Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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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.
  31. OscarAdcock
    Mar 2, 2018
    7
    Hey its Mario kart with shiny graphics, all your favourite tracks and ink boy and ink girl. What can I say its a mastapeece. But seriously it feels slightly worse than the wii u version but this is probably just because of my hatred for the joy cons.
  32. KeanuGermany
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Graphic: 10
    Music: 10
    Control: 10
    Variety: 9
    Degree of Difficulty: 10
    Fun: 10
    Story: /
    Multiplayer: 10
    Content: 10
    Long-term Motivation: 10
  33. wpng
    Jun 1, 2018
    6
    To me, the Mario Kart franchise feels a little boring. Racing in singleplayer mode feels kind of meaningless. And I think that mainly has to do with the lack of rewards, especially in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. All of the levels are already unlocked when you first start the game up. For example, in Mario Kart Wii you have to unlock all of the levels thru playing singleplayer mode. So that whenTo me, the Mario Kart franchise feels a little boring. Racing in singleplayer mode feels kind of meaningless. And I think that mainly has to do with the lack of rewards, especially in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. All of the levels are already unlocked when you first start the game up. For example, in Mario Kart Wii you have to unlock all of the levels thru playing singleplayer mode. So that when you unlock those levels it acts as a reward for playing the singleplayer mode. Sure you can get trophies in Deluxe, but you cant doing anything with them. This game shines in its Online matches and multiplayer mode.… Expand
  34. jdawg191
    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
  35. GoodCat
    May 19, 2018
    10
    El Mario Kart que muchos fans de la saga esperábamos hace tiempo, retomando mecánicas de la vieja escuela, añadiendo los dos objetos, los personajes en su totalidad, el modo batalla que le hacia tanta falta a su versión de Wii U y todo en una sola compra, los gráficos se ven muy bien tanto en TV como en portátil pero la sensación que da poderlo jugar en este ultimo es indescriptible, elEl Mario Kart que muchos fans de la saga esperábamos hace tiempo, retomando mecánicas de la vieja escuela, añadiendo los dos objetos, los personajes en su totalidad, el modo batalla que le hacia tanta falta a su versión de Wii U y todo en una sola compra, los gráficos se ven muy bien tanto en TV como en portátil pero la sensación que da poderlo jugar en este ultimo es indescriptible, el modo online va de maravilla y aun a la fecha es completamente gratuito, una compra obligada para tu Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  36. SortOfCritic
    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.
  37. SuperGolem
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    si no lo tienes para wii u es una opción completamente recomendable y mas aun con todos
  38. GameCompleters
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    This is a must have game for the Nintendo Switch! Everything about this game is fantastic. The Competitive Online, fun and challenging Grand Prix and the Battle mode is pretty good as well. The graphics are also outstanding. I have 50 hours in this game and way more to come. I absolutely love this game 10/10.
  39. UchihaBawb
    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!    … Expand
  40. Szymonhead
    Mar 16, 2018
    6
    For me, I would say this is one of the weaker Mario kart games. Although I do enjoy it.. Just meh. I don't enjoy it that much. It has bad characters, good game play, an ok mechanic and bland tracks. Out of the 8, I would put this at #4 which is the middle
  41. BigYus
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    Amazing game with great graphics! They've added some great new changes that needed to be in the MarioKart 8 version. I am very pleased that people who are starting to play the game for the first time can use smart steering. This game is one of my favorites. Love it!
  42. Kire_92
    Aug 20, 2018
    6
    A fun and relaxing game that’s perfect to play when on the go or with friends. The game is very well made with a lot of charm and you can tell that Nintendo have invested a lot of passion when making the game. The local and online multiplayer is where this game really shines. It provides a bigger challenge when playing online and when playing with friends it’s easy for those who don’t playA fun and relaxing game that’s perfect to play when on the go or with friends. The game is very well made with a lot of charm and you can tell that Nintendo have invested a lot of passion when making the game. The local and online multiplayer is where this game really shines. It provides a bigger challenge when playing online and when playing with friends it’s easy for those who don’t play games that much too just jump in and play alongside you. The racing part of the game is also very satisfying and fun and feels very polished.

    Though there are some problems with the game in my opinion. I wish there was more tracks that was a bit longer. Most races last only about 3 minutes and it would be nice to have more options in the lengths of races. The game also has a problem that it can get boring fast. It’s not a game that I can play for a few hours and still feel entertained. Most sessions only last 30 – 60 minutes before I want to stop playing. It somehow starts to feel repetitive and does not offer much variety and lacks meaningful progression and rewards. Though after putting the game down and returning the next day I have no problem in playing it for another 30 minutes when on the go.

