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  1. Aug 8, 2022
    9
    This game is a must have if you own a Nintendo Switch. It's still the best party kart racing that the title is known for, there are decent clones out there but this game just perfectly runs so smooth on the Switch, nice fun friendly racing and battle mode experience for everyone.
  2. Aug 11, 2022
    9
    The best Mario Kart! As a casual you are getting everything you want from this game. Many tracks and characters, a good online and battle mode. The only thing i would have wanted more of is unlockable Tracks or achievements or something in this direction.
  3. Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Hands down the best Mario Kart ever. The graphics, the variety of character-vehicle combinations, the smoothness of the gameplay, the possible strategies to run better laps... This is the ultimate must have Switch game.
  4. Dec 30, 2022
    9
    The most fun racing game ever, the perfect remaster of the WIi U game, it has neither too few nor too many elements, the perfect combination for a game of this style. It's fun, easy, very beautiful and with a great variety of characters, cars, objects, game modes and maps (especially now with the DLC). A must for any Nintendo user
  5. Nov 2, 2022
    9
    There's really no way any racing game will outpace this one. Beautiful, smooth, charming, and tons of fun. The only downside to this version is that there isn't much to unlock or earn. Otherwise, the best party game for switch.
  6. Jan 9, 2023
    9
    Amazing port! Fun gameplay, awesome tracks, great soundtrack, solid online mode, and more. I wish the roster was better, otherwise fantastic game!
  7. Jan 17, 2023
    9
    This is the best Mario Kart game out there and is a must-have for the Switch.
  8. Jan 31, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game indeed, with the original dlc included and the new booster course pass on the way i would definitely buy it. Expand
  9. Feb 17, 2023
    9
    The most fleshed out mario kart to date. But a little too fleshed out in my experience. I miss a little bit of jank.
  10. Apr 3, 2023
    9
    This definitely is the definitive version of Mario Kart! More courses than ever before and a killer roster makes this a great experience on the Nintendo Switch. It runs as smoothly as can be and I've never been more impressed visually by a Mario Kart game (not that there's a ton of visual competition)!

    The extra DLC booster course pack provides even more value and great courses. Some of
    This definitely is the definitive version of Mario Kart! More courses than ever before and a killer roster makes this a great experience on the Nintendo Switch. It runs as smoothly as can be and I've never been more impressed visually by a Mario Kart game (not that there's a ton of visual competition)!

    The extra DLC booster course pack provides even more value and great courses. Some of the remaster/remade courses from previous games look stellar and it's nice to see a few new courses added in as well. There are a few characters from the Mario franchise that I think could've been added (Diddy Kong, goomba, etc).

    I would've also liked to see a "double dash" co-op option but I may be in the minority for a feature like that. Overall, it's the best Mario kart game I've ever played and Nintendo did a great job with this one. It absolutely deserves all the praise it has received.
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  11. Apr 28, 2023
    9
    I didn't play many Mario Kart games before but this one on Switch is a great party game. On one screen with four players, you never know whether you can be the first to the finish line no matter how far you lead. I generally don't play it solo or try to improve my skills, thus I can always find some interesting path when I play it with my friends and usually, I am not the first.
  12. Apr 23, 2023
    9
    By far one of the best games I have ever played! The graphics are good especially for a Switch game, most of the courses (looking at you Baby Park) are enjoyable both online and against A.I and you can play it anywhere you want at any time. The DLC makes the game even better by adding new characters (currently only Birdo but there will most likely be more), new tracks from previous titlesBy far one of the best games I have ever played! The graphics are good especially for a Switch game, most of the courses (looking at you Baby Park) are enjoyable both online and against A.I and you can play it anywhere you want at any time. The DLC makes the game even better by adding new characters (currently only Birdo but there will most likely be more), new tracks from previous titles like Coconut Mall, Maple Treeway and Waluigi Pinball and even courses based off the real world! My only real complaint and the only reason why I didn't give this masterpiece a ten is that they made the AI a bit too hard in the latest update as it feels like they get the best item at the worst time for you and will always be closely behind you which now makes it an absolute pain to get 1st place in all four races in a Grand Prix. Besides that I totally recommend this to anyone who has a Nintendo Switch. Expand
  13. May 3, 2023
    9
    i'm not sure a review wouid've been positive before the dlc, it was the same game as the one on wii u with two items instead of one.
    the dlc is adding more maps, some good some bad, but it's something more, finally.
    the online works great and it's very fun
  14. May 12, 2023
    9
    oh goody, i like this one, i enjoy this quite alot, i bought it, lost it, and bought it again, i have spent 200 dollars on mario kart 8 and i have no regrets
  15. Aug 7, 2023
    9
    El mejor juego de karts del mercado actualmente, muchas pistas, personajes, vehículos, online activo y con mucha variedad de modos. Es una gran experiencia casual y también competitiva.
  16. May 21, 2023
    9
    El mejor Mario kart, se ve muy bien le he dedicado muchísimas horas con amigos, lo tuve en la wii u y ahora en la switch y no cabe duda sigue siendo un juegazo a día de hoy y vale muchísimo la pena ahora con los nuevos circuitos que agregaron.
  17. Jun 15, 2023
    9
    One of the most fun games ever and the best Mario Kart, love to play it online and with friends.
    Hate the blue shell though, why a power up that doesnt help the one who gets it and is only good for making the 1st place get 2nd, but thats not why it isnt a 10 haha just the one thing i dont like about the game.
    Love the stable 60 fps and wish Nintendo would pursue for it more times.
  18. Jul 3, 2023
    9
    Magnifique jeu qui permet de jouer seul ou entre amis avec des combinaisons de persos et de l’arts nombreuses. Je trouve pratiquement toutes les courses très belles (certaines du DLC ne sont pas assez travaillées comme Amsterdam ainsi que l’herbe vert fluo qui me fait mal aux yeux) et le mode en ligne est très sympa et assez dur quand on arrive à un certain point pour ne pas nous ennuyer.Magnifique jeu qui permet de jouer seul ou entre amis avec des combinaisons de persos et de l’arts nombreuses. Je trouve pratiquement toutes les courses très belles (certaines du DLC ne sont pas assez travaillées comme Amsterdam ainsi que l’herbe vert fluo qui me fait mal aux yeux) et le mode en ligne est très sympa et assez dur quand on arrive à un certain point pour ne pas nous ennuyer. Le seul petit bémol est que je ne vois pas ce que fait Peach d’or rose là et que l’on ai pas mis les persos comme Mario tanuki et et Mario d’or et en costumes pour laisser de la place pour d’autres persos comme par exemple Diddy Kong ou Pauline qui méritent leur place dans le jeu. En tout cas, excelllent jeu qui mérite sa place dans les incontournables de la Nintendo Switxh. Expand
  19. Jul 7, 2023
    9
    Best mario kart game yet. Amazing courses and characters. Very fun and satisfying to play. The online works pretty well. Best racing game you can buy right now.
  20. Aug 14, 2023
    9
    It might look expensive at first but sometimes becomes discounted a little.
    Worth the money in any case.
  21. Aug 17, 2023
    9
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  22. Aug 23, 2023
    9
    I like everything in this game! It is expensive BUT very fun. The DLC stages are cooler than the others, so I want them without the DLC.
  23. Aug 23, 2023
    9
    Theres not that much to really work for, and what there is barely does anything, once you've unlocked all the parts, you've pretty much seen it all. But it is a amazing game with plenty of replay value.
  24. Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Mario Kart 8 DX is, by far, the best MK game in the series so far. It's wide variety of retro and nitro tracks makes each one memorable in it's own way. Finding the fastest shortcuts is incredibly fun and working on time trials is one of the best parts of the game. Although there are several problems with the local multiplayer, it's one of the best games on the Switch for this. The onlyMario Kart 8 DX is, by far, the best MK game in the series so far. It's wide variety of retro and nitro tracks makes each one memorable in it's own way. Finding the fastest shortcuts is incredibly fun and working on time trials is one of the best parts of the game. Although there are several problems with the local multiplayer, it's one of the best games on the Switch for this. The only drawback is that the Online mode is filled with people playing with maximum combos and overly complicated tactics, but this can be overlooked as singleplayer is, in my opinion, the most fun way to play this game. Expand
  25. Sep 10, 2023
    9
    It's mario kart, everyone loves mario kart. This version has so many racers and courses, endless fun.
  26. Jun 20, 2017
    8
    One of the best 4 player racing games available. It's hugely enjoyable with friends, with balanced game play and great graphics.

