Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2774 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,427 out of 2774
  2. Mixed: 176 out of 2774
  3. Negative: 171 out of 2774
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. kuiriz
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    Me gustó aunque sea originalmente para Wii u ojalá agreguen más pistas y personajes
  5. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    Although it's not entirely my favorite, this is the definitive Mario Kart experience.
  6. Daigo
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    El mejor Mario Kart de la historia hasta el momento, y con la expansion de pistas el mas ahora sera el mas extenso muy bien por Nintendo.
  7. WalElefant6512
    May 17, 2020
    5
    so...
    This Game has Good Gameplay, Track,Free DLC and everything important that needs a Mario Kart.
    BUT there are a lot of things why this Game isnt a good one. First im a person that dont play Games to Pas some Time games are in my Eyes only good if there have Somthing Speciel ore somfing thats make the Game to ART. When i am real this Game is UNDER Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart    so...
    This Game has Good Gameplay, Track,Free DLC and everything important that needs a Mario Kart.
    BUT there are a lot of things why this Game isnt a good one.
    First im a person that dont play Games to Pas some Time games are in my Eyes only good if there have Somthing Speciel ore somfing thats make the Game to ART.
    When i am real this Game is UNDER Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 8(Becuse its a Port)
    So there are a LOT of Downgrades in this Game that are for Normal Persons Not very Specil but for Game Designers Like Me you must do a view from another Pespctive.
    Lets Get into it.
    First:
    This Game has PINK GOLD PEACH ok thats not really a fact but its a Worst caracter ok.
    Second:
    This Game has fewer animations then MARIO KART WII lol, Like Trick Jumping in the First Game where this Got Invented the Caracters had more Animations than Today WHY i dont now.
    Also where is My Camera show from all Posebil Perspectivs like MKWII in this game the camera is after Win/Lose only in the third person front WHY.
    Third:
    The Music i dont mean the Track Music this is Good but the Hub Music ore The Win / Lose Music is SO BAD i dont now if this is my one feling but really The Music is Bad in this Game.
    Forth: This is a port and added absolutly NOTHING new to the Game (Tracks dont count).
    So there are a lot of things why this Game is Bad/Good but i dont wanna Tell all of it ye.    … Expand
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. piscesperiod
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe includes an impressive roster of playable characters (including Link, the Inklings, and funny Mii racers), so many beautiful racing tracks and soundtrack. The battle mode ensures the game continues to offer new gameplay experiences even when you're done just racing, and the multiplayer mode is loads of fun. A well-rounded game, fun to play and replay for many hours.Mario Kart 8 Deluxe includes an impressive roster of playable characters (including Link, the Inklings, and funny Mii racers), so many beautiful racing tracks and soundtrack. The battle mode ensures the game continues to offer new gameplay experiences even when you're done just racing, and the multiplayer mode is loads of fun. A well-rounded game, fun to play and replay for many hours.

    This game is a must-have for every die-hard Nintendo fan. It is unsurprising how well it continues to sell, 6 years after the original release.    … Expand
  11. Dave300
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Mario Kart is the best Kart racer and this may be the best Mario Kart game of all time! A game that can be enjoyed by everyone, both hardcore and casuals, both Adults and kidsi A must buy for the Switch owners!
  12. ekixbrass
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    The best Mario Kart game! The visuals have updated and the soundtrack is amazing. Fun for single and multiplayer. The characters are cool but kind of annoying to have a bunch of Koopas. Amazing online play as well. And the multiplayers games are fun to play! If you have a Wii U and a Switch and you can't decide whether or not to get this for your Switch just because you already have it forThe best Mario Kart game! The visuals have updated and the soundtrack is amazing. Fun for single and multiplayer. The characters are cool but kind of annoying to have a bunch of Koopas. Amazing online play as well. And the multiplayers games are fun to play! If you have a Wii U and a Switch and you can't decide whether or not to get this for your Switch just because you already have it for the Wii U... get this game!!! It's amazing and fun! I need them to release a new Mario Kart!… Expand
  13. UsielVela
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Realmente adictivo, muchas más pistas y gráficamente bueno, todo es perfecto en esta juego.
  14. Thewayfarer
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Complete, fun, well optimised and long lasting. I spend everyday at least 30 minutes playing this game and i have it since release
  15. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Bestial el juego, una cantidad de personajes carismaticos y escenarios coloridos. El juego definitivo de la saga Mario kART
  16. Cyppphyr
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The best multi-player game of all time
    Mario Kart is just getting better Thank you Nintendo
  17. emilyratesgames
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Score: 8
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  18. anxotheboss
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    MK8 Deluxe is an amazing game, it has a lot of very well desinged circuits, lots of cars, wheels, winds and characters, a very acceptable online mode that will give you hundreds of hours of playing... This game's gameplay is perfect, it's the result of lots of years making Mario Kart games. This is the best Kart Racing game ever made, and probably one of the best Arcade Racing Games of allMK8 Deluxe is an amazing game, it has a lot of very well desinged circuits, lots of cars, wheels, winds and characters, a very acceptable online mode that will give you hundreds of hours of playing... This game's gameplay is perfect, it's the result of lots of years making Mario Kart games. This is the best Kart Racing game ever made, and probably one of the best Arcade Racing Games of all time. It runs at 1080p and 60fps wich is amazing, and it look simply beatiful. I recomend this game to everyone.… Expand
  19. Xuirky
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Mario kart 8 deluxe imo is the definitive Mario kart. Personally my favorite Mario kart is mario kart ds and I really enjoyed mk8d since it has actual battle mode maps, a large character selection and finds a way to make 200cc work on all maps.
  20. Jopawho
    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
  21. CatsNGames
    Sep 16, 2020
    8
    Great fun racing game, and the definitive Mario Kart Experience. Has everything you would want, and more.
  22. 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).
  23. Mckenzieawesome
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    Oh, come on. it's Mario Kart there's not much that needs to be said about Mario Kart because it is just a racing game with items and Nintendo characters. overall if you were rating this by what is the best Mario Kart game this is probably the best.
  24. KolaKoala21
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Always a classic and super fun to play with family and friends. Easy enough for everyone to enjoy playing together even non gamers.
  25. khoitran101507
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best racing game i've ever played. Bought the switch just to play this and botw
  26. Adasc2906
    Oct 28, 2021
    8
    It's pretty good from the beginning to the finish. If you're looking for a racing game on a switch then this is the best one you can get
  27. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This is the best-looking game on the switch, and it's Mario Kart. Everyone loves it.
  28. Fireyoshi779
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    The best racing game of all time on switch,amazing graphics,60 fps both docked and handheld and very good gameplay with the amazing tracks.Great game both in gameplay and graphics and a big must have for switch owners!
  29. Toffeltrasa
    Jan 15, 2022
    8
    This is the best Mario Kart game to date! Well It's Mario Kart, how could you even mess that up?

    (coughcough Mario Kart Tour coughcough)
  30. Daniel_Lourenco
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Horas e horas de pura diversão. Muita variedade de pistas e personagens.
    Jogabilidade muito boa.
    Tanto a jogar sozinho como online a diversão está garantida.
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#4 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#4 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
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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