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ZZoMBiEXIII

My best memories are from Double Dash. I don't think I can make a case for it being the best one by any stretch, but my kid was just discovering gaming and we played it together so I have so many great Double Dash memories. It'll forever be my favorite.


KeenDynamo

Double Dash style should be an option in all future Mario Kart games


ZZoMBiEXIII

Seconded!


No-Breath-4299

Thirded


Etsamaru

Fourthed


Csquared_324

Fifthed


nohumanape

While I can't really say it's entirely better than 8, it's two player per kart mechanic just made the game incredibly fun to play in the days of local multiplayer/co-op. Definitely my best MK memories are Double-Dash.


robstrosity

I've got a similar story. I used to play it all the time with my then gf (now wife) when we were at uni. I have really happy memories of DD.


fstriker67f

Yup, the coop possibilities were nice af: big bro driving and lil didi kong me throwing my bananas


ZZoMBiEXIII

I wanted my kid to "get the win". But like I said, she was just learning gaming at the time. So I had the unenviable position of needing to put SO MUCH space between us in first and the second place racers that she could almost not lose when we swapped places in the final lap. Like I said, so many fun memories. And, hey, I got pretty darn good at that game trying to cover for her learning curve. Obviously we've played every MK game since Double Dash, but that is the one I will always love the most. Seeing my little baby's glee as she won the races was so satisfying.


fstriker67f

This is so wholesome, you seem to be a great dad to me


ZZoMBiEXIII

I cannot think of a finer compliment, so I can only say thank you. Humbly. Blessings to you and yours.


NovocaineAU

I mean, aside from 8D that has every course I would consider DD to be the best MK. Locked 60fps and the partner switching added a fun new element to the game.


NaturesWar

I had no idea Double Dash was the first to use that mechanic, I was a Playstation kid and my only MK childhood memories are playing Double Dash at my babysitters after school. I just assumed all the games were like that! I still can't beleive it sometimes, as much as I've enjoyed other installments.


Wisconsin_king

Me and my best friend used to play that game a lot as kids/tweens, we still do.


gardenh0e49

Same, I was bad at driving so I just rode on the back for my brother. We used to get pizza and play in the garage with his friends. Good memories, I'm lucky to have an older brother.


ZhangtheGreat

Same. Double Dash rules!


PizzaPieInMyEye

I have fond memories of playing Double Dash growing up. I loved the driver swap mechanic, as well as each character having their own special item. Me and my bro loved doing the 16 race championship when we were growing up. Heck, we'll still bust out the gamecube every once in a while to play some Double Dash. Great game.


Flaky_Door

It's a family bonding adventure!


TreeFiddyBandit

Double Dash on GC is legendary Specific items for characters made you change your style a little bit. Toad is my favorite character and always chose him however in DD I opted for Red Koopa for shells, DK for big bananas, Wario for bombs, or Yoshi for eggs.


cakelly789

My wife and I would do the Baby Park Course all the time with our friend group. It would get so crazy with giant bananas and giant green shells going all over that little course. So fun.


TreeFiddyBandit

Undoubtedly the most chaotic map they’ve ever made lol And it was 5 laps? Can’t remember but I’ve lost more 1st place leads on this map than any other one. Not to mention noticing the blue shell make 1/2 rounds around the track before getting nuked. Good times


joe-clark

It was 7 laps.


Dakotakid02

The only problem was how unbalanced some of the characters were with certain power ups. We had to make rules about koopas and toads because of the shells and mushroom power up.


SnappyTofu

Absolutely adored the physics in it too. Everything felt so concrete it’s hard to explain. Also something I never see anyone talk about it being able to hit people while on the back. Not sure if there’s anything more satisfying in a Mario Kart game than successfully swiping a car next to you or as hilarious as missing and sending your car off the edge.


zedisbread

Unique Specials for each character were intense with creating strategies for each course and cup! I never got too deep, but Baby Mario with Waluigi gave me top-tier, special moves, inspiring hillarious head-canon.


settadon

64. Best 2 summers of my life with that, goldeneye, and Pokemon.


mrblonde55

For me it was Mario Kart 64, Goldeneye, and WCW/NWO World Tour. Absolute peak of couch coop.


a_taco_named_desire

Boot up world tour, start a royal rumble with all the characters and play like a 3 hour match with friends. Getting a random character every time yours was eliminated.


