Mario Kart 64 V3 – added new game modes, characters, graphics
PlayStation Portable owners don’t have to feel too left out not being able to play Mario Kart on their handheld. Developer SeanPaul223 recently released the latest build of the homebrew port of Mario Kart 64 on the PSP, with version 3 finally available for download. Check out our full article for more details.
Download: Mario Kart 64 V3 (English release)
Download: Mario Kart 64 V3 (French release)
Visit: QJ.NET’s PSP Development forum
While the Mario Kart series has always been a Nintendo exclusive, it doesn’t mean PlayStation fans will never get to experience duking it out against the best racers in the Mushroom Kingdom. Developer SeanPaul223 recently released the third version of the homebrew port for Mario Kart 64 on the PlayStation Portable.
The latest build of Mario Kart 64 – PSP Edition includes a lot of new features which considerably bulks up the game’s content. Players can now play additional game modes, with a selection of up to ten different characters. In addition, there was a total revamp given to the game’s sprites and graphics.
As for the rest of the new features, you can view them through the latest changelog we’ve listed below:
- 2 Modes: Cup Event & Race
- Three Cups are included, but only one is fully playable
- Mushroom Cup (Luigi‘s raceway, Moo Moo farm, Koopa Troopa Beach, Kalimario Desert)
- Flower Cup (not yet playable. Will be added into the last release)
- Star Cup (not yet playable.Will be added into the last release)
- Race Mode: 6 tracks are available, in a solo or a two players race mode
- 10 Characters are available for playing
- Bowser
- Donkey
- DryBones
- Luigi
- Mario
- Princess Peach
- Petey Piranha
- Toad
- Luigi
- Wario
- he playing time was increased. (8 laps to complete a race)
- The Module for managing Best Times have been ameliorated
- Sprites and GFXs were changed (By JOY6679)
- Freezes Fixes
- All Bugs Fixed
The game comes in two different language support “flavors” – French and English. Just download the appropriate version and rev up those engines. As always, don’t forget to check out the game’s Readme.txt file before copying any files into your handheld.
You can also drop the developer a line by visiting the project release thread on the PSP Development forum, accessible through the link below.
Download: Mario Kart 64 V3 (English release)
Download: Mario Kart 64 V3 (French release)
Visit: QJ.NET’s PSP Development forum