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|developer=[[Bandai Namco Entertainment]]<ref name=VRZone> | |developer=[[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Bandai Namco Amusement]]<ref name=VRZone>{{cite|url=https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/vrzone-portal/activity/mariokart.html|title=マリオカート アーケードグランプリVR|publisher=bandainamco-am.co.jp|language=ja|accessdate=September 28, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615140341/https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/vrzone-portal/activity/mariokart.html}}</ref> | ||
|publisher=Bandai Namco | |publisher=Bandai Namco Amusement<ref>{{cite|author=Bandai Namco Amusement|date=December 26, 2019|url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/203/G020305/20191226033/|title=VRアクティビティ「マリオカート アーケードグランプリVR」の体験対象年齢が“7歳以上”に引き下げ|publisher=4gamer.net|language=ja|accessdate=September 28, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605154250/https://www.4gamer.net/games/203/G020305/20191226033/}}</ref> | ||
|release={{ | |release={{flag list|Japan|July 14, 2017<ref>{{cite|author=Byrne, K.|date=June 15, 2017|url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/mario-kart-arcade-gp-headlines-bandai-namco-s-new-vr-zone-shinjuku-centre/0183803|title=Mario Kart Arcade GP headlines Bandai Namco's new VR Zone Shinjuku centre|publisher=MCV|accessdate=September 28, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620014246/http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/mario-kart-arcade-gp-headlines-bandai-namco-s-new-vr-zone-shinjuku-centre/0183803|deadlink=y}}</ref>|UK|August 3, 2018<ref>{{cite|author=Craddock, R.|date=July 11, 2018|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/07/mario_kart_vr_will_launch_in_the_uk_this_summer|title=Mario Kart VR Will Launch In The UK This Summer|publisher=Nintendo Life|accessdate=September 28, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603065602/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/07/mario_kart_vr_will_launch_in_the_uk_this_summer}}</ref>|USA|October 1, 2018<ref>{{cite|author=@VRZONEPortalUS|date=September 19, 2018|url=https://twitter.com/VRZONEPortalUS/status/1042457616608317441|title=Washington D.C.'s Union Station will be the first U.S. location to debut the games you've been waiting for. Starting October 1, Argyle Shift, Mario Kart VR, and Ski Rodeo will be playable at the historic site.|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=September 28, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003020518/https://twitter.com/VRZONEPortalUS/status/1042457616608317441|deadlink=y}}</ref>|France|April 19, 2019<ref>{{cite|date=April 19, 2019|url=https://www.pathe.fr/actualites/vr-zone-portal-marseille|title=VR ZONE Portal Marseille|publisher=pathe.fr|language=fr|accessdate=September 28, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712102527/https://www.cinemaspathegaumont.com/actualites/vr-zone-portal-marseille}}</ref>|Macau|December 18, 2019<ref>{{cite|date=December 19, 2019|url=https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/company/NEWS/others_facility/20191219_1100_15-C-020.html|title=VRエンターテインメント施設「VR ZONE MACAU(ブイアール ゾーン マカオ)」12月18日(水)、マカオ最大の統合型リゾート(IR)施設にオープン！|publisher=bandainamco-am.co.jp|language=ja|accessdate=September 30, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417215303/https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/company/NEWS/others_facility/20191219_1100_15-C-020.html}}</ref>|China|January 18, 2020<ref>{{cite|date=January 19, 2020|url=https://www.geekpark.net/news/254841|title=又一家大品牌VR体验馆落地北京 这次我选择三刷.......|publisher=Geek Park|language=zh-hans|accessdate=September 30, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930174420/https://www.geekpark.net/news/254841}}</ref>|ROC|July 31, 2020<ref>{{cite|author=電腦王阿達|date=July 28, 2020|url=https://today.line.me/tw/v2/article/LpE3Zl|title=VR ZONE NEW TAIPEI 虛擬實境遊樂園搶先看：全台首家 VR ZONE，萬代南夢宮遊藝授權，瑪利歐賽車、哥基拉、七龍珠等熱門遊戲！將於 7/31 正式開幕！|publisher=LINE TODAY|language=zh-hant|accessdate=September 30, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930173609/https://today.line.me/tw/v2/article/LpE3Zl}}</ref>}} | ||
