Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2774 Ratings

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  1. MiracSpectac
    Dec 19, 2017
    7
    Having never owned the original Mario Kart 8, I see Deluxe as a game filled to the brim with interesting racing content that is sure to bring fun times with friends. However, as with many of the recent installments of the Mario Kart series, it tries to do too much. With plenty of items and kart choices, it makes an absolute mess of the genre. It feels as though item exploitation, alongHaving never owned the original Mario Kart 8, I see Deluxe as a game filled to the brim with interesting racing content that is sure to bring fun times with friends. However, as with many of the recent installments of the Mario Kart series, it tries to do too much. With plenty of items and kart choices, it makes an absolute mess of the genre. It feels as though item exploitation, along with a little luck, is more than often what wins the race. All in all, this makes Mario Kart 8 feel like another step back rather than a significant improvement over predecessors.… Expand
  2. spongeswift
    Oct 22, 2017
    7
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe does a lot wrong. The item system has completely been flipped upside down for the worse and battle mode is only fun for a while into you find yourself only doing races. Yes it still offers the fun time that Mario Kart 8 does, but it's item system is not great and not enough new stuff was added. A 60 dollar purchase can't be justified for this game in my opinion, it's aMario Kart 8 Deluxe does a lot wrong. The item system has completely been flipped upside down for the worse and battle mode is only fun for a while into you find yourself only doing races. Yes it still offers the fun time that Mario Kart 8 does, but it's item system is not great and not enough new stuff was added. A 60 dollar purchase can't be justified for this game in my opinion, it's a good 40-50$ game but it's really just a port with some new bells and whistles.… Expand
  3. AlexToral_F
    May 8, 2017
    7
    Ahora que los ports y las remasterizaciones se han puesto de moda, Nintendo no iba a ser menos y ha decidido subirse al carro, empezando por un juego con más ventas en la incomprendida y mal parada Wii U.
    Para empezar, en cuanto al apartado sonoro no hay nada que añadir, puesto que no se percibe ningún cambio notable. En cuanto a lo visual, se nota cierta mejora en cuanto a la calidad: en    Ahora que los ports y las remasterizaciones se han puesto de moda, Nintendo no iba a ser menos y ha decidido subirse al carro, empezando por un juego con más ventas en la incomprendida y mal parada Wii U.
    Para empezar, en cuanto al apartado sonoro no hay nada que añadir, puesto que no se percibe ningún cambio notable. En cuanto a lo visual, se nota cierta mejora en cuanto a la calidad: en modo sobremesa corre a 1080 y 60fps estables y en modo tableta a los ya vistos en Wii U 720 y 60fps. Sí es verdad que en el modo multijugador a pantalla partida de 4 jugadores se nota una pequeña bajada de velocidad. En lo que al online respecta, va fluido, pero tampoco es para tirar cohetes.

    Ahora, centrándonos en lo importante: ¿merece la pena comprarlo? Este Mario Kart es uno de los más divertidos y competitivos de la saga: el aumento de la dificultad y el modo multijugador mejorado ofrecen más diversión todavía y el añadido de todos los personajes y circuitos (incluyendo nuevas características y los DLCs) se agradece; sin embargo, se hecha de menos la alegría que da el desbloquear elementos como personajes o copa, ya que, a excepción de los vehículos y una nueva skin para Mario de metal, todo viene ya en bandeja.

    En mi opinión, si no tuviste la oportunidad de comprar y disfrutar del juego en Wii U, esta es una estupenda manera de hacerte con el mejor Mario Kart de la saga. Si bien le has echado horas a la anterior versión hasta quemar la Wii U, el juego se hará algo repetitivo a no ser que revientes el multijugador.

    PD: las pegas que se le ponen a este juego por parte de muchos usuarios no tienen que ver casi con el MKD DX en sí, sino en la compra de este. Pagar 60 euros por un port como si fuera algo nuevo para todos los jugadores habiendo gente que ya ha tenido este juego, es algo abusivo y no hubiera estado de más algún tipo de plan renove o de recompensa a los usuarios por parte de Nintendo.

