GBA Sunset Wilds

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Template:Racecourse Sunset Wilds is the fourth and final course of the Lightning Cup in Mario Kart: Super Circuit and returns in Mario Kart Tour, first appearing in the Sunset Tour. The course is desert-themed and the sun is setting in the background. One of the most notable features of the track is that the evening progresses as the sun sets when each lap is completed, and the third lap is completed in the night. If the course takes place in five laps on Quick Run or VS. mode, the course remains in night for the duration of the race from the 3rd lap.

This course also contains Shy Guy Tents housing Shy Guys that can grab karts, making them lose coins and become slower. In the Japanese version of the game, these Shy Guys wear Native American headdresses, which were removed in international versions, possibly to avoid racial controversy with the Native American culture, though they still are found in tipis. This was further altered in its Mario Kart Tour appearance, as the Shy Guy Tents and Shy Guy obstacles, Exploring Shy Guys, now take on an explorer theme.

Course layout

Sunset Wilds begins on a straightaway, which is followed by a U-turn. Throughout this section, a few rocks can be spotted along the track, and a few cacti as well. The rocks and cacti, however, do not serve as obstacles, and will only knock the driver back slightly. After the U-turn, the player approaches a less sharp turn. On this turn is a section with some mud and bumps of land. The player is recommended to hit the land as much as possible, as the mud is slightly slower, although not by much. After this turn, the player will reach a section with four Dash Panels which have bumps before them, making them harder to access. The player will then go onto the path, which has large animal tracks, which lead to another mud section, this time, with some Dash Panels placed on the land areas, to help the player make it past the section quickly. The player approaches a few more turns, before reaching a section with many Shy Guy Tents with Shy Guys inside. Other features around this area are totem poles depicting Shy Guys, Snifits, and Toadies stacked up to the sides. The section with the tents has many Dash Panels, which can be used to gain speed, but are risky due to the fact hitting the tents will make a Shy Guy pop out, which will slow the player down and make them lose coins. After a few more U-turns, the player returns to the straightway in which the track begins, and moves on to the second lap as the sun goes down.

Mario Kart Tour

The course's icon in Mario Kart Tour

Sunset Wilds returns as a Retro Course for the first time in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the Sunset Tour. The Shy Guys are now depicted as prospectors (named Exploring Shy Guys in-game), with the tents being redesigned to resemble prospector tents instead of tipis. The two totem poles were replaced by more cacti. The rocks were moved to the off-road and the bumps were removed. The mud after the second turn was moved to the side of the road and all Dash Panels except for the ones on the second mud part were removed. The two U-turns before the finish line were removed and replaced with a part with hills and Swoops that appear at night. The course now changes to night after a set period of time, approximately the time required to complete one lap, due to the course now only having two laps. The course also now has a proper starting banner supported by two flagpoles that are sprouting up from Warp Pipes. It is the first (and currently only) Retro Course in the game not from Mario Kart 7 to have not been remade in another Mario Kart game prior to its return, the first Mario Kart: Super Circuit track that is not a Bowser's Castle track, and the first Retro Course to receive a new arrangement for its music. The course is a favorite of Luigi (Classic), Black Yoshi, Peach (Explorer), King Bob-omb, and Shy Guy (Gold).

Sunset Tour

In the Sunset Tour, Sunset Wilds served as the tour's signature course. It appeared as the first course in the Peach Cup, the third course in the Birdo Cup, and the location of the bonus challenges in the Toad Cup and the Toadette Cup. Its T variant appeared as the third course in the Fire Bro Cup and the second course in the Baby Rosalina Cup, while its R variant appeared as the second course in the Baby Daisy Cup and the first course in the Waluigi Cup.

