Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2774 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,427 out of 2774
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  3. Negative: 171 out of 2774
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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. cfc1998
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    The presentation of this game is extremely good, from graphics to performance is an excellent port, this is the #1 racing game in Switch no doubt about that. Have to say I had more fun playing Mario Kart Wii than this new entry. I don´t know, the tracks are not that interesting, the gameplay overall feels different, maybe im just getting old.
  4. FireZD
    Apr 1, 2021
    8
    8/10, this is the best Mario kart game overall, but it isn't for me. I feel Mario kart is the type of game where you will prefer whichever one you grew up with. For me, this was Mario kart Wii, and I prefer that game over Mario Kart 8, because of the nostalgia, there is nothing wrong with Mario kart 8 Deluxe, but it doesn't do much special. It is a Mario kart game, that is all it is, if8/10, this is the best Mario kart game overall, but it isn't for me. I feel Mario kart is the type of game where you will prefer whichever one you grew up with. For me, this was Mario kart Wii, and I prefer that game over Mario Kart 8, because of the nostalgia, there is nothing wrong with Mario kart 8 Deluxe, but it doesn't do much special. It is a Mario kart game, that is all it is, if you do not like Mario kart, you won't like this game. If you do, then you will like this game.… Expand
  5. Wrecktangled
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
    The ultimate party game. So fun to play split screen with your friends. So many maps, cars, characters, ect. This game is just fun, pure fun. The handicap rubber banding mechanism keeps me from really getting into on online multiplayer, but still always enjoy busting this game out.
  6. tonymagz
    Apr 8, 2021
    8
    Almost perfect game. Best MK to date, amazing soundtrack and mechanics. Great tracks (lots of them!) Sucks the frame rate drops with more than 2 player split screen but I guess you can blame the Switch for that.
    Online is piss poor. Works fine for random matchups yourself but nearly pointless if you want to match up with a friend (you can only race your party with computers, not random    Almost perfect game. Best MK to date, amazing soundtrack and mechanics. Great tracks (lots of them!) Sucks the frame rate drops with more than 2 player split screen but I guess you can blame the Switch for that.
    Online is piss poor. Works fine for random matchups yourself but nearly pointless if you want to match up with a friend (you can only race your party with computers, not random other users).    … Expand
  7. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
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  8. Matthew257
    May 27, 2021
    8
    I absolutely love this game, the only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because they should be releasing new extra downloadable racing maps like every month or so, and they should give you your racing minutes and seconds time after all races not just on the time trials. That part is so dumb to me, so 8 for now until they fix that crucial error to me
  9. 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
  10. Baldic
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    This is a well rounded Mario Kart experience, not too different from other entries. A nice selection of courses, a balanced experience, at least compared to other entries, a solid battle mode. This game is a must have and great for having fun from time to time.

    Still, this game has room for improvement and additional content.
  11. OrdinaryGaming
    Dec 13, 2021
    8
    Its a really comfortable racing game with characters made by nintendo - from Mario to Isabelle from Animal Crossing. You also have car customization, from wheels to parachute, or you can even choose if you want a car or motorcycle. Its fun, I recommend it, but it gets boring after few days.
  12. LMaoTse-tung
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    Il gioco è divertente e leggero, è un ottimo passatempo anche con gli amici, ha solo un piccolo difetto ovvero che c'è un eccessivo sbalzo tra i vari livelli di difficolta ma ciò non rende l'esperienza negativa poiché nessuno ti obbliga a giocare a un livello alto.
  13. B00tador
    Dec 4, 2021
    8
    Great choice of courses, enjoyable multiplayer, stale singleplayer. Where is Mario Kart 9...
  14. 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)
  15. Lil_Caucasian
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    Best Mario Kart game so far. Great for multiplayer, but single player is still limited. Also, the battle mode is not as good as previous entries.
  16. iMarco11
    Mar 27, 2022
    8
    Preso principalmente per i miei bambini. Molto divertente e colorato. Le piste sono molte e ben disegnate. Adesso stanno uscendo anche quelle aggiuntive! Non passa mai di moda.
  17. GDsReviews
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has the best character and track roster of any Mario kart game even without its DLC, and then proceeds to compromise itself by intending the use of DLC to literally double the number of tracks in it. This means once the servers go down, you lose access to a whopping half of all the intended number of tracks.
  18. AShinyG1ratina
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    This has an argument to be the best game in the Mario Kart franchise but you didn't hear that from me...
  19. CorgiWithAMouth
    Aug 9, 2022
    8
    In the past couple few years we've seen many good racing games. Forza Horizon, Grand Turismo, F1 these are all amazing franchises with realistic looking cars and mechanics bellowed by players. Well....... I don't like any of them. And the reason why, is that I suck at racing games. But ... there is one exception Mario kart. Even though I enjoy playing it with my friends, family, Jim Jon UnIn the past couple few years we've seen many good racing games. Forza Horizon, Grand Turismo, F1 these are all amazing franchises with realistic looking cars and mechanics bellowed by players. Well....... I don't like any of them. And the reason why, is that I suck at racing games. But ... there is one exception Mario kart. Even though I enjoy playing it with my friends, family, Jim Jon Un and Donald Trump I'm still gonna **** about it for the next 5 minutes.

