Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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  1. ygthomas
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    Fun game, nice to play with friends and family... Serves nicely as a party game, but I feel that the items are a bit overpowered
  2. JoeQ_
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    Mario Kart 8: Deluxe may be a port of the game from the Wii U, but that does not undermine what it brings from the table in terms of new additions. Deluxe adds all DLC in the original game unlocked and available, a brand-new refined battle mode with great maps; both new and classics, and a brand new double-item system to make the game crazier and fun for all. Giving Switch owners theMario Kart 8: Deluxe may be a port of the game from the Wii U, but that does not undermine what it brings from the table in terms of new additions. Deluxe adds all DLC in the original game unlocked and available, a brand-new refined battle mode with great maps; both new and classics, and a brand new double-item system to make the game crazier and fun for all. Giving Switch owners the opportunity to own an amazing game that they may have not owned before is a great move by Nintendo. Everything that makes Mario Kart is here and is improved upon. There are a few nitpicks I have with the game, however, such as the Blue shell being able to hit every player and not just those in first & a lackluster roster of characters to choose from. The game's modes stemming from Grand Prix, Versus, Battle Mode, Local & Online Multiplayer, and Time Trials are all great and keep the game replayable and great for parties. Not to mention the game is Gorgeous, and the series has never looked or played better.… Expand
  3. Deinxceriis
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    This game is pretty awesome, especially while playing with the kid. The only thing I don't like are the random attacks that occur while racing - so many weapons hit you at the worst times and sometimes not at all it's very frustrating to get hit over and over when it all seems so RNG. Other than that - the quality is superb, absolutely fun regardless.
  4. Radix7
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    This game has a lot of great looking courses. Also a lot of characters to choose from (quite a few Koopas for some reason). I have played Mario Kart: Double Dash for a long time and this one is just as good, if not better.
  5. steve_kent99
    Mar 19, 2020
    8
    Extremely fun way to spend an evening, alone or with friends! A must own for the switch!
  6. 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.
  7. huiboy
    Mar 1, 2020
    9
    Best of Mario kart to date. Gets more engaging as the game goes on. Wish there were more unlockables and ways to enjoy the game. At its core it’s VERY STRONG and polished
  8. SirSoil
    Feb 28, 2020
    9
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe truly adds everything from new game modes and all the past paid DLC are back and free sadly some of the new features ruin the game. Now don’t get me wrong the racing feels nice so are the tracks, however they added another slot for items meaning you can have two items at once that might sound good but it’s not. It makes the game more chaotic hard and mainly annoying.Mario Kart 8 Deluxe truly adds everything from new game modes and all the past paid DLC are back and free sadly some of the new features ruin the game. Now don’t get me wrong the racing feels nice so are the tracks, however they added another slot for items meaning you can have two items at once that might sound good but it’s not. It makes the game more chaotic hard and mainly annoying. The battle modes are still a blast even the new unique modes they added actually fit the larger maps which was a problem in the last game. The character and track roster is outstanding so many things to chose from, the online is good it does what it does well. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe adds so much that is awesome from new stuff to great returning additions, I just wish if they didn’t ruin the main gameplay with the items yes you can turn them off but it ruins the magic of Mario Kart. (Amazing 4/5) Your Missing Out!… Expand
  9. Emr3
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    A must have for the Switch. The best racing and party game. Has pretty good grapichs for a device that is portable and dockable (forgot the word lol) you will have plenty of fun by playing online and beating all the tracks with different speeds.
  10. 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.
  11. Akira_The_Kat
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    It's just as fun as it's always been. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the best multiplayer games on the Switch. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the biggest installment in the franchise, with a plethora of characters that span across the Mario universe to more out of left field picks such as Link from The Legend of Zelda to the Inklings from Splatoon to even Villager and Issabell from Animal Crossing.It's just as fun as it's always been. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the best multiplayer games on the Switch. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the biggest installment in the franchise, with a plethora of characters that span across the Mario universe to more out of left field picks such as Link from The Legend of Zelda to the Inklings from Splatoon to even Villager and Issabell from Animal Crossing. But the gameplay is still as fun and chaotic as it has always been since the original. With classic items from the Mario franchise such as green shells, red shells, and bananas, to new items like the super horn, allowing you to blast away nearby opponents or even the pesky blue shell. The game provides the most amount of tracks in any game with twelve cups to race on, each with four tracks, adding up to a total of 48 tracks. And it doesn't stop with just the tracks, the game also provides you with many body frames, tires, and gliders for you to use, with a total of 78 unique vehicle parts ranging from bikes and karts to even real life vehicles such as GLA and BMW. But overall this game will provide you with many laughs and good times when you and a few friends get together with one another or online. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is definitely worth the money and should be one of the first games you pick up with a Switch.… Expand
  12. nochianand
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    Gameplaywise, this is probably my favorite Mario Kart. Everything flows really nice and the huge amount of cars and bikes allows you to play how you want to. But still, I do have some criticism for this game. First the item system. You can hold two items at once, however, you cannot switch between them. It's really frustrating having to waste your first item just to use the second one. IGameplaywise, this is probably my favorite Mario Kart. Everything flows really nice and the huge amount of cars and bikes allows you to play how you want to. But still, I do have some criticism for this game. First the item system. You can hold two items at once, however, you cannot switch between them. It's really frustrating having to waste your first item just to use the second one. I also think this game missed a big opportunity to bring back all the courses and drivers just like Smash Ultimate did. The last thing I'd like to address is the lack of singleplayer content. Remember the mission mode from Mario Kart DS? That was awesome right? Even a little thing like this would have been so awesome and would've just given you a lot more to do.… Expand
  13. Vaulie
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    The best mario kart to date for sure, the graphics and gameplay are fine tuned. Would've preferred a brand new game for the Switch over a remake of the Wii-U one though.
  14. AdaptiveTech
    Feb 8, 2020
    0
    I've played every Mario Kart ever made -- and, unfortunately, the series is just getting tired. You'll find the same annoying gameplay mechanics from when it originally came out in 1992: Random rivals are impossibly fast -- even with a star, you will lose ground; and you will get absolutely demolished when in the lead, while CPU players skate by with little trouble.

