Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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8.6

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  1. omniface
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    mario kart 8

    pros
    good speed
    good karts
    good players

    cons
    can get quite boring and repeating
    also smash bros outshined it in irony

    bumped from a 5 to a 9 since very creative
    and tremendous redeeming music
    also it may be boring but does compare well to other mariokart games
  2. Shadowsky101
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    The best Mario Kart game! Makes fun to play it with friends. And that also as a Handheld. When you have a Switch, buy it!
  3. Ronacse
    Feb 20, 2021
    0
    Is fun to play with people, however the aspects that are troubling to me is whenever you are riding solo, the game just **** you for no reason
  4. Rezaayoobi
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    یه بازی به شدت سرگرم کننده و چند نفره که باعث میشه ساعت ها سرگرم بشین بدون خستگی
  5. Drewmeadyy
    Feb 18, 2021
    7
    Mario Kart 8 deluxe is an enjoyable experience on the whole and offers hours of enjoyable gameplay, sadly this is almost copied from the Wii U title and offers little improvements to the gameplay. However, still a fun game and thoroughly enjoyable, alas 7/10.
  6. MisterMacys
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Needs more tracks! Give me a $20-$30 dlc pack with more courses please! Also, kill that trash mobile game you have.
  7. Gontrand00
    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).    … Expand
  8. junkykunky
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    This is the best Mario Kart game with great multiplayer fun! The battle mode is great and really improves on Mario Kart 8's battle mode with returning modes and brand new and old maps! This game has some of the greatest tracks of any Mario Kart game with many new and retro tracks for you and some of your friends to enjoy!
  9. twinrcs
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    I love this game becouse we got stable 60 FPS lots of characters and maps and maps are fantastic its must have for every switch
  10. MacG
    Jan 28, 2021
    8
    The best Mario Kart ever made so far. That being said, the rubber band A.I. can be frustrating and Nintendo need to remove blue shells from the game entirely.
  11. Inorde
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    The perfect culmination of all things Mario Kart. There is a LOT of content in this game and all the tracks are beautifully crafted. Game-play is flawless. It's a good example of easy to learn, hard to master. My children play 50cc with steering assistance. Personally I'm trying to conquer the golden items and that is a tough challenge even after 75 hours of play. Yes, some luck isThe perfect culmination of all things Mario Kart. There is a LOT of content in this game and all the tracks are beautifully crafted. Game-play is flawless. It's a good example of easy to learn, hard to master. My children play 50cc with steering assistance. Personally I'm trying to conquer the golden items and that is a tough challenge even after 75 hours of play. Yes, some luck is involved to finish a cup with 3 stars, although with enough skill you can get ahead far enough to make it to 1st place even if several hits slow you down. The web is full of tips and tricks to improve your driving and tactics.

    The performance is good. A stable 60fps. The only problem here is 3 or more players. The screen will split in 4 then and frame-rate will be capped at 30fps. It's doable but the difference with 60fps is huge.

    On-line play is plain and simple and a lot of fun. I haven't spend a lot of time doing battles though.

    One side note: this is an updated version of the Wii U game + DLC. If you already own that there is not much to gain here, although playing this in handheld mode is perfectly doable.

    I've spent many, many hours with this game. It's the game I advise everyone who buys a Switch. It's a good showcase what the Switch can do and it's a blast to play for any age.    … Expand
  12. opnyx
    Jan 16, 2021
    9
    Simply the best Mario Kart I've played. There's a lot of content and the driving is very nice.
    Must-have for playing with friends, or online (the AI is sometimes too weak).
  13. Marioocc_97
    Jan 14, 2021
    9
    Hay veces que pienso que no sacan Mario Kart 9 porque no saben cómo superar lo que hicieron aquí. Quitando algún modo aventura/misiones como existen en juegos como CTR/Mario Kart DS respectivamente, posee un total de 48 circuitos, 43 personajes a elegir (incluyendo personajes fuera de la saga Mario), variedad de vehículos, ruedas y ala deltas, modo batalla, Gran Prix de 4 cilindradasHay veces que pienso que no sacan Mario Kart 9 porque no saben cómo superar lo que hicieron aquí. Quitando algún modo aventura/misiones como existen en juegos como CTR/Mario Kart DS respectivamente, posee un total de 48 circuitos, 43 personajes a elegir (incluyendo personajes fuera de la saga Mario), variedad de vehículos, ruedas y ala deltas, modo batalla, Gran Prix de 4 cilindradas distintas y modo espejo, un online súper divertido, apartado artístico y musical impecable y una maravilla de gameplay, sintiéndose pulido y con un feedback del control muy agradable. A todo esto podemos añadir la portabilidad del título, que aun no formando parte del juego como tal, es un muy buen incentivo para jugadores que apenas puedan jugar en sus casas. Si tuviese que ponerle una nota sería un 9,5. Mario Kart 9, si se le añaden las carencias que le faltan a este título y no se reduce demasiado contenido al inicio, podría llegar a ser el mejor juego del género karting de la historia.… Expand
  14. austinmarcus
    Jan 13, 2021
    9
    9/10
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  15. Mister_Jey
    Jan 12, 2021
    7
    → Attention la banane !
    tout d'abord, je tenais à préciser que ma note est un peu sévère car le jeu est surtout destiné au multi. J'y ai joué principalement solo et il est vrai que seul, on s'ennuie un peu dessus. Par ailleurs je trouve que le gameplay repose trop sur la bonne utilisation des pièges, aux bons moments ainsi que de l'utilisation des drifts. Mis à part cela, le jeu reste    → Attention la banane !
    tout d'abord, je tenais à préciser que ma note est un peu sévère car le jeu est surtout destiné au multi. J'y ai joué principalement solo et il est vrai que seul, on s'ennuie un peu dessus. Par ailleurs je trouve que le gameplay repose trop sur la bonne utilisation des pièges, aux bons moments ainsi que de l'utilisation des drifts. Mis à part cela, le jeu reste très fun avec des courses comme à l'accoutumée, ultra dynamiques. Mario Kart 8 propose notamment différents modes, mais qui sont encore plus destinés à être joués entre amis ou en famille.

