E65 - Super Mario Kart (SNES, 1992) — Where Kart Racing Began

In this episode of the Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, we take a full nostalgia lap around the game that created the kart-racing genre. From Mode 7 madness and brutal AI rubber-banding to couch-co-op battles that ended friendships, we break down what made Super Mario Kart legendary — and why it still matters today.

🎮 What we cover:

How Super Mario Kart was created (and why it almost wasn’t a Mario game)

Character stats you never saw but definitely felt

The most rage-inducing tracks (looking at you, Rainbow Road)

Battle Mode chaos and sibling rivalries

Why the SNES AI absolutely cheats

The legacy that led to Mario Kart 64, Double Dash, and beyond

If you grew up drifting with your thumbs and yelling at the TV from the same couch, this one’s for you.

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