    1080p60 for single player and 2 player. 3-4 players and it drops to 30fps, but the drop is stable and the slower frame rate doesn't detract from the experience.

    I've not enjoyed a Mario Kart game as much since Mario Kart 64. A true classic.
  27. Apr 3, 2018
    8
    Versão melhorada do Mario Kart 8 de Wii U, se o jogo no original era bom, esse não seria diferente, a unica coisa que me incomodou é todas as pistas estarem desbloqueadas gostava da sensação de conquista em liberar, do resto diversão jogando de 2 em tela dividida ou no modo portatil, online sempre cheio.
  28. May 8, 2017
    8
    Good game ruined by bad AI.

    If you're playing with friends or online mario kart 8 is a great game, tonnes of tracks, tonnes of modes, and the 200cc mode is excellent. If however you're going to play single player, you're not going to have a very rewarding experience. There are no new tracks or characters really to unlock, your just playing for trophies and stars. 50cc and 100cc are
    Good game ruined by bad AI.

    If you're playing with friends or online mario kart 8 is a great game, tonnes of tracks, tonnes of modes, and the 200cc mode is excellent.

    If however you're going to play single player, you're not going to have a very rewarding experience. There are no new tracks or characters really to unlock, your just playing for trophies and stars. 50cc and 100cc are boringly easy, 150cc now seems defunct because of the far superielor 200cc where you actually need to breaking during your drifts.

    Time trials are pretty fun, but the GP is just an infuriatinf mess most of time. Probably the worst since mario kart 64 (where ai controlled cars would go faster if you over took them preventing you getting a substantial lead.) What makes mario kart 8 gp so bad is the number of cars, theres 12 in a race and they are all gunning for you. You can pretty much predict the order that they'll all finish every race, which is annoying when you don't win a cup after being hammered by everyone on the last lap, even though you placed 1st in the other races. Double dash still remains the best in the series in terms of gameplay. This one is by far the best in terms of content though.
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  29. May 5, 2021
    8
    Шикарная игра как для одного, так и для компании.

    Графика топ, простое управление, много разных персонажей, весело играть на пару и подбивать друг друга панцирями. Гибкий выбор сложности (если 50 кубов - спокойная езда с перестрелками, то 200 - уже активные гонки с дрифтом и срезами путей). Зайдёт даже тем, кто не особо гонки любит, т.к. основная часть геймплея здесь -
    Шикарная игра как для одного, так и для компании.

    Графика топ, простое управление, много разных персонажей, весело играть на пару и подбивать друг друга панцирями.

    Гибкий выбор сложности (если 50 кубов - спокойная езда с перестрелками, то 200 - уже активные гонки с дрифтом и срезами путей).