    Sortie en avril 2017 / Développé par Nintendo.    … Expand
  16. HeavyMachineGon
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    switch必买游戏了，都会玩和都不会玩的时候是最好玩的，说的就是马车8。合家欢游戏，上手快，可以有技巧也可以完全不需要技巧，而且可以随机生成几张地图打（隔壁的Super Mario Party学一下啊）。
    每次玩马车8都在感慨老任的细节做得真好，地图，角色，卡丁车装扮等等。
  17. Coryn78
    Jan 5, 2021
    0
    The game is great, I have nothing against it. But instead of giving us a new Mario Kart, like Nintendo did for every console since Mario Kart exists, they just recycled another WiiU title and sold it again with little addition for another 60€. Mario Kart is not the only game to that this happened. It seems to be a trend at Nintendo to just rerelease WiiU games on the Switch. But unlikeThe game is great, I have nothing against it. But instead of giving us a new Mario Kart, like Nintendo did for every console since Mario Kart exists, they just recycled another WiiU title and sold it again with little addition for another 60€. Mario Kart is not the only game to that this happened. It seems to be a trend at Nintendo to just rerelease WiiU games on the Switch. But unlike most other of the recycled titles, Mario Kart is a game you just need for a Nintendo console. With this game, you can't just say: ,,I already own and played the game, I don't have to buy it again'', Mario Kart is just the game you play with friends and family, especially when they aren't that familiar with most or any video games. I am disappointed, because this just feels like a middle finger from Nintendo towards people with a WiiU, because Nintendo makes us having to buy one game multiple times to have something to play with other people. Instead of making the Switch downwards compatible, they recycle old games, and with Mario Kart 8 (Deluxe) I am the most disappointed.… Expand
  18. alan2pc
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    This is the best kart game ever created, if you’re into that thing. I give it 9/10.
  19. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    Visually exillerating.

    Good - graphics look great. Tracks look beautiful, which makes racing exillerating visually. - smart steering is good for casual players, and kids. - tricks are fun to do. Ramps were nicely placed to string in multiple trick boosts. - 200cc introduces drift braking which adds a new dimension to the gameplay. - a lot of car parts. - blue shell    Visually exillerating.

    Good

    - graphics look great. Tracks look beautiful, which makes racing exillerating visually.

    - smart steering is good for casual players, and kids.

    - tricks are fun to do. Ramps were nicely placed to string in multiple trick boosts.

    - 200cc introduces drift braking which adds a new dimension to the gameplay.

    - a lot of car parts.

    - blue shell counter is a great addition.

    - you recover more quickly when falling off which keeps the pace.

    Bad

    - unwanted speed boosts from collision with opponents. It makes me fall off the edge sometimes in 200cc. It's completely out of my control because the opponent comes from behind.

    - fat characters block my view sometimes

    - no way to practice tracks in 200cc tracks. Only option is to split screen, which is lame.

    - no button remap makes 200cc awkward, since I have to use Y to accelerate to feel comfortable, but it also requires rewiring. Remap would have been easy fix.

