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Royal Raceway reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', starting with the [[Peach Tour]]. Like [[GCN Yoshi Circuit]], [[N64 Yoshi Valley]], and [[GCN Baby Park]], it mostly takes on the appearance of its ''Mario Kart 8'' iteration with elements of [[3DS Mario Circuit]] like the hills in the background, and the castle's design being based on the ''Mario Kart Tour'' iteration. The hot-air balloons are no longer princess-themed, instead taking their design from the ones seen in this game's iteration of [[3DS Daisy Hills]]. The starting line banner now uses an opaque ''Mario Kart'' logo. It is also the first classic course in the game that has not appeared in any handheld ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' installment. Royal Raceway uses the ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' source quality version of the ''Mario Kart 64'' raceway/circuit music, used in [[N64 Luigi Raceway]]<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YmgFibm99C2r7q-OzXrufNHQgXQBYli3V0M7APTQ4OQ/edit#heading=h.yx3o1ihvn54t</ref>. The course is a favorite of [[Yoshi (species)|Pink Yoshi]], [[Birdo|Birdo (Orange)]], [[Peachette]], [[Pauline|Pauline (Party Time)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Wedding)]], [[Toadette|Toadette (Explorer)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Halloween)]], [[Mario|Mario (Tuxedo)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Yukata)]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Princess Peach#Dr. Mario series|Dr. Peach]], [[Rosalina|Rosalina (Chef)]], [[Toadette|Toadette (Astronaut)]], and [[Bowser|Bowser (Santa)]]. It is also a favorite of [[Dixie Kong]] if she reaches level 3, [[Princess Peach|Peach (Kimono)]] and [[Pink Gold Peach]] if they reach level 6, and [[Mario|Mario (Happi)]] and [[Princess Peach|Peach (Explorer)]] if they reach level 8. As with other courses in the game, Royal Raceway has a reverse variant, a trick variant, and reverse/trick variant referred to as '''Royal Raceway R''', '''Royal Raceway T''', and '''Royal Raceway R/T''' respectively; the former two were introduced alongside the regular version in the Peach Tour, while the latter was added in the [[Yoshi Tour (2021)|2021 Yoshi Tour]]. | Royal Raceway reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', starting with the [[Peach Tour]]. Like [[GCN Yoshi Circuit]], [[N64 Yoshi Valley]], and [[GCN Baby Park]], it mostly takes on the appearance of its ''Mario Kart 8'' iteration with elements of [[3DS Mario Circuit]] like the hills in the background, and the castle's design being based on the ''Mario Kart Tour'' iteration. The hot-air balloons are no longer princess-themed, instead taking their design from the ones seen in this game's iteration of [[3DS Daisy Hills]]. The starting line banner now uses an opaque ''Mario Kart'' logo. It is also the first classic course in the game that has not appeared in any handheld ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' installment. Royal Raceway uses the ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' source quality version of the ''Mario Kart 64'' raceway/circuit music, used in [[N64 Luigi Raceway]]<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YmgFibm99C2r7q-OzXrufNHQgXQBYli3V0M7APTQ4OQ/edit#heading=h.yx3o1ihvn54t</ref>. The course is a favorite of [[Yoshi (species)|Pink Yoshi]], [[Birdo|Birdo (Orange)]], [[Peachette]], [[Pauline|Pauline (Party Time)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Wedding)]], [[Toadette|Toadette (Explorer)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Halloween)]], [[Mario|Mario (Tuxedo)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Yukata)]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Princess Peach#Dr. Mario series|Dr. Peach]], [[Rosalina|Rosalina (Chef)]], [[Toadette|Toadette (Astronaut)]], and [[Bowser|Bowser (Santa)]]. It is also a favorite of [[Dixie Kong]] if she reaches level 3, [[Princess Peach|Peach (Kimono)]] and [[Pink Gold Peach]] if they reach level 6, and [[Mario|Mario (Happi)]] and [[Princess Peach|Peach (Explorer)]] if they reach level 8. As with other courses in the game, Royal Raceway has a reverse variant, a trick variant, and reverse/trick variant referred to as '''Royal Raceway R''', '''Royal Raceway T''', and '''Royal Raceway R/T''' respectively; the former two were introduced alongside the regular version in the Peach Tour, while the latter was added in the [[Yoshi Tour (2021)|2021 Yoshi Tour]]. | ||
