| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 87% |
| Metacritic | 83 of 100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Edge | 8 of 10 |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | A |
| GamePro | 5 of 5 |
| GameSpot | 6.4 of 10 |
| IGN | 8.1 of 10 |
| Nintendo Power | 4.33 of 5 |
Mario Kart 64 received generally positive reviews. The game has an average review ratio of 87% on Game Rankings, including reviews from IGN and GamePro, and magazines such as Electronic Gaming Monthly. IGN stated, "Though the single-player mode is a bit of a step back from the SNES original, Mario Kart 64 still offers one of the best multiplayer experiences to be had on Nintendo 64." GameSpot insisted that though the graphics and sound of the game are impressive, the gameplay is too easy and lacks depth. In GameSpot's re-review of the Virtual Console release the reviewer criticized its sound, lack of ghost-saving, and graphics, saying the latter had "aged rather poorly." The game placed 17th in Official Nintendo Magazine's 100 greatest Nintendo games of all time. Mario Kart 64 sold approximately 5.5 million copies in the United States and 2.24 million in Japan. Joystiq reported in February 2009 that the game had sold over nine million copies worldwide.
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