    Зайдёт даже тем, кто не особо гонки любит, т.к. основная часть геймплея здесь - использование предметов. И этим Mario Kart (любой, не только эта часть) напоминает скорее Twisted Metal, чем NFS.
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  30. 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.
  31. May 4, 2017
    8
    El juego está muy bien y es bastante entretenido, pero tras completar varios torneos te das cuenta que es siempre lo mismo y que el juego ya no da mas de si. El controlo de los karts es extremadamente simple lo cual es bueno pero malo al mismo tiempo

    El modo online es el mayor reclamo pero tiene carencias importantes. Por un lado no tiene chat de voz y por otro carece de la posibilidad
    El juego está muy bien y es bastante entretenido, pero tras completar varios torneos te das cuenta que es siempre lo mismo y que el juego ya no da mas de si. El controlo de los karts es extremadamente simple lo cual es bueno pero malo al mismo tiempo

    El modo online es el mayor reclamo pero tiene carencias importantes. Por un lado no tiene chat de voz y por otro carece de la posibilidad de enviar invitaciones a los amigos, algo que a estas alturas es una ausencia totalmente injustificada.
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  32. Dec 26, 2017
    8
    I appreciate the fact that Nintendo brought this game to the Switch with new features, but I feel like it doesn't bring enough new content to those of us who owned the Wii U version and went for the upgrade. Would have been nice to see 4-8 new tracks and a bunch of extra customizable kart pieces to boot. If you own a Switch and don't own a Wii U you owe yourself a copy of this game. If youI appreciate the fact that Nintendo brought this game to the Switch with new features, but I feel like it doesn't bring enough new content to those of us who owned the Wii U version and went for the upgrade. Would have been nice to see 4-8 new tracks and a bunch of extra customizable kart pieces to boot. If you own a Switch and don't own a Wii U you owe yourself a copy of this game. If you own the Wii U version, unless you are a die hard fan, you may want to consider saving your money. Expand
  33. Jul 25, 2017
    8
    It’s Mario Kart with some new tweeks. If you played Mario Kart before there aren’t any huge surprises. The game is great fun playing in split-screen with the family. The game looks great even on a 75” screen. Most of the games fun is in multiplayer.
  34. Jul 22, 2017
    8
    I played the wii U version (and It's DLC) a lot, so this is more a comparasion. If you didn't had a Wii U, get this now! If you own a Wii U, then It's still worth it in my opinion, because the battle mode has been revamped into a real battle mode this time! Also, inklings from Splatoon have joined the fray as well! But the biggest change is the double item! Yes, this was originally onI played the wii U version (and It's DLC) a lot, so this is more a comparasion. If you didn't had a Wii U, get this now! If you own a Wii U, then It's still worth it in my opinion, because the battle mode has been revamped into a real battle mode this time! Also, inklings from Splatoon have joined the fray as well! But the biggest change is the double item! Yes, this was originally on Double Dash, have now arrived in Mario Kart 8! And It's a game changer! It's created races that are even more intense! And there is a couple of little improvements as well to make it even more enjoyable, so yeah, It's a pretty good port! Expand
  35. Aug 10, 2020
    8
    A complete edition of Mario Kart 8. The soundtrack, the maps and how addicting is the game are the best feats which it has.
    The online is the worst part and the game modes are always the same.
  36. Apr 4, 2018
    8
    It's fun, but if you're doing well, you'll never get any items worth squat. I know that's sort of an issue in every other Mario Kart game I've played, but it's compounded by the fact that you often won't get good items if you're doing poorly!

    The AI seems to get lightning bolts constantly and conveniently times them as you're jumping over a pit. It happens too often to be coincidence.
    It's fun, but if you're doing well, you'll never get any items worth squat. I know that's sort of an issue in every other Mario Kart game I've played, but it's compounded by the fact that you often won't get good items if you're doing poorly!

    The AI seems to get lightning bolts constantly and conveniently times them as you're jumping over a pit. It happens too often to be coincidence.

    I understand that people who are winning shouldn't be getting great stuff, and people who are losing shouldn't *always* get great stuff, but it just feels a little too frustrating after a while.

    I do like most of the new characters and unlocking more karts is nice.
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  37. May 2, 2017
    8
    Really wanted to give this a higher score but i just can't. Item distribution is terrible, if you are leading the race the best you can hope for is a single red shell or the noise thing that stops the blue shells, and speaking of blue shells, they are one of the things that ruin the experience. Gets a bit old getting hit with 3-4 blue shells every race and i still haven't got a single starReally wanted to give this a higher score but i just can't. Item distribution is terrible, if you are leading the race the best you can hope for is a single red shell or the noise thing that stops the blue shells, and speaking of blue shells, they are one of the things that ruin the experience. Gets a bit old getting hit with 3-4 blue shells every race and i still haven't got a single star to use after finishing 24 GP's. Don't get me wrong there is positives to the game like the return of battle mode which is awesome and new characters, Good game that is in need of a major update to sort out the item distribution, Still a must buy for anyone that missed the WII U version. Expand
  38. Sep 11, 2017
    8
    Así de simple Mario kart 8 GOTY, no mejora nada en comparación con la versión de Mario Kart 8 del WiiU es solo una forma de vender 2 veces el mismo juego, si Nintendo realmente pensara en el usuario hubiera regalado este juego a los usuarios de wiiU que se compraran la Switch
  39. May 21, 2018
    8
    Un juego muy divertido y entretenido, para picarse con amigos o online, me ha gustado mucho los guiños que tienen algunos circuitos a los retro, muy recomendable
  40. Mar 8, 2018
    8
    A great party game ruined by the online experience.

