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. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 9, 2022
    90
    Ladies and gentlemen, the greatest Mario Kart track of all time has returned. Waluigi Pinball is back! [Issue #61 – September/October 2022, p. 24]
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  2. Pure Nintendo
    Aug 10, 2022
    90
    Wave two of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC hits the spot in every way. Every track brings a smile and feels like it truly belongs. It’s a fun yet challenging collection that will have you laughing, even while occasionally losing in frustration.
  3. Gamers Heroes
    Sep 23, 2022
    80
    Booster Course Pass Wave 2 runs with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe formula and takes it to higher highs than Wave 1 from earlier this year. Some tracks are noticeably better than others, but these eight tracks are well worth a race-through.
  5. Video Chums
    Aug 19, 2022
    80
    The second Booster Course Pass wave is as impressive as the first, especially with its delightful and brand new Sky-High Sundae course.
  6. Hey Poor Player
    Aug 6, 2022
    80
    The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2 may not be filled with classics, but there are no truly weak maps here, and there are several that sit comfortably among the upper echelon of the game’s track list. Waluigi Pinball alone would make this a worthy set of levels, but Mushroom Gorge, Kalamari Desert, and Sydney Sprint will all be maps I’ll frequently vote to race on in the future. I’m glad to see these releases getting stronger and can’t wait to see what Nintendo has in store for Wave 3.

Awards & Rankings

96
#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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