    There are new bugs,    I've played every Mario Kart ever made -- and, unfortunately, the series is just getting tired. You'll find the same annoying gameplay mechanics from when it originally came out in 1992: Random rivals are impossibly fast -- even with a star, you will lose ground; and you will get absolutely demolished when in the lead, while CPU players skate by with little trouble.

    There are new bugs, like being the final target of blue shells even when you're in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th place.

    Lastly, battle mode now has a split vertical screen, which means you see almost nothing around you. Verticality in this game is not a thing, this orientation is not helpful.    … Expand
  15. undulum
    Jan 26, 2020
    9
    The best entry in the series since Mario Kart Wii. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe brings some minor tweaks to gameplay that make an outsized improvement over the original Wii U version, restoring some of the tactical range of expression that was lost with 8's item system. Performance is flawless, and the racing experience is enjoyable whether in single player, multiplayer, or online modes. The onlyThe best entry in the series since Mario Kart Wii. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe brings some minor tweaks to gameplay that make an outsized improvement over the original Wii U version, restoring some of the tactical range of expression that was lost with 8's item system. Performance is flawless, and the racing experience is enjoyable whether in single player, multiplayer, or online modes. The only real stain on this title is the environmental complexity it inherited from Mario Kart 7 and 8, with hang gliding and underwater and anti-gravity driving seeming an overbearing attempt to bludgeon the player with novelty in a title that doesn't need it. The game's incredible variety of 48 maps and near-endless character and vehicle customization offer plenty of range without the need for frenetic and constant changes to the racing environment.… Expand
  16. random_person89
    Jan 8, 2020
    9
    Mario Kart is a fun game but to be honest, I feel like it should have been Mario Kart 9 instead of a port.
  17. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    9
    Great family game, very accessible, poor online but this is anyways best played with others locally on couch
  18. oneshotorgan
    Dec 26, 2019
    0
    The computer racers cheat in this game. Big time, cheat. The AI racers team up against all human players in order to make sure that it's really hard to win. My brother and I were playing 100cc Grand Prix, and I can point out a few instances where the AI racers cheated. They had faster speed than my brother and I, and we had to rely on mini turbos and mushrooms to pass them. Even when IThe computer racers cheat in this game. Big time, cheat. The AI racers team up against all human players in order to make sure that it's really hard to win. My brother and I were playing 100cc Grand Prix, and I can point out a few instances where the AI racers cheated. They had faster speed than my brother and I, and we had to rely on mini turbos and mushrooms to pass them. Even when I shook the controller, the game still wouldn't let me do tricks, and the AI racers were smart enough to drive almost perfectly on the tracks. They also always weigh more than human racers no matter what character or vehicle combo you pick, so AI racers almost always knock you off the track when they bump you. Ai racers also always get better items. I've had instances where I was last place and all I get is triple mushrooms, and even when I'm near the front, all I get is a mushroom when I need a banana or a shell the most for defense against red, green, and blue shells, which AI racers always get, and then they wait till I'm the one in front of them when they all aim for me. Ai racers never hit each other with their items. They always target my brother and I, and it's totally unfair. If you love clear graphics and don't mind playing an unfair game, then go for Mario Kart 8. If you want to play a game where the computer doesn't cheat, then don't play this game because it's very unfair and favors computer racers over actual human players.… Expand
  19. tom974
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Briefly : the best Mario Kart opus for me. I didn't play it since MK Wii, and well they did pack a solid game here : awesome content, dynamic gameplay, 200cc mode, everything is here for fun and only for it.
  20. VideofulJoe
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    Una experiencia inigualable. Si te quejas diciendo que este juego es solo un port de la versión de Wii U, hay dos cosas que debes saber:

    1- Esta versión mejora cada aspecto del juego además de incluir un Modo Batalla SUBLIME. 2- La sola experiencia de poder disfrutar con amigos en cualquier lugar es algo que no vas a entender hasta que no lo vivas por tu cuenta. Lo Bueno: -    Una experiencia inigualable. Si te quejas diciendo que este juego es solo un port de la versión de Wii U, hay dos cosas que debes saber:

    1- Esta versión mejora cada aspecto del juego además de incluir un Modo Batalla SUBLIME.
    2- La sola experiencia de poder disfrutar con amigos en cualquier lugar es algo que no vas a entender hasta que no lo vivas por tu cuenta.