    Sí, es el Mario Kart más completo de todos y sí, al final se convierte en un obligado, pero tampoco ha supuesto una novedad ni un boom tan grande como para convertirse en el mejor de la saga.

    (PD2: Ninguno podrá superar al Mario Kart DS ;P)    … Expand
  4. Aldeberuhn
    Jun 18, 2017
    7
    Having played this game already on the Wii U, the Deluxe version really didn't add a whole lot to the experience. Mario Kart 8 seemed like a great and innovative approach to the Mario Kart franchise when it first came out on the Wii U, but the newer version feels more like a cash grab at this point. The addition of Inkling racers from Splatoon is a nice touch and the graphics are a littleHaving played this game already on the Wii U, the Deluxe version really didn't add a whole lot to the experience. Mario Kart 8 seemed like a great and innovative approach to the Mario Kart franchise when it first came out on the Wii U, but the newer version feels more like a cash grab at this point. The addition of Inkling racers from Splatoon is a nice touch and the graphics are a little crisper, but when you're speeding around the track, the slightly upgraded graphics aren't all that noticeable. I understand that the game was released on the Switch in order to appeal to a larger audience, but there just isn't enough added to it for it to be worth the price of a brand new $60 game, especially if you've already purchased all the DLC on Wii U.

    Another big issue with this game is the online setup. Whatever netcode Nintendo used on the Wii U version was evidently carried over to the Switch with no improvements. You will find yourself being disconnected from online matches multiple times in a single play session. Meanwhile, the races that you aren't kicked out of suffer from extreme lag issues. Playing against laggy people online really gets annoying when none of your items appear to affect your target, despite it clearly showing the animation that they've been hit. You'll also find yourself being hit by items that never seemed to exist in the first place. Items will materialize right in front of you, giving you no opportunity to defend yourself. The online portion of this game is terrible, and I'm really disappointed in Nintendo for not even caring to fix it after the issues people were having on the Wii U. If anything, the problems seem more common on the Switch, but that may just have to do with the larger amount of users.    … Expand
  5. aditya1101
    Jan 27, 2018
    7
    Another awesome game in the mario kart series - super fun, and tons of improvements to the graphics, characters, courses, etc. It loses a point for having a garbage battle mode though :(
  6. OscarAdcock
    Mar 2, 2018
    7
    Hey its Mario kart with shiny graphics, all your favourite tracks and ink boy and ink girl. What can I say its a mastapeece. But seriously it feels slightly worse than the wii u version but this is probably just because of my hatred for the joy cons.
  7. Rens
    Feb 28, 2018
    7
    Mario kart 8 deluxe is a good game and the most packed mario kart, but it does not get me hooked. I have it half a year now and it is my least played game on the switch. There are no updates, DLC or events. I only play it when a friend wants to play on the switch, only because it is my only couch multiplayer on the switch.

    So if you love mario kart and have a lot of friends and you like    Mario kart 8 deluxe is a good game and the most packed mario kart, but it does not get me hooked. I have it half a year now and it is my least played game on the switch. There are no updates, DLC or events. I only play it when a friend wants to play on the switch, only because it is my only couch multiplayer on the switch.

