Mario Kart 64 Guide
Nintendo 64 · 1996 · 6 guides & references
Key characters
Middleweight racer
Mario
Mario shares a weight class with Luigi. Use him as a steady reference while learning steering and comparing the other classes.
Original Mario Kart 64 promotional artwork of Mario.
Middleweight racer
Luigi
Mario's brother is another middleweight choice. Luigi Raceway, the opening Mushroom Cup circuit, is a useful place to practice with him.
Lightweight racer
Princess Peach
Peach belongs to the lightweight group alongside Toad and Yoshi. Keep room around heavier drivers while building a clean racing line.
Peach in original Mario Kart 64 artwork.
Lightweight racer
Toad
Toad's small kart is part of the lightweight group. He is a good option for learning recovery after an item hit without seeking deliberate collisions.
Original promotional Toad artwork.
Artwork & pictures
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