    Lo Bueno:

    - Infinitas horas de diversión gracias a la gran cantidad de modos de juego.

    Lo Malo:

    - El 90% del contenido está desbloqueado desde el principio.    … Expand
  21. madsmmlaursen
    Dec 17, 2019
    8
    it is a really good party game with friends or familie its an absolute blast but as for single player content you can only do so much but it doesnt really matter when i only play it for the party aspect
  22. vodkaffee
    Dec 13, 2019
    9
    a total must have, one of the best, the graphics are also amazing, but why is this not a 10:
    - i preffer the wii u version because u only have one power slot, having 2 is too op and distracting,
    - add dlc nintendo, new maps and characters, some new content, why you support smash so much but not mario kart, everyone loves mario kart
  23. SwitchParty
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Great new features for casual and experienced racers, as well as the most expansive battle mode in series history. This sequel is well worth your time and money.

    **SwitchParty focuses on reviewing the hottest multiplayer Switch games and uncovering the system's hidden gems. For great recommendations on the best games to play with family and friends, take a look at our profile!**
  24. 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.
  25. ragnarokandroll
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This is the best Mario Kart game to-date IMO and the "Must Play" tag is spot on. My feelings towards the Mario Kart franchise are similar to those of the platforming Mario franchise. How does Nintendo keep producing such high quality games over and over?
  26. SquareMaskBoi
    Nov 17, 2019
    8
    Es muy buen juego para pasarselo bien solo o con amigos con controles muy faciles de aprender, buena jugabilidad, buenos mapas solo que los CPU a veces son un poco molestos, se pasan de caparazones rojos y azules pero eso no quita que sea uno de los mejores Mario Kart de la serie.
  27. PokeProX
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    This is one of the greatest Mario Kart games and playing this game on the go is such a treat.

    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers a lot of race tracks, different types of cars and a variety of characters, battle mode comes with 5 modes with 8 tracks and they are a lot of fun! The game looks great with really good frame rate and really great graphics. This game is great with friends and family!    This is one of the greatest Mario Kart games and playing this game on the go is such a treat.

    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers a lot of race tracks, different types of cars and a variety of characters, battle mode comes with 5 modes with 8 tracks and they are a lot of fun! The game looks great with really good frame rate and really great graphics. This game is great with friends and family!

    Although I prefer Mario Kart Wii or Double Dash, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe does give you a lot of content and will keep you hooked on for a long time. This game is really great, but it doesn't convince me to give it a ten. So, it deserves a 8.7! [9]    … Expand
  28. Tirian
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Tomaron un excelente juego de Wii U y mejoraron algunas de sus malas implementaciones, como el multijugador, y lo hicieron el juego mas vendido de la Nintendo Switch hasta la fecha (2019). Un juego muy divertido que garantiza muchísimas horas de diversión en solitario o en compañía.
  29. ProfesorAbeto
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Es un juego muy divertido perfecto para unos piques con los amigos, lo único que creo que podría mejorar el juego sería algo como las misiones secundarias del Mario kart de la DS que tenía misiones casi en forma de modo historia lo cual era muy divertido
  30. SKonung
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Сравнимо с радостью от игры на консоли в далёком детстве, спасибо за чудесную игру! Один из лучших эксклюзивов платформы Nintendo.
  31. kuiriz
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    Me gustó aunque sea originalmente para Wii u ojalá agreguen más pistas y personajes
  32. Cougargames
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    I cant go for 3 hours without thinking about Mariokart once ive gotten into it, im starting to daydream of driving in mariokart before going to bed, Just a warning you will get addicted do buy it at your own risk.
  33. naoiseroche07
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    Good game but unfortunate that they didn't just bring out Mario kart 9. I didn't play Mario kart 8 but still..
  34. 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
  35. sitebender
    Oct 10, 2019
    9
    I loved it. Good upgrades from the Wii U version. Lots of tracks, stupid amount of racers. I wasn't nearly as into Mario Kart as some people were, but even the single player experience is wonderful. As fantastic as it is, the glaring issue here is the lack of anything beyond championship cups. Once I plowed through everything, I didn't really feel the need to keep playing.
  36. ThePadReviews
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    The best racing game I've ever played. Silky smooth 60FPS, lots of modes and tracks, great controls, amazing couch coop. It's the closest to perfection out of all racing games!
  37. Spsteveo
    Oct 1, 2019
    9
    Brilliant couch coop game with friends and family.
    And on the switch it's a great game to pick up and play on the fly.
    Enough characters available and customization to vary things up without being overwhelming.

