It always seemed like a kiddie game that’s not meant to be taken seriously, but apparently a bunch of people in their 20s and 30s take it very seriously.
Why? Isn’t it pretty much random and unfair by design?
Do people really get hours of fun out of losing races due to catch-up mechanics?
Yes, they enjoy and will happily play me at Mario Kart for exactly the same reasons they won't play me at F-Zero.
Presence of catch up mechanics role of luck, amount it rewards familiarity with the game/tracks