Board 8 > Best/Worst #23 - Super Mario Kart Character

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SpikeSetsFire
10/13/21 4:25:57 AM
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Welcome to the 23rd episode of Best & Worst... stuff.

Today we have Super Mario Kart on Super Nintendo.

I still play this game from time to time. Holds up ok.

Which character did you like the most?
And which was your least favourite?

This is totally open to interpretation.
You can vote on characters you liked playing as... or racing against.
And also, opponents who pissed you off the most, or just didn't enjoy racing with.

Voting Form:
Best:
Worst:

Super Mario Kart Characters
Mario
Princess
Bowser
Koopa Troopa
Luigi
Yoshi
Donkey Kong Jnr.
Toad



Previous Results ( Best | Worst ):

Jackbox Game (Pack 1 - 4): Trivia Murder Party | Monster Seeking Monster
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Course: Canada | Foundry
Kirby Copy Ability: UFO | Sleep
Final Fantasy XIII Character: Vanille | Hope
Cuphead Boss: Werner Werman | Rumor Honeybottoms
Twisted Metal 2 Car: Axel | Spectre, Grasshopper
Jet Force Gemini Level: Eschebone | Cerulean
Final Fantasy X Character: Tidus | Kimahri
Ocarina of Time Dungeon: Forest Temple | Jabu-Jabu's Belly
Wii Sports Sport: Bowling | Boxing
Daytona USA Track: Expert | Beginner
Mario Party 4 Minigame (4p): Booksquirm | Mario Speedwagon
Kid Chameleon Helmet: Maniaxe | Eyeclops
StarCraft Species: Protoss | Zerg
Super Metroid Boss: Ridley (2) | Spore Spawn
Mario Kart Double Dash Track: Baby Park | Luigi Circuit, Dry Dry Desert
Bart's Nightmare Level: Bartman | Temple of Maggie
Link to the Past Boss: Helmasaur King | Moldorm
Super Punch-Out Opponent: Gabby Jay, Masked Muscle | Aran Ryan
California Games Event: Foot Bag | Surfing
Street Fighter II Stage: Boxer | Dictator
Doom II Weapon: Super Shotgun | Fists


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SpikeSetsFire
10/13/21 4:27:04 AM
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I'll upload the results from Jackbox when I get home from work.
It was very tight and interesting.


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SpikeSetsFire
10/13/21 4:34:58 AM
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Bonus Discussion Topics

Q1. Is this the best Mario Kart game?
Q2. Do you know who Kinopio is?
Q3. Does the 'rubber band' effect make this game better or worse?
Q4. When was the last time you played this game?
Q5. Can you boost start every time without fail?
Q6. Have you ever tried go-karting in real life?


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SpikeSetsFire
10/13/21 5:32:10 AM
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Jackbox Game Results

You Don't Know Jack 2015: 0 - 1
Drawful: 5 - 0
Word Spud: 0 - 4
Lie Swatter: 0 - 3
Fibbage XL: x - x

Fibbage 2: x - x
Earwax: 1 - 4
Bidiots: 0 - 1
Quiplash XL: x - x
Bomb Corp: 0 - 1

Quiplash 2: 4 - 0
Trivia Murder Party: 6 - 0
Guesspionage: 0 - 0
Fakin' It: 0 - 0
Tee K.O: 4 - 0

Fibbage 3: 5 - 0
Survive the Internet: 0 - 0
Monster Seeking Monster: 1 - 8
Bracketeering: 1 - 2
Civic Doodle: 0 - 2

*I had a lot of votes for Fibbage and Quiplash that didn't actually specify which one...
So, I just lumped those votes into the latest version. It didn't make a difference in the end.

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SpikeSetsFire
10/13/21 5:40:48 AM
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I guess I'll get the ball rolling...

Best: Koopa Troopa (I liked him the most when I was younger. He was my main.)
Worst: Luigi (As an enemy, he is always right near me and constantly using the star.)

Q1. Is this the best Mario Kart game? No. Double Dash is my favourite. This is 2nd.
Q2. Do you know who Kinopio is? I had absolutely no idea, until a few years ago, when I played this game with Japanese people. I also learnt that Koopa Troopa is called Noko Noko. And Bowser is Koopa.
Q3. Does the 'rubber band' effect make this game better or worse? Mmm... Difficult to answer. Yes, in 2 player mode, because if you are playing with a friend who is awesome and racing flawlessly, they will drag the other characters up with them making it impossible for you to catch up if you are lagging behind, even if you are racing perfectly yourself.
Q4. When was the last time you played this game? Right now on Super Famicom.
Q5. Can you boost start every time without fail? No.
Q6. Have you ever tried go-karting in real life? Never. I want to try it.