    Overall the game is a fun, casual game that’s perfect when I just want to have a bit of fun. Though it does not offer anything extraordinary and works only as a bit of temporary fun for me and my friends, but it does that job very good and I love playing it from time to time.    … Expand
  43. inkling_girl
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best Mario Kart I've ever played. It is packed with characters, courses, vehicles and modes. It's unquestionably an essential purchase for every Nintendo Switch owner.
  44. Rens
    Feb 28, 2018
    7
    Mario kart 8 deluxe is a good game and the most packed mario kart, but it does not get me hooked. I have it half a year now and it is my least played game on the switch. There are no updates, DLC or events. I only play it when a friend wants to play on the switch, only because it is my only couch multiplayer on the switch.

    So if you love mario kart and have a lot of friends and you like    Mario kart 8 deluxe is a good game and the most packed mario kart, but it does not get me hooked. I have it half a year now and it is my least played game on the switch. There are no updates, DLC or events. I only play it when a friend wants to play on the switch, only because it is my only couch multiplayer on the switch.

    So if you love mario kart and have a lot of friends and you like to play games with them. Only then I would recommend it.    … Expand
  45. shooreanna
    Mar 1, 2018
    10
    Just as the name says, it's just a deluxe edition of Mario Kart 8. That said, this means it's adding up on top of one of the best mario kart games to begin with, part of one of the best racing game series. So this is quite the good game.
  46. 1234JacobW
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    This is the perfect Mario kart game. The online is fun, the battle mode is fun and the collection of tracks are the best in the series
  47. nusco
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    Mario Kart isn't just a game–it's a whole genre. The Mario Kart series is the one that created the genre. Mario Kart 8 is the best in the series. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best version of Mario Kart 8. Draw your own conclusion.

    MK8 is an endlessly fun racing game with an incredibly broad appeal, from the most casual player to serious gamers. It's hard to give it a perfect score,    Mario Kart isn't just a game–it's a whole genre. The Mario Kart series is the one that created the genre. Mario Kart 8 is the best in the series. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best version of Mario Kart 8. Draw your own conclusion.

    MK8 is an endlessly fun racing game with an incredibly broad appeal, from the most casual player to serious gamers. It's hard to give it a perfect score, because it's ultimately just refining the same old formula, and it feels like it could use some kind of "story mode" for single players. However, it's definitely a classic, must-own game, and a staple of Nintendo's catalog.    … Expand
  48. MrSlim
    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....    … Expand
  49. SomeRandomMan
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    Everything you loved is now on the Nintendo Switch. It comes with all of the DLC. They fixed the only thing bad about Mario Kart 8, the Battle Mode. Nintendo added end-game rewards for completing everything the game has to offer. A great port!
  50. tomflanders
    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
  51. ViniOfficial
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    O jogo trouxe tudo que era bom no Wii U, mas com novidades, como o modo batalha que esta fantastico, personagens novos e muito mais! E a portabilidade do Switch é o que faz querer comprar novamente o jogo tambem!
  52. Discocow
    Apr 6, 2018
    6
    I was kind of disappointed that there wasn't a lot of new content like new tracks, but we did get new characters and a few new game modes. if you enjoyed Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U then you will love the switch version.
  53. XV_
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    For a single-player perspective Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can be a little plain in terms of unlocking things, but this game is not designed for that (all tracks and characters are unlocked from start but you can unlock a lot of karts and parts) its designed for you to play it locally with friends (or online maybe) and in that regard MK8D excels. There's a lot of options and courses that and inFor a single-player perspective Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can be a little plain in terms of unlocking things, but this game is not designed for that (all tracks and characters are unlocked from start but you can unlock a lot of karts and parts) its designed for you to play it locally with friends (or online maybe) and in that regard MK8D excels. There's a lot of options and courses that and in top of that, you still can mirror all those tracks and give a somewhat new feeling to them. The kart customization it's very good, so you can race at your own pace and style. One of the aspects that I really like was the music, its just amazing and sets the mood perfectly. There are a lot of tweaks that make the game feel well balanced in regards of which items you can get depending on your place, also the punishment for falling from the road or getting hit is not as punishing so its not that hard to make a comeback and maintains the races very fast-paced as it should be.

