Dataminer uncovers that Spiny - a character seemingly with no way to operate a car - was meant to be playable in Mario Kart World
A dataminer has uncovered something peculiar in the code of Mario Kart World .
A dataminer has uncovered something peculiar in the code of Mario Kart World .
The short version
- Spiny, a tiny little turtle-looking fella with a spiky shell, was meant to be a driver in the game.
- This information was discovered by Bluesky user Benial , with Spiny's internal name 'Togezo' listed alongside a selection of other characters.
- As of writing there's been no model, animation, nor idea of how exactly Spiny would imagine such a feat discovered.
What happened
Spiny, for those who don't know, is a menacing creature not particularly known for its driving prowess. 'Spiny' has long been the name for the enemies initially introduced in Super Mario Bros., and has been a staple of the Mario universe since 1985. With that angry look on his face and the spikes lining his shell, one would worry whether it's a good idea to let them behind the wheel at all.
Why it matters
Boo is a playable driver, and the veteran ghost character also doesn't seem like the driving type.
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