    Why have controls in game that help disabled players play if they are hampered with the losing points mechanic, I feel everyone should get at least 1 point for participating and points shouldn't be taken away from players. Cart customisation should be expanding using a render.material change mesh allowing you to customise the
    A great party game ruined by the online experience.

    Why have controls in game that help disabled players play if they are hampered with the losing points mechanic, I feel everyone should get at least 1 point for participating and points shouldn't be taken away from players.

    Cart customisation should be expanding using a render.material change mesh allowing you to customise the colours of the kart, wheels and kite.

    red shells should lock on to the person in front of the person when the red shell is used and therefore if a player over takes someone else when they are targeted with it the target should swap.

    Boxes shouldn't be despawned by people going through them as losing out on a box due to faster karts is very unfair. Lightning shouldn't effect anyone behind the player using the lightning.

    And finally the game should allow the player to choose which of the two items to use first by having a swap item button.

    Offline play should allow you to select which items are in play and should allow you to choose the items raity using a percentage meter.
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  41. May 8, 2021
    8
    Mario KArt 8 Deluxe is the best Mario Kart to date, i just wish it had got more DLCs and stuff
  42. Jul 2, 2017
    8
    Everything good about the first but even more. 99% of the additions they added are for the better. Very good deluxe edition. The graphics are also VERY good.
  43. Nov 27, 2017
    8
    Me he divertido mucho con este juego, y seguiré haciéndolo. Es perfecto para las visitas y con mi novia jugamos mucho a él. Es divertidísimo y tiene esa filosofía tan Nintendo de mantener una competencia sana pero hechizante, la jugabilidad es increíblemente sólida y las pistas están muy bien diseñadas. No le doy una mejor nota al juego (pese a ser un monstruo de contenido) porque no loMe he divertido mucho con este juego, y seguiré haciéndolo. Es perfecto para las visitas y con mi novia jugamos mucho a él. Es divertidísimo y tiene esa filosofía tan Nintendo de mantener una competencia sana pero hechizante, la jugabilidad es increíblemente sólida y las pistas están muy bien diseñadas. No le doy una mejor nota al juego (pese a ser un monstruo de contenido) porque no lo siento como la experiencia Mario Kart definitiva pese a tener todo el contenido que necesita y más ¿La razón? Es una versión completa del juego de Wii U, la cual en su momento me deslumbró y por lo mismo compré su DLC. Para mí, y quienes apoyamos la anterior consola de Nintendo este juego tiene poco nuevo que ofrecer, y siento que con las posibilidades de la nueva consola se logrará un Mario Kart 9 extraordinario. Pero mientras espero por él, seguiré jugando a esta maravilla, la cual recomiendo a todo el mundo. Si no fuera la segunda vez que lo tengo le daría un 9. Expand
  44. Apr 15, 2018
    8
    Super smooth gameplay and great courses. However, not enough change from all the other Mario Kart games.

    Graphics: 4/5
    Gameplay: 4.5/5
    Things to do: 3/5
    Flexibility: 3.5/5
  45. Sep 18, 2017
    8
    Mario Kart 8 is very beautiful racing game. The graphics are top notch. The environments beg you to stop going fast and admire the scenery. The new tracks are stunning, and the classic tracks were given a nice touch. The music scores in each track compliment the scenery. Nintendo did not need to add as many racers as they did like the different babies and costumes for Mario and Peach, butMario Kart 8 is very beautiful racing game. The graphics are top notch. The environments beg you to stop going fast and admire the scenery. The new tracks are stunning, and the classic tracks were given a nice touch. The music scores in each track compliment the scenery. Nintendo did not need to add as many racers as they did like the different babies and costumes for Mario and Peach, but adding Link and Animal Crossing characters was a nice touch. With the deluxe version, you get all the added DLC from the Wii U version so all 16 of the new tracks are there with the original 32 tracks , and the price is good for what you get in a fun racing game. Online racing is still smooth as it was on Wii U, and you will have a lot of fun racing other real world players. Battle mode on the deluxe version has been fixed to give us the battle mode we all love. All the fun modes from Shine Runners to Bomb-Omb Blast are back and the new cops and robbers mode is a fun idea. Mario Kart may look like the same racing game every new entry, but it always draws you in to see all the new creativity put into each game, and this one is no different. RIP to all friendships lost because of the damn pesky blue shell. Expand
  46. Nov 5, 2017
    8
    This is a Mario Kart port and a pretty darn good one at that. The Inclusion of a battle mode made it to where i feel the game is worth the 60 Dollars. If you never played the Wii U version because if you have, your just getting more of the same except for the battle mode and portability i feel like its almost worth it for previous owners but, if you never played Mario kart 8 GET IT NOW!!!.This is a Mario Kart port and a pretty darn good one at that. The Inclusion of a battle mode made it to where i feel the game is worth the 60 Dollars. If you never played the Wii U version because if you have, your just getting more of the same except for the battle mode and portability i feel like its almost worth it for previous owners but, if you never played Mario kart 8 GET IT NOW!!!. For previous owners i recommend you think before you get this one. Its still solid and fun just put some thought into it. Expand
  47. May 18, 2017
    8
    This game is fun to play with friends or alone with smooth 60fps and fun gameplay for a racing game... but it is highly overrated by critics soft spots being over a 90 rating as an 80 is a better score... as scores dont completely mean everything there are many other games that are waaaaay better than a remaster of a racing game which arent usually entertaining for long game sessions...This game is fun to play with friends or alone with smooth 60fps and fun gameplay for a racing game... but it is highly overrated by critics soft spots being over a 90 rating as an 80 is a better score... as scores dont completely mean everything there are many other games that are waaaaay better than a remaster of a racing game which arent usually entertaining for long game sessions... why is this game so much higher than the first anyway? Just because it added some new gamemodes they arent really that amazing to be this high Expand
  48. Aug 5, 2017
    8
    Como todos los Mario Kart, un gran juego, que a cada entrega se supera. Como no tuve Mario Kart 8 para Wii U, este juego lo valoraría como un juego "nuevo". Es divertido como todos, las nuevas funciones de 2 items, 200cc y modo batalla me parecen unos buenos añadidos sin lugar a dudas.
    Lo mejor que tiene es que es un juego que gusta a todo el mundo, y se echa muy buenas partidas en casa
    Como todos los Mario Kart, un gran juego, que a cada entrega se supera. Como no tuve Mario Kart 8 para Wii U, este juego lo valoraría como un juego "nuevo". Es divertido como todos, las nuevas funciones de 2 items, 200cc y modo batalla me parecen unos buenos añadidos sin lugar a dudas.
    Lo mejor que tiene es que es un juego que gusta a todo el mundo, y se echa muy buenas partidas en casa con amigos. El plato fuerte debería estar en el online, pero en mi caso se queda a medio camino (por eso le doy un 8 y no un sobresaliente). Me hubiera gustado que sea más competitivo, me explico, añadir rangos o niveles como en la mayoría de juegos online, una manera para que vean cómo eres en ese juego. El simple hecho de mostrar una puntuación de por ejemplo 3000 puntos no quiere decir que seas un hacha en el online, ya que lo más fácil es puntuar en las carreras (por encima de la posición 9). Sé que está el modo torneo, pero no creo que eso equivalga a obtener rangos por así decirlo. También ese notable lo doy por se un juego de sesiones cortas, ya que no apetece estar jugando muchas horas seguidas, se hace monótono y fácilmente lo dejas de lado al cabo de semanas, jugando nuevamente tiempo después en ocasiones puntuales.
    De todas formas, es un gran juego que merece ser comprado sin duda.
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  49. May 6, 2017
    8
    I enjoyed the first mario kart game I played on the SNES, but this game hasn't really come along way since then other than graphics.

