Super Indie Karts

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Super Indie Karts is a single player and multiplayer racing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by One Legged Seagull and was released on May 6, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"Super Indie Karts" is a fun and vibrant racing game featuring a variety of indie game characters. With numerous tracks and customization options, players can race against friends or AI opponents in intense kart racing action. Power-ups and unique abilities for each character add an extra layer of strategy to the game.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 608 reviews

gameplay46 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Super Indie Karts captures the nostalgic feel of classic kart racers like Super Mario Kart, with vibrant graphics and a diverse cast of indie characters.
The gameplay is fun and fast-paced, offering a good challenge with various objectives in races, making it engaging for both casual and competitive players.
The game has a solid foundation with regular updates and improvements, showing potential for a great final product.

The controls can feel slippery and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate tight turns and avoid obstacles, which can lead to frustration.
Many tracks are visually busy and can be confusing, especially for new players, leading to a steep learning curve.
The game currently lacks online multiplayer, which limits its replayability and social experience compared to other kart racers.

gameplay
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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54%
11%
The gameplay of this kart racing game is generally praised for its addictive mechanics, particularly the drifting and jump boosts, which provide a satisfying experience. However, some players criticize the track design and controls, noting issues with balance, visibility, and difficulty spikes that detract from the overall enjoyment. While the game captures the essence of classic kart racers, it still requires refinement in certain areas to reach its full potential.
- “The drift mechanics are forgiving, and the drift boost is very satisfying.”
- “This game is great fun and nails the gameplay of the original Super Mario Kart by a whole yardstick (and more) beyond any other kart-racing game.”
- “The gameplay itself is super smooth and is very satisfying to play, especially when you get to high speeds, making it fun.”
- “All in all, the game has potential, as the drifting and handling of the karts feels nice, but the gameplay is ruined by the awful tracks.”
- “In terms of gameplay, the game is a mess and has collision bugs and glitches of going through walls, badly made maps where you fall off the side often.”
- “The game is fantastic in the visual department, one of the best retro-themed games I have seen, but the gameplay is a mess.”
graphics
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
43%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and colorful art style, reminiscent of classic kart racers, particularly the SNES era. While many players appreciate the detailed pixel art and nostalgic visuals, some find the cluttered design overwhelming and suggest that visual clarity could be improved. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm, making it a visually appealing choice for fans of retro-style racing games.
- “An excellent crossover racer with precise controls and gorgeous graphics.”
- “The varied design is what makes these visuals so good to look at.”
- “Graphically it's very colorful and shiny, with refined pixel art style.”
- “There are only 13 3D tracks like it shows in the trailer, and then the rest are all 2D SNES/GBA Mario Kart styled designs, and none of those are very interesting.”
- “The graphics are over-the-top gaudy, and the sheer amount of clutter just hurts my eyes.”
- “But overall, loving how the game is, from the shoddy graphics to the soundtrack to the courses.”
music
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
42%
5%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the inclusion of original soundtracks from various indie games, creating a nostalgic and engaging experience. While some tracks are described as catchy and fitting, others are criticized for being slow-paced or lacking polish, leading to a hit-or-miss perception overall. Additionally, the sound effects sometimes overshadow the music, detracting from the overall audio experience.
- “Soundtrack is also filled to the brim with bangers all across the board!”
- “The soundtrack is catchy and fits with the style of the game.”
- “The music is great and the tracks are very well designed!”
- “The soundtrack is pretty boring and slow paced for a racing game.”
- “Sound during GP races (the music is pretty much drowned out by all the kart engines) there's no way to adjust this.”
- “There are other aspects I don't like, for example the toned down music, the AI that seems as helpless as I am and so on, but I just wanted something quick, easy and fun to play with friends or alone.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
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The game features a significant amount of tracks and a diverse character roster, but it lacks a compelling narrative or story to engage players. While a mission mode has been introduced, which adds some challenge, many players feel that the absence of a cohesive story diminishes the overall experience and motivation for racing. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable, but the lack of a narrative element leaves players wanting more depth.
- “As of January 2022, a mission mode akin to that of Mario Kart DS has been added.”
- “Each mission is ranked, so there's plenty of challenge if you care about more than just clearing the missions!”
- “As so many people said, a Wi-Fi mode would be amazing... but... for me that is more like the finishing touch... maybe more tracks, races, a challenge mode, or a story mode like Crash Team Racing... well, maybe I'm getting demanding.”
- “But after winning one grand prix series and doing one 'book' of missions (basically a tutorial, I suppose), I just haven't felt any joy in this.”
- “☑ no story”
- “- not much or complete lack of a story or incentive for these characters to race each other.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's stability is mixed, with reports of significant bugs, particularly when using controllers, including collision issues and poorly designed maps. However, some players find it enjoyable and functional, especially on Linux and when played with a keyboard, suggesting that while it has its flaws, it can still provide a fun experience, especially in split-screen mode. Overall, opinions vary, with some considering it acceptable for an early access title.
- “The Linux version runs great!”
- “It's kind of fun, runs smoothly on a laptop, and can easily be played with a keyboard.”
- “Says it works with controllers but it's really buggy with them.”
- “In terms of gameplay, the game is a mess and has collision bugs and glitches of going through walls, badly made maps where you fall off the side often.”
- “Hard it's not an easy game, either by design or just a buggy drift system but either way it's fun and challenging.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is currently considered average, primarily due to the absence of a campaign mode and limited content. However, the inclusion of collectibles and goals in the gp mode enhances replay value, and future updates introducing online and battle modes are expected to significantly boost replayability.
- “The game additionally has collectibles and other goals to complete in the GP mode, which makes it even better in terms of replayability.”
- “This game has no fillers; all characters are playable characters from other indie games.”
- “As soon as online and battle modes are added, replayability will be very high, but for now, it's just middle of the road.”
- “There isn't a 'campaign', and there isn't huge replay value.”
- “As soon as online and battle is added, replayability will be very high, but for now, it's just middle of the road.”
- “Replayability: work in progress.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing sound effects and entertaining graphics that enhance the overall experience, particularly during multiplayer sessions. Players appreciate the lighthearted moments, such as funny sounds at the finish line and comical mishaps, which contribute to a fun and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the humor adds significant appeal, making players eager for more content.
- “The sound effects are rather humorous, but they don't feel out of place.”
- “Fun graphics, hilarious foul ups (purely on my part) and much exhausted laughter later, yep, I'll be back to play again.”
- “Looking forward to the new content coming and even the runbo track I hate made me laugh.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game demonstrates significant improvements in stability and overall optimization, with clean 3D tracks and a well-optimized performance that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly in grand prix mode.
- “The game has good improvements in terms of stability optimization.”
- “Even the 3D tracks are surprisingly clean, and the game as a whole is well optimized.”
- “Much like the more recent Mario Kart games, your performance in Grand Prix mode will be ranked.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a "second life." There are suggestions that the grinding and boosting mechanics could be improved for a better experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding and boosting could be better, though.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The atmosphere of the game is particularly appealing to retro game enthusiasts, who find the visuals captivating. However, it falls short in character and overall atmosphere when compared to classics like Super Mario Kart.
- “If you're a retro game enthusiast, the visuals and the atmosphere alone will captivate you.”
- “In terms of characters and atmosphere, Super Mario Kart has this game beat.”