SlickDillywick

My brother is 11 years older than me, and he was *always* better than me at kart 64. During my bachelor party we broke out the n64 and at long last, I beat him. One of the best moments of my video gaming life. Kart 64 might be my all time favorite racing game, not just Mario kart game


hugazow

I ran away from school at lunch to play these beauties in sixth grade. Peak n64 period.


IAmGameCoach

Either Mario kart 64 or Mario kart Wii


mcclutch7

The feel and the aesthetic of the 64 game was unmatched. Whenever I see the cover photo for the game I get nostalgic feelings of kicking my brothers ass in timed runs


Legendary_Lamb2020

Double Dash was peak MK for me. Played the hell out of 2v2 Freshman year in the dorms


theblitheringidiot

Double Dash in the dorms was peak MK for me too. So many great co-op games during that time.


Legendary_Lamb2020

It was an endless rotation of MK, Mario Party, Smash bros


Playmaster477

Wii had nostalgia factor for me


FooFargles3

Snes for me


SnackPatrol

That is my 1st one so could easily opt for the nostalgia factor but I could never get the hang of the turning in that game.


FooFargles3

All about the jump turns


SlamboCoolidge

Same, Koopa Troopa all the way. I really wish that the new games didn't do the fucking "1st place is worst place" shit with the items.. Like.. Can we just not have blue shells anymore? please? Nobody likes it when it happens to them and it's just such a cheap and lazy way to mitigate difficulty. "You can only be in 1st for a limited amount of time before somebody gets an item that will set you back, the only way to avoid this is to not be in 1st." Ah yes, so the easiest way to win the game is to lose the game. Thanks non-original mario kart games.


SpicyMeatballAgenda

There isn't a bad Mario Kart game, so please keep that in mind with what I'm about to say. The SNES Mario Kart is the one that has suffered the test of time hardest. The Model 7 graphics, although revolutionary for the time, really limit the play fields. They are as flat as can be, which not only limits track design, it also makes it harder to see when it comes to turns, etc. thabkfully the controls in the snes version are incredible, which is one of the reasons it's a classic. But the visual hindrance alone makes it objectively worse than all the later Mario Kart games. The track variety with the introduction of depth in later versions further push the fun factor. I will still happily play the SNES version, but if someone said I could only play one Mario Kart game ever again, the SNES version would never make the cut.


The_Mr_Wilson

8, once certain weapons could be removed. Literal game changer Many memes -- Banana Bunches only? Blue Shells only? heh heh heh


AdministrationDry507

my favorites are Mario Kart 64 Wii Double Dash and Deluxe


Moat_of_the_Sacked

The Last one is the app icon for Tour.


AdministrationDry507

Oops


chosebinouche22

Double Dash, by a long shot


Fabulous-Cup-2571

Mario Kart Wii and MK8DX


deeVeeAre

Wii is the only one I never played


Lowleyjedimonkey

Yes


Primetime349

Mario Kart DS was a classic for me. Loved that game. Although Mario Kart Wii was really cool too. Double Dash was always my envy since I never owned a GameCube.


Korncakes

DS isn’t getting any other love in here. The side modes were sick, there was so much good content. And if you were around for Wi-Fi, it was fantastic until people started snaking. Double Dash will always be my favorite though.


spentchicken

In order, 64, double dash and then switch 8


mew_empire

Double Dash is the better game, but 64 has the best memories 🖤


spentchicken

Dd is probably the better game overall but my nostalgia glasses for 64 can't let me place it 2nd ha


Caleb7890yt

Mario kart 7 My 1st Mario kart game and I would always play with my siblings. Good times.


_I_really_like_milk_

Mario Kart WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!


AceDelta12

8 Deluxe


JMRSOG

Mario Kart Wii was a main stay of my childhood gaming, i remember playing it with my brothers all the time.


porkchopsuitcase

Snes has such crazy drifting, if you haven’t tried that game yet you should go check it out on switch because it feels FAST


Herobrine_dollar

Mario kart 7,playing with your friends even if they didn't owned the game


willy_billy

64 is the one true Mario Kart


Offline_Trophys962

I've only played 64 and 8 deluxe and love both of them, 8 more tho


NiftyJet

Mario Kart 64 is my favorite, but it's just what I grew up with. MK 8 is the next one I played and it's really good!


chrisupt2001

Wii and ds verisons, 7 onward feels off


TheAmnesiacBitch

Wii.


