Racing Games
Kart racing games have simplified driving mechanics while adding obstacles, unusual track designs and various action elements.[51] Kart racers are also known to cast characters known from various platform games or cartoon television series as the drivers of "wacky" vehicles.[52] Kart racing games are a more arcade-like experience than other racing games and usually offer modes in which player characters can shoot projectiles at one another or collect power-ups.[52][53] Typically, in such games, vehicles move more alike go-karts, lacking anything along the lines of a gear stick and clutch pedal.[51][54]
Crashing Race (1976) was the first game to include car combat. The game was also slower than other racing games of the time due to hardware limitations, prompting the developers to use a go-kart theme for the game. Since then, over 50 kart racing games have been released, featuring characters from Nicktoons to Mario.