Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Course Pass - Wave 3

 Switch
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Dec 13, 2022
    95
    Mario Kart has been the king of kart racing for a long time. These latest additions only serve to further cement this title, with stunning visuals and engaging gameplay that bring a smile every time; it’s just that good.
  2. Destructoid
    Dec 11, 2022
    85
    Boo Lake might be something of a controversial choice for the #1 spot on this list, but I think this is a phenomenal track.
  3. Cubed3
    Jan 17, 2023
    80
    The Booster Course Pass Wave 3 tracks are some of the most enjoyable yet and certainly make the overall package even more attractive. Tracks like London Loop, Berlin Byways and Merry Mountain will feel like brand new courses for those who have not played Mario Kart Tour, and the return of Maple Treeway, Peach Gardens and Boo Lake are also much appreciated to add to an already diverse mix of tracks. The Booster Course Pass, either as a standalone purchase or for those with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass, has incredible value and with 24 more courses to come there is still plenty of scope for other inventive courses and remixed tracks to join foray.
  5. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Dec 22, 2022
    80
    Has Nintendo doomed this game to repetition in its racetrack roster now? [Issue #63 – January/February 2023, p. 22]
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  6. Video Chums
    Dec 11, 2022
    80
    Wave 3 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass is filled with superb tracks that are great fun to race on. It's wonderful to see the level of quality remain unwavering with the release of these 2 cups; plus, Merry Mountain will surely get you in the Christmas spirit.
  7. Gamers Heroes
    Dec 10, 2022
    80
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to be the definitive karting experience with Wave 3 of the Booster Course Pass. While there are some cut corners at spots, the twists, turns, and tweaks made to tracks old and new will be a hit at one’s next shindig.
  8. Nintendo Life
    Dec 7, 2022
    80
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 is the best update yet to the base game. The tracks on offer here are mostly stellar, and with the addition of customisable item loadouts in ‘VS Race’ modes both online and offline (which is available to all players, regardless of whether you have the Booster Course Pass), Wave 3 is a triumph and a great way to mark the halfway point of the Booster Course Pass.

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Best Switch Game of 2022
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#90 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. tom974
    May 22, 2023
    8
    Nice DLC, nice to go back to those nostalgic tracks with some modern twists.
  2. Kdog152
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    You know, when wave 1 came out in march this year, I was worried, because the dlc looked half finished. now however, I can say that NintendoYou know, when wave 1 came out in march this year, I was worried, because the dlc looked half finished. now however, I can say that Nintendo are actually trying here. The city tracks are great fun and 3Ds rainbow road is and looks phenomenal. It was already the best rainbow road in the series, and it still is in wave 3. It's beautiful.
    Other good tracks like 3Ds rock rock mountain and Ds peach gardens have returned and they are good, however, the mountain section on rock rock mountain does fell a bit slow so that should be improved. However, it's not a big deal and doesn't take away from the over all great experience.
    The GBA boo lake remake is awsome and really good fun and well designed.
    Best wave yet.
    Now all they need to do is add, 3Ds Wario's shipyard, 3Ds Maka Wuhu, ds Bowser's castle, Wii coopa cape, Wii Dk summit, ds rainbow road, GBA Riverside park/ lakeside park (whatever one came back in Mario kart tour), Wii Dessert ruins, GCN DK mountain and the rest of the city tracks and then this DLC will be the best thing that's ever happened in Mario kart history. Honestly, though, they really are some of the best tracks the series has given us.    … Full Review »
  3. moschidae
    Dec 12, 2022
    8
    Looks waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than the previous courses, 3ds rainbow road looks so great that it almost made me forget about what they did toLooks waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than the previous courses, 3ds rainbow road looks so great that it almost made me forget about what they did to coconut mall. The christmas track in particular is visually stunning and plays really well, the music is good too. If you were putting off getting the pass because it didnt feel worth it, I'd say it's decently well worth it now.
    Here's hoping they add Rosalina's ice world in wave 4 (for the music alone... please)    … Full Review »
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