Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Course Pass - Wave 2

 Switch
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Cubed3
    Aug 8, 2022
    70
    Perhaps not as strong of a track selection as Wave 1, Wave 2 of the Booster Course Pass is still very good, headlined by a completely brand-new track in Sky High Sundae and complemented well by Sydney Sprint and New York Minute. It is a bit of a wonder why the retro tracks haven't been given the anti-gravity love, especially as the retro tracks in the base game have it. Waluigi Pinball and Mushroom Gorge are all certainly fan favourites, but it is a shame that they weren't given a bit of reimagining in the same vein that Kalimari Desert received. Nonetheless, Mario Kart fans are grateful that new tracks are coming out for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and it is doubtful that many will have a bad thing to say about getting these courses added in.
  2. Destructoid
    Aug 8, 2022
    70
    All-in-all, I think this is a stronger selection of tracks for the Booster Course Pass than we saw in Wave 1. There isn’t a single dud here and no track has seen changes that take alter how they play in a negative way. As good as these courses are, it’s not an exciting grouping as the Turnip Cup or Propeller Cup lack that one knockout course that is the clear standout of the bunch. But considering some of the best Mario Kart tracks are already in MK8 Deluxe, I think I’ll be satisfied if all future waves of the Booster Course Pass are able to meet the standard set here.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Aug 4, 2022
    60
    Ultimately, Wave 2 Of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe doesn't quite knock it out of the park. We know we've been bashing these courses left, right, and centre, but when it comes to Mario Kart, we have pretty high standards, you know. However, none of the tracks on offer are straight-up bad; most of them just feel like "b-side" filler when compared to the main tracks created specifically for Mario Kart 8. There's still a great deal of fun to be had here, particularly when you crank up the difficulty to 200cc. We have to keep reminding ourselves of the bigger picture, too; we've now got sixteen new courses for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and we're not even halfway through yet. We've still got a ways to go.

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#96 Best Switch Game of 2022

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. Adasc2906
    Aug 12, 2022
    9
    This one is much better than wave 1 with more interesting courses and better visuals.
  2. tom974
    May 22, 2023
    8
    Nice DLC, nice to go back to those nostalgic tracks with some modern twists.
  3. Kdog152
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    Tons better than wave 1 definitely. I mean, they managed to make snow land from the GBA good. that's an accomplishment as the original trackTons better than wave 1 definitely. I mean, they managed to make snow land from the GBA good. that's an accomplishment as the original track is awful. Snow land is no longer flat and is really good graphically and really fun.
    I can't complain about this wave anyway, it's got Waluigi Pinball in it. (though un all honesty, that track is a bit overrated)
    we got N64 kalamari dessert which is an ok track, but it's still fun and better than the original and the remakes in Mario kart 7 and tour. (in tour it sucked)
    This great, and unlike the first wave, worth your money.    … Full Review »
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