    So if you love mario kart and have a lot of friends and you like to play games with them. Only then I would recommend it.    … Expand
  8. GloryBust
    May 3, 2018
    7
    It's good. but let's go over the ground rules.
    Controls: God forbid you use Motion control and I usually play with a Pro Controller and it makes my hand's cramp.
    Overall just use it in portable mode.
  9. runeasgar
    Jun 1, 2018
    7
    It's a lot of fun, but the frantic barrage of weaponry frequently ruins races in the final stretch. I wish there were an option to have no items in the campaign mode.
  10. Pantufas
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    It's a good game, however doesn't bring anything new, its fun co-op/multiplayer game, however it can get boring after a few races.
    The singleplayer is the weak part of the game, no story, not much difficulty or anything different than the multiplayer, so might as well play with people.
    This game can be very frustrating and kinda unfair often and I think there are better co-op games for    It's a good game, however doesn't bring anything new, its fun co-op/multiplayer game, however it can get boring after a few races.
    The singleplayer is the weak part of the game, no story, not much difficulty or anything different than the multiplayer, so might as well play with people.
    This game can be very frustrating and kinda unfair often and I think there are better co-op games for the switch and this one is definitely Not a must have.    … Expand
  11. andrew9
    Nov 16, 2021
    7
    mario kart .
  12. Nevermber
    Nov 22, 2019
    7
    This is a cool game for parties, but after a few tens of hours it just got bored - the bots do not surprise you at all, you already know the tactics of the rest of the company, and different machine options do not really help to diversify the game in which you already know every turn. the game is good, but it lacks something.
  13. Capitan_Cesar
    Oct 26, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En la wii you le daba un 10, pero en swich mucho menos, Nintendo ya esta bien de refritos, de vendernos el mismo juego una y otra vez con pequeñas mejoras… Expand
  14. Mister_Jey
    Jan 12, 2021
    7
    → Attention la banane !
    tout d'abord, je tenais à préciser que ma note est un peu sévère car le jeu est surtout destiné au multi. J'y ai joué principalement solo et il est vrai que seul, on s'ennuie un peu dessus. Par ailleurs je trouve que le gameplay repose trop sur la bonne utilisation des pièges, aux bons moments ainsi que de l'utilisation des drifts. Mis à part cela, le jeu reste    → Attention la banane !
    tout d'abord, je tenais à préciser que ma note est un peu sévère car le jeu est surtout destiné au multi. J'y ai joué principalement solo et il est vrai que seul, on s'ennuie un peu dessus. Par ailleurs je trouve que le gameplay repose trop sur la bonne utilisation des pièges, aux bons moments ainsi que de l'utilisation des drifts. Mis à part cela, le jeu reste très fun avec des courses comme à l'accoutumée, ultra dynamiques. Mario Kart 8 propose notamment différents modes, mais qui sont encore plus destinés à être joués entre amis ou en famille.

    Sortie en avril 2017 / Développé par Nintendo.    … Expand
  15. sergio123456
    Feb 19, 2020
    7
    El juego es muy bonito gráficamente pero se echa en falta más pistas y mejoras para el coche. Deberían mejorar un poco el sistema tan aleatorio en las carreras.
  16. spencerplewe
    Mar 13, 2020
    7
    It's all the Mario Kart you can expect, with every crazy track, fun character, and torturous power-up you can or can't stomach.
  17. Daisuk
    May 26, 2020
    7
    You get exactly what you expect with this - good clean karting fun. There really isn't much to play for as a single player in this game though - it's pretty much made for multi-playing. Could've been more fun if you had to unlock courses and characters through single player mode. Still, a solid multiplayer game.
  18. Sasarai
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Mario Kart Deluxe is an improved version of the previous editions. It is certainly one of the best if not the best of the franchise. However it is worth to notice that there are a few flaws in the gameplay, specifically in online racing. Online, races become too item heavy which leaves no room to actual good driving and/or individual skills. Also, item apparition is quite unbalanced.Mario Kart Deluxe is an improved version of the previous editions. It is certainly one of the best if not the best of the franchise. However it is worth to notice that there are a few flaws in the gameplay, specifically in online racing. Online, races become too item heavy which leaves no room to actual good driving and/or individual skills. Also, item apparition is quite unbalanced. This makes the game somewhat frustrating and annoying to play. Near the finish line, races become more like a random battlefield than an actual interesting race. It is a shame. Lastly, they could systematically include more circuits. Once one has played them a few times, the game becomes repetitive.… Expand
  19. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Does not add that much content and it is much too expensive for the price they are asking for this
  20. LunaresArienal
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    This Mario Kart sure is beautiful and smooth.

    It really lacks some of the challenge from former games since most of what you come for (characters and tracks) are 100% unlocked directly when buying the game.