The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Peach Cup
GBA Sunset Wilds
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Luigi (Classic)Black YoshiPeach (Explorer)King Bob-ombShy Guy (Gold) OffroaderPrancerSunset CloudCrawly Kart Royal ParachuteChocolate DonutSunset BalloonsWicked Wings
Favored by PeachToad (Pit Crew)Black Shy GuyMonty MoleYoshi (Egg Hunt)Daisy (Fairy)Peach (Wedding)Captain ToadMario (Halloween)King Boo (Gold) Red B DasherCact-XHead HonchoRadish RiderClanky KartClackety KartSweet DaytripperDark TricksterGold Cheep SnorkelDK Maximum Butterfly SunsetGold CraneSilver-and-Gold Hearts8-Bit StarSpider GliderJumping Mario Hanafuda
Fire Bro Cup from Mario Kart Tour Fire Bro Cup
GBA Sunset Wilds T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Black YoshiBuilder MarioPeach (Wedding)Captain Toad Head HonchoClanky KartClackety KartDark TricksterDK Maximum Daisy GliderGold CraneSilver BellsSunset BalloonsDragon Wings
Favored by Fire BroMonty MoleMario (Classic)Daisy (Fairy)Toadette (Explorer)Mario (Halloween)Peach (Halloween)Peach (Explorer)King Bob-omb Red B DasherOffroaderCact-XGilded PrancerSweet DaytripperGold Clanky KartPumpkin KartSunset CloudBlack Dozer Pink Gold Paper GliderChocolate DonutSilver-and-Gold HeartsTreasure MapSuper Mario Kart GliderSpider GliderJumping Mario Hanafuda
Baby Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour Baby Daisy Cup
GBA Sunset Wilds R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Black Shy GuyMario (Classic)Yoshi (Egg Hunt)Daisy (Fairy)Captain Toad Red B DasherOffroaderSwift JackGilded PrancerClackety KartSunset Cloud Crimson CraneSweetheart Glider8-Bit StarSunset Balloons
Favored by Baby DaisyFire BroLuigi (Classic)Black YoshiToadette (Explorer)Peach (Halloween)Peach (Explorer)King Bob-ombShy Guy (Gold) Cact-XClanky KartPrancerPumpkin KartDark TricksterGold Cheep SnorkelDK MaximumCrawly KartBlack Dozer Butterfly SunsetRoyal ParachuteDaisy GliderGold CraneSuper Mario Kart GliderWicked WingsJumping Mario Hanafuda
The Birdo Cup from Mario Kart Tour Birdo Cup
GBA Sunset Wilds
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Luigi (Classic)Black YoshiCaptain ToadPeach (Explorer)King Bob-ombShy Guy (Gold) OffroaderClanky KartPrancerClackety KartCrawly Kart Royal ParachuteChocolate DonutSunset BalloonsWicked Wings
Favored by Toad (Pit Crew)Black Shy GuyBirdoMonty MoleYoshi (Egg Hunt)Daisy (Fairy)Peach (Wedding)Toadette (Explorer)Mario (Halloween)King Boo (Gold) Red B DasherCact-XHead HonchoRadish RiderSweet DaytripperDark TricksterSunset CloudGold Cheep SnorkelDK Maximum Pink Gold Paper GliderButterfly SunsetGold CraneSilver-and-Gold HeartsTreasure Map8-Bit StarSpider GliderJumping Mario Hanafuda
Baby Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour Baby Rosalina Cup
GBA Sunset Wilds T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Black YoshiBuilder MarioPeach (Wedding)Peach (Explorer) Head HonchoOffroaderClanky KartDark TricksterDK Maximum Daisy GliderGold CraneSilver BellsSunset BalloonsDragon Wings
Favored by Baby RosalinaMonty MoleMario (Classic)Daisy (Fairy)Captain ToadMario (Halloween)Peach (Halloween)King Bob-omb Red B DasherClackety KartCact-XGilded PrancerSweet DaytripperGold Clanky KartPumpkin KartSunset CloudBlack Dozer Chocolate DonutSilver-and-Gold HeartsSuper Mario Kart GliderSpider GliderJumping Mario Hanafuda
Waluigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour Waluigi Cup
GBA Sunset Wilds R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Black Shy GuyMario (Classic)Yoshi (Egg Hunt)Daisy (Fairy)Captain Toad Red B DasherOffroaderSwift JackGilded PrancerClackety KartSunset Cloud Crimson CraneSweetheart Glider8-Bit Star
Favored by WaluigiFire BroLuigi (Classic)Black YoshiToadette (Explorer)Peach (Halloween)King Bob-ombShy Guy (Gold) Cact-XClanky KartPrancerPumpkin KartDark TricksterGold Cheep SnorkelDK MaximumCrawly KartBlack Dozer Butterfly SunsetRoyal ParachuteDaisy GliderGold CraneSuper Mario Kart GliderSunset BalloonsWicked WingsJumping Mario Hanafuda

Mario vs. Luigi Tour

In the Mario vs. Luigi Tour, Sunset Wilds appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Monty Mole Cup. Its T variant appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Baby Luigi Cup, while its R/T variant appeared as the third course in the Mario Cup and the second course in the Wario Cup.

The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Mario Cup
GBA Sunset Wilds R/T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Mario (Classic)Toadette (Explorer)Mario (Halloween)Peach (Explorer)Builder Luigi Red B DasherBanana MasterChoco MacharonRed TaxiSunset CloudDark BuggyBlack Dozer Rainbow StarchuteSafety GliderChocolate DonutChocolate Banana CrêpeSpider GliderSunset Balloons
Favored by MarioBirdo (Yellow)Pink Gold PeachDry BowserPeach (Halloween)Waluigi (Bus Driver)Wario (Cowboy)Nabbit Super 1Green Standard 8Green CircuitBadwagonKoopa KingCact-XTricksterPlatinum TaxiFestival GirlSurf SailerGilded King 8-Bit Jumping MarioPink Gold Paper GliderCloud GliderFare FlierTreasure MapBullet Bill ParachuteJumping Mario Hanafuda
The icon of the Wario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Wario Cup
GBA Sunset Wilds R/T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Mario (Classic)Toadette (Explorer)Mario (Halloween)Peach (Explorer)Builder Luigi Red B DasherBanana MasterChoco MacharonRed TaxiSunset CloudDark BuggyBlack Dozer Rainbow StarchuteSafety GliderChocolate DonutChocolate Banana CrêpeSpider GliderSunset Balloons
Favored by WarioBirdo (Yellow)Pink Gold PeachDry BowserBuilder MarioPeach (Halloween)Nabbit Super 1Green Standard 8Dozer DasherGreen CircuitBadwagonKoopa KingCact-XTricksterFestival GirlSurf SailerSnow SkimmerGilded King 8-Bit Jumping MarioPink Gold Paper GliderFare FlierTreasure MapJumping Mario Hanafuda

