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{{Infobox Arcade Game |title = Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 | {{Infobox Arcade Game | ||
|image = [[File:Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.jpg|The logo for Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.]] | |title=Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 | ||
|developer = [[Namco Bandai Games]] | |image=[[File:Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.jpg|The logo for Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.]] | ||
|publisher = [[Nintendo]] | |developer=[[Namco Bandai Games]] | ||
|release = {{releasedate|Japan|March 2007|Australia|2007|USA|2008|Europe|2008}} | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|genre = Racing | |release={{releasedate|Japan|March 2007|Australia|2007|USA|2008|Europe|2008}} | ||
|modes = Single player, Multiplayer (VS), Time Trial | |genre=Racing | ||
|cabinet = Upright | |modes=Single player, Multiplayer (VS), Time Trial | ||
|arcade system = [[wikipedia:Triforce (arcade system board)|Triforce]] | |cabinet=Upright | ||
|monitor = Mario Card slot, money slot | |arcade system=[[wikipedia:Triforce (arcade system board)|Triforce]] | ||
|input = {{input|arcade=1}} | |monitor=Mario Card slot, money slot | ||
|input={{input|arcade=1}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''''' is the sequel to ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''. It is the second game in the [[Mario Kart (series)|Arcade series]] and the seventh overall. The game has custom karts for characters, similar to ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. In addition to this, several new items not seen in its predecessor appear in it. | '''''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''''' is the sequel to ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''. It is the second game in the [[Mario Kart (series)|Arcade series]] and the seventh overall. The game has custom karts for characters, similar to ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. In addition to this, several new items not seen in its predecessor appear in it. | ||
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===Features=== | ===Features=== | ||
* The player's chosen nickname | *The player's chosen nickname | ||
* The player's amount of coins | *The player's amount of coins | ||
* The player's rank | *The player's rank | ||
* The player's item (e.g. 70 SP Item Get!, 64) | *The player's item (e.g. 70 SP Item Get!, 64) | ||
* The player's amount of VS wins (if any) | *The player's amount of VS wins (if any) | ||
* The card's password for the [[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2#Internet Rankings|Internet Rankings]] | *The card's password for the [[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2#Internet Rankings|Internet Rankings]] | ||
* The player's completed GP cups and class | *The player's completed GP cups and class | ||
==Modes== | ==Modes== | ||
===Grand Prix=== | ===Grand Prix=== | ||
In Grand Prix, the player races against computer drivers for winning the trophies in every race. There are three engine levels available: 50cc, 100cc and 150cc, with 50cc being the slowest and 150cc being the fastest. There are four rounds in each cup within this order: Track A, Track B, Track A, Track B. After having completed each round, the player receives a challenge, similar to the [[Mario Kart DS#Mission Mode|Mission Mode]] that appears in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. | |||
In Grand Prix, the player races against computer drivers for winning the | |||
===Time Trial=== | ===Time Trial=== | ||
In Time Trial mode, the user tries to get the fastest time on the tracks. [[Rainbow Coaster]] and [[Rainbow Downhill]] can be raced on regardless of the player's GP Progress. | In Time Trial mode, the user tries to get the fastest time on the tracks. [[Rainbow Coaster]] and [[Rainbow Downhill]] can be raced on regardless of the player's GP Progress. | ||
===VS=== | ===VS=== | ||
After inserting coins, the machine starts a search for VS races. If found, the player selects the track and speed. The players play against each other and four computers. | |||
After inserting coins, the machine starts a search for VS races | |||
==Mario Coins and Coins== | ==Mario Coins and Coins== | ||
[[File:MKAGP2 MarioCoin.jpg|thumb| The Mario Coin in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'']] | [[File:MKAGP2 MarioCoin.jpg|thumb| The Mario Coin in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'']] | ||
[[Mario Coin]]s, are coins that the player can pick up in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''. | [[Mario Coin]]s, are coins that the player can pick up in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''. | ||
If the player gains an amount of Mario Coins and regular [[Coin]]s, the player can unlock prizes to save on the player's Mario Card (e.g. new karts, special items). | If the player gains an amount of Mario Coins and regular [[Coin]]s, the player can unlock prizes to save on the player's Mario Card (e.g. new karts, special items). | ||
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==Item Boxes== | ==Item Boxes== | ||
[[File:MKAGP2itemboxes.jpg|200px|thumb|The new, multi-coloured, hexagonal item boxes]] | [[File:MKAGP2itemboxes.jpg|200px|thumb|The new, multi-coloured, hexagonal item boxes]] | ||