    Great party game but since there was nothing to unlock I couldn't keep the game in solo modeas long as I could some of the portable MK games before
  21. Drewmeadyy
    Feb 18, 2021
    7
    Mario Kart 8 deluxe is an enjoyable experience on the whole and offers hours of enjoyable gameplay, sadly this is almost copied from the Wii U title and offers little improvements to the gameplay. However, still a fun game and thoroughly enjoyable, alas 7/10.
  22. JadenJulien
    Jun 24, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2017 suks! MUSIC MAKES ME WANT TO DANCE MUSIC MAKES ME WANT TO DANCE MUSIC MAKES ME WANT TO DANCE… Expand
  23. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    7
    I don't think this is the tightest Mario kart game and I may be, as much as I love the Nintendo switch, a butthurt Wii u user.
  24. IamSquid
    Jan 2, 2022
    7
    I'm not a huge Mario fan. I bought this because, when the pandemic began, I thought this was going to be the way to social for a while (and then everyone bough Animal Crossing). Its a fine game, not really my thing, but I have fun playing it when that's what other people want to do.
  25. BLueSS
    Dec 31, 2021
    7
    Mario Kart dumbed down and made super accessible. It's great my 3 year old can play with auto driving assists turned on, but these options are so hidden adults play with it without knowing whether it's on or off. When you switch players/controllers it's especially annoying to remember to switch these before each race. It doesn't feel as tough as previous Mario karts either, which IMO were better.
  26. fluxrider
    Feb 7, 2023
    7
    Fun in single player for a while, but multiplayer is where you want to play. Sadly, it's plagued with disconnection issues. According to reviews of Splatoon 3, this is a widespread issue on Nintendo Switch.

    Also, I wish the character selected was shown in the lobby instead of the Mii because it's pretty hard to track who's who using names. Besides you can't even communicate with those    Fun in single player for a while, but multiplayer is where you want to play. Sadly, it's plagued with disconnection issues. According to reviews of Splatoon 3, this is a widespread issue on Nintendo Switch.

    Also, I wish the character selected was shown in the lobby instead of the Mii because it's pretty hard to track who's who using names. Besides you can't even communicate with those people, makes me wish there was no lobby at all, just get me in the next race pronto.    … Expand
  27. zNeverSleep
    Jun 9, 2023
    7
    There's not much to say about it, at least being a casual Mario Kart Player.

    The mechanic is fun, and getting good at it is satisfying. To do that, you will need a good understanding of the environment around you and how powers should be used effectively. Also, the car's personalization can be matched with your gameplay style. Graphic-wise, the game is pretty good when docked. Also,    There's not much to say about it, at least being a casual Mario Kart Player.

    The mechanic is fun, and getting good at it is satisfying. To do that, you will need a good understanding of the environment around you and how powers should be used effectively. Also, the car's personalization can be matched with your gameplay style.

    Graphic-wise, the game is pretty good when docked. Also, the art direction is what makes the difference right here.    … Expand
  28. HicksyUK1
    Aug 16, 2023
    7
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is fun to play with other people, but gets boring when on your own. The AI's seem to get items when they want to, and have as many as they want.

    That said, it is still a good game and is worth your money.
  29. toaplan
    May 2, 2017
    6
    Fun little Kart game and the best Mario Kart ever, but visually not a match for Sonic Racing in 4K on the PC and Sonic Racing also has superior tracks. For a motorsport fan, these games however are diversions that don't by any means represent the best of what the racing genre has to offer.
  30. likefurnis
    Apr 21, 2022
    6
    As unfair as ever. As unfair as ever. As unfair as ever. As unfair as ever. As unfair as ever. As unfair as ever.
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  1. Positive: 93 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 95
  3. Negative: 0 out of 95
  1. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    85
    You could see Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as an easy port, because it is to a certain extent. But it would be silly to disregard the ultimate fun this kart experience offers because of this. If you have a Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an essential purchase you will play for over three years and never regret buying.
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  2. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    90
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a refinement rather than a remaster, but one that corrects the few flaws of its predecessor. It would be nice if there was just a bit more new content to help justify the full price release, or if you didn't have to unlock kart mods all over again, but for the foreseeable future, this is the definitive – and best – Mario Kart experience.
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  3. 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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