    I believe that MK8D is the best Mario Kart experience to date, it is as always has been, a perfect game to destroy friendships and that's why I loved it.    … Expand
  54. Terskstar
    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.
  55. GloryBust
    May 3, 2018
    7
    It's good. but let's go over the ground rules.
    Controls: God forbid you use Motion control and I usually play with a Pro Controller and it makes my hand's cramp.
    Overall just use it in portable mode.
  56. Loo_oo
    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    … Expand
  57. tauandenisbruno
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    I don't need to make a long review here just to say how that game is fantastic! Is guess Nintendo just miss make new stages for this version..
  58. JoestarDLuffy
    May 19, 2018
    9
    Es un juego increíble, muy recomendable para jugar con amigos o en solitario. Tal vez no valga la pena comprarlo si tienes la versión de Wii U con el DLC, pero si no lo tienes es una compra obligada.

    A pesar de que es muy bueno a veces es un poco frustrante cuando te lanzan conchas rojas constantemente.
  59. Cesar3
    May 26, 2020
    5
    Buen juego, una lastima q solo sea un refrito del de la anterior consola de ninttendo
  60. BrettSiebenhaar
    May 24, 2018
    10
    I don't care if this is just a port from the Wii U. Mario Kart has always been my favorite game franchise and it always will be. This game is amazing. Love it love it love it!
  61. mboscht
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Mario Kart 8 .
  62. Sonypony662
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Mario Kart 8 deluxe is a game that you and your friends can get together and have a fun time. Mario kart 8 deluxe brings all the classics maps from the original and also all the DLC. So you are never short of content. Not to mention the online mode and battle mode which have greatly been improved since the Wii U. But what really makes Mario Kart 8 deluxe shine on the switch is that you canMario Kart 8 deluxe is a game that you and your friends can get together and have a fun time. Mario kart 8 deluxe brings all the classics maps from the original and also all the DLC. So you are never short of content. Not to mention the online mode and battle mode which have greatly been improved since the Wii U. But what really makes Mario Kart 8 deluxe shine on the switch is that you can play it anywhere and also with up to 4 players which for me make Mario Kart 8 Deluxe totally worth the $60… Expand
  63. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Mario Kart at its finest! Fantastic graphics and gameplay which make the classic Mario Kart formula totally fresh. One of the best multiplayer games ever!
  64. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    Best arcade racing game. In arcade, I think it is better than Forza-Horizon.
  65. Pantufas
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    It's a good game, however doesn't bring anything new, its fun co-op/multiplayer game, however it can get boring after a few races.
    The singleplayer is the weak part of the game, no story, not much difficulty or anything different than the multiplayer, so might as well play with people.
    This game can be very frustrating and kinda unfair often and I think there are better co-op games for    It's a good game, however doesn't bring anything new, its fun co-op/multiplayer game, however it can get boring after a few races.
    The singleplayer is the weak part of the game, no story, not much difficulty or anything different than the multiplayer, so might as well play with people.
    This game can be very frustrating and kinda unfair often and I think there are better co-op games for the switch and this one is definitely Not a must have.    … Expand
  66. DarrionVale
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    My personal rating for "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" (NS): 9,5/10 - Masterpiece
    Gameplay: 9,5
    Video: 9
    Audio: 9
    Scope: 10
    Balance: 9,5
    Story: -
  67. Rdgmonster
    Feb 18, 2019
    9
    Glorioso! si tienes una switch este juego va de cajón, muy buena jugabilidad, juego online estable, gráficamente en el dock hermoso con un buen valor de rejugabilidad en general el mejor mario kart hasta el momento.
  68. mokr90
    Aug 27, 2018
    10
    It was hard at the begining to accustom to the driftings and other things because I was marioKart64 user, but, after playing for a while it is one of the best games to have fun with your family and friends
  69. Ryaweasel
    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.
  70. JayChubbs
    Oct 8, 2018
    9
    This is one of the greatest switch games of all time.great courses, good gameplay, and all the DLC. This is the best Mario Kart
  71. SwagMuffin
    Oct 8, 2018
    9
    Get this if you don't have the wii u version. It's the best Mario kart game (maybe other than ds). Beautiful Graphics, lots of customization, many characters, and just plain overall fun. One of the best switch games yet.
  72. B0rn2_w1n
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    Excellent game, very addictive and very fun to play with friends.

