Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2774 Ratings

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  1. Raxumotra
    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.
  2. MatthewRock
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    It's quite amazing that they made 8 games in this series, and they just keep getting better and better. The best Mario Kart game with some new mechanics like double bonus, this is definitely one of must-haves on the Nintendo Switch platform. The gameplay is great, the game is not boring and the game fits into the portable mindset really well. With its pure gameplay, this game is a greatIt's quite amazing that they made 8 games in this series, and they just keep getting better and better. The best Mario Kart game with some new mechanics like double bonus, this is definitely one of must-haves on the Nintendo Switch platform. The gameplay is great, the game is not boring and the game fits into the portable mindset really well. With its pure gameplay, this game is a great thing to have.… Expand
  3. TheRum
    Jun 20, 2017
    9
    A few years ago I became so bored of games. Every new release you shoot someone, gear up or run around the map collecting pointless icons then my brother bought a Wii U and Mario Kart 8.
    This game bought back my love for video games I'd somehow forgotten that games are meant to be fun not tedious grind fests or where you simply hold up and watch fancy effects.
    This version is the    A few years ago I became so bored of games. Every new release you shoot someone, gear up or run around the map collecting pointless icons then my brother bought a Wii U and Mario Kart 8.
    This game bought back my love for video games I'd somehow forgotten that games are meant to be fun not tedious grind fests or where you simply hold up and watch fancy effects.
    This version is the supreme with the annoying bunny hop boost taken out and proper battlemodes. It's excellent but is for online and party play as it'll get boring single player.    … Expand
  4. Dazan
    Jan 25, 2018
    9
    Hacía tiempo que no jugaba al MK (desde la Wii), y tengo que admitir que este es mucho mejor. Muchísimos circuitos, aunque como siempre bastantes son reciclados, muchísimos personajes y gran variedad de karts. El juego es MUY divertido.
  5. Un_Creative
    Nov 13, 2017
    9
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definition of a great port, with great add ons such as new battle modes and previous DLC Tracks at an upgraded 1080p (From 720p) combined with the consistent fun with friends online or on the same screen, and single player creates an excellent experience for the player.

    Recommended To: - New Mario Fans - Mario Kart Fans - Nintendo Switch Owners - Casual    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definition of a great port, with great add ons such as new battle modes and previous DLC Tracks at an upgraded 1080p (From 720p) combined with the consistent fun with friends online or on the same screen, and single player creates an excellent experience for the player.

    Recommended To:
    - New Mario Fans
    - Mario Kart Fans
    - Nintendo Switch Owners
    - Casual Racing Genre Players    … Expand
  6. Rgc
    Jul 4, 2017
    10
    It is the most complete kart Mario to date, has an abundant number of characters and excellent maps, in addition to include more modes such as battle mode that reminds me a lot when I played on my nintendo 64 with my friends and not say to include power Have 2 objects at a time as in the mario kart double dash which in my opinion is the best mario kart in the sense of not helping much toIt is the most complete kart Mario to date, has an abundant number of characters and excellent maps, in addition to include more modes such as battle mode that reminds me a lot when I played on my nintendo 64 with my friends and not say to include power Have 2 objects at a time as in the mario kart double dash which in my opinion is the best mario kart in the sense of not helping much to new users like in the mario kart wii.
    I understand Wiiu users that they may feel somewhat cheated with this and not receive any rewards from Nintendo but I think it is a good idea because because those who could not play this wonder because they did not have Wiiu because they did not convince them , Now if they can in Nindendo switch and even be able to play it in portable mode    … Expand
  7. begomilbg
    Jul 8, 2017
    10
    Mario Kart == extreme fun .... When you think no more ideas could come next, they always find a way to surprise you.

    This game is a must, ideal to play with friends and family.

