Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Mario Kart 64 is one of the very best games on the Nintendo 64, and its franchise needs no introduction - it's one of the most successful Nintendo franchises in history. However, the series has been long criticized for its use of 'Rubber Banding AI' - a game design technique that's applied to keep each race competitive. This also applies to Mario Kart 64. From disabling collisions, to invisible roads and reacting differently to items while off camera, the game simply cheats to try and beat you in every single race. In today's episode we explore the MANY different ways Mario Kart 64 cheats against you.
Sources/Links:
MK64 Decompilation Project - github.com/n64decomp/mk64
MK64 Fly Cam Mod - gamebanana.com/mods/472638
TimeStamps:
00:00 : Intro
02:32 : The Mario Kart 64 Cheating AI
Mario Kart 64 is one of the very best games on the Nintendo 64, and its franchise needs no introduction - it's one of the most successful Nintendo franchises in history. However, the series has been long criticized for its use of 'Rubber Banding AI' - a game design technique that's applied to keep each race competitive. This also applies to Mario Kart 64. From disabling collisions, to invisible roads and reacting differently to items while off camera, the game simply cheats to try and beat you in every single race. In today's episode we explore the MANY different ways Mario Kart 64 cheats against you.
Sources/Links:
MK64 Decompilation Project - github.com/n64decomp/mk64
MK64 Fly Cam Mod - gamebanana.com/mods/472638
TimeStamps:
00:00 : Intro
02:32 : The Mario Kart 64 Cheating AI