    Only downside I found is that the online multiplayer is a bit simple and don't have a system of leagues or tournaments that would make you keep playing as wanting to progress on the ranking system.
  73. BonkTrap
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    Its mario kart at its best, it feels just as good as the previous games, it feels the same, but its a good feeling, a bit like cod if you will. Great to play with friends
  74. Westimations
    Oct 25, 2018
    9
    Although this is just Mario Kart 8 Copy Paste with a new coat of paint, and it has Pink Gold Peach AND Gold Mario, which adds up to 5 MARIOS, this is generally an enjoyable game. This is an extremely popular and does what it did with Mario Kart 8: It appealed to all ages, old and young, the gameplay is fantastic, and the presentation is basically a boost of Mario Kart 8.
    Appeal: 9/10    Although this is just Mario Kart 8 Copy Paste with a new coat of paint, and it has Pink Gold Peach AND Gold Mario, which adds up to 5 MARIOS, this is generally an enjoyable game. This is an extremely popular and does what it did with Mario Kart 8: It appealed to all ages, old and young, the gameplay is fantastic, and the presentation is basically a boost of Mario Kart 8.
    Appeal: 9/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Presentation: 10/10
    Overall: 9/10    … Expand
  75. Beano12
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    IT’S LIKE IT’S NOT A PORT AND INSTEAD A WHOLE NEW GAME. That’s how great this entry is. The sheer amount of courses (all very good, different and appealing) and characters (a few are useless excuses, but otherwise the character roster is understandable) is amazing. The mechanics are intuitive as always, and the controls are solid. The toy con implementation is innovative. One complaint isIT’S LIKE IT’S NOT A PORT AND INSTEAD A WHOLE NEW GAME. That’s how great this entry is. The sheer amount of courses (all very good, different and appealing) and characters (a few are useless excuses, but otherwise the character roster is understandable) is amazing. The mechanics are intuitive as always, and the controls are solid. The toy con implementation is innovative. One complaint is that you shouldn’t play in table top mode; either have 1 foot between you and the console, have multiplayer, or get tunnel vision. That doesn’t make my score lower, though. If you have a switch, pick up this truly definitive version of Mario Kart… Expand
  76. Don_Leudyn
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Un juego de Mario Kart prácticamente completo, perfecto para unas partidas solo, acompañado, o en linea. Competitivo totalmente. Un gran videojuego para no aburrirse nunca.
  77. DLX_DUDE13
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    This game is too good to even describe. The graphics are stunning, the tracks are (mostly) amazing, and the character selection is phenomenal. Don't fall for those kart racing rip-offs. This is truly the DELUXE package and a must-have for Switch users.
  78. 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.
  79. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  80. Willduffy
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    I've only ever played the Mario kart DS and Mario kart 7 games, but Mario kart is my second favourite Nintendo series out there. I saw this game and instantly bought the game, and this was the actual reason for why I bought a switch. Then it was time to play it.
    Positives:
    -The graphics are beautiful and all tracks have some kind of appeal to me. -The controls are so smooth and    I've only ever played the Mario kart DS and Mario kart 7 games, but Mario kart is my second favourite Nintendo series out there. I saw this game and instantly bought the game, and this was the actual reason for why I bought a switch. Then it was time to play it.
    Positives:
    -The graphics are beautiful and all tracks have some kind of appeal to me.
    -The controls are so smooth and amazing.
    -The battle mode is outstanding, especially compared to Mario kart 8.
    -The new characters are all great, and it was clever putting Gold Mario as a skin.
    -The double item feature and new items are genius and improve the general game play drastically.
    -The purple drift is amazing, and is a good replacement for the power hopping of Mario kart 8.
    Negatives
    -I can tell that this game is way too similar to the Wii U version. There are ZERO new tracks which is a huge problem.
    -They could've added more characters, and they should've removed some of the stupid characters like "Pink Gold Peach" and "Baby Rosalina".
    -The coin is still here. Even if they created the double item it is still there and as annoying as before.

    Even if the negatives are very annoying problems, this game is still outstanding and is one of the best sellers of the Nintendo Switch.
    .    … Expand
  81. itsmooisees
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Es, desde luego, el juego que cualquier usuario de Switch debería tener. Tremendamente entretenido, da para echarse carreras sin fin, el online va de maravilla, es frenético en el modo de 200cc, perfecto para jugar solo o en compañía de familia o amigos... En definitiva, uno de los juegos más completos que existen.
  82. Camer6
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Que puedo decir, el mejor mario kart hasta la fecha y de mayor contenido.

    Puntos positivos -Multitud de circuitos, de personajes, y de variantes para los karts. -El diseño de los circuitos y del juego en general -El modo batalla es de lo mejor del juego a mi gusto. -El modo online es solido y sin caídas. Como punto negativo, solo diría que si has jugado al de wii U puedes echar    Que puedo decir, el mejor mario kart hasta la fecha y de mayor contenido.

    Puntos positivos
    -Multitud de circuitos, de personajes, y de variantes para los karts.
    -El diseño de los circuitos y del juego en general
    -El modo batalla es de lo mejor del juego a mi gusto.
    -El modo online es solido y sin caídas.

