>>16540215
I had no idea. I always just assumed.
To answer your question though, I don't see why it wouldn't be good. But then the question would arise: Would it just then become another racing game, just with cartoony go-karts? Or would you fill in the void of attack items with other things, such as track hazards, or some other mechanic to fuck people over, like in Burnout 3?
I'd be open-minded about it, but the bigger question is if I'd actually want it, since kart racing and attack items have been a staple thing for nearly thirty years.