Galactic Kart 64 🏁🚀

Galactic Kart 64 is a retro-inspired top-down arcade racing game built with Python and Pygame, powered by the PolarisKit scene system. It combines classic kart-style gameplay with modern polish, modular architecture, and a fully custom save and unlock system.

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🎮 Features

• 5 Themed Cups with unique tracks:

  • Blossom Cup
  • Island Cup
  • Galaxy Cup
  • Phantom Cup
  • Champions Cup

• Multiple Game Modes:

  • Grand Prix (50CC, 100CC, 150CC, unlockable 200CC)
  • Time Trials
  • Tournaments (Custom track count)

• Scene System powered by PolarisKit:

  • Stack-based transitions (push/pop/replace)
  • Global pause menu
  • Registry-based dynamic scene loading
  • Debug overlays (TAB)

• Progression & Save System:

  • Track unlocks per CC class
  • Save/load profiles with persistent stats
  • Achievement system with visual badges

• Customization:

  • Kart color selector
  • Driver selector
  • Unlockable title screen cards (completion bonuses)

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🚧 In Development

• Cutscene and dialog overlay system (stacked)
• Final Champions Cup track lineup
• Enhanced sound and visual FX
• Collector's Edition assets (pins, postcards, soundtrack, etc.)

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🛠 Tech Stack

• Python 3.11+
• Pygame
• PolarisKit (custom game framework)
• Tiled (level design)
• JSON save data system

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📸 Screenshots (Coming Soon)

• 🏁 Track Previews
• 🖥️ UI Mockups
• 🏆 Podium Celebration

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📦 Collector's Edition (Coming Soon)

Includes:

• 🏆 5 Cup Pins (1 per cup)
• 🥇 Galactic Tour 64 Gold Pin (100% Completion Reward)
• 🪪 Racer License Card
• 🖼️ 20 Track Art Postcards
• 🎶 Game OST (Vinyl or Digital)
• 🎮 M64 Cartridge Replica & Console Skin

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🧠 Credits

• Developer: Marco G
• Framework: PolarisKit
• Music & Art: Coming Soon

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💬 Feedback

We welcome all feedback!
Open an issue or reach out via GitHub to help shape Galactic Kart 64 into the best experience it can be.

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Built By

Marco @ SB Studios
GitHub · LinkedIn

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