Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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  • Summary: Race and battle your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8. Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-playerRace and battle your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8. Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. Race your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8, only on Nintendo Switch. Race as every character on every track from the Wii U version, including DLC characters and tracks. Pop some balloons in the revamped Battle mode, complete with Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast. Battle on new courses, like Urchin Underpass and Battle Stadium, or returning ones, such as GCN Luigi's Mansion and SNES Battle Course 1. Inkling Girl & Inkling Boy from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. join the roster. Players can choose a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids even at 200cc. Three new vehicles have been added, two are even inspired by Splatoon. Carry two items at the same time. Returning items include Boo, the item stealing ghost, and the Feather, which gives you a high jump in battle mode. Play your friends in local wireless multiplayer with up to 8 players. Drive through in 1080p HD quality in TV mode. Play on the go with handheld mode and play anytime, anywhere.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 95
  3. Negative: 0 out of 95
  1. Gaming Age
    May 16, 2017
    100
    Much of this will seem like a given to Switch owners, but it's still completely relevant in terms of what validates picking up this version of Mario Kart 8. It's not only the "complete" and current experience, but one transformed by its hardware. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definitive version as we're likely to know it from now on, and thanks to the nature of the Switch, it's worth every penny.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 20, 2017
    100
    The definitive version of one of the greatest multiplayer games ever, with a vast array of courses, characters, and the best Battle mode since the SNES days.
  3. Games Master UK
    Jun 20, 2017
    95
    The definitive edition of the world's greatest arcade racer. Switch has its second essential game. [June 2017, p.64]
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  4. Hobby Consolas
    Apr 20, 2017
    90
    It seems that Nintendo Switch was made for a game like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Racing is fun and multiplayer (8 local/12 online) is unbeatable. Nevertheless, the only improvements from the Wii U game are six new characters, new items and some battle modes, and that is not enough.
  5. GameGrin
    May 9, 2017
    90
    For a port of an older Wii U title, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe feels like a brand new game that everyone can enjoy. Whether this is your first Mario Kart or your eighth, there's enough here to satisfy your thirst for racing.
  6. FNintendo
    Apr 27, 2017
    90
    The greatest game in the Mario Kart series is back, now under the name of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in a Nintendo Switch version that improves the original on several levels. If its large amount of content was not enough, the return of the battle mode as it was before and all the visual improvements bring the game up to today's standards.
  7. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 5, 2017
    60
    Funny racing game featuring the most popular tracks from all older sequels and versions. Don’t waste your time with reality – shoot the enemy with the turtle shell! [Issue#275]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 529 out of 637
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 637
  3. Negative: 55 out of 637
  1. Kvr
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    This is the best Mario Kart game to date! Superb courses, nice characters and super smooth game play with a stable 60 fps.
    Also for    This is the best Mario Kart game to date! Superb courses, nice characters and super smooth game play with a stable 60 fps.
    Also for time-trial fanatics there is enough to do with a Nintendo ghost to beat in every level and courses that let ypu master them in every detail, This is a no-brain er for every Nintendo Switch owner.    … Expand
  2. julione
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Fast, fun, great graphics, the by far best gokart game out there, havent had this fun in a gokart game since snes..
  4. notnew1234
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    This Mario Kart game has the most tracks than any other Mario Kart game with a total of 48 Tracks plus with an addition of another 48 TracksThis Mario Kart game has the most tracks than any other Mario Kart game with a total of 48 Tracks plus with an addition of another 48 Tracks including DLC and adjusting the gameplay even more to make the game closer to the older titles with each Wave that comes out. But all the game needs is more settings like maybe a 9-Lap option in only Lan Mode/Wireless Play, as well as a Crazy Items setting to make offensive items appear way more frequently in the item roulette like for example the Crazy Eight item, and maybe also improve the Lan Mode that supports up to 4 players per system instead of 2 to make it like the good old Mario Kart days especially like Double Dash.… Expand
  5. BonkTrap
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    Its mario kart at its best, it feels just as good as the previous games, it feels the same, but its a good feeling, a bit like cod if youIts mario kart at its best, it feels just as good as the previous games, it feels the same, but its a good feeling, a bit like cod if you will. Great to play with friends… Expand
  6. Fireyoshi779
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    The best racing game of all time on switch,amazing graphics,60 fps both docked and handheld and very good gameplay with the amazingThe best racing game of all time on switch,amazing graphics,60 fps both docked and handheld and very good gameplay with the amazing tracks.Great game both in gameplay and graphics and a big must have for switch owners!… Expand
  7. MajorasMp3
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    When I first picked the game up when I got my Switch, I was excited to play as the new characters and all that. It's a really good game andWhen I first picked the game up when I got my Switch, I was excited to play as the new characters and all that. It's a really good game and you should pick this up for the family if you're looking for a game to play. You won't regret it.… Expand
  8. Lanman
    Jul 17, 2023
    0
    People keep hitting me on the last lap they seem to have more items that hit me than anyone else

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