    Loads of talks to keep thing from being too repetitive.
  38. Parkerx87
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    I love it. Mario kart never disappoints. 200cc offers a great challenge. Highly recommended.
  39. Luanneto
    Sep 22, 2019
    4
    Tudo que foi adicionado na versão do switch poderia ter adicionado na versão do Wii U, movimentação travada e animações pobres, fica bem claro seus defeitos se comparado com crash team racing
    .
  40. Aaargh
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    I own every Mario Kart game. However this game feels the most realistic of them all. But it is very much still MK, not a racing simulator. You will feel satisfied hitting someone else and feel 'unhappy' when another blue shell hits you for being in 1st place. When you are in the pack, it is complete chaos. If you're not up for that, don't buy it. I loved double dash. This is a close second for me.
  41. Saint_Saito
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    El mejor karting game existente, el juego tiene horas y horas de diversion mas aun jugando copas con amigos o la familia. un must have de la consola sin dudas
  42. XV_
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    For a single-player perspective Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can be a little plain in terms of unlocking things, but this game is not designed for that (all tracks and characters are unlocked from start but you can unlock a lot of karts and parts) its designed for you to play it locally with friends (or online maybe) and in that regard MK8D excels. There's a lot of options and courses that and inFor a single-player perspective Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can be a little plain in terms of unlocking things, but this game is not designed for that (all tracks and characters are unlocked from start but you can unlock a lot of karts and parts) its designed for you to play it locally with friends (or online maybe) and in that regard MK8D excels. There's a lot of options and courses that and in top of that, you still can mirror all those tracks and give a somewhat new feeling to them. The kart customization it's very good, so you can race at your own pace and style. One of the aspects that I really like was the music, its just amazing and sets the mood perfectly. There are a lot of tweaks that make the game feel well balanced in regards of which items you can get depending on your place, also the punishment for falling from the road or getting hit is not as punishing so its not that hard to make a comeback and maintains the races very fast-paced as it should be.

    I believe that MK8D is the best Mario Kart experience to date, it is as always has been, a perfect game to destroy friendships and that's why I loved it.    … Expand
  43. Davihein
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Das Spiel hat eine gute Grafik, abwechslungsreiche Strecken und kaum Bugs. Was mich aber an ihm stört, ist, dass das Spiel nur mit dem Pro-Kontroller richtig funktioniert. Wenn ich es mit den Joykons spiele, dann vibrieren sie schrecklich und der Wagen bewegt sich immer langsam und nicht richtig, beim pro Kontroller nicht. Das ist aber die einzige Schwäche von Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
  44. funkeys2
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    The best Mario Kart game yet, lots of content, you actually can't get bored playing it.
  45. itsmooisees
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Es, desde luego, el juego que cualquier usuario de Switch debería tener. Tremendamente entretenido, da para echarse carreras sin fin, el online va de maravilla, es frenético en el modo de 200cc, perfecto para jugar solo o en compañía de familia o amigos... En definitiva, uno de los juegos más completos que existen.
  46. Don_Leudyn
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Un juego de Mario Kart prácticamente completo, perfecto para unas partidas solo, acompañado, o en linea. Competitivo totalmente. Un gran videojuego para no aburrirse nunca.
  47. Sijun
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    It's fun until you play with friends. Then it gets dirty real fast. That being said: it is a fantastic game to play with friends and to have fun with. Sadly it doenst have that much content if you are looking for a single player experience but I guess that isnt the point of a Mario Kart game right?
    I honestly can't see a major downside. Sadly my Switch came with this game but only as    It's fun until you play with friends. Then it gets dirty real fast. That being said: it is a fantastic game to play with friends and to have fun with. Sadly it doenst have that much content if you are looking for a single player experience but I guess that isnt the point of a Mario Kart game right?
    I honestly can't see a major downside. Sadly my Switch came with this game but only as digital copy. I would love to have it as a physical copy for my collection.    … Expand
  48. DarrionVale
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    My personal rating for "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" (NS): 9,5/10 - Masterpiece
    Gameplay: 9,5
    Video: 9
    Audio: 9
    Scope: 10
    Balance: 9,5
    Story: -
  49. alexbudke
    Jul 25, 2019
    9
    I have to put the N64 version of Mario Cart above this, as well as Double Dash. For those reasons I will go for a 9 instead of a Ten. Still the best cart racing series.
  50. mayday2592
    Jul 24, 2019
    3
    Rehashed port of a Wii U game with minimal new content that's being sold for 60 bucks. Save your money and get a better kart racer instead.
  51. JPK
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    The Best Mario Kart
    Deluxe is definitely a worthy remake of an already terrific Wii U game.
  52. LordDecky
    Jul 10, 2019
    10
    This is probably one of my favorite games on the switch. Beautiful well designed tracks that make your jaw drop. The score is one of the best Nintendo has made yet, and that's saying something. Every match is exciting and fun. The best racing game ever, probably.
  53. AMKrishnan
    Jul 8, 2019
    10
    This is the best MK game made. It's so fun to play and has so much to it. The online mode on this game is amazing to get into. I've had so much fun so far. The vehicles, the parts, the characters and best of all the retro/new tracks are all so well-designed. Must have for the Switch.
  54. FlameLord
    Jul 2, 2019
    6
    Is a very nice game but us for family and friends and u only do race not have hitory or other game mode
  55. jagoretorna
    Jul 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This games is very very good perfect!
    The caracthers is incredible
    The circuits more and variality    … Expand
  56. MahoganyVince
    Jun 30, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is wildly overrated and dramatically inferior to other games on the market… Expand
  57. DIOS_GAME
    Jun 23, 2019
    1
    Una copia barata del crash nitro kart deberían ser más originales y no an dar robando ideas al crash nitro kart
  58. TheCraftingZomb
    Jun 22, 2019
    8
    This game is amazing to play on the go with friends or family. I rate it lower because it had such potential to add more stuff than to make a port including free dlc. As a Mario Kart game, I think of it as one of my most played and most enjoyed game of the Mario Kart games. I recommend this to any switch gamer to play.
  59. jesuskills
    Jun 21, 2019
    3
    overrated. ugly graphics. Im pretty sure the reviewers got paid to give high ratings.
  60. cerb747
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    A great fun for kids of all ages a great kart racer fun competitive 4 player split screen a great testimony to the Mario Kart racing genre A++ Highly recommend.
  61. OneBrokenMan
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    This game gave me Autism. 10/10 Would Recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  62. Ghazman2019
    Jun 6, 2019
    8
    If you have just bout a Nintendo Switch then Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is definitely for you! it;'s the best racing game on the Switch as of 2019!
  63. chosebine
    Jun 2, 2019
    8
    its goofy master peace game with good sous designig and cool colourful characters very original
  64. B-Bog
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Best Mario Kart yet. Simple as that. Looks great, feels great, just tons of fun!
  65. Robjapan
    Apr 29, 2019
    6
    It's a wiiU mario kart game on switch. Did Nintendo release switch without telling anyone? Why wasn't a new mario kart game ready for the switch??
    If I had played this on the wiiU then this game would be getting a 3/10.
    As it is, it's a good game, the game play, maps, graphics and handling are all excellent. There are multiple weapons in the game which are entirely unnecessary. If    It's a wiiU mario kart game on switch. Did Nintendo release switch without telling anyone? Why wasn't a new mario kart game ready for the switch??
    If I had played this on the wiiU then this game would be getting a 3/10.
    As it is, it's a good game, the game play, maps, graphics and handling are all excellent.
    There are multiple weapons in the game which are entirely unnecessary. If people aren't good enough to catch up or win races, then so be it. Having people win races because they got multiple bullet bills on the last lap is such ****
    No weapon should exist in the game that allows the player to do something automatically.
    Green shells, red shells, mushrooms and stars. Nothing else is needed in the multiplayer at least.
    In the single player, hey go crazy and give us interesting challenges, maybe we have to use a bullet bill to get over a gap or whatever.
    I'm giving this game a 6/10 because it's still fun to play with friends, but on your own it's an exercise in annoyance and frustration.    … Expand
  66. greengrapejelly
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    It's exactly like I remember it to be from Mario Kart Wii, except with improved graphics and some new mechanics. I already thought Mario Kart Wii was a 10, so this is an even bigger 10.
  67. julione
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Fast, fun, great graphics, the by far best gokart game out there, havent had this fun in a gokart game since snes..
  68. lilbagginz
    Mar 24, 2019
    2
    I've played this game for a long time and YES, it was fun at the beginning. But when I kept on playing I realised how broken it was. I was frustrated and discouraged by bad game mechanics.

