Mario Kart: Beanbean Circuit
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| Developer(s) | Mario Gamer, Shadz (2003 - 2005), Yoshiman (2006 - Present) |
| Announce Date | Fall, 2003 |
| Release Date | Winter 2006 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Players | 1 |
| Input | Standard keyboard |
| Medium | The Games Factory, Multimedia Fusion, |
| Platform | Windows |
| Status | Unknown |
Mario Kart: Beanbean Circuit is a fangame which was created by Mario Gamer and Shadz.
Contents
Orgins
In late 2003, (Exact date unknown) Shadz pitched an idea for a Mario Kart fangame. Mario Gamer turned him down on several occasions stating that the game would be impossible to program. Several attempts later Mario Gamer finally agreed. The game was started before Mario Kart: Double Dash came out and so was modeled after that. It was also about the time Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga's...saga hit. Thus it being Beanbean Circuit.
Production
Production begins
Shadz quickly whipped up a few karts and showed them to Mario Gamer. Stating that it would be a pain to animate and program the game was given a side scrolling layout, much like the game Excitebike. The game was originally called "Mario and Luigi Racing" and within a few weeks the basic menu was set up. After many disagreements a character line-up was created. Levels were planned out and modes as well as engine specs were also made. At the start of 2004, the basics of the game were finally appearing, but the problems were not over yet.
Engine
The engine for Mario Kart: Beanbean Circuit was, as Mario Gamer predicted complicated. Shadz claimed he would program with his skills. However it became apparent has himself was not getting anything done. The first member to take a swing at it was Flare from Pixeltendo. When he finished the engine was satisfactory and production went into effect using this engine. In late 2004, BadAssBill from Pixeltendo offered to make a better engine. Of course, Shadz could not refuse. The engine was started, though never finished. Thus making it unusable. With Flare's basic engine long gone Mario Gamer turned to Yoshiman in late 2005. His engine was built off of the past two version and is currently the closest to being finished. It is still in use today.
Graphics
The graphics used in Mario Kart: Beanbean Circuit is a mix of ripped objects from Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga as well as custom srites. Shadz handled most of this area creating Karts for most characters. Mario Gamer deals with most of the basic ripping from the game to assemble the levels and poses.
Level Design
All 16 levels in Mario Kart: Beanbean Circuit are based off of Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga locations. There are only a few recurring levels from past Mario Kart games. Mario Gamer currently handles most of the Level Design. This position was first filled by Flare, who created the entire first track. Shadow has also created a level by himself. Mario Gamer currently has two levels 100% complete and another six in development.
Music
All music in the game was taken from various video games using MIDI format. However in 2005 Yoshiman offered to make a new soundtrack for the entire game. Most of the music is new however you will notice some remixes. A seperate soundtrack is set for release fallowing the game.
Name Changes
Mario Kart: Beanbean Circuit was first called Mario and Luigi Racing. It was changed in 2004 to Mario Kart Bean Circuit. Later another bean was added as well as a :. This version is the current name. Some code names have included; Mario Kart PC, Mario Kart Beanbean Cup, Mario and Luigi Kart, and Mario Kart Superstar Cup.
Shadz leaves the project
In August 2005 Shadz left the project as well as the internet completely. He did this without warning and hasn't appeared since. Basicly leaving the project in his hands, Mario Gamer has been determined to finish this project. Numerous sightings of Shadz have occurred. Some on new AIM names and message boards. However none of these have been proven. Shadz was apparently spotted on World of Warcraft, a game he was addicted to in his last months online. This is most likely to be real.
Game Info
Modes
No offical words have been spoken on it, but you can bet that most Mario Kart modes will make a return.
Characters
The fallowing characters were lined-up in the orginal 2003 version.
- Mario
- Luigi
- Peach
- Toadsworth
- Yoshi
- Birdo
- Bowser
- Tolstar
- Prince Peasly
- Queen Bean
- Popple
- Rookie
- Bubbles
- Chuckola
- Trunkle
- Piranha Bean
- Jojora
- "Friend"
- Fawful
- Cackletta
However, the characters have changed over three times and the game currently has 16 characters. These characters however, are unknown at the time being.
