Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 1

 Wii U
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 434 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 361 out of 434
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 434
  3. Negative: 62 out of 434

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  1. Joebiden29
    May 2, 2023
    0
    Link came into my house, broke all my pottery, **** my wife and then left. My life will never be the same, curse you nintendo!
  2. Tleneq
    May 12, 2023
    0
    This doesn't belong in the "racing game" category, it's just a DLC ffs. This can't be better than a full game lol.
  3. Megakuba
    May 25, 2023
    0
    Its only a dlc
    It dont deserve to be among full time racing games
    Get out of here
  4. Guimas
    May 1, 2023
    0
    like every nintendo game: very nice, but terribly overpriced. really really sad.
  5. danoV1c
    May 1, 2023
    0
    I will not give any more money to nintendo, you can go to hell also why is this higher than NFS MW, GT4
  6. VRH15
    May 2, 2023
    0
    This is just a DLC for true Nintendo fans. Other than that, it's an expensive and pointless addition to MK8.
  7. Drphillgood
    Oct 15, 2015
    0
    Lazy cash in from last gen games. Completely mediocre and linear to the point of extreme boredom. A complete rip off of every B grade cart game ever made.
  8. wa2kool
    Nov 25, 2014
    4
    While there is no denying the excellent value for money for the DLC packs here, it's interesting that the quality of the tracks almost match the rather 'cheap' price tag. The new characters and vehicles are great; no complaints here, but the tracks themselves are a different matter. Some tracks, lack a distinct feel to them, you feel like you are just driving down a colourful corridorWhile there is no denying the excellent value for money for the DLC packs here, it's interesting that the quality of the tracks almost match the rather 'cheap' price tag. The new characters and vehicles are great; no complaints here, but the tracks themselves are a different matter. Some tracks, lack a distinct feel to them, you feel like you are just driving down a colourful corridor rather than sliding your way across a vast racetrack full of jumps, twists and turns. I will divide the tracks into two categories, 'hit' and 'miss', then I will give a reason to why I think the track deserves the specified category and give an overall score on each particular track.

    Hit:
    Yoshi's Circuit (GCN) - Challenging but technically diverse track. 7/10.
    Mute City - Accurately depicts F-Zero universe minus the speed. 6/10
    Mario's Gold Mine (Wii) - Another remade toughie, It's a MK classic. 8/10.
    Hyrule Circuit - Diverse track with many distinguishing features and great fan service. 9/10.

    Miss:
    Excitebite Arena - The track randomises each time you play it, you jump a lot, nothing much else. 3/10.
    Rainbow Road (SNES) - A little too much glare maybe? Also, deja vu, yet again? 5/10.
    Dragon Driftway - The scenery looks like it would be more interesting to drive around, too much twirling. 4/10.
    Ice Ice Outpost - Two paths, but they are always right next to each other, could have done much more here. 4/10.

    Overall, the first Mario Kart 8 DLC is a mixed bag, some tracks feel half-baked and vacuous, especially Ice Ice Outpost. Whereas Hyrule Circuit is a hit. They could have even done more here but as it is, it's the strongest new addition to the MK8 track family. I was personally disappointed by the first DLC pack, I only hope the second DLC pack has more TLC put into it.    … Expand
  9. vitalemrecords
    Jan 7, 2015
    3
    I am a Nintendo Fan Boy - so it hurts me to say this - but these DLC tracks weren't properly tested before they uploaded them - I use tilt controls - and MUTE CITY and DRAGON DRIFTWAY has curves that are too sharp to take with the Wii Mote - I slide off the course every time - I've play Mario Kart with the Wii Mote Motion Controls since 2008 - and I've played Mario Kart more than any otherI am a Nintendo Fan Boy - so it hurts me to say this - but these DLC tracks weren't properly tested before they uploaded them - I use tilt controls - and MUTE CITY and DRAGON DRIFTWAY has curves that are too sharp to take with the Wii Mote - I slide off the course every time - I've play Mario Kart with the Wii Mote Motion Controls since 2008 - and I've played Mario Kart more than any other game - I'm very disappointed.… Expand
  10. ryanisageek
    Nov 22, 2014
    4
    I'm not very happy that there is only ONE Zelda track. Why are they calling it the Triforce Cup and only having on be Zelda based? The tracks were good, but having only one Zelda track really bums me.
  11. MetalSoArtFenix
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    0/10 Одна Из Худший Игр Во Вселенной 0/10.............................................................................................................................
  12. MidnightRacer06
    May 25, 2023
    0
    Good dlc but that’s the problem, it’s a dlc not an actual game, it shouldn’t be here
  13. RyanCoomer
    May 1, 2023
    0
    doesn't deserve to be above the actual game, the deluxe edition and in the top 4 spot
  14. bthewheelman
    May 1, 2023
    0
    This is a DLC and it should never be in the Top 10's AT ALL!! There are better deserving games that should be in the spotlight.
  15. TwilyAshy
    May 25, 2023
    0
    **** offfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
  16. hollhoz
    May 25, 2023
    0
    This is just a DLC for true Nintendo fans. A FUСKING DLC!!!!! WHAT ARE YOU RANKING !!!!
  17. gr1mreaper2007
    May 25, 2023
    0
    No reason for a dlc to be ranked as a racing game, when it isn't. get out of top 100
  18. slagliano
    May 25, 2023
    0
    This isn’t a game and shouldn’t be considered on the same playing field when listed among other racing games. Kind of silly.
  19. Anonymous121
    May 26, 2023
    0
    it's just a normal DLC ..................................................................
  20. Bigjo2999
    May 25, 2023
    0
    This isn't a game therefore it shouldn't be here it's been taking up the spots for actually good game this will stop NOW!
  21. Amigo_Ramon
    May 26, 2023
    0
    as a DLC it is a waste of space on the top racing games list.

    get out and let the true legends like MW and GT be where they belong
  22. PissWiss
    May 26, 2023
    0
    indeed hot steaming fuming garbage indeed indeed indeed very indeed i cabbage
  23. ScreamingMini
    May 26, 2023
    0
    Terrible

    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  24. gugachad
    Aug 1, 2023
    0
    no way this was better than literally gt4, game deservs to be in a worse ranking than big rigs

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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#8 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
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#21 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. FNintendo
    Dec 18, 2014
    80
    Nintendo’s first downloadable content for Mario Kart 8 is a welcome addition that can rekindle the players’ dedication to the game. Pushing for more contents from outside the Mario universe is a very good idea and expectations are high for the next DLC batch.
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  2. Everyeye.it
    Nov 24, 2014
    85
    It's a great package, offered for the right price. Fans of the game should buy and don't look back.
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  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 17, 2014
    80
    Nintendo deserves props for using DLC as an opportunity to add to an existing game package, rather than sell something that should have been in the original release in the first place. It's a fine line to tread, but Nintendo's showing the other publishers how DLC should be done.
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