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Mario Kart: Super Circuit
The perfect amalgamation of it's cousins, employing the best bits from both and coming up trumps.
80
GMR Magazine
A balanced blend of "Super Mario Kart" and "Mario Kart 64." [Feb 2003, p.97]
Comes as close to game playing perfection as possible. It's fantastic amalgamation of intense single player action and exciting 4 player entertainment shouldn't be missed by anyone with a GBA.
6
trainergre3n
This one is really weird playing multiplayer is a nightmare because of the game boy cord it plays nothing like any of the rest of the Mario games and it's really just an oddball
0
Raito507
The grading system in the Grand Prix is so strict that you can only get 3 stars if you're a cheater or using a TAS (Tool-Assisted Speedrun).
7
True64Bit
Considering this game was made on this hardware, its pretty good, a lot better than Super Mario Kart (The first Mario Kart) which is the other 2D Mario Kart. The problem is this was the 3rd Mario Kart, and comparing to 64 and the others, this one has to go as a weaker title. And its not necissarily because of the tracks and music, but driving mechanics aren't as good as the previous release (Mario Kart 64). As a game as a whole considering the hardware, it still is enjoyable though.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

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Aug 26, 2001
Metascore
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93
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7.3
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93
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Cinescape
Offers gamers a quality racing title with weapons, and the ability to keep players' attention for years.
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Media and Games Online Network
Comes as close to game playing perfection as possible. It's fantastic amalgamation of intense single player action and exciting 4 player entertainment shouldn't be missed by anyone with a GBA.
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7.3
50% Positive
212 Ratings
40% Mixed
166 Ratings
10% Negative
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Dec 12, 2025
10
DumbCriticizer
yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 20, 2025
10
Wojtii_
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
95
Pocket Games
As good as it gets. We sincerely doubt whether another driving game - of any kind - will beat this for some time. Go buy it. [Winter 2001, p.38]
94
TotalGames.net
One of the most ingenious games ever to come from the Nintendo stable.
90
GamePen
All in all, Mario Kart Super Circuit takes the crown from "Advance GTA" as the top portable racing title, and has finally topped the SNES version in regards to overall fun factor.
90
Total Video Games
The perfect amalgamation of it's cousins, employing the best bits from both and coming up trumps.
80
GMR Magazine
A balanced blend of "Super Mario Kart" and "Mario Kart 64." [Feb 2003, p.97]
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Jul 8, 2025
10
Bowserpepoh
This is the most underrated game ever quality is the name of the game as MKSS is fun every second.
Apr 2, 2026
7
True64Bit
Considering this game was made on this hardware, its pretty good, a lot better than Super Mario Kart (The first Mario Kart) which is the other 2D Mario Kart. The problem is this was the 3rd Mario Kart, and comparing to 64 and the others, this one has to go as a weaker title. And its not necissarily because of the tracks and music, but driving mechanics aren't as good as the previous release (Mario Kart 64). As a game as a whole considering the hardware, it still is enjoyable though.
Aug 6, 2025
7
lesiuML
Surprisingly great game! Although it's not graphical showcase it's a lot of fun. Great music lot of tracks and nice amount of drivers. I was very shocked how playable this game still is!
Jan 2, 2025
4
Hipuppy7000
This game is like Super Mario Kart but just a tiny bit better. This game thought that 2d Mario Kart games would still be good when they're so overrated. Critics also for some reason think that this game is better than FREAKING MARIO SUNSHINE. WHY? Art style is great though.
Jun 20, 2024
4
h3whgmxshg
un gioco fuori dal tempo in cui non ci importa della sua esistenza. solo il castello di Bowser si salva.
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Rated Efor Everyone
  • Game Boy Advance
Aug 26, 2001
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