|genre=[[Genre#Racing|Racing]] | |genre=[[Genre#Racing|Racing]] | ||
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'''''Mario Kart Arcade GP VR''''' is a ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' game released for {{wp|Virtual reality|virtual reality}} arcade machines | '''''Mario Kart Arcade GP VR''''' is a ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' game released for {{wp|Virtual reality|virtual reality}} arcade machines at [[Bandai Namco Holdings|Bandai Namco]]'s VR ZONE locations in Japan on July 14, 2017. It was later released in international VR ZONE locations in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Macau, China, and Taiwan. It is the fourth entry in the ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' series. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Unlike the prior ''Mario Kart'' games, ''Mario Kart Arcade GP VR'' is played through use of a virtual reality headset and in first person. Similar to the prior arcade ''Mario Kart'' games, the game is controlled via a steering wheel and acceleration and brake pedals. In addition, items are thrown by making hand movements, which the game registers by an attachment to the player's wrist. For example, to throw a [[Green Shell]], one must make a throwing motion with their open palm. Also, instead of using [[Item Box]]es, the game uses red, yellow, and green [[Balloon (Mario Kart Arcade GP VR)|balloon]]s to store items. [[Glider]]s are also present, and are used similarly to ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''.<ref name=YouTube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDEaTlIEfwM</ref><ref name=SecondYouTube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mETJHs7NP4M</ref> | Unlike the prior ''Mario Kart'' games, ''Mario Kart Arcade GP VR'' is played through use of a virtual reality headset and in first person. Similar to the prior arcade ''Mario Kart'' games, the game is controlled via a steering wheel and acceleration and brake pedals. In addition, items are thrown by making hand movements, which the game registers by an attachment to the player's wrist. For example, to throw a [[Green Shell]], one must make a throwing motion with their open palm. Also, instead of using [[Item Box]]es, the game uses red, yellow, and green [[Balloon (Mario Kart Arcade GP VR)|balloon]]s to store items. [[Glider]]s are also present, and are used similarly to ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''.<ref name=YouTube>{{cite|author=Bandai Namco Entertainment|date=June 13, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDEaTlIEfwM|title=超現実エンターテインメントEXPO VR ZONE SHINJUKU|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=September 28, 2024}}</ref><ref name=SecondYouTube>{{cite|author=4GamerMovie|date=July 12, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mETJHs7NP4M|title=「マリオカート アーケードグランプリVR」（VR ZONE SHINJUKU）|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=September 28, 2024}}</ref> | ||
There is only one, single-lap course available, but it has different themes, which pulls elements from courses within ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''. Its first and second section is a remake of [[Kingdom Way]], only with [[Big Piranha Plant]]s and [[Thwomp]]s; the third section is set on a mashup of [[Aerial Road]] and [[Sky Arena]], only with many more [[Bullet Bill]]s and [[Bob-omb]]s; the fourth section is based on [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Arcade GP DX)|Bowser's Castle]]; and the fifth section is based on [[Peach Castle (race course)|Peach Castle]]. Before the race, [[Bowser]] and [[Wario]] push ahead of the players.<ref name=Engadget>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQHUomtWDxI</ref> | There is only one, single-lap course available, but it has different themes, which pulls elements from courses within ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''. Its first and second section is a remake of [[Kingdom Way]], only with [[Big Piranha Plant]]s and [[Thwomp]]s; the third section is set on a mashup of [[Aerial Road]] and [[Sky Arena]], only with many more [[Bullet Bill]]s and [[Bob-omb]]s; the fourth section is based on [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Arcade GP DX)|Bowser's Castle]]; and the fifth section is based on [[Peach Castle (race course)|Peach Castle]]. Before the race, [[Bowser]] and [[Wario]] push ahead of the players.