Mario Kart 64

Welcome back, racers! On this episode of The Replayables, host Alex (Retropolitan Gamer) is joined by Gary and Tony to ask whether Mario Kart 64 is the most replayable game of all time. They share how they first played it, from summer 1997 couch races to late-night band sessions. Then they dig into what has aged best and worst: the tricky power-sliding, item balance, the 16-course lineup and the soundtrack, against rubber-banding CPUs, a short battle mode and a steep learning curve for new players.Then comes a speed round on favorite racers, courses, cups and weapons, with some strong opinions about Toad, Rainbow Road and Royal Raceway. The crew also talks about the game's legacy and how it shaped four-player racing. If you grew up fighting over the controller, hit play, then tell us your favorite course in the comments.