Release: 1996 Platform: Nintendo 64 It might not be as fast as the F-Zero series, but the Mario Kart series managed to introduce non-gamers everywhere to the joys of multiplayer racing. Mario Kart 64 was the follow-up to the original SNES title, completely outdoing it thanks to the ability to play with four players at once. Mario Kart 64 also featured some of the best designed tracks in the franchise, such as Bowser's Castle and Wario Stadium. Though certain gamers may disagree with the series' rubber banding mechanic, in which players behind the lead are given more powerful weapons, it was through this design choice that the franchise gained such a wide appeal.
