Why Mario Kart 64's Legacy Has Endured - Retro Bird

With so many releases that came after it, how has Mario Kart 64's legacy endured?
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[@erneststackhouse1133]

Mario Kart 64 nailed it on the fun factor! I remember when someone had a tie score they would have to settle it in battle mode! Then we'd have to watch them, soon we figured out it was more fun to end on a tie, so we didn't have to sit out & watch the battle mode! Which made coming in 1st wasn't always the best, but having a tie for 1st now that was an Epic Battle Mode!

[@josuearriaza3952]

My good memories are with super mario kart and the 64. 5 boys growing up having tournaments with both. My family didn't care about 2d or 3d games were games and played them all.

[@ironinquisitor3656]

Dude just subbed. Your channel is underrated.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

I really appreciate hearing that. I love making these videos.

[@GeneralKrangsArmy]

Mario at 4:49 must have been given the third party, broken controller. And my favorite memories are MK64. Four friends hanging out at my friend’s house playing Mario Kart and Goldeneye. So good!

[@blackwalls]

The most fun I had was with Mario 64. But another huge thing was when you could play against people all over the world on the Wii. I got the biggest kick out of that when it first came out.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Yeah, it's definitely hard to argue with the novelty of that.

[@ironinquisitor3656]

Loved it whenever my uncle brought this game and the 64 system over. Future entries of Mario Kart my have done a lot of things better but this one set the standard for all future games in the series still is a blast to play.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

It's also probably still the one that I'm the best at competitively.

[@Parmandur]

Split between 64 and 8 Deluxe. Both stone cold classics.

[@danbauer3669]

Played this game 3 players about 6 weeks ago. Uhh... and of course, I won every race and battle... yeah, that's what happened!

[@mrwii5741]

Hey great job on this Video! Mario Kart 64 Is One Of My Favorite Nintendo 64 Games! Great job on this Video!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank You!

[@metaldiceman]

5:25 Oh man, me, my friends and their brothers would have huge battle mode tournaments at Block Fort specifically. Friday nights, pizza, ah the life. Because of this I will say MK64 although Double Dash is a close 2nd.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

So much fun! That really was the life!

[@moandaindesigns]

I had the most fun with Mario Kart DS. Me and a few friends would gather between classes at college and play till we were almost late for class.

[@FeralInferno]

Most memories is with MK64, by a mile. I just wish you could turn those damn bombs off in four player mode lol

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Hahah yes those bombs really get in the way and mess things up!

[@michaellentner9141]

I easily had the most fun playing double dash with friends, especially the year after graduating high school

[@thebigbean8783]

Super Mario Kart is easily my favorite. What a good game! Like you said it is quote technical which makes it so you have to learn it. However, it's not so hard it's unattainable which I really appreciate. Nobody wants to actually try to get a feel for it so I just play solo like everything else I play lol

[@cali_crafting]

The guy in the background of the top left screen at minute 0:40

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Yeah, I noticed that guy too!

[@TheIcePirate]

Ahhhh Mario Kart, that game has ended more friendships than politics. The last Mario Kart I played was 64. Never been a Kart racer guy.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Very interesting. Glad you played this one!

[@ThizbeSylvan]

mario kart 64 is the best and my favourite

[@MiguelPerez-cn4ee]

Double Dash!!. Double Dash!! was the first Mario Kart I've bought and played.

I love your videos man! 🤗 Greetings from Toronto Canada! 🇨🇦

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Greetings to you in Toronto! Glad to have you around :)

[@davidrobertson7449]

This Mario kart was awesome. I loved Mario kart ds though 👍🏻

[@B33FY2011]

My favourite will always be Super Mario Kart.

[@ShadowEl]

HERE I HERE I HERE I GOOOO

[@araknair9605]

MK64 mods

[@brisingr14]

Waaaario.