    Threre are so many flaws that I don't even know where to start, but I try to be brief. 1. UNBALANCED: There are different weight classes. But everyone just plays heavies because they've got unfair    I've played this game for a long time and YES, it was fun at the beginning. But when I kept on playing I realised how broken it was. I was frustrated and discouraged by bad game mechanics.

    Threre are so many flaws that I don't even know where to start, but I try to be brief.

    1. UNBALANCED: There are different weight classes. But everyone just plays heavies because they've got unfair advantages if you build them right (great speed, high acceleration + turbo, can knock around lightweights).

    2. CHEAT MODE: There is literally a cheat option in the settings called 'smart steering'. Actually it's for kids or absolute newbies who have trouble staying on a course without knocking into walls or falling right off. But it's a clear advantage over your opponents on certain tracks like Rainbow Road or in 200cc and destroys any sense of competition.

    3. ONLINE: Just horrific! For playing online it's required to pay 20€ anually but getting nothing in return. With nothing I actually mean NOTHING. There aren't any dedicated servers, just Peer-to-Peer!!! The result: everyone lags, only lags, everywhere lags. Nintendo, what are you doing with my money?!
    Another side effect of lagging players is that everyone just gets mushrooms instead of other items.

    4. MATCHMAKING: As mentioned before there is no real competition because of babysitting/smart steering. High-skilled pros are tossed together with newbies. The philosophy: Everybody can beat/cheat everyone.
    Because of the item roulette It's more luck- than skill-based. There is no advantage of being the first because when picking up boxes you get only coins. Meanwhile the guy behind you gets triple red shells and beat the **** out of you right before the finish line.

