Super Go-Kart Racing (SNES Hack) Trailer

This is a trailer for an SNES hack I created.
Super Mario Kart began development as a straight-forward go-kart racing game before switching directions and adding elements from the Mushroom Kingdom. Super Go-Kart Racing aims to “recreate” what the original intention of the game was. There are no weapons, coins or jumps. It’s just no-frills racing across 20 brand-new tracks set in realistic go-kart race locations. All of the music and many of the sounds have been changed to create a different experience.
Patch download link:
www.romhacking.net/hacks/7542/
Box art:
i.ibb.co/F4ZD6nD/Super-Go-Kar...
Mirror Mode box art:
i.ibb.co/hYPMgsG/Super-Go-Kar...
Game notes:
-A stripped-down version of battle mode called “Ball Battle” is included.
-The mini kart (press Y on the racer select screen) can be used in any mode and will not squish when bumping other racers.
-Although the hop has been removed, powersliding has not and is strongly suggested for sharp turns. Pro-tip: Press the Powerslide button without the D-pad to stop laterally skidding.
-A Mirror Mode version is also included with all the tracks flipped horizontally.
Soundtrack:
drive.google.com/drive/folder...

[@chincar316]

Phenomenal! The backgrounds are such a nice touch. Custom soundtrack adds to the detail. Can't wait to play the Ball Battle!

[@retromasterhd1607]

I have to say you’ve really outdone yourself with this Hack, really amazing. 👍🏿😄😀

[@DarthMarino]

Thank you.

[@damnedgonzalez3729]

This is absolutely killer! Congrats on another successful release. Any chance you will provide the isolated soundtrack? These new songs are bangers!

[@KongsRUs]

This is pretty cool!! Gotta try it out

[@Reaperman4711]

This looks pretty cool. I think I subbed way back during your Rush 2049 content, but today feels more like -Mario- Kart time. 👍

[@ResenhandoComLuke]

Very good!

[@shyguy85]

if you're able to , you should try changing the soundfont to have more guitars and stuff because i feel like that would fit the games aesthetic more
also maybe change the font and results screen to look a little less like SMK
overall this looks awesome

[@DarthMarino]

I tried playing with adding my own instruments but it sounded terrible. I did the best I could with whats in the game. Doing the music is much trickier than most people realize. I did play with the font a bit but you don't get many pixels to work with so I just left that one as it is. The larger one I had more room to make some changes so I did.

[@bloodykenshiro8218]

Having fun with this currently. It's neat to be able to play a fresh take on go kart racing without the nonsense of items, brilliant work and brilliant idea.
Question: Are the stats of the drivers and karts custom or did you retain the driving characteristics of the original game? Either way it's cool to be able to visualize the strengths and weaknesses of each.

[@DarthMarino]

Glad to hear you are enjoying it. It was definitely a goal to make something different which some will love and some will hate. The stats are different for all 8 racers unlike the original which had only 4 types of drivers. Red, Pink, Silver and Green have the same stats as Mario, Princess, DK Jr and Koopa respectively. I did adjust the turning on Silver/DK a bit since the hop is gone. The other 4 were changed slightly as seen on the select screen and are unique to this game. The top speed and acceleration stats were done using calculations while the handling was based on what was already in the game and I adjusted them accordingly for the "new" racers. Not really an exact science for handling since there are so many stats related to that but I did my best.

[@bloodykenshiro8218]

@@DarthMarino Thank you for clarifying! I hope your hack gets some form of competitive use.

[@DarthMarino]

@@bloodykenshiro8218 It hasn't gotten much attention so I can't see that happening.

[@CalebeGoncalvesRom]

oloco lançamento de uma rom nova legal em

[@D0NU75]

Mario Kart without Mario, i look forward to the next iteration: Mario Kart without Mario or karts, just the drivers T posing around the track

[@Tiredcream6472]

I'm assuming this mod gets rid of the items from regular races so they feel like regular races like in real go-karting

[@DarthMarino]

Exactly. The intent is that it's a "realistic" go-kart racer on SNES. No weapons, jumps, zip pads, etc. I had to do something with battle mode but I tried to make it as basic as possible with just shooting balls at each other.

[@PeaceArt1]

Any links to the box art. I need it for my RetroArch.

[@DarthMarino]

i.ibb.co/F4ZD6nD/Super-Go-Kart-Racing-Box-Art.png I will throw it in the description.

[@PERSONALEEMG]

Same mechanics as og mario kart or have you changed something?

[@DarthMarino]

The hop has been removed so that changes it a bit.