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Shonen_Bat
10/13/21 5:43:34 AM
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Best: Peach - Can't say no to Koopa Troopa either though
Worst: Donkey Kong Jr. - Where's DK

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RPGlord95
10/13/21 5:43:50 AM
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Best: Bowser
Worst: Luigi

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DomaDragoon
10/13/21 5:59:18 AM
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Best: Toad
Worst: Donkey Kong Jr

Q1. Is this the best Mario Kart game? - No, but it's in the top half.
Q2. Do you know who Kinopio is? - I think so.
Q3. Does the 'rubber band' effect make this game better or worse? - Worse.
Q4. When was the last time you played this game? - I played a few time trials a couple of weeks ago.
Q5. Can you boost start every time without fail? - Not without fail.
Q6. Have you ever tried go-karting in real life? - I went once, it was all right.

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Mega Mana
10/13/21 6:50:17 AM
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Best: Koopa Troopa
Worst: Donkey Kong Jr.

Q1. Is this the best Mario Kart game? No
Q2. Do you know who Kinopio is? No
Q3. Does the 'rubber band' effect make this game better or worse? Ehhh... worse only because the order of competitors is pretty rigid once you start a cup.
Q4. When was the last time you played this game? At least ten years.
Q5. Can you boost start every time without fail? Nope
Q6. Have you ever tried go-karting in real life? Yes, I sucked.

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Jesse_Custer
10/13/21 7:02:15 AM
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RPGlord95 posted...
Best: Bowser
Worst: Luigi

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TotallyNotMI
10/13/21 7:09:27 AM
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Best: Luigi
Worst: Donkey Kong Jr.

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ZeeksFire
10/13/21 7:24:53 AM
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Best: Toad
Worst: Mario (AI autospammed stars when anywhere near)
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Fiop
10/13/21 9:28:16 AM
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Best: Toad
Worst: Mario

Toad/Koopa have the best handling, Peach/Yoshi have the best acceleration, which helps at lower CCs, and Bowser/DK Jr are the fastest, even if I have a hard time controlling them. Mario/Luigi aren't the best at anything, and I don't see a real good gameplay reason to pick them.

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TomNook
10/13/21 9:34:38 AM
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RPGlord95 posted...
Best: Bowser
Worst: Luigi
My vote.

Fiop posted...
Toad/Koopa have the best handling, Peach/Yoshi have the best acceleration, which helps at lower CCs, and Bowser/DK Jr are the fastest, even if I have a hard time controlling them. Mario/Luigi aren't the best at anything, and I don't see a real good gameplay reason to pick them.
And this is the reason for my vote.

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StifledSilence
10/13/21 9:37:47 AM
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Best: Koopa Troopa
Worst: Donkey Kong Jr

Q1. Is this the best Mario Kart game?
No. Id say its near the bottom.

Q2. Do you know who Kinopio is?
Sure do

Q3. Does the 'rubber band' effect make this game better or worse?
Rubber band is annoying but Im neutral towards it. Keeps me alert while playing at least.

Q4. When was the last time you played this game?
Probably a year or so ago.

Q5. Can you boost start every time without fail?
No, but its close.

Q6. Have you ever tried go-karting in real life?
No, but Id like to try it.
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Johnbobb
10/13/21 9:51:23 AM
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SpikeSetsFire posted...


Q1. Is this the best Mario Kart game?
hell no and I can't imagine anyone actually thinking it is unless they've literally never played another
Q2. Do you know who Kinopio is?
no
Q3. Does the 'rubber band' effect make this game better or worse?
worse
Q4. When was the last time you played this game?
About a year ago via Switch
Q5. Can you boost start every time without fail?
Most times, but not without fail
Q6. Have you ever tried go-karting in real life?
once or twice as a kid, not in a loooong time

Best: DKJr
Worst: Mario, because who actually chooses Mario

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hylianknight3
10/13/21 9:51:36 AM
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Best: Donkey Kong Jr. (I always liked picking him precisely because hes not in too many other games.)
Worst: Luigi

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Underleveled
10/13/21 9:56:51 AM
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Best - Koopa Troopa
Worst - DK Jr

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azuarc
10/13/21 11:05:16 AM
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Best: Mario
Worst: DK Jr

I used to prefer the lightweights, but eventually I came to appreciate the better speed the Bros have to offer, without it being too punishing to accelerate or steer like Bowser.

And back when this game came out, DK felt like a really weird inclusion. This was before Donkey Kong Country, so DK Jr was literally just the ape from Donkey Kong 2. He's slow and clunky, and drops banana peels freaking everywhere.

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Alanna82
10/13/21 11:42:58 AM
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Oh I've actually played this one

Best: Koopa Troopa
Worst: Bowser

I just never liked the heavy weights.