    So Mario kart 8 deluxe is the latest release in the franchise and first of all, it is amazing how simplistic they made everything for new comers. Ask anyone that doesn't play video games what game have they played and there gonna probably say mario kart. A big contributing factor to that is the "I'm a **** setting". Turning this on will not let you fall of the map. So basically you can just hold gas and play. This might sound dumb as **** but.... lets say your playing with your little brother, or your trying to get your girlfriend in to gaming or your doing hard drugs so the screen keeps moving around on the wall and you keep falling off of rainbow road so you just say **** it.....

    Before even starting a race you have an option to choose a character and parts for your vehicle. As simple as this is, it does pack a huge impact on the game. If you play on 50cc, get that full speed baby, but if you playing on 200cc yeah get that **** speed out my face I need some acceleration so I can strat driving after hitting the wall for the 90th time.

    The modes are lacking. Well at least in the single player department. Compared to other entries before it, Mario kart 8 lakhs a story mode or single player challenges. I remember the ds missions in Mario kart ds, which as a kid, just gave you something to do on a car ride. Mario kart 8 you won't be playing this game much by yourself.

    My biggest issue with the game is item balancing. Now you have two item slots. And yes, you can get two sets of three red shells. Now imagine how absolutely ****ing herendes it is to get hit by that. In the end of a gaming session with your friends you go from best buds to "You ****ing piece of **** ; "Another red shell you **** hole" ; "I'll kill your family and make you watch" ; "I hope hitler will be ****ing you once you go to hell"

    The maps are in my opinion a nice mix up. You have some old cl****ics and some new whipper snapper that will become old cl****ics when the next game comes out. The best map is Big Blue cuzzz uhuhuhuhu ....... The timer starts ticking down. 3... 2... 1... and your emidietly blasted forward with boost pads already under you and then you have these slick turns and and then music goes like dan .. dan dan .. dan.. dan dan ..... this my jam map.

    So how good was Mario kart 8 deluxe actually? If you have a group of friends you love playing with, it's a must buy. Even if you'll end up screeming at eachother and the **** you'll still have a blast. It's a 8/10. for sure.

    Ow one more thing. Nintendo this is a 5 year old game, which is a port of Mario kart 8 from 2014 released on the Wii U. Can it not be 60$ anymore? Come on, daddy has to pay rent somehow.    … Expand
  20. StefanOfficial
    Sep 28, 2022
    8
    A great addition to the Mario kart franchise. With the extensive variety of courses, characters, and vehicle customization options, the game allows for a fun and different way to play the game each round. The game allows for a great single-player experience with the online VR system and time trials which are fun ways to grind the game. On top of being a great single-player game, it is aA great addition to the Mario kart franchise. With the extensive variety of courses, characters, and vehicle customization options, the game allows for a fun and different way to play the game each round. The game allows for a great single-player experience with the online VR system and time trials which are fun ways to grind the game. On top of being a great single-player game, it is a very fun multiplayer as well. Hopping on the game with friends can allow for fun, casual gameplay with battle modes and can be competitive with the Grand Prix's and vs modes allowing for custom rule sets. Overall a very fun game that can be enjoyed in tons of different ways depending on your personality.… Expand
  21. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 14, 2022
    8
    deze game is perfect om te spelen met vrienden (local multiplayer) en online
  22. jjthegamer124
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    the best mario kart game has great tracks and the downloadable content is so far pretty good which means it will have the most content in a mario kart game which is pretty good
  23. aaronnmp96
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    A very fun game, it has a great variety of scenarios, Classics and new, to play with friends
  24. Tomatonato
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    It's just Mario Kart 7 but with anti-gravity. Not enough was innovated, it was a very uninspired entry that was heavily based on the previous title.
  25. TheNapol
    Apr 3, 2023
    8
    This game isn’t really changing the world with its quality, but it is still expertly designed and fun to play even 6 years later. Very fun with friends and seeing who would get screwed over the most. With the dlc coming out, this game is new and fresh again, and will be held as one of the best mario kart games ever.
  26. BeckyGG
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    One of my favourite games. It's let down a little bit by the booster course content not being quite up to the bar of quality of the rest of the game. If you only count the base game it's a 9.
  27. kingrat3
    May 10, 2023
    8
    Best mariokart game. Graphics are amazing, 48 tracks 96 with dlc, 20 items, and the music is top notch.
  28. Cypha
    Jun 5, 2023
    8
    Gutes Spiel. Viel Zeit damit verbracht kann ich jeden empfehlen mal aus zu probieren
  29. Massraider
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    I found this game a little overrated. Yes, it's fun, yes it's bright, but after a couple of races it gets boring.
  30. MiracSpectac
    Dec 19, 2017
    7
    Having never owned the original Mario Kart 8, I see Deluxe as a game filled to the brim with interesting racing content that is sure to bring fun times with friends. However, as with many of the recent installments of the Mario Kart series, it tries to do too much. With plenty of items and kart choices, it makes an absolute mess of the genre. It feels as though item exploitation, alongHaving never owned the original Mario Kart 8, I see Deluxe as a game filled to the brim with interesting racing content that is sure to bring fun times with friends. However, as with many of the recent installments of the Mario Kart series, it tries to do too much. With plenty of items and kart choices, it makes an absolute mess of the genre. It feels as though item exploitation, along with a little luck, is more than often what wins the race. All in all, this makes Mario Kart 8 feel like another step back rather than a significant improvement over predecessors.… Expand
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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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