    I had the Wii U version and this isn't really so much better as the critics say. I probably only played the wii u version for about 10 hours in total, because it didn't have any real hold over me or my kids. I only bought this on Switch because of lack of
    I enjoyed the first mario kart game I played on the SNES, but this game hasn't really come along way since then other than graphics.

    I had the Wii U version and this isn't really so much better as the critics say. I probably only played the wii u version for about 10 hours in total, because it didn't have any real hold over me or my kids. I only bought this on Switch because of lack of any good games other than Zelda.

    However the battle mode surprised me and makes this game worthwhile.
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  50. Apr 29, 2017
    8
    Brilliant game best Nintendo Switch game so far. It's what will make you fall in love with the console. It's fun to play online or with friends. Well there is a negative that there are no new courses in the game and there aren't many new characters. But still a great game
  51. May 1, 2017
    8
    Game is great in almost every regard, However the multiplayer has connectivity issues.
    When trying to connect to a lobby more often then not I am greeted with "A network error has occurred"
    This can be rather frustrating. Other then that there is hardly anything wrong with the game it has everything you would expect from a polished title: 60FPS Stable, Smooth graphics and vibrant
    Game is great in almost every regard, However the multiplayer has connectivity issues.
    When trying to connect to a lobby more often then not I am greeted with "A network error has occurred"
    This can be rather frustrating.

    Other then that there is hardly anything wrong with the game it has everything you would expect from a polished title: 60FPS Stable, Smooth graphics and vibrant colors, A lot of maps and modes to keep you busy for quite a while.
    I can happily say that this game is a must buy... a no-brainer really, For any Switch owner.
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  52. Jul 29, 2017
    8
    A must have for Switch owners, I just wish there were more cars and un-lockables, but the game is excellent and the multiplayer battles and races are top of the line. Please enjoy all video games.
  53. May 24, 2018
    8
    I really want to give it ten but the franchise seems aging a bit or i m aging too. :(