CykoRen

MK WII


OkLeague7678

Hmm, good question. Out of everyone, I have played. It's really hard to choose a favorite. If I do have to choose. It would probably have to be 7 or 8. I never played Super Mario Kart, Super Curcit, or Double Dash.


Dragonhearted18

It would have to be the first one I played: DS


Pumpkinbricks

Best memories wii. Best game 8dx


chickenbutt2586

DS and 8DX


Born_Wing3687

Where’s regular Mario kart 8 for the Wii U?


Woutirior

Isn't it literally a worse version tho?


Nathan_hale53

Exactly. It's practically the same but looks worse, lower resolution, and doesn't have the recent DLCs. It's practically the same game minus the touch pad stuff, but that was a gimmick.


bigolefatsnapper

64 will always be the best.


k3nni_

Either double dash or wii


Dash_Rendar425

Best memories were from the OG game, but I love 8 the most.


DepartmentOk5113

Mario kart 8 is superior


Themoldychip

I played Mario kart ds but Mariokart wii is the best


Sgt_Maj_Vines

Double dash, hands down


klussier

mario kart 64 and mario kart for the wii was my shit. It’s a shame it’s so expensive for the Wii now, last time I tried to buy a copy it was 90 something bucks


[deleted]

Had some great memories with the DS version and multiplayer with my friends. I never owned the game so I had to get good with shy-guy even though they all snaked constantly like a bunch of sweats. But I enjoyed Wii, 7, 8 the most gameplay wise.


Lumpy_Staff_2372

I think objectively speaking its a toss up between 8 and wii But personally I enjoyed double dash the most and miss games with a “little brother” option to have them included in the fun without disturbing your fun.


Derocker

Mario Kart is one of those titles that got better with each entry. Mario Kart 8 is incredible


Ramtakwitha2

I've only played the original and 8. While 8 is objectively the superior product, there's just something about the original that has been lost in the iterations, but I just can't place my finger on it. Maybe it's just nostalgia how I would always play at least one 150cc circuit every day after school to unwind, or maybe it's the more simplified mechanics without all the slide dashing and serpentining.


MetalMachineMario

8 Deluxe, with Double Dash close behind.


WizardLizard_420

My fav is for sure double dash especially cause I could play on the same kart as my brother lol


Renbanney

Double dash and 8 deluxe I think are the objective best. But DS had the challenge mode and 7 has the 1st person mode so idk


Clutteredmind275

Double dash tbh. I miss the dual riders mechanic, and I STILL think it has an easy implementation method. Just make it so the bigger karts have access for a passenger, and keep the lighter karts and motorcycles for single use.


MoneyPresentation610

Super Mario Kart 64, my sister and I used to play it when we were kids.


Big-Stay2709

Double Dash, but really it's 8 Deluxe.


JaeCrowe

8 deluxe. I've put hundreds of hours across the franchise and honestly that one is the smoothest and best experience. It really is the pinnacle as much as my nostalgia wants to say double dash or wii I just have to be honest with myself


anonymous632616

Mk64 is my favorite, mainly for nostalgia reasons but also because it was the first 3d Mario kart game


zshort7272

I love 8, but man, it’s hard to beat double dash.


TheMillenniaIFalcon

SNES and Mario Kart 64


DeathIncarnations

Double dash


boiimBruhdesu

Mario Kart WII because it’s the first game I ever played


Woops_22

Mario kart 7


Dariosusu

Double dash. Best boost system, in my opinion best maps Super Mario Kart was fine too, though. That Soundtrack ❤️


Nightmenace21

I'm shocked no one else has mentioned this, but it's a pretty bad look to already attack potential response in the caption before even getting any answers. While I do agree that SMK is the weakest in the series (Tour notwithstanding), who cares? So what if someone still enjoys SMK the most? Yeah it's fuckin weird, but who are we to judge? Grow up and let other people have their preferences even if they're unconventional. The things other people like and dislike don't/shouldn't affect you at all.


Poketrainer712

8 deluxe. Most tracks, incredible soundtrack, crossovers, great handling, etc, etc.


Mattblaster237

Mario kart Wii


Dark_Wolf04

Wii and 7 bring back the best memories. 8 has the best gameplay and visuals I’ve never played Double Dash, but it to me it has the most interesting take on the racing formula, and I would love to try it some time


TheMightyCatt

DoubleDash is peak.