    Amazing car customization, amazing level designs, just perfect
  8. fluffydragon
    Jul 13, 2017
    10
    I loved the original Mario Kart 8 on Wii U. I would give it a 9/10 right now for one main reason, Battle Mode sucked. now that they have fixed that with probably the best battle mode and other enhancements like 60 fps even with 4 people and how everything is unlocked from the start other than Gold Mario. I give this game a 10, they fixed my one and only complaint so it is only fair. TheI loved the original Mario Kart 8 on Wii U. I would give it a 9/10 right now for one main reason, Battle Mode sucked. now that they have fixed that with probably the best battle mode and other enhancements like 60 fps even with 4 people and how everything is unlocked from the start other than Gold Mario. I give this game a 10, they fixed my one and only complaint so it is only fair. The game is super fun and since Zelda is the only Switch Game People bought it for (like me), it is nice to have a great alternative. Also, I love how it doesn't drain the battery. I have noticed this with a few games, I got a good 9-10 hours give or take before I had to charge, but I was on like airplane mode and the lowest brightness. In my opinion, this is the best Mario Kart, but take that with a grain of salt I have only played Wii, DS, and 7 so I don't have much to go off of.… Expand
  9. Cesarhawk
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    Muy buen juego con cientos de horas de diversión tanto sólo, como en compañía de amigos e incluso online. Un juego muy divertido y adictivo que le viene como anillo al dedo a Nintendero Switch.
  10. Jtplaz3
    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
  11. jikflet
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Not only the best Mario kart, but probably the best racing game ever! it deserves a solid 10 score for the co-op play, the tense situations, the laughs with your friends when you trow a red shell and make them loose first place when race is about 5 seconds to finish, the anger when you slip with a banana after getting hit by a green shell, after getting hit by the blue shell. if you areNot only the best Mario kart, but probably the best racing game ever! it deserves a solid 10 score for the co-op play, the tense situations, the laughs with your friends when you trow a red shell and make them loose first place when race is about 5 seconds to finish, the anger when you slip with a banana after getting hit by a green shell, after getting hit by the blue shell. if you are reading this, and having toughs about buying it.... why is that? why are you still here? go now and get it! a must have on the switch. period.… Expand
  12. Nestiray
    Jul 21, 2017
    9
    I had already bought this game on the Wii U version a couple of years back when it first came out. I liked a lot and played almost every day, it was the first "good" first party game the Wii U had so obviously I was playing the whole time. It was an amazing game and I loved it, but the version of the Switch is a bit different.

    The game, graphics wise, is really good. All the popping    I had already bought this game on the Wii U version a couple of years back when it first came out. I liked a lot and played almost every day, it was the first "good" first party game the Wii U had so obviously I was playing the whole time. It was an amazing game and I loved it, but the version of the Switch is a bit different.

    The game, graphics wise, is really good. All the popping colors on your face at high speeds feels and looks really, really great. Content wise it's just amazing, you already get so many characters, stages and modes off the go, plus the revamped battle mode is **** brilliant. With online service and multiplayer features this game is an instant 10/10 for me since I didn't buy any of the DLC on the Wii U version. But even thought this game is so good it just gets overshadowed by the masterpiece that is Breath of the Wild. The game is missing something to make me play it more. Right now this is something you could play when you had enough of Zelda or just want to play Switch with your friends. if you have a Switch this is a must buy though, it's a really good game, better than Forza by a long run.
    Final Rating: 9.5/10, "Great game"    … Expand
  13. Kallenovsky
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a fast and fun experience, though certainly more with friends and family or online rather than solo. It's a better party game than Mario Party that provides excellent challenges, multiple modes, and plenty of tracks and circuits from throughout the series' history. The game could have had more characters, or at the least a more diverse list. Instead, there are tooMario Kart 8 Deluxe is a fast and fun experience, though certainly more with friends and family or online rather than solo. It's a better party game than Mario Party that provides excellent challenges, multiple modes, and plenty of tracks and circuits from throughout the series' history. The game could have had more characters, or at the least a more diverse list. Instead, there are too many different versions of specific characters (Mario, Baby Mario, Metal Mario, Tanooki Mario, etc.) that could have simply been costume changes like the Miis have. There can't even be arguments for licensing since Smash has so many others.