    anther con is too much grinding
  54. Jul 19, 2017
    8
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe brings all of the mechanics from the other Mario Karts and combines it into an action packed fun, mobile, experience on Nintendo Switch. The game looks great in Docked/Handheld mode, and the game seems to suffer from no bugs from what I've seen. However, sometimes when playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe I feel irritated at the fact that I can easily be taken from 1st place toMario Kart 8 Deluxe brings all of the mechanics from the other Mario Karts and combines it into an action packed fun, mobile, experience on Nintendo Switch. The game looks great in Docked/Handheld mode, and the game seems to suffer from no bugs from what I've seen. However, sometimes when playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe I feel irritated at the fact that I can easily be taken from 1st place to 8th place with just one Blue shell or a single Lightning Strike. But I guess that what makes Mario Kart, Mario Kart. Expand
  55. 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.
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  56. Jul 30, 2017
    8
    All of this games key components craft a fantastic fun experience for any age.And from playing over 100 hours of this masterpiece I can say that I am very pleased, good original characters, lots of karts to choose from and one of the most important this game can run at a good 60 fps in a stable clear format. But i'm giving this game a sore of 8 because of some of the game features, so,All of this games key components craft a fantastic fun experience for any age.And from playing over 100 hours of this masterpiece I can say that I am very pleased, good original characters, lots of karts to choose from and one of the most important this game can run at a good 60 fps in a stable clear format. But i'm giving this game a sore of 8 because of some of the game features, so, you hop into a game with 11 other players, then you race for 3 laps, but one of the worst features is that if you are in first place all the items you can get are the bananas which are completely useless and the coin, but the most annoying thing in this game is that you are about to finish 1st then you get hit by a blue shell then several other objects, i wish Nintendo could stop this but its just how this game was designed. So my final conclusion is that this game is ALMOST perfect yet it can be perfected so my advice is if you see this game in a store definitely pick it up. Expand
  57. Aug 18, 2017
    8
    Mario kart 8 deluxe es una versión mejorada respecto a la de wii u. Al ser una edición deluxe como su propio nombre indica, incluye nuevas cracterísticas respecto al original como: La posibilidad de llevar dos objetos al mismo tiempo, un cuarto turbo al acelerar, nuevos corredores, nuevos vehículos y un modo de batalla en condiciones. Como extra, podemos encontrar los tres DLCs queMario kart 8 deluxe es una versión mejorada respecto a la de wii u. Al ser una edición deluxe como su propio nombre indica, incluye nuevas cracterísticas respecto al original como: La posibilidad de llevar dos objetos al mismo tiempo, un cuarto turbo al acelerar, nuevos corredores, nuevos vehículos y un modo de batalla en condiciones. Como extra, podemos encontrar los tres DLCs que aparecieron a la venta integrados en esta nueva versión; lo cual, hace al juego más atractivo para aquellas personas que no los adquirieron en su momento.
    Como todo juego de la nintendo switch aprovecha las nuevas funciones que ofrece como el poder llevartelo a cualquier parte o poder jugar de manera inalámbrica con otras personas que posean la consola.
    El mayor inconveniente que le veo es su elevado precio, los mario kart son un "must have" para las consolas de nintendo, sin embargo no nos olvidemos de que estamos hablando de una nueva versión mejorada de un juego que ya salió hace unos años y en mi opinión, no lo tendrían que vender a precio de novedad.
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  58. Apr 2, 2018
    8
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is easily my favorite entry in the Mario Kart series so far. The courses look very smooth and detailed, the character roster is great and includes characters from games like Animal Crossing to Splatoon, and the soundtrack captures the nostalgia of the game perfectly. Online racing has never been as much fun as with this entry and will probably turn out to be the oneMario Kart 8 Deluxe is easily my favorite entry in the Mario Kart series so far. The courses look very smooth and detailed, the character roster is great and includes characters from games like Animal Crossing to Splatoon, and the soundtrack captures the nostalgia of the game perfectly. Online racing has never been as much fun as with this entry and will probably turn out to be the one gamemode you'll keep coming back to. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a fun game to play with friends, whether it's at home, in the park, at school or online.

    The only thing I don't enjoy as much as I expected, is the revamped Battle Mode. It feels a bit bland and boring to me, maybe a bit too polished and smooth. It isn't like the chaotic Battle Modes you know from the good old DS or the Wii, instead this Switch version of Mario Kart offers a more easy, less challenging Battle Mode, with easier stages and modified Battle modes.

    Besides this modification to Battle Mode, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will definitely make sure you have a great time. Whether it's on your own, with friends or family. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers it all!
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  59. Sep 18, 2017
    8
    I would give this a 9 but it is the same as mario kart 8 for wii u but it is still a good game
  60. Oct 11, 2017
    8
    Yes its a re-release of the Mairo cart on WiiU... but I didnt buy a WiiU ( apparently not a lot of ppl did) so that dosent bother me...

    -Yes it has a mode that drives for you and holds the accelerate button for you if you want... but i have family that is BAD at video games, due to being grandparents, or small children... -so its more of a bonus then a negative as everyone in the
    Yes its a re-release of the Mairo cart on WiiU... but I didnt buy a WiiU ( apparently not a lot of ppl did) so that dosent bother me...

    -Yes it has a mode that drives for you and holds the accelerate button for you if you want...
    but i have family that is BAD at video games, due to being grandparents, or small children...

    -so its more of a bonus then a negative as everyone in the family can play it

    -a good amount of tracks, and online mode it has enough content to keep it interesting

    not perfect, but definitely worth a pick up!
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  61. 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
  62. Dec 29, 2017
    8
    Not only is this an improvement over its Wii U not deluxe counterpart, Mario Kart 8 as a whole is the best kart racer we've seen today. Definitely the kart racer to be a compared to. Great music, sleek controls, nice characters, cool stages, and the best looks ever seen on a Nintendo game.
  63. Feb 9, 2018
    8
    Mario Kart 8 was the best Mario Kart to date and unfortunately released on the Wii U. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe expands on near perfection by adding elements you didn't know you wanted or needed.
    It brings back battle mode using classic levels that awake the little child in you and has created new, with a sense of familiarity, battle types for all players with differing levels of experience.
    Mario Kart 8 was the best Mario Kart to date and unfortunately released on the Wii U. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe expands on near perfection by adding elements you didn't know you wanted or needed.
    It brings back battle mode using classic levels that awake the little child in you and has created new, with a sense of familiarity, battle types for all players with differing levels of experience.
    If you had the original version, is it worth forking out for this? - I'd answer yes and I have. With over 200 hours played on Mario Kart 8 and enough coins and stars to bring us all out of a recession I still have fun with this game and enjoy the time spent with my friends and family, only this time we're trying to get the same coins and stars as last time however knowing more of the little secrets each level has.
    Oh, and you get two power ups now!
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  64. Mar 6, 2018
    8
    No other Nintendo Racing game is as tight as this...unfortunately. (If there are better I'd like to be told.) Anticipating bonus free DL content for this game, that would surely earn a 9/10
  65. Mar 22, 2018
    8
    This game is the most content packed Mario Kart game yet! And it is really good! (Aside from 2 things)...