''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'' doesn't feature the normal cube item boxes seen in previous games, it comes with multi-coloured, hexagonal item boxes. They have a white question mark while [[Fake Item Box|fake item boxes]] have a white, upside-down question mark. | ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'' doesn't feature the normal cube item boxes seen in previous games, it comes with multi-coloured, hexagonal item boxes. They have a white question mark while [[Fake Item Box|fake item boxes]] have a white, upside-down question mark. | ||
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===All-Around Racers=== | ===All-Around Racers=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:MKAGP2Mario.png|[[Mario]] | |||
File:MKAGP2Mario.png| | File:MKAGP2_Luigi.jpg|[[Luigi]] | ||
File:MKAGP2_Luigi.jpg| | File:Pac_man.jpg|[[Pac-Man]] | ||
File:Pac_man.jpg| | File:MKAGP2_Waluigi.jpg|[[Waluigi]] | ||
File:MKAGP2_Waluigi.jpg| | </gallery> | ||
</gallery | |||
===Tricky Racers=== | ===Tricky Racers=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:BlinkyGP2.jpg|[[Blinky]] | |||
File:BlinkyGP2.jpg| | File:MKAGP2_Yoshi.jpg|[[Yoshi]] | ||
File:MKAGP2_Yoshi.jpg| | File:MKAGP2Peach.PNG|[[Princess Peach|Peach]] | ||
File:MKAGP2Peach.PNG| | </gallery> | ||
</gallery | |||
===Speed Racers=== | ===Speed Racers=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Mspac_man.jpg| | File:Mspac_man.jpg|[[Ms. Pac-Man]] | ||
File:MKAGP2_Toad.jpg| | File:MKAGP2_Toad.jpg|[[Toad]] | ||
File:MatmetchiArt.jpg| | File:MatmetchiArt.jpg|[[Mametchi]] | ||
</gallery | </gallery> | ||
===Power Racers=== | ===Power Racers=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:MKAGP2_Wario.jpg|[[Wario]] | |||
File:MKAGP2_Wario.jpg| | File:MKAGP2_Bowser.jpg|[[Bowser]] | ||
File:MKAGP2_Bowser.jpg| | File:MKAGP2_DK.jpg|[[Donkey Kong]] | ||
File:MKAGP2_DK.jpg| | </gallery> | ||
</gallery | |||
===Cameo Appearances=== | ===Cameo Appearances=== | ||
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==Internet Rankings== | ==Internet Rankings== | ||
''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'', along with ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', has a Internet Ranking. It is run by Bandai Namco Games Japan, and a Mario Card is required. | ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'', along with ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', has a Internet Ranking. It is run by Bandai Namco Games Japan, and a Mario Card is required. | ||
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==Courses== | ==Courses== | ||
These are the courses the player can race on in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''. | These are the courses the player can race on in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''. | ||
===Returning tracks=== | ===Returning tracks=== | ||
;Mario Stage | |||
*[[Mario Highway]] | *[[Mario Highway]] | ||
*[[Mario Beach]] | *[[Mario Beach]] | ||
;DK Stage | |||
*[[Donkey Kong Jungle (course)|Donkey Kong Jungle]] | *[[Donkey Kong Jungle (course)|Donkey Kong Jungle]] | ||
*[[Banana Ruins]] | *[[Banana Ruins]] | ||
;Wario Stage | |||
*[[Diamond City]] | *[[Diamond City]] | ||
*[[Snow Panic]] | *[[Snow Panic]] | ||
;Pac-Man Stage | |||
*[[Pac-Mountain]] | *[[Pac-Mountain]] | ||
*[[Pac-Labyrinth]] | *[[Pac-Labyrinth]] | ||
;Bowser Stage | |||
*[[Bowser's Castle (course)#Mario Kart Arcade GP 2|Bowser's Castle]] | *[[Bowser's Castle (course)#Mario Kart Arcade GP 2|Bowser's Castle]] | ||
*[[Castle Wall]] | *[[Castle Wall]] | ||
'''Rainbow Stage''' (unlocked if the player completes the first seven stages) | |||
*[[Rainbow Coaster]] | *[[Rainbow Coaster]] | ||
*[[Rainbow Downhill]] | *[[Rainbow Downhill]] | ||
===New tracks=== | ===New tracks=== | ||
;Yoshi Stage | |||
* [[Yoshi Park 1]] | *[[Yoshi Park 1]] | ||
* [[Yoshi Park 2]] | *[[Yoshi Park 2]] | ||
;Waluigi Stage | |||
* [[Stadium Arena]] | *[[Stadium Arena]] | ||
* [[Waluigi_Stadium_(Arcade)#Mario_Kart_Arcade_GP_2|Waluigi Stadium]] | *[[Waluigi_Stadium_(Arcade)#Mario_Kart_Arcade_GP_2|Waluigi Stadium]] | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:PromotionalFlyer_MKAGP2.jpg|A promotional flyer | |||
File:PromotionalFlyer2_MKAGP2.jpg|A promotional flyer | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' and ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'' are the only ''Mario Kart'' games that don't have battle mode. | *''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' and ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'' are the only ''Mario Kart'' games that don't have battle mode. | ||
*''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'' is the only ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' game featuring ''[[Mametchi]]'', a ''[[wikipedia:Tamagotchi|tamagotchi]]''. | *''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'' is the only ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' game featuring ''[[Mametchi]]'', a ''[[wikipedia:Tamagotchi|tamagotchi]]''. | ||
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{{MK Players|}} | {{MK Players|}} | ||
Revision as of 21:55, July 13, 2011
Template:Infobox Arcade Game Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 is the sequel to Mario Kart Arcade GP. It is the second game in the Arcade series and the seventh overall. The game has custom karts for characters, similar to Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Mario Kart DS. In addition to this, several new items not seen in its predecessor appear in it.