Royal Raceway is the first course in ''Mario Kart Tour'' to appear in Coin Rush in three post-release tours, being the Peach Tour, the 2021 Yoshi Tour, | Royal Raceway is the first course in ''Mario Kart Tour'' to appear in Coin Rush in three post-release tours, being the Peach Tour, the 2021 Yoshi Tour, the [[Space Tour (2021)|2021 Space Tour]], and the [[Princess Tour]]. | ||
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of N64 Royal Raceway tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of N64 Royal Raceway tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]. | For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of N64 Royal Raceway tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of N64 Royal Raceway tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]. |
Revision as of 09:33, June 1, 2023
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Appears in | Mario Kart 64 (1996) Mario Kart 8 (2014) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) Mario Kart Tour (2020) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cup(s) | Star Cup (64) Banana Cup (8 / 8 Deluxe) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tour(s) |
Peach Tour
Marine Tour Exploration Tour (2020) Summer Festival Tour Super Mario Kart Tour Sunset Tour Rosalina Tour Cat Tour (2021) Peach vs. Daisy Tour Yoshi Tour (2021) Bowser vs. DK Tour Trick Tour (2021) Wedding Tour Paris Tour (2021) Mario vs. Peach Tour Toad vs. Toadette Tour Space Tour (2021) New Year's 2022 Tour Doctor Tour (2022) Peach vs. Bowser Tour (May 2022) Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022) Mario Tour (2023) Princess Tour | ||||||||||||||||||
Based on | Peach's Castle (Super Mario 64) | ||||||||||||||||||
Distance | 1025 m | ||||||||||||||||||
Online play | Available (Wii U, Switch) | ||||||||||||||||||
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- This article is about the course in Mario Kart 64 and Mario Kart 8 known as Peach Circuit in the Japanese version. For the course in Mario Kart: Super Circuit and Mario Kart DS, see GBA Peach Circuit.
- Not to be confused with Royal Highway.
Royal Raceway (referred to as "the Royal Raceway" in the Mario Kart 64 Player's Guide), alternatively named Peach Circuit[1][2] (which is also its Japanese name), is the third racecourse of the Star Cup in Mario Kart 64. It is Peach's home track in the game. The race takes place around a giant lake, and it is easy to fall into the water. There is a big jump over the lake in one section of the track. If the racer goes off the track after the jump, they can see and drive around the Mushroom Castle as it appeared in Super Mario 64, though there is no way to enter the castle. The Award Ceremony also takes place in this course at the end of each cup, where the top three drivers receive various trophies, and confetti for the big winner along with the gold trophy. The course returns in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the third course of the Banana Cup, as well as in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the Peach Tour.
Royal Raceway shares its music with Luigi Raceway, Mario Raceway and Wario Stadium. In Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it is enhanced with live recorded instruments and given a slight jazz-funk feel.
Course layout
The course initially begins on a straightaway next to a grandstand. Following the straightaway section lies a shallow bend towards the left and then a hairpin left, followed by a hairpin right past a wall. This is followed by a shallow bend to the right, in front of a gentle turn. Following that is a sharp bend right that leads onto the straightaway which on the end lies two Dash Panels followed by a Glide Ramp (in Mario Kart 8). After the jump lies a short straightaway followed by a sharp turn left, followed by two turns - one sharp to the left and one to the right. This segment leads to a bend left and onto the finishing straightaway.
