Players can also hold a weapon and a support item at the same time. In addition to being scattered across each course, gold coins are granted to players who successfully perform tricks which players can then use to pick up any weapon or item. This game once again has what you might expect: weapons and items, several different tracks, and a few playable characters, although Snowboard Kids still has some notable features. Snowboard Kids cover art featuring playable characters and single player gameplayĪnother racing game, this cartoony snowboarding experience by Atlus is a fantastic pick for those who yearn for more cartoony sports games that aren't of the Mario variety. A rerelease of the original Nintendo 64 game could be just what fans need to finally satisfy their hunger, and Rare title Banjo Kazooie has already been confirmed to be coming soon, so hopefully, Diddy Kong Racing isn't too far off. Unfortunately, the remake was not looked at as fondly as the original due to some of these new features, and removing previously included guest characters didn't help. RELATED: The Best Racing Games On The N64ĭiddy Kong Racing did get a Nintendo DS remake in 2007 with added features such as new modes and racetracks, a track creation mode, and integration with some of the exclusive features of the Nintendo DS. Otherwise, Diddy Kong Racing has all the stuff you would expect from a kart racing game: a variety of weapons, speed-boosting bananas, an adventure mode with bosses, a battle mode, and guest characters from other Rare games. Diddy Kong Racing sets itself apart from its contemporaries by having three different vehicle options: cars, hovercrafts, and planes, all with different benefits and drawbacks.

Although both Mario Kart 64 and F-Zero X will be available through the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pak, one beloved racing title is notably missing.

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