    Como punto negativo, solo diría que si has jugado al de wii U puedes echar en falta alguna novedad mas notable    … Expand
  83. SuperInkLink64
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    This is easily up there with the best Mario Kart games, sitting on the throne with Double Dash and DS. The battle mode from the Wii U version has been COMPLETELY fixed, and is now a regular mode I visit. There are a few new characters brought back, including the DLC characters from Wii U. The soundtrack is still awesome. You get all the DLC content as I mentioned that appeared in the Wii UThis is easily up there with the best Mario Kart games, sitting on the throne with Double Dash and DS. The battle mode from the Wii U version has been COMPLETELY fixed, and is now a regular mode I visit. There are a few new characters brought back, including the DLC characters from Wii U. The soundtrack is still awesome. You get all the DLC content as I mentioned that appeared in the Wii U version. There are oodles of tracks to now choose from. The online COULD have a little more variety, like what Wii did with its special challenges. If you did get everything for the Wii U version of this game, the full price tag will definitely put you off. But portability, new characters, a better battle mode, and more support for Amiibo and controllers will make this game one of the best ports on the Switch to rebuy. The coin item can die in a fire, though.… Expand
  84. Genius73
    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.
  85. julione
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Fast, fun, great graphics, the by far best gokart game out there, havent had this fun in a gokart game since snes..
  86. Luia_94
    Dec 15, 2018
    9
    Pasan los años y sigue siendo de los mejores juegos para jugar con amigos en multijugador local.
  87. Hertoc
    Dec 26, 2018
    10
    Perfect playability, graphics, IA, sound, vibration...
    The only thing that is missing is the story mode that had the mario kart for DS.
    I don't recomend this game if you already have the 8 in Wii U.
  88. BryanHan
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    This game is awesome but this is second best Mario kart game. The first one is ds I don't know why but DS Mario kart makes more attractive than this one but I like all the character in this game lots of kart lot of different combo choices
  89. Mainfam
    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.
  90. sailor_n
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    this mario kart 8 is awesome, and having it on the switch with all the DLC is really cool. it is perfect for the switch with being to instantly play anywhere, multiplayer or single player. The DLC are all awesome additions, and now link can use his BOTW champions outfit and his motorcycle, nice touch. and there are F-Zero tracks. nice
  91. 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.
  92. Akira_The_Kat
    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
  93. ijol
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    A staple of racing game, I'm pretty convinced that this game is the reason why it is hard to find better racing games, Mario Kart sets the bar really high.
  94. FulLuca
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    Cosa c'è da dire? E' il classico Mario Kart, più bello, divertente e completo. I nuovi circuiti mi sono piaciuti tanto, più di quelli presenti in Mario Kart 7. Anche quelli rimasterizzati mi sono piaciuti; e proprio bello vedere come cambiano i vecchi tracciati aggiungendo le nuove features. I paesaggi fuori dai circuiti sono ben curati, spesso viene voglia di uscire dalla strada perCosa c'è da dire? E' il classico Mario Kart, più bello, divertente e completo. I nuovi circuiti mi sono piaciuti tanto, più di quelli presenti in Mario Kart 7. Anche quelli rimasterizzati mi sono piaciuti; e proprio bello vedere come cambiano i vecchi tracciati aggiungendo le nuove features. I paesaggi fuori dai circuiti sono ben curati, spesso viene voglia di uscire dalla strada per esplorarli. Per quanti riguarda i minigiochi, sono belli ma non divertenti come quelli sulla Wii, e ci sono anche meno zone rispetto a quest'ultima: mi sarei aspettato di ritrovarmi gli scenari della Wii, come la roulette. Le personalizzazioni sono ricche e ottime, ci sono addirittura quelle della Mercedes. Molto probabilmente questo è il Mario Kart più bello mai creato fin'ora.… Expand
  95. SirAwesomeness5
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    It looks great and is really fun to play with my family or friends! 10 out of 10!
  96. Danillofp
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    The best game to play on line in your Nintendo Switch. It´s very competitive and fun.

    Love to play this game with my wife.

    It´s a must have game for Nintendo Switch owners.
  97. sitebender
    Oct 10, 2019
    9
    I loved it. Good upgrades from the Wii U version. Lots of tracks, stupid amount of racers. I wasn't nearly as into Mario Kart as some people were, but even the single player experience is wonderful. As fantastic as it is, the glaring issue here is the lack of anything beyond championship cups. Once I plowed through everything, I didn't really feel the need to keep playing.
  98. greengrapejelly
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    It's exactly like I remember it to be from Mario Kart Wii, except with improved graphics and some new mechanics. I already thought Mario Kart Wii was a 10, so this is an even bigger 10.
  99. giannis2001
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    Absolutely the best Kart Racing game out there and one of the best games in general on the Switch.
  100. 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
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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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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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