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Royal Raceway makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the third course of the Banana Cup, making it the only course out of the returning N64 courses in the base games that is not the final course of its respective retro cup. The sky is now blue with pink clouds, instead of pink with white clouds, both the starting banner and the bleachers have been redesigned to look more related to Peach's Castle and the iconic crown is now more detailed. The wall, which the racers drive around, retains its red and white checker pattern but its design has been updated to have some elements of Peach's Castle, and subtle heart details have been added. The road markings are also made up of hearts. There are now swan boats in the lake, with Toads riding in them. At the starting line, the Mario Kart logo is now transparent.
The ramp now has evenly spread out five grass arches with ringing bells, which the player can hear when passing by them, hanging on them and the rails on the ramp are redesigned to make it related to Peach's Castle. The long jump section has been shortened and is also a glider segment, which allows players to glide over the large gap and then land gently at the next section. There are hot-air balloons based on Peach, Daisy, and Rosalina's dresses, similar to the balloons present in Daisy Hills from Mario Kart 7. However, the designs for the balloons alternate every race, most noticeable in the one at the end of the glider section. There are also cherry blossom trees like in Mario Circuit from Mario Kart 7 in place of the striped evergreen trees. At the final turns, the grassland area has been narrowed down to make it less possible for players to slip off the track and end up in the grassland compared to the original.
The road leading to Peach's Castle is now blocked off, meaning it is unable to be driven around compared to the original. Furthermore, the design of Peach's Castle and the area around it have been revised from the original Super Mario 64 version, to look more like a modern interpretation of its design.
Shortcuts
- With a Mushroom, it is possible to access a Dash Panel and cut off the fifth turn.
- When using a Mushroom, it is possible to skip the final turn by going through the grass.
Staff ghost
The staff ghost for this track is Peach on the Prancer, with a time of 2:21.371. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 200cc, the staff ghost is Baby Peach with a time of 1:43.120.
Mario Kart Tour
Royal Raceway reappears in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the Peach Tour. Like GCN Yoshi Circuit, N64 Yoshi Valley, and GCN Baby Park, it mostly takes on the appearance of its Mario Kart 8 iteration with elements of 3DS Mario Circuit like the hills in the background, and the castle's design being based on the Mario Kart Tour iteration. The hot-air balloons are no longer princess-themed, instead taking their design from the ones seen in this game's iteration of 3DS Daisy Hills. The starting line banner now uses an opaque Mario Kart logo. It is also the first classic course in the game that has not appeared in any handheld Mario Kart installment. Royal Raceway uses the Mario Kart 7 source quality version of the Mario Kart 64 raceway/circuit music, used in N64 Luigi Raceway[3]. The course is a favorite of Pink Yoshi, Birdo (Orange), Peachette, Pauline (Party Time), Peach (Wedding), Toadette (Explorer), Peach (Halloween), Mario (Tuxedo), Peach (Yukata), Dr. Mario, Dr. Peach, Rosalina (Chef), Toadette (Astronaut), and Bowser (Santa). It is also a favorite of Dixie Kong if she reaches level 3, Peach (Kimono) and Pink Gold Peach if they reach level 6, and Mario (Happi) and Peach (Explorer) if they reach level 8. As with other courses in the game, Royal Raceway has a reverse variant, a trick variant, and reverse/trick variant referred to as Royal Raceway R, Royal Raceway T, and Royal Raceway R/T respectively; the former two were introduced alongside the regular version in the Peach Tour, while the latter was added in the 2021 Yoshi Tour.
Royal Raceway is the first course in Mario Kart Tour to appear in Coin Rush in three post-release tours, being the Peach Tour, the 2021 Yoshi Tour, the 2021 Space Tour, and the Princess Tour.
For this course's tour appearances, see List of N64 Royal Raceway tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.
Profiles
Mario Kart 64
- Instruction manual bio: Of the three speedway-type courses, this one covers the greatest distance. The big jump after the dash zone is very dramatic. Without guardrails along the lake, it can be very easy to overshoot the corner and fall in!
- Website bio: The longest circuit type track in Mario Kart 64, Peach's elaborate course will challenge your cornering skills.
