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Which is more effective - three mushrooms at once or one at a time?
Using them separately is the most effective way. The speed of the mushrooms does not compound so it is more beneficial to space them out.
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Why was the Super dropped from the titles of the Mario Kart games?
Based on the list in Wikipedia, reproduced below, it appears that the "Super" was only ever in one game, at least at the front of the title.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Kart
1992 - ...
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What makes you bounce after landing in Mario Kart 64?
The bounce will occur when your kart goes at least 1.7 units below the ground. The game has a mechanic to send the kart back upwards. A visual with some more details can be viewed in Weatherton's ...
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What is the optimal path in Yoshis Valley?
TLDR; Right, Left, Right
Long version:
Depends if you're going for Time Trial or Multiplayer.
Without the Shortcut
Time Trial - Right, Left, Right because there's no spinies
Because this is the ...
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Can you take the shortcut on Koopa Troopa Beach without items?
Yes, you can take the shortcut it in every mode without an item. Doing a Mini-Turbo before going onto the ramp helps to increase your speed. Also jumping at the peak of the ramp can help on the slower ...
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Why were the player icons replaced with question marks in Yoshi Valley Mario Kart 64 track?
While I do not have insight into the game's code, there is evidence that there was no such hardware limitation.
As you noticed yourself, the minimap knows who is in first place and can make the ...
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Can you take the shortcut on Koopa Troopa Beach without items?
Yes, it is possible. As shown here.
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