    the gameplay is very, very fun.... and playing it with friends is a great time time! I would recommend this game to any Switch owner.... unfortunately, if you owned the original game on Wii U, this won't be the best time for you, so take it with a grain of salt... it feels like the
    This game is the most content packed Mario Kart game yet! And it is really good! (Aside from 2 things)...

    the gameplay is very, very fun.... and playing it with friends is a great time time! I would recommend this game to any Switch owner....
    unfortunately, if you owned the original game on Wii U, this won't be the best time for you, so take it with a grain of salt... it feels like the same game, nothing's different (coming from someone who put 100+ hours into MK8), after around 10 hours of gameplay, it got boring.... and I haven't really used much since around June...

    the 2nd problem (for me) are the character selection, you can be the most amount of characters in this Mario Kart than anyone before it, but there are a lot of shovel ware characters here, Metal Mario, Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy and Baby Rosalina to name a few... you also can't forget the infamous Pink Gold Peach, personally I'd rather have them get rid of these characters than have them at all....

    Basically, if you haven't played this game (or little of it) than I highly suggest this game, but if you have played this (around 5 hours or more) You should rather buy BOTW or Mario O, overall a good game with a little bit more content, but, that's what you should expect from a port....
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  66. Mar 31, 2018
    8
    The game itself is absolutely brilliant. They've taken everything good from previous Mario Karts and honed in on it. My issue is that I never played the Wii U version, so for me, it was upsetting that EVERYTHING was unlocked from the start. It made the game pointless - I had nothing to work towards. I enjoy working towards unlocking new characters. It felt like I was starting the game atThe game itself is absolutely brilliant. They've taken everything good from previous Mario Karts and honed in on it. My issue is that I never played the Wii U version, so for me, it was upsetting that EVERYTHING was unlocked from the start. It made the game pointless - I had nothing to work towards. I enjoy working towards unlocking new characters. It felt like I was starting the game at 100% complete. Expand
  67. Apr 30, 2018
    8
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best Mario Kart ever made. It has a lot of content and its balance is really good. But to be honest, it doesn't deserve a higher mark than the Wii U version. Although its better resolution and its little bit of more content, it's definitely the same game.
  68. Jul 4, 2018
    8
    Bien que ce jeu soit fun et excellent, ce n'est pas une vraie nouveauté. Nous retrouvons l'épisode Wii U incluant tous les DLC.

    Ce que j'ai aimé (+) : - C'est fluide et beau - Des parties endiablées - Le richesse du contenu (variété des courses, des véhicules, des personnages) - Le multi joueurs OnLine Ce que j'ai moins aimé (-) : - Toujours pas de tchat vocal - Quand
    Bien que ce jeu soit fun et excellent, ce n'est pas une vraie nouveauté. Nous retrouvons l'épisode Wii U incluant tous les DLC.

    Ce que j'ai aimé (+) :
    - C'est fluide et beau
    - Des parties endiablées
    - Le richesse du contenu (variété des courses, des véhicules, des personnages)
    - Le multi joueurs OnLine

    Ce que j'ai moins aimé (-) :
    - Toujours pas de tchat vocal
    - Quand l'ordinateur veut ta peau, il déclenche les 7 fléaux !!!

    Bien que peu innovant, cet opus est une référence du jeu de course et qui plus est COMPLET (pas de DLC tout y est)... des parties frénétiques et endiablées animeront vos soirées entre poto. Un must en attendant MK 9
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  69. 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
  70. May 19, 2018
    8
    Es un gran juego exclusivo de Switch, aunque a veces se me hace un poco repetitivo. También pienso que debería tener más modos de juegos, para así quitar la monotonía que son las carreras. Por lo demás, tiene gran variedad de items, gran variedad de mapas, juego online muy divertido, buen sistema de puntos por victoria etc.
  71. Sep 27, 2018
    8
    This game was one of my most played games on Wii U, with 500+ hours put in. I had to double-dip for the Nintendo Switch since I thought it would be amazing to play my most played Wii U game on the go, while also having new content put in. If you never had a Wii U and love Mario Kart games, I highly suggest you pick this game up.
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. Nov 21, 2020
    8
    I am not familiar with the majority of the Mario characters, but Mario Kart 8 is fun and stylish, and original! It’s fun to play, and, the reason I rank it so low, is because I have only played it a couple of dozens of times with a few friends online.
  75. 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
  76. Jun 2, 2019
    8
    its goofy master peace game with good sous designig and cool colourful characters very original
  77. 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!
  78. 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.
  79. Apr 11, 2020
    8
    A visually stunning game with solid gameplay. A strong party game with friends.
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. Mar 19, 2020
    8
    Extremely fun way to spend an evening, alone or with friends! A must own for the switch!
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Basically the same game as the WiiU version but it is a great game. The battle mode is at least 10X better than the WiiU one
  86. Apr 25, 2020
    8
    It is the good old Mario Kart, but honestly it does not deserve an overwhelmingly positive global opinion.

    First thing first: why can't the Switch get an exclusive Mario Kart ? We're talking about the port of a Wii U game from 2014, still sold full price in 2020. That's a shame. Second: I have played Mario Kart DS A LOT (more than a 1000 hours) and thoroughly enjoyed it. I played the
    It is the good old Mario Kart, but honestly it does not deserve an overwhelmingly positive global opinion.

    First thing first: why can't the Switch get an exclusive Mario Kart ? We're talking about the port of a Wii U game from 2014, still sold full price in 2020. That's a shame.