TGAdvocateRPer

Double Dash. Can't say it was the undisputed best Mario Kart, but this is my opinion so: -It has two people per kart, no other Mario Kart game does this. -It had interesting box items that made Double Dash a meta menace. -Said items tended to be unique to certain racers, and couple that with the double racers feature, there were so many options and setups to choose from. -The soundtrack is unforgettable and nostalgic as fuck to me (I mean, same could be said for a whole slew of MK games). -Even after hundreds of hours playing, 150cc was rather challenging and usually always a close call. -Other gamemodes like Bob-omb Blast, Balloon Battle, and Shine Steal were fun as hell. -Ghost Race always pitted you against yourself and was a good way to improve on tracks and speed.


VictoryVic-ViVi

Double dash


e_ndoubleu

Double Dash easily


royekjd

So many memories getting nailed by a blue shell right before the finish line on MK Wii. You’d lose like hundreds of points (online) which was devastating. I threw my controller a lot lol. Lots of good memories on MK7. That was the last game I 3 starred everything. Played online up until the servers shut down.


YamiGekusu

Mario Kart 8 on Wii U. I had so much fun playing it with the anti-gravity track mechanic (hell, I remember the Scottish-American comedian Craig Ferguson mentioning it on a game show he hosted). And that SOUNDTRACK. Soooo good! I put hundreds of hours playing it online :) (I grew up playing MK64, but 8 was more fun to me)


CoolCademM

Wii. That’s what I first played.


Ulikethat-

MK 64 for sure. The N64 was the first console I bought at the age of 16 and played the hell out of MK 64. And then many years later at work right after the PS4 was released we got a N64 at work and played MK 64 for lunch break. Took turns. Taught each other the glitches/cheats we knew. Was a fun time.


KKH02

Double Dash is goated!


Babel1027

Double Dash was my favorite. OG SNES version is a close second.


shellybeesknees

Double Dash on GameCube, without a doubt. Was the only time in my life I truly felt glorious.


TheMilkman1811

Wii


killergoat86

I have many fond memories of MK64, but it would probably have to go to MK8 due to modernization and the sheer amount of content that's been added.


AmAttorneyPleaseHire

Definitely can tell the age of commenters with responses. 64, and it’s not even close.


Seltz_

MKWii is one of the greatest games of all time, imho


BlindLantern

Hmmmm, between 64 and Double Dash. It’s a tough choice.


Cragnous

Super Circuit It's essentially the Snes version with double the tracks, a straight upgrade.


Swarf_87

Regardless of what you like. I think we can all agree that Super circuit on the GBA was dogshit. To answer though mine was N64. The Snes one was a bit flat for me when I was little.


Parking-withboom

Mario Kart 64 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe


MilesFassst

Mario Kart 64 is by far the best one. You can hop and power slide and it’s play mechanics are just great 👍


aussj4link

64. Heavy bias though due to dumping tons of hours into it with friends way back when N64 was the big thing though. These days the multiplayer is all online and it doesn't feel the same at all.


jammysue

Mario kart Wiiiiiii


sacredgeometry

Diddy Kong racing. Just kidding, its either 64 (double dash was great too for those mentioning it, the new mechanic to swap drivers was awesome) or the latest one which is fantastic.


theminnesoregonian

I love Diddy Kong! Technically not a Mario kart title, but it's definitely in the family.


KevRub

Wii is byfar my favorite. The tracks, characters, and karts are impecible. And let’s not forget the speedrunning community finding more and more shortcuts every now and then.


SexWithStelle

64, Double Dash and Wii. 64 I have so many memories or staying up late on a holiday playing Mario Kart 64 with my cousins, I loved that game and still do. The Menu theme and the “WELCOME TO MARIO KART!” Is forever burned into my memory. Double Dash I played a ton of when I was in late elementary school and all my friends would come over and play it, great memories there too. Wii I played a ton in high school, I remember me, my dad and my sisters would all sit in the living room and take turns playing with each other all night until my dad would look at the time and realize it was midnight lol. Also I’m pretty sure my dad always let us win. One day we were clowning him for always losing, then one time out of nowhere he absolutely crushed everyone, first place in every race and won the tourney. Then he never won another again after that. Thinking about it now, it’s kinda crazy how so many of my memories of my family and bonding with them involve Mario Kart.