    A typical game looks like this: You lead the whole game and defend your first position like a rabid dog. Then right before the finish line you will ultimately pay the price for your ignorance! Here it comes: First a lightning bolt to take away your items, then a blue shell, a red shell and finally a passing star and rocket. So you drop from your deserved first place to an embarrassing eighth place.    … Expand
  69. JJTX
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    An absolutely essential purchase for all Nintendo Switch owners. The best game in the series by far, and among the best multiplayer games ever released. (I still wish they'd get rid of the spiny shell, though.)
  70. sailor_n
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    this mario kart 8 is awesome, and having it on the switch with all the DLC is really cool. it is perfect for the switch with being to instantly play anywhere, multiplayer or single player. The DLC are all awesome additions, and now link can use his BOTW champions outfit and his motorcycle, nice touch. and there are F-Zero tracks. nice
  71. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    The best Mario Kart yet. Much better than Wii and 7. The tracks are awesome, graphics are stunning, music is great, and the battle mode is way better than the Wii U version. The online is mediocre though. Also why can't you port the data from the Wii U version if you already owned it. This means I have to pay $60 for basically the same game.
  72. Danillofp
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    The best game to play on line in your Nintendo Switch. It´s very competitive and fun.

    Love to play this game with my wife.

    It´s a must have game for Nintendo Switch owners.
  73. Rdgmonster
    Feb 18, 2019
    9
    Glorioso! si tienes una switch este juego va de cajón, muy buena jugabilidad, juego online estable, gráficamente en el dock hermoso con un buen valor de rejugabilidad en general el mejor mario kart hasta el momento.
  74. SirAwesomeness5
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    It looks great and is really fun to play with my family or friends! 10 out of 10!
  75. DrZomboid
    Jan 21, 2019
    5
    I sold the game after few races. It is ok and nice but I like Crash Team Racing better. I mean, I feel too old for karting anyway.
  76. Kamikazeshocki
    Jan 21, 2019
    9
    Yep, this is Mario Kart. Lots of content, fun as always. I honestly don't think they can top themselves anymore...this is good and bad. Guess switch is their platform where they release all their "ultimate version" of nintendo games. ...It's already a kind of remastered...
  77. Kallenovsky
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a fast and fun experience, though certainly more with friends and family or online rather than solo. It's a better party game than Mario Party that provides excellent challenges, multiple modes, and plenty of tracks and circuits from throughout the series' history. The game could have had more characters, or at the least a more diverse list. Instead, there are tooMario Kart 8 Deluxe is a fast and fun experience, though certainly more with friends and family or online rather than solo. It's a better party game than Mario Party that provides excellent challenges, multiple modes, and plenty of tracks and circuits from throughout the series' history. The game could have had more characters, or at the least a more diverse list. Instead, there are too many different versions of specific characters (Mario, Baby Mario, Metal Mario, Tanooki Mario, etc.) that could have simply been costume changes like the Miis have. There can't even be arguments for licensing since Smash has so many others.

    I also noticed that unlike all other games on the Switch that I've played so far, only Mario Kart 8 Deluxe seems to have issues with the multi-player joy-con analog sticks shifting slightly left or right depending on the controller. This is the case any controller being used, yet they all work fine on any other game and are not in need of calibration.    … Expand
  78. FulLuca
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    Cosa c'è da dire? E' il classico Mario Kart, più bello, divertente e completo. I nuovi circuiti mi sono piaciuti tanto, più di quelli presenti in Mario Kart 7. Anche quelli rimasterizzati mi sono piaciuti; e proprio bello vedere come cambiano i vecchi tracciati aggiungendo le nuove features. I paesaggi fuori dai circuiti sono ben curati, spesso viene voglia di uscire dalla strada perCosa c'è da dire? E' il classico Mario Kart, più bello, divertente e completo. I nuovi circuiti mi sono piaciuti tanto, più di quelli presenti in Mario Kart 7. Anche quelli rimasterizzati mi sono piaciuti; e proprio bello vedere come cambiano i vecchi tracciati aggiungendo le nuove features. I paesaggi fuori dai circuiti sono ben curati, spesso viene voglia di uscire dalla strada per esplorarli. Per quanti riguarda i minigiochi, sono belli ma non divertenti come quelli sulla Wii, e ci sono anche meno zone rispetto a quest'ultima: mi sarei aspettato di ritrovarmi gli scenari della Wii, come la roulette. Le personalizzazioni sono ricche e ottime, ci sono addirittura quelle della Mercedes. Molto probabilmente questo è il Mario Kart più bello mai creato fin'ora.… Expand
  79. ijol
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    A staple of racing game, I'm pretty convinced that this game is the reason why it is hard to find better racing games, Mario Kart sets the bar really high.
  80. BryanHan
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    This game is awesome but this is second best Mario kart game. The first one is ds I don't know why but DS Mario kart makes more attractive than this one but I like all the character in this game lots of kart lot of different combo choices
  81. Hertoc
    Dec 26, 2018
    10
    Perfect playability, graphics, IA, sound, vibration...
    The only thing that is missing is the story mode that had the mario kart for DS.
    I don't recomend this game if you already have the 8 in Wii U.
  82. Mainfam
    Dec 23, 2018
    8
    This is a very nice game. It has loads of content to keep you playing, loads of unlockables, features and more, while having a stable online mode and lots of fun to have with friends.
  83. Espolosin
    Dec 20, 2018
    9
    El mejor Mario Kart y el mas completo de la historia.