<ref name=Engadget>{{cite|author=Yahoo Tech HK|date=August 9, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQHUomtWDxI|title=Mario Kart VR 動手玩 <nowiki>|</nowiki> Engadget 中文版|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=September 28, 2024}}</ref> | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
Four characters are playable in the game, while two other characters are CPU-only. Unlike previous ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' games, this game does not feature characters from [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]]; this is also the first ''Mario Kart'' game since ''Super Mario Kart'' to not feature Wario and [[Donkey Kong]] as playable characters, and the first overall to not feature Bowser and [[Toad]] as playable characters (both Donkey Kong and Toad are completely absent). | Four characters are playable in the game, while two other characters are CPU-only. Unlike previous ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' games, this game does not feature characters from [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]], making ''Mario Kart Arcade GP VR'' the only ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' game with this distinction; this is also the first ''Mario Kart'' game since ''Super Mario Kart'' to not feature Wario and [[Donkey Kong]] as playable characters, and the first overall to not feature Bowser and [[Toad]] as playable characters (both Donkey Kong and Toad are completely absent). | ||
===Playable=== | ===Playable=== | ||
Each arcade cabinet has a different single playable character. | Each arcade cabinet has a different single playable character. | ||
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===CPU opponents=== | ===CPU opponents=== | ||
*[[Bowser]]<ref name=VRZone/> | *[[Bowser]]<ref name=VRZone/> | ||
*[[Wario]]<ref name=GoNintendo>https://gonintendo.com/stories/285347-mario-kart-arcade-gp-vr-new-gameplay-details-more-pics</ref> | *[[Wario]]<ref name=GoNintendo>{{cite|author=rawmeatcowboy|date=July 16, 2017|url=https://gonintendo.com/stories/285347-mario-kart-arcade-gp-vr-new-gameplay-details-more-pics|title=Mario Kart Arcade GP VR - new gameplay details, more pics|publisher=GoNintendo|accessdate=September 28, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213182420/https://gonintendo.com/stories/285347-mario-kart-arcade-gp-vr-new-gameplay-details-more-pics}}</ref> | ||
===Obstacles=== | ===Obstacles=== | ||
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|align=center|[[File:MKAGPVR - Screen1.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Big Piranha Plant]]s<ref name=VRZone/> | |align=center|[[File:MKAGPVR - Screen1.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Big Piranha Plant]]s<ref name=VRZone/> | ||
|align= | |align=left|Lunges towards the racers attempting to bite them. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align=center|[[File:Bomb-omb MKAGPVR.png|100px]]<br>[[Bob-omb]]<ref name=GoNintendo/> | |align=center|[[File:Bomb-omb MKAGPVR.png|100px]]<br>[[Bob-omb]]<ref name=GoNintendo/> | ||
|align= | |align=left|Walks around and explodes if touched. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align=center|[[File:Bullet Bill MKAGPVR.png|100px]]<br>[[Bullet Bill]]s<ref name=Engadget/> | |align=center|[[File:Bullet Bill MKAGPVR.png|100px]]<br>[[Bullet Bill]]s<ref name=Engadget/> | ||
|align= | |align=left|Flies in a set direction. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align=center|[[File:Lava Bubble MKAGPVR.png|100px]]<br>[[Lava Bubble]]s<ref name=Engadget/> | |align=center|[[File:Lava Bubble MKAGPVR.png|100px]]<br>[[Lava Bubble]]s<ref name=Engadget/> | ||
