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| − | '''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''' is the fourth Mario Kart game, released for the [[Nintendo Gamecube]]. The game is known | + | '''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''' is the fourth ''Mario Kart'' game, which was released for the [[Nintendo Gamecube]] in 2003. The game is known featuring a variation on the ''Mario Kart'' gameplay by having two racers in each kart. |
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
| − | This installment features karts which seat two characters instead of one. In this buddy system, the front character drives while the rear character uses items. Different karts are also | + | This installment features karts which seat two characters instead of one. In this buddy system, the front character drives while the rear character uses items. Different karts are also available depending on character weight. |
| − | As with all Mario Kart games, it features three cups with an unlockable Special Cup, and four tracks in each cup. The Battle Mode also has several different variations. Aside from the classic version, there are also modes in which players compete for Shine Sprites or lob Bob-ombs at each other. | + | As with all ''Mario Kart'' games, it features three cups with an unlockable Special Cup, and four tracks in each cup. The Battle Mode also has several different variations. Aside from the classic version, there are also modes in which players compete for Shine Sprites or lob Bob-ombs at each other. |
| − | Due to two people per kart, the game features much more characters. There are sixteen characters initially, and more characters are unlockable as the cups are completed. Among the other unlockable content are Battle Mode tracks and karts. There are also items that can exclusively be used by certain characters. | + | Due to featuring two people per kart, the game features much more characters. There are sixteen characters initially, and more characters are unlockable as the cups are completed. Among the other unlockable content are Battle Mode tracks and karts. There are also items that can exclusively be used by certain characters. |
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| + | ==Playable Characters== | ||
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| + | Every two characters are paired together as a default team. | ||
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| + | *[[Mario]] | ||
| + | *[[Luigi]] | ||
| + | *[[Princess Peach]] | ||
| + | *[[Princess Daisy]] | ||
| + | *[[Yoshi]] | ||
| + | *[[Birdo]] | ||
| + | *[[Mario#Baby_Mario|Baby Mario]] | ||
| + | *[[Luigi#Baby_Luigi|Baby Luigi]] | ||
| + | *[[Koopa|Koopa Troopa]] | ||
| + | *[[Koopa|Koopa Paratroopa]] | ||
| + | *[[Donkey Kong]] | ||
| + | *[[Diddy Kong]] | ||
| + | *[[Bowser]] | ||
| + | *[[Bowser Jr.]] | ||
| + | *[[Wario]] | ||
| + | *[[Waluigi]] | ||
| + | *[[Toad]] | ||
| + | *[[Toadette]] | ||
| + | *[[King Boo]] | ||
| + | *[[Petey Piranha]] | ||
==Tracks== | ==Tracks== | ||
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=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
| − | + | The following games reverted to the single-kart formula, and Double Dash's buddy system has not been revisited beyond the inclusion of the [[Fusion Kart]] in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. | |
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| + | This game is particularly notable for the number of characters that it introduced in the series, most of whom would go on to reappear in later ''Mario Kart'' games. It is also known for being the first appearance of Toadette. | ||
| − | + | Various tracks from this game would reappear in later ''Mario Kart'' games as Retro courses, starting in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. | |
| − | == | + | ==Sequels== |
| − | + | The next ''Mario Kart'' game to be released would be the first arcade release, ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''. The next game for a Nintendo console would be ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. | |
{{Mario Kart Series}} | {{Mario Kart Series}} | ||
[[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: GameCube Games]] [[Category: Mario Games]] | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: GameCube Games]] [[Category: Mario Games]] | ||
Revision as of 08:45, 17 January 2019
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| Mario Kart: Double Dash | ||
| Developer | Nintendo EAD | |
| Publisher | Nintendo | |
| System | Nintendo Gamecube | |
| Release Date | JP November 7, 2003 EU November 14, 2003 US November 17, 2003 AU November 19, 2003 | |
| Genre | Racing | |
| Gallery | GH Gallery | |
| Rating | ESRB: E | |
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is the fourth Mario Kart game, which was released for the Nintendo Gamecube in 2003. The game is known featuring a variation on the Mario Kart gameplay by having two racers in each kart.
Gameplay
This installment features karts which seat two characters instead of one. In this buddy system, the front character drives while the rear character uses items. Different karts are also available depending on character weight.
As with all Mario Kart games, it features three cups with an unlockable Special Cup, and four tracks in each cup. The Battle Mode also has several different variations. Aside from the classic version, there are also modes in which players compete for Shine Sprites or lob Bob-ombs at each other.
Due to featuring two people per kart, the game features much more characters. There are sixteen characters initially, and more characters are unlockable as the cups are completed. Among the other unlockable content are Battle Mode tracks and karts. There are also items that can exclusively be used by certain characters.
Playable Characters
Every two characters are paired together as a default team.
- Mario
- Luigi
- Princess Peach
- Princess Daisy
- Yoshi
- Birdo
- Baby Mario
- Baby Luigi
- Koopa Troopa
- Koopa Paratroopa
- Donkey Kong
- Diddy Kong
- Bowser
- Bowser Jr.
- Wario
- Waluigi
- Toad
- Toadette
- King Boo
- Petey Piranha
Tracks
| Mushroom Cup | Flower Cup | Star Cup | Special Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luigi Circuit | Mushroom Bridge | Sherbert Land | Wario Coliseum |
| Peach Beach | Mario Circuit | Mushroom City | Dino Dino Jungle |
| Baby Park | Daisy Cruiser | Yoshi Circuit | Bowser Castle |
| Dry Dry Desert | Waluigi Stadium | DK Mountain | Rainbow Road |
Legacy
The following games reverted to the single-kart formula, and Double Dash's buddy system has not been revisited beyond the inclusion of the Fusion Kart in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.
This game is particularly notable for the number of characters that it introduced in the series, most of whom would go on to reappear in later Mario Kart games. It is also known for being the first appearance of Toadette.
Various tracks from this game would reappear in later Mario Kart games as Retro courses, starting in Mario Kart DS.
Sequels
The next Mario Kart game to be released would be the first arcade release, Mario Kart Arcade GP. The next game for a Nintendo console would be Mario Kart DS.
| Titles in the Mario Kart Series |
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| Super Mario Kart - Mario Kart 64 - Super Circuit - Double Dash!! - Mario Kart DS Mario Kart Wii - Mario Kart 7 - Mario Kart 8 (Deluxe) Mario Kart Arcade GP (2 - DX - VR) - Mario Kart Tour - Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit |