Mario Kart 64 arrives on PC as SpaghettiKart: a free fan adaptation without Nintendo elements

The legendary Nintendo 64 delivery comes back to life on PC after 30 years under a new name to avoid legal conflicts.

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While Mario Kart World is dominating the Nintendo Switch 2, PC users can relive one of the most beloved titles in the series with a curious adaptation: SpaghettiKart, a functional version of Mario Kart 64 developed by fans through reverse engineering.

This tribute has been made possible thanks to the work of Harbour Masters, who have managed to decompile the original game without including copyrighted resources. To work correctly, users must have the original Nintendo 64 ROM and follow the detailed steps on GitHub. Despite the name change, the experience is practically identical to the classic released between 1996 and 1997.

SpaghettiKart: The Rebirth of a Classic, Without Legal Risks

Aware of Nintendo’s history regarding fan projects, the team has renamed the game and removed all official elements, limiting themselves to providing an educational and preservation tool. On their official page and YouTube channel, the developers make it clear that SpaghettiKart is in development and may present errors, although it can already be played smoothly.

• SpaghettiKart

This relaunch is not only a technical tribute but also an emotional one: Mario Kart 64 was one of the great multiplayer references of its time, and although it doesn’t usually lead the rankings of the series, its mark on the community remains alive.

The PC scene continues to demonstrate its commitment to preserving and revitalizing classics, even under pseudonyms. For many, SpaghettiKart is the perfect excuse to rediscover a mythical title… now in high resolution and without the need for a console.