|align= | |align=left|Jumps up from [[lava]] throughout the track. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align=center|[[File:Thwomp MKAGPVR.png|100px]]<br>[[Thwomp]]s <ref name=VRZone/> | |align=center|[[File:Thwomp MKAGPVR.png|100px]]<br>[[Thwomp]]s <ref name=VRZone/> | ||
|align= | |align=left|Rises and falls on a regular basis. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{more | {{image|more=yes|section=yes|Screenshot of all tracks}} | ||
<gallery widths="160px"> | <gallery widths="160px"> | ||
MKAGPVR - Screen2.jpg | MKAGPVR - Screen2.jpg | ||
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MKAGPVR JP Flyer.jpg|Japanese flyer | MKAGPVR JP Flyer.jpg|Japanese flyer | ||
MKAGPVR SCN Promotional Artwork.png|Simplified Chinese promotional artwork | MKAGPVR SCN Promotional Artwork.png|Simplified Chinese promotional artwork | ||
MKAGPVR TCN Promotional Artwork.jpg|Traditional Chinese promotional artwork | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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|JapR=Mario Kāto Ākēdo Guranpuri Bui Āru | |JapR=Mario Kāto Ākēdo Guranpuri Bui Āru | ||
|JapM=Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix VR | |JapM=Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix VR | ||
|JapC=<ref name=VRZone /> | |||
}} | }} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
==External links== | |||
*[https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/vrzone-portal/activity/mariokart.html Japanese site] | |||
{{MKAGPVR}} | {{MKAGPVR}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:11, September 30, 2024
| Mario Kart Arcade GP VR | |
|---|---|
| |
| Developer | Bandai Namco Amusement[1] |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Amusement[2] |
| Release date |  July 14, 2017[3] August 3, 2018[4] October 1, 2018[5] April 19, 2019[6] December 18, 2019[7] January 18, 2020[8] July 31, 2020[9] |
| Genre | Racing |
| Input | Arcade: Joystick
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Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is a Mario Kart game released for virtual reality arcade machines at Bandai Namco's VR ZONE locations in Japan on July 14, 2017. It was later released in international VR ZONE locations in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Macau, China, and Taiwan. It is the fourth entry in the Mario Kart Arcade GP series.
Gameplay[edit]
Unlike the prior Mario Kart games, Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is played through use of a virtual reality headset and in first person. Similar to the prior arcade Mario Kart games, the game is controlled via a steering wheel and acceleration and brake pedals. In addition, items are thrown by making hand movements, which the game registers by an attachment to the player's wrist. For example, to throw a Green Shell, one must make a throwing motion with their open palm. Also, instead of using Item Boxes, the game uses red, yellow, and green balloons to store items. Gliders are also present, and are used similarly to Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.[10][11]
There is only one, single-lap course available, but it has different themes, which pulls elements from courses within Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. Its first and second section is a remake of Kingdom Way, only with Big Piranha Plants and Thwomps; the third section is set on a mashup of Aerial Road and Sky Arena, only with many more Bullet Bills and Bob-ombs; the fourth section is based on Bowser's Castle; and the fifth section is based on Peach Castle. Before the race, Bowser and Wario push ahead of the players.[12]
Characters[edit]
Four characters are playable in the game, while two other characters are CPU-only. Unlike previous Mario Kart Arcade GP games, this game does not feature characters from Bandai Namco Entertainment, making Mario Kart Arcade GP VR the only Mario Kart Arcade GP game with this distinction; this is also the first Mario Kart game since Super Mario Kart to not feature Wario and Donkey Kong as playable characters, and the first overall to not feature Bowser and Toad as playable characters (both Donkey Kong and Toad are completely absent).
Playable[edit]
Each arcade cabinet has a different single playable character.
