Who's that? | Scan an amiibo and get the character from it. |