    Second: I have played Mario Kart DS A LOT (more than a 1000 hours) and thoroughly enjoyed it. I played the Wii version as well, but none since them. After all these years, I regret that Mario Kart has not managed to evolve so much. Still the same game modes and nothing new in the gameplay. It seems that each episode just brings a few new races, a few new characters and episodically, new objects, but that's it. And even with this in mind, it worries me to see that Nintendo has to go and get characters/levels from its other licenses to bring something new, a sign that good old Mario cannot renew the concept of his karting game by himself.

    Obviously MK8D remains a very good game, hence the 8 score, but it bothers me than this license I love so much can't innovate.
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  87. Apr 26, 2020
    8
    This Mario Kart is one of the best out there. It’s got quite a wide variety of choices for everything, the controls are very solidified (if you don’t have awful Joy-Cons), there’s a lot of battle mode choices, and overall, it’s fun to pick up and play whenever. The only downsides are that the battles modes feel a little watered down compared to the older versions of battle they came from,This Mario Kart is one of the best out there. It’s got quite a wide variety of choices for everything, the controls are very solidified (if you don’t have awful Joy-Cons), there’s a lot of battle mode choices, and overall, it’s fun to pick up and play whenever. The only downsides are that the battles modes feel a little watered down compared to the older versions of battle they came from, and the Wi-Fi is definitely janky, but that’s more a system issue. Overall, I gave this an 8.16/10 with my judgement, making it my second favorite title. Expand
  88. Jun 9, 2020
    8
    This game is always a blast to play, both with friends and alone, both online and offline. The driving mechanics are great and intuitive and they work perfectly with the amazing and original tracks. Every single track is really fun to both drive on and look at (except for toad's turnpike) This is just an all around great game that everyone could enjoy.
  89. Jul 20, 2020
    8
    This might be one of the best Mario Kart game in the franchise. Too bad it isn't a new one.
  90. Mar 24, 2022
    8
    One of the most fun addictions I've ever had. Game's flow, music, pure joy and fun - this is what Mario Kart so much fun!
  91. Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Really fun gameplays and design, that’s all what the game have, and it works
  92. Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Score: 8
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  93. Aug 7, 2020
    8
    It is the most fun Mario kart game to play with friends, has amazing graphics and a lot of characters as well as karts.
  94. Aug 18, 2020
    8
    Même pas besoin d'en parler il fait le taff bravo Nintendo vos jeu Mario kart sont toujours aussi bon, un indispensable à faire sur Switch
  95. Sep 16, 2020
    8
    Great fun racing game, and the definitive Mario Kart Experience. Has everything you would want, and more.
  96. Sep 28, 2020
    8
    When I first picked the game up when I got my Switch, I was excited to play as the new characters and all that. It's a really good game and you should pick this up for the family if you're looking for a game to play. You won't regret it.
  97. Nov 14, 2020
    8
    Mario Kart 8 is a great game, no doubt about it. But compared to other games, it's a little boring, and I personally think it's overrated. But, the tracks are still pretty interesting, and the character roster is all right. I can have a good time with this game.
  98. Nov 12, 2020
    8
    Is a really solid game the track are fun battle mod is ok and the roster overall is good the nerfed motorcycle are not in my liking but whatever is a great game ☺️
  99. Feb 13, 2021
    8
    This is a good MK game. It has great control, easy to learn and it must be really cool to play with other people, almost as much as Double Dash. But sadly the game has several flaws that restrain it from being a 10.

    -50cc and 100cc and much to easy, especially for a veteran player who did every MK games -150cc and 200cc are almost unfair in some ways, since you pretty much always have
    This is a good MK game. It has great control, easy to learn and it must be really cool to play with other people, almost as much as Double Dash. But sadly the game has several flaws that restrain it from being a 10.

    -50cc and 100cc and much to easy, especially for a veteran player who did every MK games
    -150cc and 200cc are almost unfair in some ways, since you pretty much always have a race where you get hit by a blue shell 2 seconds before the finish line, get passed by 1-2 or 3 others players and then your score is **** It's sincerely systematic. When you go through every 12 cups, it happens at least once per cup. So since I gave up doing the 100% thing with 3 stars everywhere, I don't really give a damn anymore, but for anyone who tries to do it perfectly, it's gonna be a frustrating experience since this gimmick make the game much harder than it should be.

    -There is also a weird mechanic in the game where if you tend to get out a little out of the path, it forced you to go back on track. It's subtle, but thing can ruin races. It literally happened to me on a race where I wanted to do a short curve drift, and it suddenly shifted to make me take a shortcut I couldn't take because I didn't have a boost. So I fell in the water for no reason and it was (of course) on the last turn. It doesn't happen quite often, but this feels like this mechanics was integrated in the game so beginner players wouldn't constantly fly off road, which can be OK if you are on assist-mode, but never on a full speed mode. It kinda crushes the point since you feel you cannot your kart perfectly.

    -Also too bad some items are gone because it feels less diversified (after 36 cups).

    -They literally changed some races from the past, which is not really a nice hommage since it blow up the point of taking old tracks. I'm not talking about bugs, but about some things that made those races unique. Yoshi's valley is a great exemple. On the N64 version, you could never know who was first during the race because the icon were all switched up with ? marks. Which gave so much suspens and made that race unforgettable. This was took out in the Switch version, which is kinda sad and less exciting.

    You feel that's a really good game with great quality, but the laziness of Nintendo (as usual) to do a deluxe version instead of a new one, and the poor additions or changes they did, doesn't really gives a nice picture of the game.

    So it's worth a good 8, but far behind what it could have been (which feels like a bad habits Nintendo seem to have with their AAA games).
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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 95
  2. Negative: 0 out of 95
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]