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Playtonic reveals Yooka-Laylee Kart, inspired by Super Mario Kart

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Playtonic Games is developing "Super Yooka-Laylee Kart," an arcade racing game inspired by the original "Super Mario Kart." The game features pixel-art characters from the Yooka-Laylee series and incorporates a unique "Rage" system for comeback abilities. It will include a story campaign, online multiplayer, and local split-screen support for up to eight players, with extensive customization options. AI

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Playtonic reveals Yooka-Laylee Kart, inspired by Super Mario Kart

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Super Yooka-Laylee Kart looks like an old-school Mario Kart for the modern age

    Playtonic is shifting the Yooka-Laylee series from platforming to familiar-looking arcade racing.

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