How To Play
To play the game, the player has to insert $2 per turn (in coins of $ 1) . First, the player can adjust their seat within the time limit by moving a lever near their feet and sliding to any position on the arcade machine. After that happens, the player can choose a character to play with. Then the player has to take a picture of him or her within the time limit, if the player didn’t take the picture; a countdown starts to force the player to take it. Then the racing starts as the player has to be in 1st place. If the player gets a lower place, the player has to do it again to unlock the course by giving the game certain money or some tokens. If the player got 1st place, the player will move on if the player pays the game another token or dollar(s).
Controls
- Accelerate - Accelerator pedal
- Brake - Brake pedal
- Item - ITEM button on center of steering wheel.
- VS Cancel - VS CANCEL button right of the steering wheel
- Mario Card holder - Mario Card slot on the bottom right of the screen
- Money holder - Money slot under Mario Card slot
Mario Card
A Mario Card is the data card (or save file) that appears was copied from Mario Kart Arcade GP and appears in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. It appears in all sorts of different colors and designs.
Features
- The player's chosen nickname
- The player's amount of coins
- The player's rank
- The player's item (e.g. 70 SP Item Get!, 64)
- The player's amount of VS wins (if any)
- The card's password for the Internet Rankings
- The player's completed GP cups and class
Modes
Grand Prix
In Grand Prix, the player races against computer drivers for winning the trophies in every race. There are three engine levels available: 50cc, 100cc and 150cc, with 50cc being the slowest and 150cc being the fastest. There are four rounds in each cup within this order: Track A, Track B, Track A, Track B. After having completed each round, the player receives a challenge, similar to the Mission Mode that appears in Mario Kart DS.
Time Trial
In Time Trial mode, the user tries to get the fastest time on the tracks. Rainbow Coaster and Rainbow Downhill can be raced on regardless of the player's GP Progress.
VS
After inserting coins, the machine starts a search for VS races. If found, the player selects the track and speed. The players play against each other and four computers.
Mario Coins and Coins
Mario Coins, are coins that the player can pick up in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.
If the player gains an amount of Mario Coins and regular Coins, the player can unlock prizes to save on the player's Mario Card (e.g. new karts, special items).
Item Boxes
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 doesn't feature the normal cube item boxes seen in previous games, it comes with multi-coloured, hexagonal item boxes. They have a white question mark while fake item boxes have a white, upside-down question mark.
Playable Characters
All characters from Mario Kart Arcade GP returned along with two new characters, Waluigi and a Tamagotchi named Mametchi.
All-Around Racers
Tricky Racers
Speed Racers
Power Racers
Cameo Appearances
Although these characters are not playable in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2, they all make small cameos somewhere in the game.
- Daisy
- Birdo
- Toadette
- Baby Mario
- Baby Luigi
- Koopa Troopa
- Paratroopa
- Shy Guy
- Diddy Kong
- Pianta
- Jr. Pac-Man
Techniques
Rocket Start
At the start of the countdown, when the "1" is displayed, press down on the accelerator and the timing of the dash to start with the kart! It is a simple technique always try to succeed. Rocket Start is successful or not significantly changed in early battles.
Jumping
In-depth on the accelerator and brake in a moment to step in a kart to be able to jump! Jump over the obstacles and challenges important techniques used in the game!
Drifting
In a firm handle on and off the jumps and had to drift cart can be quickly around the corner! From the kart and get a shield from attack by rivals can protect kart! All for the Cup championship is the most important techniques to learn from good practice!
Basic Items
- Basin
- Boo
- Spike Bomb
- Square Tires
- Big and Small Tires
- Driver Wheel
- Time Bomb
- Green Shell
- Black Shell
- Tornado
- Banana Peel
- Tacks
- Sticky Oil
- Cream Pie
- Thunder Stick
- Mouse Catcher
- Invisible Mushroom
- Metal Mushroom
- Star
Faces
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 features 'faces'. These are the borders around the players face when the player gets their photo taken.
Internet Rankings
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2, along with Mario Kart Arcade GP, has a Internet Ranking. It is run by Bandai Namco Games Japan, and a Mario Card is required.
Courses
These are the courses the player can race on in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.
Returning tracks
- Mario Stage
- DK Stage
- Wario Stage
- Pac-Man Stage
- Bowser Stage
Rainbow Stage (unlocked if the player completes the first seven stages)
New tracks
- Yoshi Stage
- Waluigi Stage
Gallery
A promotional flyer
A promotional flyer
Trivia
- Mario Kart Arcade GP and Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 are the only Mario Kart games that don't have battle mode.
- Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 is the only Mario game featuring Mametchi, a tamagotchi.
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