Mario Kart Arcade GP 2

The sequel to Namco's earlier Mario Kart spin-off, adding new courses and characters to the mix while adding some new features.

Arcade

Overview

Mario Kart: Arcade GP 2 is a third-person kart racer developed and released by Namco Bandai (in conjunction with Nintendo) for arcades (using GC-based Triforce hardware) on March 14, 2007.

The sequel to Mario Kart: Arcade GP, Arcade GP 2 adds four new courses (split into two Cups), two new characters (one of whom is a guest character from the Tamagotchi series), the return of multiple difficulties/engine levels, optional race commentary, and a new collectible (Mario Coins, which unlock bonus karts, special photo borders, and special items).

Characters

The game includes 13 playable characters, two of whom are new additions (Waluigi and Mametchi).

Like the game's predecessor, each character has their own stats (acceleration, body weight, and maximum speed). Lighter characters sacrifice their speed for improved handling, and vice versa for heavier characters.

Unlike the previous game, players can unlock an alternate themed kart ("original kart") for each of the playable characters, sacrificing some acceleration for a higher maximum speed.

Light (Better Acceleration)

Peach
Yoshi
Blinky (guest character from the Pac-Man series)

Light (Better Speed)

Toad
Ms. Pac-Man (guest character from the Pac-Man series)
Mametchi (new addition, guest character from the Tamagotchi series)

Average

Mario
Luigi
Pac-Man (guest character from the Pac-Man series)
Waluigi (new addition)

Courses

The game includes 16 courses (4 of which are new), split into eight Cups. Each Cup requires racing through both courses twice (with the second race having minor differences, such as weather) to complete. Each course can optionally be raced in reverse via versus mode.