    Mario Kart es una saga enorme con muchos años y con varias entregas lanzadas hasta día de hoy, si bien todos los Mario Kart han superado a su antecesor este lo supera por mucho, es el mismo videojuego que el de Wii U pero con sus DLCs incluidos y varios añadidos que lo hacen el mejor de toda la saga. En este Mario Kart como es ya    El mejor Mario Kart y el mas completo de la historia.

    Mario Kart es una saga enorme con muchos años y con varias entregas lanzadas hasta día de hoy, si bien todos los Mario Kart han superado a su antecesor este lo supera por mucho, es el mismo videojuego que el de Wii U pero con sus DLCs incluidos y varios añadidos que lo hacen el mejor de toda la saga.

    En este Mario Kart como es ya común, contamos con varios pilotos, vehículos, circuitos, copas, modos de juego... Pero en este se amplia mucho mas, de contar con 8 copas pasamos a tener 12 lo que conlleva a tener 48 circuitos, que son una brutalidad.

    También continuamos con el sistema de personalización de vehículos de Mario Kart 7 pero con mucha mas profundidad y los ala delta, y la gran novedad de este Mario Kart 8 que se añade el sistema de cambio de gravedad en los circuitos, que hace que la forma de pilotar vaya un paso mas adelante.

    En el apartado gráfico no deja a nadie indiferente y se pueden apreciar perfectamente los 1080p 60fps, un magnifico apartado técnico que hace que la Nintendo Switch una vez mas no tenga nada que envidiar de las demás consolas.

    En cuanto a jugabilidad es increíble lo realmente bien que se siente tener el control de los vehiculos, en todo momento se siente tener el control total, y da una gran satisfacción cuando se llegan ha hacer autenticas proezas.

    Nintendo en esta ocasión apuesta por ir sacando de vez en cuando contenido gratuito, ya sea como aspectos para los corredores o mas vehículos, y hace que el juego se mantenga vivo.

    En conclusión, una experiencia increíble que todo el que tenga una Nintendo Switch no se puede perder.    … Expand
  84. Genius73
    Dec 16, 2018
    8
    Es un juego de carreras muy bueno me encante el estilo de juego tan alocado que tiene que es muy divertido para jugar con los amigos y el echo de poder jugar donde quiera gracias a la potabilidad de switch a mi me parece genial para poder disfrutar de este gran juego donde quiera.
  85. Luia_94
    Dec 15, 2018
    9
    Pasan los años y sigue siendo de los mejores juegos para jugar con amigos en multijugador local.
  86. Willduffy
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    I've only ever played the Mario kart DS and Mario kart 7 games, but Mario kart is my second favourite Nintendo series out there. I saw this game and instantly bought the game, and this was the actual reason for why I bought a switch. Then it was time to play it.
    Positives:
    -The graphics are beautiful and all tracks have some kind of appeal to me. -The controls are so smooth and    I've only ever played the Mario kart DS and Mario kart 7 games, but Mario kart is my second favourite Nintendo series out there. I saw this game and instantly bought the game, and this was the actual reason for why I bought a switch. Then it was time to play it.
    Positives:
    -The graphics are beautiful and all tracks have some kind of appeal to me.
    -The controls are so smooth and amazing.
    -The battle mode is outstanding, especially compared to Mario kart 8.
    -The new characters are all great, and it was clever putting Gold Mario as a skin.
    -The double item feature and new items are genius and improve the general game play drastically.
    -The purple drift is amazing, and is a good replacement for the power hopping of Mario kart 8.
    Negatives
    -I can tell that this game is way too similar to the Wii U version. There are ZERO new tracks which is a huge problem.
    -They could've added more characters, and they should've removed some of the stupid characters like "Pink Gold Peach" and "Baby Rosalina".
    -The coin is still here. Even if they created the double item it is still there and as annoying as before.