    - smart steering should've been off by default. I did the first 7 cups without knowing it was on.    … Expand
  20. weeb122
    Dec 30, 2020
    9
    This is the best Mario Kart game ever... by default. Its just Mario Kart 8 but with all the DLC and a steady frame rate of 60, as well as a much better battle mode. Worth picking up if you don't have it already.
  21. IkOzael
    Dec 27, 2020
    5
    I've had more fun overall in Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart Wii which I'll be comparing 8 to. I'm a guy who leans on the "quality over quantity" standard, so with that I say this game ain't all that. The masses say it's the best, but they either haven't played the ones I mentioned or say it's the best because new.

    First of all, MK8D's track choices are pretty bland to me, especially some    I've had more fun overall in Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart Wii which I'll be comparing 8 to. I'm a guy who leans on the "quality over quantity" standard, so with that I say this game ain't all that. The masses say it's the best, but they either haven't played the ones I mentioned or say it's the best because new.

    First of all, MK8D's track choices are pretty bland to me, especially some o' the older tracks that were remade. Speaking of older tracks, look what they did to Toad's Turnpike and Yoshi's Valley! The character roster is pretty stupid too. Like, why isn't every clone grouped together like Yoshi and Shy Guy's color variants? And who the hell is Pink Gold Peach?! Sounds like some cringey FanFiction love interest for Metal Mario.

    Also, I swear the COMs are rubberbanding... again. If they really are, why? The game already relies on chance and what kart/bike setups you use, so trying to add other **** doesn't add difficulty when it's already random. While I'm at it, I'll talk about the mechanic changes 'cause now it really feels like a toddler fest. For example, remember when the Blue Shell would slow you down significantly since it launched you high in the air on hit? And in a few games, it was possible to escape it (although very hard to do)? Well in this game, it's about as inconvenient as the other shells and inescapable.

    Anyway, I don't really play battle mode all that much 'cause there aren't that many maps to play on and the item roster leaves a lot to be desired. It does feel stale dealing with the same small pool of items, especially when they're place-dependent. Off the top of my head, you could've added missing items from the past games (except for ones like the Banana Bunch from MK64), character-specific items with unique effects, and some of the items from the Mario Kart Arcade games. Maybe that's too much for general gameplay. Too chaotic. Well, how about limiting some items to certain tracks? That'll give more of a reason to play those tracks aside from their layout and design.

    Aside from racing and battle mode, there's nothing else like missions from Mario Kart DS or a "Double Dash" mode where you can pair up with someone to race together. Double Item Boxes are already in the game. Why wasn't that a thing?    … Expand
  22. Leiti
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    A must-have for every Switch owner who likes to play with friends or family. However, the single player is a real disaster! There is no need to play it because everything is already unlocked. But because the game lives mostly from the multiplayer mode, I don't see that as a major criticism. The online mode and the servers were largely positive to me. The new features, such as gravity, areA must-have for every Switch owner who likes to play with friends or family. However, the single player is a real disaster! There is no need to play it because everything is already unlocked. But because the game lives mostly from the multiplayer mode, I don't see that as a major criticism. The online mode and the servers were largely positive to me. The new features, such as gravity, are also a nice gimmick, and the controls work great. All in all a really very good game and the best Mario Kart.… Expand
  23. Otah
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    Só não dei 10, porque tá faltando DLC com mais personagens e mais pistas de corrida.
  24. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    The drive, the soundtrack, visuals, controls, everything is so fine in this racing game. This is a very addictive one. Truly embraces the legacy of Nintendo and a must-have for every Nintendo player!
  25. LunaresArienal
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    This Mario Kart sure is beautiful and smooth.

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

    Great party game but since there was nothing to unlock I couldn't keep the game in solo modeas long as I could some of the portable MK games before
  26. leeaw
    Dec 10, 2020
    9
    i have issues with a lot of wii u switch ports, and most times that comes down to overpricing relative to lack of new content. mario kart 8 deluxe has very little new content- but for only ten dollars more than the original, which id say is what the handheld convenience is worth alone. im dissapointed they never introduced new tracks- i had this bsck on the wii u and it feels more like ai have issues with a lot of wii u switch ports, and most times that comes down to overpricing relative to lack of new content. mario kart 8 deluxe has very little new content- but for only ten dollars more than the original, which id say is what the handheld convenience is worth alone. im dissapointed they never introduced new tracks- i had this bsck on the wii u and it feels more like a port than a “deluxe” version- but its still a fantastic game at a reasonable price… Expand
  27. YanisPLAYER
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    1080p and 60 frames per second, the game is perfect and deserve its full success. Nintendo did an awesome job with the switch !
  28. mattsinv
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    So many different game modes, karts, characters, courses, etc. Definitively the greatest Mario Kart ever released.
  29. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    it looks nicer, it plays nicer, but personal preference beats out this time.
  30. Daniel_N
    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.
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92

Universal acclaim - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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