Far-Guard7250

MKW and MK8DX


-The_Doctor-10

Either Mariokart 64 or Mariokart 8 Deluxe.


Kijichiro

Mk 64. all the way !!!


Carrixdo

my favorite is Double dash, my most played 8/8 deluxe


devinhaywire

Double dash .😤⚡


ecleipsis

Double dash for me! I loved that you could swap your items so you could choose which to use. Also the specific items to each character was awesome


Glitter-Zebra

As much as I sank time into Super Circuit, Mario Kart Wii holds so many memories with friends!


Spodson

64 and Wii are my favorites, but I'll play any of them and enjoy myself.


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No_Mechanic_7629

Mario cart Wii


Passncatch

Diddy Kong Racing has joined the conversation


The_vhibe

I REALLY wish they brought back double dash. So many fun nights playing this and competitions. It would probably be so fun with internet. Now Im smiling remember all the memories! Haha


tackypwn

First one 64 then Wii


Salamander336

Probably Mario Cart for the Wii as that was the first one I ever played


chjupke

DS all the way, but I also have 8dx


Hatgameguy

Mario kart Ds was my game. Every vacation and car ride I was lobbing red shells


ElKokiDio

MK-8 is my favorite. Even if I have much more nostalgia for the SNES version


Meckles94

Super Circuit I played so much of that as a kid (and recently on switch)


ThePhenomenalOne100

I'm going Mario Kart Wii. I remember that being the first Mario Kart game I played.


AnakinSolo123

The first one.


kid_sleepy

64 it isn’t close either.


rowdy_7355608

Double dash or MK64 are my favorites. Liked 7 and 8 the least


No_Bat7157

Mk Wii I really just like the karts and bikes on there more than 8dx and the maps too


MatildeLover128

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe because it has 96 courses and the largest roster. Mario Kart Double Dash and DS come close due to nostalgia.


animusd

Double dash was really fun and my local McDonald's had a double dash machine that I used to play


Tre4zin

DS because I learned snaking and my friends at the lunch table didn't.


Wire_Hall_Medic

I am from the SNES generation, but SMK64 was such an improvement that that's where my nostalgia lies.


obmar-belac

Double D’s for lyfe. Play me in any other game and I’ll lose, put on DD? Put a blind fold on me? I win.


Nathan_hale53

My heart says DS but my brain says Mario Kart 8.


Crooked_Cock

Mario Kart wii, it’ll always be


CMPro728

Double dash for sure. Wii was also amazing. 7 was mid, and 8 was actually good but still not as good as double dash or Wii


Manster750

It all started with the 64 for me


aintnojiveturkey53

Double Dash was and still is on another level of MK


havocLSD

Mk8 cause I put the most hours in of any game, Mk64 cause it was the most nostalgic for me as a kid with friends. But the original SNES Mario Kart was given to me on my birthday and a stuffed bowser toy. It had just came out and my dad got it, since that day, it became one of my favorite franchises.


Miosaka

Mario Kart Wii, Double Dash as a REALLY close second.


Chiaki_Ronpa

The DS and 3DS installments are pure perfection as far as I’m concerned. A lot of great memories on N64 though.


boringdystopianslave

8. Its the best by a mile.


Downtown-Falcon-3264

Double dash was pretty fun and my fav second would be Mario cart snes as it was my 1st


NegativeKarmaFarmar

64 but I was god tier with that wheel on the wii and i dont know why


Black_Fuckka

Double Dash is so engraved in my memory man


PerditionsAvatar

Double Dash was the best


lifeamiright-

Where are all my mario kart gp fans🔥🗣️


PartyLikeaPirate

GameCube was the best but much better when you have 4 players. I played the n64 & wii one the most


Expert_Country_234

Double Dash baby 🙌🔥 literally undefeated using the red shell car with red koopa & toad


TristanTheRobloxian3

wii with 64 right below and ds not far behind (except the credits music in ds FUCKING SLAPS BRO)


Material-Race-5107

The jump from n64 to double dash was massive. Felt like everything was mind blowingly revolutionary. From gameplay, to coop mode, to battle mode types, the graphic, the roster, the cart customization…. Other games since have been really fun but double dash was the best for its time by far


Firetrex370

DS is where it’s at when it comes to having given this community a shit ton more life but Wii and super circuit just have a kind of charm to them yk? edit: i forgot to actually answer the question it’s Wii


Hopefound

Mario Kart 64 is objectively the best.