ROM Hack - Super Mario Kart - Pure Racing Edition

Super Mario Kart - Pure Racing Edition

Original game : Super Mario Kart

Platform : SNES

Author : DarthMarino

Release date : 13 December 2022

Category : Improvement

Patch version : 1.1

Modifications : P

Downloads : 639

ROM Information

Database match: Super Mario Kart (USA)
Database: No-Intro: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20210222-050638)
File/ROM SHA-1: 47E103D8398CF5B7CBB42B95DF3A3C270691163B
File/ROM CRC32: CD80DB86

Hack description

This hack completely removes both coins and items from the GP and Match Race modes of Super Mario Kart. This includes attacks from the CPU-controlled racers. Nintendo was originally going to include this mode in the game but decided against it for the final release.

The chain-chomps and banana obstacles in Match Race have been removed. 150cc and Special Cup are available from the start. No other changes were made. The Battle Mode and Time Trial modes remain identical to their original versions. The hop was left in as it is a key part of the gameplay and is required for Donut Plains 3.

Two alternate versions, "No Coins" and "No Items", have been added as options. 150cc and Special Cup are not automatically unlocked in these versions.

"No Coins" ONLY removes coins from these modes. All item boxes are still in the game however you will never get a coin from an item box. CPU controlled karts will still use their weapons.

"No Items" ONLY removes item boxes from the game but leaves in the coin pick-ups. CPU controlled karts will not be able to use weapons. You will lose a coin from bumping other racers, Lakitu will charge to bring you back, etc.

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Version 1.1 fixes the issue in Match Race with player 2 spinning out when racers collide. The coin counter has been removed from Match Race. The alternate versions were added in this release.

Contributions

Contributor	Type of contribution	Description
DarthMarino	Hacking

Reviews

A new way to experience SMK	aorin1	2023-03-06	Version 1.1
Does what it says and it's still fun and even better, a relaxing game to enjoy for a quick play, without the cheap AI tricks during the races. Being used to the Road Rash series, Sonic R and other racing games where there's no rubber banding in your face, the Mario Kart series is the opposite and it's further highlighted without the power ups, still it's worth for what it offers. The game has a relaxing vibe to it and this patch is a very welcomed change.

Cool!	estoybien	2022-12-15	Version 1.1
This patch does what it says exactly, I didn't find any issues yet. Played in two cups and the coins and "weapon" boxes are gone now. It's just the characters and the road (the enemies on the road still are though). Mind you, there is still rubberband AI, but without weapons is less than half cheap It was before. This is ideal for playing with other people and getting a less frustrating experience overall if you just wanna race. You lose the fun of tricking the other players with the powerups, but for that you already have the original. This is no sustitute but a "no weapons" mod, and for that is welcome, thanks to the author! I hope many more games get this treatment as an option.

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