Street Racer

 Far more than just another kart racer, Street Racer injected a dose of chaotic, cartoonish combat into the top-down racing genre, making it one of the best multiplayer secrets on the SNES. You choose from a vibrant roster of eight quirky characters, each with their own unique karts and special abilities, and compete across 24 tracks set in diverse locations from deserts to icy mountains. Its appeal lay in the aggressive, contact-heavy design where slamming into opponents was not just allowed, but actively encouraged.

You should play this game because it masterfully blends racing speed with fighting-game-style mechanics. Every character has a signature punch or kick move, creating a frantic dynamic where you must simultaneously defend your lead while trying to knock rivals into hazards or slow them down with a well-timed strike. Crucially, the game includes unique mini-games like the "Soccer" mode, where racing skills meet football strategy, and "Rumble" mode, a last-man-standing car battle, ensuring variety beyond the standard circuit racing.

To finish Street Racer is to conquer the grueling four-tier Championship mode, proving your mastery over both the racing lines and the brutal combat system. Beating the entire circuit requires consistency across 24 distinct tracks and success in its varied mini-games, demonstrating superior skill with your chosen character. The reward is the satisfaction of seeing your champion celebrated as the ultimate victor in a chaotic, global, no-holds-barred competition, culminating in an ending screen dedicated to your winning driver.