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Zigzagoon
10/13/21 11:55:07 AM
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Best - Koopa Troopa
Worst - DK Jr

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UnderUrMattress
10/13/21 11:55:41 AM
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Best: Yoshi
Worst: Toad

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Vlado
10/13/21 12:00:52 PM
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Best: Toad
Worst: Bowser

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pjbasis
10/13/21 12:10:28 PM
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Best: Koopa Troopa
Worst: Peach, I just don't like her design as much in the old games

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Lopen
10/13/21 12:30:42 PM
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Best: Toad
Worst: Donkey Kong Jr

Q1. Is this the best Mario Kart game? Nope. I like 64 better, to say nothing for the ones I haven't played, of which there are many.
Q2. Do you know who Kinopio is? Pretty sure it's something related to Toad. Maybe the Japanese name for Toad? I don't know.
Q3. Does the 'rubber band' effect make this game better or worse? Some mild rubber banding would be fine but the extent this game does makes it worse.
Q4. When was the last time you played this game? 15-20 years ago
Q5. Can you boost start every time without fail? Close to.
Q6. Have you ever tried go-karting in real life? Yeah many times. Never had one of my own, but had many friends who had one.

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Zylothewolf
10/13/21 12:54:56 PM
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Best: Koopa Troopa
Worst: DK Jr.

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WarThaNemesis2
10/13/21 2:22:10 PM
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Best: Toadstool
Worst: DK Jr.

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Esuriat
10/13/21 2:28:37 PM
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Best: Yoshi
Worst: DK Jr.

Q1. Is this the best Mario Kart game? Far from it.

Q2. Do you know who Kinopio is? Yahoo!

Q3. Does the 'rubber band' effect make this game better or worse? Worse.

Q4. When was the last time you played this game? Late last year.

Q5. Can you boost start every time without fail? Yep.

Q6. Have you ever tried go-karting in real life? No. I had an opportunity one time and refused because I didn't trust the venue. I picked minigolf.

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SpikeSetsFire
10/13/21 5:32:55 PM
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Isquen
10/13/21 6:53:41 PM
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Best: Yoshi, for I am an uncoordinated mess that crashes too much to make higher top speeds and better handlings worth it. This held true through 64 and MK Advance, before being supplanted in Double Dash by Waluigi and Diddy.
Worst: DK Jr. See above, and a long time to accelerate is not very good for me (though I got better, again, around the Double Dash days, but I'm still not a heavy driver fan.)

Q1: Nah. Double Dash is probably "perfect."
Q2: Is that Toad?
Q3: Not as bad as some later ones but it's pretty bad here.
Q4: Earlier in summer when I was fiddling with my Switch library.
Q5: Not in this one :(
Q6: Yes! It was the highlight of my preteen/teen years vacationing in the 90s/early 00s (after I gave up on dirt bikes)

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Hbthebattle
10/13/21 9:12:06 PM
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Best: Koopa Troopa
Worst: DK Jr.

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HasteDeux
10/13/21 9:49:00 PM
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Best: Mario
Worst: Bowser

Q1. Is this the best Mario Kart game? No, but it is well-balanced, at least.
Q2. Do you know who Kinopio is? Yup.
Q3. Does the 'rubber band' effect make this game better or worse? The game would be extremely difficult without it, so... better, I guess.
Q4. When was the last time you played this game? Probably six months ago? I played my SNES Classic with friends a while back.
Q5. Can you boost start every time without fail? Not anymore. I probably got it 90% of the time at my peak, so I guess I was never 100%.
Q6. Have you ever tried go-karting in real life? Yes.

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GOGZero
10/13/21 10:00:01 PM
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Best: Bowser
Worst: Donkey Kong Jr.

Q1. Is this the best Mario Kart game? No but I like it still.
Q2. Do you know who Kinopio is? Yes
Q3. Does the 'rubber band' effect make this game better or worse? Worse
Q4. When was the last time you played this game? A couple of months ago on the Switch.
Q5. Can you boost start every time without fail? 50/50
Q6. Have you ever tried go-karting in real life? Once and it was kinda fun.

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BlueCrystalTear
10/13/21 11:11:28 PM
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Best: Yoshi
Worst: DK Jr
Not sure if DK Jr became Diddy or what but he looks like a different character entirely.

Q1. Is this the best Mario Kart game? No.
Q2. Do you know who Kinopio is? No actually
Q3. Does the 'rubber band' effect make this game better or worse? See Q4
Q4. When was the last time you played this game? I don't remember. It's probably been 25 years.
Q5. Can you boost start every time without fail? I'd have to get back into practice, but I'm not very good at it in other MarioKart games.
Q6. Have you ever tried go-karting in real life? Not in the last 15 years but certainly before that. It was a lot of fun back then! I should try to find a place to do that now...
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McMoogle
10/13/21 11:15:37 PM
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Best: Princess Peach
Worst: Donkey Kong Jr.

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