    I also noticed that unlike all other games on the Switch that I've played so far, only Mario Kart 8 Deluxe seems to have issues with the multi-player joy-con analog sticks shifting slightly left or right depending on the controller. This is the case any controller being used, yet they all work fine on any other game and are not in need of calibration.    … Expand
  14. LordDecky
    Jul 10, 2019
    10
    This is probably one of my favorite games on the switch. Beautiful well designed tracks that make your jaw drop. The score is one of the best Nintendo has made yet, and that's saying something. Every match is exciting and fun. The best racing game ever, probably.
  15. Hillis
    Apr 5, 2018
    9
    Although it may seem like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers very minimal upgrades on its Wii U predecessor, the improved Battle Mode and other neat additions like Auto-Accelerate and Smart Steering really help refine this often rage-enducing and friendship-breaking experience. Honestly Auto-Accelerate is now just such an integral part of the game for me as it allows me to brake-drift so muchAlthough it may seem like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers very minimal upgrades on its Wii U predecessor, the improved Battle Mode and other neat additions like Auto-Accelerate and Smart Steering really help refine this often rage-enducing and friendship-breaking experience. Honestly Auto-Accelerate is now just such an integral part of the game for me as it allows me to brake-drift so much easier, which is crucial in 200cc. And this improved Battle Mode, complete with online, would warrant an extra purchase alone, with the original Mario Kart 8's Battle Mode being a blemish on an otherwise perfect game. While the online experience is still a bit lacklustre and could be improved and streamlined, especially after seeing what ARMS did with its online lobbies, there's just so much here that entices old fans back for another race and appeals to new ones. The best Mario Kart to date, undoubtedly.… Expand
  16. caZCircles
    Aug 1, 2017
    10
    This is the best Mario Kart ever! Love the new battle modes and te new characters. They nailed the controls and the courses are still as good as in MK8. Can't wait for an actual new Mario Kart!
  17. SirMeowsAlot349
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    This game is awesome! the courses are brutally fun, you can carry 2 items at once, there's no DLC (because you start with it!) and you can be Link!!!
  18. luigicap10
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    This game blew me away the second I opened the game. This game immediately struck me with it's beautiful visuals. You don't see that everyday, especially on a Nintendo console. Even though this game is a port, it is a really dang good one. This game thrives as its racing is compelling and addictive, I have played this game for over 400 hours and I am still coming back for more. I loveThis game blew me away the second I opened the game. This game immediately struck me with it's beautiful visuals. You don't see that everyday, especially on a Nintendo console. Even though this game is a port, it is a really dang good one. This game thrives as its racing is compelling and addictive, I have played this game for over 400 hours and I am still coming back for more. I love racing down a race track as Luigi in 60 fps. The game's online is the best in the series, it is easy to just jump into a lobby and race. This is easily my favorite game for the Switch and one of the best Mario Kart games to date.… Expand
  19. IBARRAN
    Sep 3, 2017
    10
    Es el mejor juego de mario kart de la historia cubre los fallos del mario kart 8 y llena los huecos que le faltaban, una maravilla que vale cada euro que me e dejado
  20. nitorita
    Apr 1, 2023
    9
    A staple for any Switch owner, Mario Kart 8 is great fun for family and friends with how it has almost a hundred maps (with the DLC), each of which is unique and beautiful to look at. Definitely a game that'll have immense replay value.
  21. AldoNueve
    Sep 16, 2017
    9
    Well the game is solid as heck, enough to justify it, everything the previous game had has been expanded and polished, and the auto accelerate and smart steer are neat. I have not very much to said that has been said, but truly, a 9 because i admit the online goes worse than the original Wii U one, when they fix that ill give it a 10.
  22. Artoriaswolf
    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
  23. aditya1101
    Jan 27, 2018
    7
    Another awesome game in the mario kart series - super fun, and tons of improvements to the graphics, characters, courses, etc. It loses a point for having a garbage battle mode though :(
  24. Understandable
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    As of October 2018, this is by far the best Switch Online game to play, especially with the use of Nintendo ONLINE app with voice chat around the world.
  25. TheAllJoeShow
    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!    … Expand
  26. DWManning
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    One of the best ported game for the switch and the best mario kart game ever. Amazing graphics, awesome new battle modes for the deluxe port, new drifts like the purple sparks. Insanely stable online. Overall, OUTSTANDING game
  27. EliKW
    Nov 29, 2017
    9
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the best kart/driving games of the time, but it has it's fair share of shortcomings. The game follows the regular Mario Kart game play with little innovation and new ideas, but Nintendo makes up for it with beautiful visuals and multiple, well made, battle modes. The game has bright colors that compliments the game with the the Mario feel that is needed toMario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the best kart/driving games of the time, but it has it's fair share of shortcomings. The game follows the regular Mario Kart game play with little innovation and new ideas, but Nintendo makes up for it with beautiful visuals and multiple, well made, battle modes. The game has bright colors that compliments the game with the the Mario feel that is needed to make a successful Mario title. The game's battle modes were amazing with great battle arenas and types of playable game modes that give the game just enough to keep it from being stale.… Expand
  28. Sausage22
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    Best kart game ever, fantastic visuals, great tracks and music. Adds battle mode and assist modes that will help not experienced player to win some races.
  29. Hugman
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Basically the best Mario Kart in time. It's very satisfying to have a lot of customization, and when it comes to this title, it's pretty darn dense! It's also one of the prettiest game on the Nintendo Switch so far, excellent perfect resolution and a smooth 60 fps. The courses have a lot of design that sticks out every time you play it.
  30. StrikedSky
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Super Strecken, super Charaktere, wirklich alles Top. Das Spiel ist eine richtige Spaßgranate sowie im Singleplayer als auch Couch-Koop oder Online Multiplayer. Das beste Rennspiel auf dem Markt, es gibt hier nichts dran auszusetzen.
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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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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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