Mario Kart 8
- Facebook page: Princess Peach welcomes you to the blossom-lined roads of Royal Raceway in Mario Kart 8. She has even baked a cake for you![4]
Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack liner notes
"This is an old favourite. The live drums propel the track forward, and the addition of a brass section makes it more colourful."
Sponsors
Mario Kart 64
- Koopa Air (Signs)
- Luigi's (Signs)
- Mario Star (Signs)
- Yoshi (Trackside banners)
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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Mario Kart Tour
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Gallery
Mario Kart 64
Artwork depicting Mario shrinking Wario, Donkey Kong, and Bowser with Lightning
The Mushroom Castle's cameo
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Pink Gold Peach, Peach, and Toadette, riding their karts
Lakitu, gliding past the princesses' hot-air balloons
Wario glides after passing the course's only glider ramp.
Peach's Castle in the background
Baby Mario at the starting line with the Sports Coupe
The stamp obtained for beating the staff ghost at this course
Mario Kart Tour
Course icons
The course icon of the Ring Race bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Steer Clear of Obstacles bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Big Reverse Race bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Smash Small Dry Bones bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Combo Attack bonus challenge held on Royal Raceway T
The course icon of the Time Trial bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Snap a Photo bonus challenge held on Royal Raceway T
The course icon of the Do Jump Boosts bonus challenge held on this course
Screenshots
Peach (Wedding) gliding in the Sweet Daytripper with the Silver Bells
Peach (Wedding) gliding in the Happy Ride
Toadette, Roy, Birdo, and Wendy O. Koopa boosting on the course
Lakitu gliding in the Head Honcho with the Cheep Cheep Masks
Peach (Wedding) and Daisy (Fairy) tricking on the Reverse variant for the Princess Pipe
Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Yoshi gliding in the Pipe Frame with the New Year's 2021
Mario (Chef) and Shy Guy (Pastry Chef) gliding on the course
Pauline (Party Time), Peach (Wedding), and Toad (Party Time) racing on the course with Mario (Tuxedo) racing behind
Mario (Tuxedo) drifting in the Grand Badwagon on the Reverse variant
Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Bowser Jr., Boomerang Bro, and Fire Bro participating in the Wedding Tour's 2-Player Challenge
Pauline (Party Time), Peach (Vacation), and Pink Gold Peach tricking on the Trick variant
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ピーチサーキット Pīchi Sākitto |
Peach Circuit |
Chinese (simplified) | 桃花公主赛道 Táohuā Gōngzhǔ Sàidào |
Princess Peach Speedway |
Chinese (traditional) | 碧姬公主賽道 Bìjī Gōngzhǔ Sàidào |
Princess Peach Speedway |
Dutch | Koninklijke Kartbaan |
Royal Kart Track |
German | Königliche Rennpiste |
Royal Race Track |
Italian | Pista Reale |
Royal Track |
Korean | 피치 서킷 Pichi Seokit |
Peach Circuit |
Portuguese (NOA) | Rodovia Real |
Royal Highway |
Portuguese (NOE) | Pista Real |
Royal Track |
Russian | Королевская трасса Korolevskaya trassa |
Royal Track |
Spanish | Pista Real |
Royal Track |
Trivia
- In Mario Kart 8, the hot air balloons also appear in the far background of GCN Baby Park.
- The course's online description in Mario Kart 8 refers to the introduction of Super Mario 64 and its remake.
References
- ^ Nintendo Magazine System (UK) issue 51, page 28.
- ^ Nintendo Magazine System (Australia) issue 49, page 40.
- ^ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YmgFibm99C2r7q-OzXrufNHQgXQBYli3V0M7APTQ4OQ/edit#heading=h.yx3o1ihvn54t
- ^ MarioKartEN (August 24, 2014). Facebook. Retrieved May 16, 2015. (Archived December 3, 2020, 19:46:39 UTC via Internet Archive: Wayback Machine.)