Rosalina Tour

In the Rosalina Tour, Sunset Wilds appeared as the third course in the Metal Mario Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Roy Cup. Its R variant appeared as the second course in the Baby Mario Cup, while its T variant appeared as the third course in the Birdo Cup.

Baby Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour Baby Mario Cup
GBA Sunset Wilds R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Black Shy GuyMario (Classic)Yoshi (Egg Hunt)Daisy (Fairy)Captain Toad Red B DasherOffroaderSwift JackGilded PrancerClackety KartSunset Cloud Crimson CraneSweetheart Glider8-Bit StarNew Year's 2021
Favored by Baby MarioFire BroKing Bob-ombLuigi (Classic)Black YoshiToadette (Explorer)Peach (Halloween)Peach (Explorer)Fire RosalinaShy Guy (Gold) Cact-XCrawly KartApple KartClanky KartPrancerPumpkin KartDark TricksterGold Snow SkimmerGold Cheep SnorkelDK MaximumBlack Dozer Butterfly SunsetRoyal ParachuteDaisy GliderGold CraneSuper Mario Kart GliderSunset BalloonsButterfly PrismWicked WingsJumping Mario Hanafuda
The Birdo Cup from Mario Kart Tour Birdo Cup
GBA Sunset Wilds T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Black YoshiBuilder MarioPeach (Wedding)Fire Rosalina Steel DriverHead HonchoClanky KartDark TricksterDK Maximum Daisy GliderGold CraneSilver BellsSunset BalloonsButterfly PrismDragon Wings
Favored by BirdoMonty MoleKing Bob-ombRosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Aurora)Mario (Classic)Daisy (Fairy)Rosalina (Swimwear)Captain ToadMario (Halloween)Peach (Halloween)Peach (Explorer) Red B DasherOffroaderPoison Apple KartCact-XGilded PrancerComet TailSweet DaytripperBlue SodaClackety KartGold Clanky KartPumpkin KartBlack Dozer Great SailLuma ParafoilChocolate DonutSilver-and-Gold HeartsSuper Mario Kart GliderSpider GliderWicked WingsJumping Mario Hanafuda
The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Metal Mario Cup
GBA Sunset Wilds
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of King Bob-ombLuigi (Classic)Black YoshiPeach (Explorer)Shy Guy (Gold) OffroaderCrawly KartPrancerHoliday KingGold Snow Skimmer Royal ParachuteChocolate DonutSunset BalloonsButterfly PrismWicked Wings
Favored by Toad (Pit Crew)Black Shy GuyMonty MoleMetal MarioYoshi (Egg Hunt)Daisy (Fairy)Peach (Wedding)Captain ToadMario (Halloween)Fire RosalinaKing Boo (Gold) Red B DasherCact-XHead HonchoRadish RiderApple KartClanky KartClackety KartSweet DaytripperDark TricksterSunset CloudGold Cheep SnorkelDK Maximum Butterfly SunsetGold CraneSilver-and-Gold Hearts8-Bit StarSpider GliderNew Year's 2021Jumping Mario Hanafuda

New Year’s 2021 Tour

In the New Year's 2021 Tour, Sunset Wilds appears as the location of the bonus challenge in the Koopa Troopa Cup. Its R/T variant appears as the third course in the Diddy Kong Cup.

Gallery

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

Mario Kart Tour

Course icons

Screenshots

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Chinese (simplified) 夕阳荒漠[1]
Xīyáng Huāngmò
Sunset Desert
Chinese (traditional) 日落荒野[?]
Rìluò Huāngyě
Sunset Wilderness
German Sonnenuntergangs-Wüste[?] Sunset Desert
Italian Riserva naturale al tramonto[?] Sunset Natural Reserve
Portuguese Deserto Poente[?] Sunset Desert
Spanish Reserva natural del poniente (Mario Kart: Super Circuit)
Reserva Natural del Poniente (Mario Kart Tour)
[?]
Western Natural Reserve

Trivia

  • The archway in the Mario Kart Tour version of Sunset Wilds is based on the one that appears in the background of the Mario Kart: Super Circuit track.

References

  1. ^ From the iQue localization prototype.

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