    Even if the negatives are very annoying problems, this game is still outstanding and is one of the best sellers of the Nintendo Switch.
    .    … Expand
  87. SebastianGoVi
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego tanto en gráficos y uso de los joycons, para pasarla en grande y romper amistades, junto con el de wii son los mejor MK que he probado
  88. PercyJ
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    I am not a big fan of racing games so my expectacions were low.But after over 30 hours in the game I understood how much fun brings this gaming experience.This is a must have for every Nindendo switch owner
  89. Hugman
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Basically the best Mario Kart in time. It's very satisfying to have a lot of customization, and when it comes to this title, it's pretty darn dense! It's also one of the prettiest game on the Nintendo Switch so far, excellent perfect resolution and a smooth 60 fps. The courses have a lot of design that sticks out every time you play it.
  90. SuperInkLink64
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    This is easily up there with the best Mario Kart games, sitting on the throne with Double Dash and DS. The battle mode from the Wii U version has been COMPLETELY fixed, and is now a regular mode I visit. There are a few new characters brought back, including the DLC characters from Wii U. The soundtrack is still awesome. You get all the DLC content as I mentioned that appeared in the Wii UThis is easily up there with the best Mario Kart games, sitting on the throne with Double Dash and DS. The battle mode from the Wii U version has been COMPLETELY fixed, and is now a regular mode I visit. There are a few new characters brought back, including the DLC characters from Wii U. The soundtrack is still awesome. You get all the DLC content as I mentioned that appeared in the Wii U version. There are oodles of tracks to now choose from. The online COULD have a little more variety, like what Wii did with its special challenges. If you did get everything for the Wii U version of this game, the full price tag will definitely put you off. But portability, new characters, a better battle mode, and more support for Amiibo and controllers will make this game one of the best ports on the Switch to rebuy. The coin item can die in a fire, though.… Expand
  91. greninjaX
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    this is definitely the definitive Mario kart experience. the culmination of years of perfecting the Mario kart formula has lead to this.
  92. jdawg191
    Nov 25, 2018
    8
    This Nintendo Switch game is done well, but it mostly uses the same tired mechanics as the other SNES entries in the series from 20 years ago. This game does have a few fun surprises like the vehicle upgrades. My 6 and 8 year old girls love this game, and they play it quite a bit, but I personally don't find it that interesting so I wasn't able to play it much (maybe because I played theThis Nintendo Switch game is done well, but it mostly uses the same tired mechanics as the other SNES entries in the series from 20 years ago. This game does have a few fun surprises like the vehicle upgrades. My 6 and 8 year old girls love this game, and they play it quite a bit, but I personally don't find it that interesting so I wasn't able to play it much (maybe because I played the older versions of Mario Kart for so many years). I do like that this is a very kid friendly game (even a very young child can enjoy this game). Adults can have fun with it too (overall, its very family friendly). Its also nice that you can play with up to 4 players too.… Expand
  93. TrueMonkee
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    This is not just the best mario kart game, but also the best kart and even racing game to date. I had a lot of fun with the Wii U version, and the Switch version is even better, with all DLC unlocked and better graphics.
  94. Camer6
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Que puedo decir, el mejor mario kart hasta la fecha y de mayor contenido.

    Puntos positivos -Multitud de circuitos, de personajes, y de variantes para los karts. -El diseño de los circuitos y del juego en general -El modo batalla es de lo mejor del juego a mi gusto. -El modo online es solido y sin caídas. Como punto negativo, solo diría que si has jugado al de wii U puedes echar    Que puedo decir, el mejor mario kart hasta la fecha y de mayor contenido.

    Puntos positivos
    -Multitud de circuitos, de personajes, y de variantes para los karts.
    -El diseño de los circuitos y del juego en general
    -El modo batalla es de lo mejor del juego a mi gusto.
    -El modo online es solido y sin caídas.

    Como punto negativo, solo diría que si has jugado al de wii U puedes echar en falta alguna novedad mas notable    … Expand
  95. Beano12
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    IT’S LIKE IT’S NOT A PORT AND INSTEAD A WHOLE NEW GAME. That’s how great this entry is. The sheer amount of courses (all very good, different and appealing) and characters (a few are useless excuses, but otherwise the character roster is understandable) is amazing. The mechanics are intuitive as always, and the controls are solid. The toy con implementation is innovative. One complaint isIT’S LIKE IT’S NOT A PORT AND INSTEAD A WHOLE NEW GAME. That’s how great this entry is. The sheer amount of courses (all very good, different and appealing) and characters (a few are useless excuses, but otherwise the character roster is understandable) is amazing. The mechanics are intuitive as always, and the controls are solid. The toy con implementation is innovative. One complaint is that you shouldn’t play in table top mode; either have 1 foot between you and the console, have multiplayer, or get tunnel vision. That doesn’t make my score lower, though. If you have a switch, pick up this truly definitive version of Mario Kart… Expand
  96. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  97. DLX_DUDE13
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    This game is too good to even describe. The graphics are stunning, the tracks are (mostly) amazing, and the character selection is phenomenal. Don't fall for those kart racing rip-offs. This is truly the DELUXE package and a must-have for Switch users.
  98. Westimations
    Oct 25, 2018
    9
    Although this is just Mario Kart 8 Copy Paste with a new coat of paint, and it has Pink Gold Peach AND Gold Mario, which adds up to 5 MARIOS, this is generally an enjoyable game. This is an extremely popular and does what it did with Mario Kart 8: It appealed to all ages, old and young, the gameplay is fantastic, and the presentation is basically a boost of Mario Kart 8.
    Appeal: 9/10    Although this is just Mario Kart 8 Copy Paste with a new coat of paint, and it has Pink Gold Peach AND Gold Mario, which adds up to 5 MARIOS, this is generally an enjoyable game. This is an extremely popular and does what it did with Mario Kart 8: It appealed to all ages, old and young, the gameplay is fantastic, and the presentation is basically a boost of Mario Kart 8.
    Appeal: 9/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Presentation: 10/10
    Overall: 9/10    … Expand
  99. BonkTrap
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    Its mario kart at its best, it feels just as good as the previous games, it feels the same, but its a good feeling, a bit like cod if you will. Great to play with friends
  100. ImHappy
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    INcredible game: lot of maps, characters... extremely enjoyable. 1080p 60 fps insane. The best of Nintendo
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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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