In 30th place, we have a track that I easily could have forgotten to rank..
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GBA Shy Guy Beach
For me, GBA Shy Guy Beach has always been the single most forgettable track in the whole game. Whenever I played the Banana cup, I’d be surprised every time this track came up.. not a good sign! On top of that, I have a few issues with the track in general.
There is a really poor shortcut balance in that there are way too many opportunities to get ahead. The track is essentially just a circle, and sticking to the inside of this circle can pretty much guarantee you will be in 1st because the water does not slow you down. Particularly towards the end of each lap as you approach the finish line, sticking to the left/inside of the green patch will put you too far ahead. This takes away any real competition in a race if you are just playing against the computer. Apart from that, what else is there to even say? The track design is uninspiring, the aesthetic is distinctly average and the music is sleepy. This track is ultimately spared from a last place finish due to the exploding Shy Guy Gallion cannonballs and the crabs which add at least something reasonable, even if these elements are mediocre at best.
Overall, I think GBA Shy Guy Beach just does not have enough substance to prevent it from being bland and overlooked.
Disclaimer: This is a subjective ranking based purely on how much I personally enjoy the tracks rather than using any set/objective criteria
In 30th place, we have a track that I easily could have forgotten to rank..