Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Course Pass - Wave 1

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 33
  3. Negative: 6 out of 33

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  1. nusco
    May 16, 2022
    8
    Out of nowhere, a huge new wave of tracks for Mario Kart 8. This is the first pack of 8.

    PROS: MORE MARIO KART: It's hard to say "no" to more content for one of the best racing games in existence. GOOD NEW TRACKS: A very welcome injection of freshness for long-time players, and they're good too. LOTS OF VARIETY: From wide open speed tracks to tricky corners and environmental    Out of nowhere, a huge new wave of tracks for Mario Kart 8. This is the first pack of 8.

    PROS:

    MORE MARIO KART: It's hard to say "no" to more content for one of the best racing games in existence.
    GOOD NEW TRACKS: A very welcome injection of freshness for long-time players, and they're good too.
    LOTS OF VARIETY: From wide open speed tracks to tricky corners and environmental hazards, each of these tracks has its own character. Even if you're not fond of all of them, there is sure to be something for you in here.

    CONS:

    SMELLS OF MOBILE: A deep-pocketed company like Nintendo could have done a better work of porting these tracks to the Switch. The level of detail is recognizably inferior to the existing tracks, and it's clear that the new tracks were ported quickly, often from the mobile Mario Kart game. We're talking about one of the flagship games on Nintendo's only console. There is no justification for Nintendo not spending some extra care adding more details.    … Expand
  2. Starfree
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    For the first wave of many, it’s great. A lot of awesome tracks, and the tour tracks are very nice first experience for those who haven’t played tour. The popular legacy tracks like Coconut Mall and Choco Mountain feel a little off, but maybe that’s just me preferring Mario Kart 64 and Wii over 8. And the fact that you can get it for free with the NSO expansion pass adds great value toFor the first wave of many, it’s great. A lot of awesome tracks, and the tour tracks are very nice first experience for those who haven’t played tour. The popular legacy tracks like Coconut Mall and Choco Mountain feel a little off, but maybe that’s just me preferring Mario Kart 64 and Wii over 8. And the fact that you can get it for free with the NSO expansion pass adds great value to the NSO service.… Expand
  3. eyalem123
    Mar 26, 2022
    8
    The mario kart 8 deluxe dlc is mostly really good, with a few exeptions (like ninja hideaway, the worst mk8 track ever). The music is great, the design of most tracks are extremly good (especially the paris track), and the art style is fine by me, even tho it isn't the original art style. Overall I think this is great.
  4. Dasjjh
    Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Es ist eine tolle Erweiterung trotz dem wenigen Inhalt und ein wahres Nostalgie fest
  5. Hsien212
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game DLC 48 race track The quality is also very good
    quite a bargain very goog    … Expand
  6. Marcus_Gamer
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Mario Kart uma verdadeiro esplendor e pura diversão com boa qualidade no entretenimento.
  7. tom974
    May 22, 2023
    8
    Nice DLC, nice to go back to those nostalgic tracks with some modern twists.
  8. BrueBear
    Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Great additions, just too much for a game this old. Also waiting for staggered content from a game that released originally in 2014 is a bit of a weird flex on Nintendo’s part. Their usual quality is very present though.

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Video Chums
    Aug 19, 2022
    80
    Well, we're definitely off to a great start because this first wave of DLC has some bona fide classics as well as a few welcome surprises.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Jun 28, 2022
    90
    All in all, there may be some call for a bit of complaint here, but not much. The promise of 48 new tracks for $24.99 works out math-wise to just 52 cents per track, and I just can't see how anyone could argue the value of that! [Issue #59 – May/June 2022, p. 19]
  3. Het Nieuwsblad
    Mar 31, 2022
    60
    Unfortunately, the quality of the new tracks varies: Toad Circuit feels like a rush job, while Paris Promenade perfectly captures the wonderful chaos of Mario kart. In summary, we're happy for more Mario kart, yet we're a little disappointed that the first part of this expansion doesn't reach the towering level of the original.
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