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    Go Kart Island, an open-world kart racer, is released on Switch today!



    My game Go Kart Island launches on Nintendo Switch today! I’ve loved Mario Kart since I was a kid in the early 90s so seeing my own kart racer launch on a Nintendo console is a bit surreal.

    I started developing this game as a hobby in 2019, back when the thought of an open-world kart racer with a playable cow was a much more unique idea. Some big inspirations included Diddy Kong Racing and A Short Hike for the story mode, and the Forza Horizon series for the open-world nature.

    The game features races, both classic and some with extra twists like having to collect items along the way, and time trials but also a variety of other event types. Chasing, escaping and a Crazy Taxi type event all await! Between the events there’s a whole island to explore.

    Find coins, gems and smash the mayor's advertising boards as you take in the scenery from the mountain top, to the desert, to the jungle and everything else in between.

    There’s a launch discount with 20% off so you can pick it up for $7.99 / €7.19 / £6.39 for the next couple of weeks!

    Nintendo eShop (US) link

    Thanks!





    Posted by ekenz1987

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    2. jwhudexnls on

      Congrats on launching your game man! Just curious does have game have online or local co-op features? 

    3. arielzao150 on

      why not steam?

      and I can only imagine what went through your head when Nintendo announced the new Mario Kart lol

    4. ribcabin on

      wow! this is exactly what I wanted when I heard Mario Kart went open world and was charging $80. you’re definitely getting a buy from me.

      edit: okay people downvoting me, sorry I said “exactly” – it’s an $8 game versus an $80 game, obviously i have different quality standards

    10. Affectionate-Emu6609 on

      You must’ve been so shocked when Mario kart world was revealed. Game looks awesome though, and I’ll totally considering picking it up.

    11. shy_poptart on

      It reminds me of Micro Machines 😄 how surreal it must be to have the Nintendo Switch segment on your trailer, never mind it being launched there, so cool! Congrats!

    13. Downtown-Elevator369 on

      I can’t support any game that would use pizza as a weapon. Pizza = love. Not war.

    14. __davz__ on

      Congrats on releasing the game! Looks really cool, dude!

      Quick question how was the process to get the game out on the Switch? Did they send devkits ? I read it was difficult to get something published on the eshop as a solo dev

    16. eddietwang on

      Diddy Kong Racing + Forza Horizon as inspirations? Okay I think I’m gonna have to give this a try.

    17. Boomshockalocka007 on

      Your face when Mariokart World, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, and Kirby Air Riders all came out in 2025:👁👄👁