CPU opponents[edit]
Obstacles[edit]
| Obstacle | Description |
|---|---|
 Big Piranha Plants[1] |
Lunges towards the racers attempting to bite them. |
 Bob-omb[13] |
Walks around and explodes if touched. |
 Bullet Bills[12] |
Flies in a set direction. |
 Lava Bubbles[12] |
Jumps up from lava throughout the track. |
 Thwomps [1] |
Rises and falls on a regular basis. |
Other[edit]
Vehicles[edit]
- Standard Kart (driven by the players)[10]
- Bull Truck (driven by Wario)[10]
- Road Galleon (driven by Bowser)[10]
Gliders[edit]
Items[edit]
| Item | Use |
|---|---|
| Banana[10] | Can be placed behind the user, and other racers will spin out if they touch it. |
| Green Shell[10] | Can be thrown by making a throwing motion with an arm, launching them forwards. Other racers will spin out if they touch a Green Shell. |
| Hammer[10] | Can be swung in front of the racer by making a downwards motion with an arm, and disappear after being held for an amount of time. Other racers will spin out if they touch another racer's Hammer. |
Gallery[edit]
It has been requested that more images be uploaded for this section. Remove this notice only after the additional images have been added. Specific(s): Screenshot of all tracks
Key artwork
Japanese flyer
Simplified Chinese promotional artwork
Traditional Chinese promotional artwork
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マリオカート アーケードグランプリVR[1] Mario Kāto Ākēdo Guranpuri Bui Āru |
Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix VR |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e マリオカート アーケードグランプリVR. bandainamco-am.co.jp (Japanese). Retrieved September 28, 2024. (Archived June 15, 2024, 14:03:41 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ Bandai Namco Amusement (December 26, 2019). VRアクティビティ「マリオカート アーケードグランプリVR」の体験対象年齢が“7歳以上”に引き下げ. 4gamer.net (Japanese). Retrieved September 28, 2024. (Archived June 5, 2023, 15:42:50 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ Byrne, K. (June 15, 2017). Mario Kart Arcade GP headlines Bandai Namco's new VR Zone Shinjuku centre. MCV. Archived June 20, 2017, 01:42:46 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ Craddock, R. (July 11, 2018). Mario Kart VR Will Launch In The UK This Summer. Nintendo Life. Retrieved September 28, 2024. (Archived June 3, 2024, 06:56:02 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ @VRZONEPortalUS (September 19, 2018). Washington D.C.'s Union Station will be the first U.S. location to debut the games you've been waiting for. Starting October 1, Argyle Shift, Mario Kart VR, and Ski Rodeo will be playable at the historic site.. Twitter. Archived October 3, 2018, 02:05:18 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ April 19, 2019. VR ZONE Portal Marseille. pathe.fr (French). Retrieved September 28, 2024. (Archived July 12, 2019, 10:25:27 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ December 19, 2019. VRエンターテインメント施設「VR ZONE MACAU(ブイアール ゾーン マカオ)」12月18日(水)、マカオ最大の統合型リゾート(IR)施設にオープン！. bandainamco-am.co.jp (Japanese). Retrieved September 30, 2024. (Archived April 17, 2024, 21:53:03 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ January 19, 2020. 又一家大品牌VR体验馆落地北京 这次我选择三刷........ Geek Park (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved September 30, 2024. (Archived September 30, 2024, 17:44:20 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ 電腦王阿達 (July 28, 2020). VR ZONE NEW TAIPEI 虛擬實境遊樂園搶先看：全台首家 VR ZONE，萬代南夢宮遊藝授權，瑪利歐賽車、哥基拉、七龍珠等熱門遊戲！將於 7/31 正式開幕！. LINE TODAY (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved September 30, 2024. (Archived September 30, 2024, 17:36:09 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Bandai Namco Entertainment (June 13, 2017). 超現実エンターテインメントEXPO VR ZONE SHINJUKU. YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ a b 4GamerMovie (July 12, 2017). 「マリオカート アーケードグランプリVR」（VR ZONE SHINJUKU）. YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Yahoo Tech HK (August 9, 2017). Mario Kart VR 動手玩 | Engadget 中文版. YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ a b rawmeatcowboy (July 16, 2017). Mario Kart Arcade GP VR - new gameplay details, more pics. GoNintendo. Retrieved September 28, 2024. (Archived February 13, 2019, 18:24:20 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
External links[edit]
| Mario Kart Arcade GP VR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Characters | Playable | Mario • Luigi • Peach • Yoshi |
| CPU opponents | Bowser • Wario | |
| Non-playable | Big Piranha Plant • Bob-omb • Bullet Bill • Lakitu • Lava Bubble • Piranha Plant • Shy Guy • Thwomp • Toad | |
| Karts | Standard Kart • Road Galleon (Bowser) • Bull Truck (Wario) | |
| Gliders | Super Glider | |
| Items and objects | Balloon • Banana • Green Shell • Hammer | |
