Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2

 Wii U
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 336 Ratings

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  1. DBPirate1129
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Simply spectacular! Somehow, Nintendo managed to top Zelda x Mario Kart 8 with their latest pack focused on Animal Crossing. Three brand new characters (all of which are great choices, unlike the last pack's Tanooki Mario and Cat Peach), eight new tracks (all of which are amazing, unlike the last pack's Ice Ice Outpost), and four new vehicles which I'll find myself constantly using.Simply spectacular! Somehow, Nintendo managed to top Zelda x Mario Kart 8 with their latest pack focused on Animal Crossing. Three brand new characters (all of which are great choices, unlike the last pack's Tanooki Mario and Cat Peach), eight new tracks (all of which are amazing, unlike the last pack's Ice Ice Outpost), and four new vehicles which I'll find myself constantly using.

    Baby Park is a chaotic thrill ride that lasts seven laps. It's always great fun.
    Cheese Land is a unique and at times challenging coaster through a maze of dairy products.
    Wild Woods is a beautiful and fast-paced climb up to the treetops and through river rapids.
    Animal Crossing is a nostalgic course that can change seasons, giving it great replay value.
    Neo Bowser City is a difficult, twisty rainy nighttime course that really tests your skills.
    Ribbon Road is nonstop eye candy filled with references; not to mention it's simply an amazing course.
    Super Bell Subway is a creative ride through the underground. Avoid the subway trains!
    Big Blue is an F-Zero course (3 sections; not 3 laps) that is speedy, beautiful, challenging, and stellar.

    Have I already given the pack enough praise?    … Expand
  2. syndicat
    May 25, 2023
    0
    DLC on the top 100 racing games of all time? get out of here maaaaaaaaaaaaan
  3. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    6
    More courses, but the single-player offering still remains weak. Let's see what 9 brings...
  4. VRH15
    May 2, 2023
    0
    This is a nice DLC and all, but in no way should it be this high up on the racing game list over far more deserving games.
  5. Gono4kin
    May 25, 2023
    0
    This is the worst game in history of racing game !!!!! I love DustinEden !!!
  6. hollhoz
    May 25, 2023
    0
    its a DLC in the TOP 100 RACING GAMES, FUСK OFF MAN, if you fan of mario kart games, just put 9 and 10 into ACTUAL GAME
  7. critic_coconut1
    May 25, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overpriced. Not worth it. Just skins. Dont buy it. AND HOW IS THIS EVEN CONSIDERED A RACING GAME??? Its a DLC… Expand
  8. Bigjo2999
    May 25, 2023
    0
    This does not deserve to be in the Metacritic scores because it's just a DLC it is not an actual game therefore it shouldn't be seen as better than a full-fledged game especially Gran Turismo and Forza
  9. Cream147
    Apr 25, 2015
    10
    The first DLC for this game was a superb effort. The second is even better. 8 fantastic tracks. 3 great characters. 4 good vehicles (as well as a nice set of tyres and a glider). All of this for a very nice price (In Britain £7 for the individual pack or £11 for the two DLC together, and you'd be crazy not to take the latter option). For this price this is an awful lot of content.

    The    The first DLC for this game was a superb effort. The second is even better. 8 fantastic tracks. 3 great characters. 4 good vehicles (as well as a nice set of tyres and a glider). All of this for a very nice price (In Britain £7 for the individual pack or £11 for the two DLC together, and you'd be crazy not to take the latter option). For this price this is an awful lot of content.

    The key addition here is the set of 8 new tracks. Unlike the first DLC, where in my opinion there were tracks that were merely ok, in my opinion all 8 of these rank amongst the better tracks in the game. The highlights include the superb Animal Crossing track, which has a completely different atmosphere depending on the randomly chosen season it happens to be while playing it, and the immensely challenging point-to-point track Big Blue inspired by F-Zero.

    Though not strictly part of this pack I feel that the free update that coincided with its release that included a new 200cc mode deserves a mention. It's simply a wonderful addition to the game that really does make you play it completely differently, requiring frequent use of the brakes (and it is now possible to brake while drifting to assist with this, which is a great addition). This along with the new DLC pushes the entire package of Mario Kart 8 over the top. If Mario Kart 8 wasn't one of the games of the generation when it came out, it surely is now. I hope Nintendo don't stop with it here, I feel like this game has a lot of life left in it still.    … Expand
  10. BlueFox098
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    This is a DLC how it should be. Just some euro and we get 8 tracks, 3 characters and 4 cars, that's amazing. the other DLC had boring characters, except Link, this time around are more well made. The Best DLC of these months.
  11. Beastprogamer
    May 1, 2015
    10
    Holy crap! Best DLC EVER!!!!! The tracks are awesome. I especially loved Big Blue, Super Bell Subway, Animal Crossing, and more. The characters are cool, especially Dry Bowser whom I really liked in Mario Kart Wii. This is a VERY GREAT DLC pack and You should get it. If you hate DLC Pack 1/2, and the game itself (mk8) , you're silly as J Bieber.
  12. 20pdemau
    Apr 26, 2015
    10
    the best dlc put there all the tracks are amazing specially ribon road, 200 c is also awesome and way to caotic and all the characters and vehicles they put in are cute and useful
  13. inkblowout
    May 11, 2015
    10
    This is probably the only time I'll rate this 10. This dlc is prefect, The tracks choices were good. (Especially the retro tracks.) The new characters were a good addition and the kart as well. I have no problem with this dlc hence why it gets a prefect score. Every company who is making dlc should take note of this dlc because this is how dlcs should be made.
  14. theAGamer
    Apr 26, 2015
    10
    Here is just a quick rundown of all the tracks in the game, as well as the characters and vehicles to help give people who are unsure a solid overview.

    Baby Park: Still very hectic and crazy as ever, especially when you set it to frantic mode or 200cc! It 's all about items and drifting like in the original, but the anti gravity here is great to let you quickly boost ahead of everyone!    Here is just a quick rundown of all the tracks in the game, as well as the characters and vehicles to help give people who are unsure a solid overview.

    Baby Park: Still very hectic and crazy as ever, especially when you set it to frantic mode or 200cc! It 's all about items and drifting like in the original, but the anti gravity here is great to let you quickly boost ahead of everyone! Still pretty awesome!

    Cheese Land: Pretty standard stuff, but very focused on small speed boosts. There's a lot of sharp turns for drifting, bumps for doing tricks, and half of it is in anti-gravity. Plus, there's a really cool glider shortcut, and some great music as well. Pretty good honestly.

    Ribbon road: THE PRESENTATION OF THIS TRACK IS PERFECT! Everything is set in a little kid's toy room, and they play it up so well! Other than that, there's a lot of really cool shortcuts that don't require mushrooms to access, which is always great for a little bit of risk vs. reward. Amazing!

    Neo Bowser city: again, pretty standard stuff, but the presentation and music are spot on, and there's some areas on the track where you can definitely fall off easily, even if you're drifting. It's pretty fun just because of that little touch, because everything feels a little more frantic when playing with friends.

    Animal crossing: Again, perfect presentation with some AMAZING attention to detail! There's tons of references to Animal crossing games, like the money rock, trees dropping apples for speed boosts, coins being replaced with bells, and even changing seasons that affect the gameplay! Because of all the little details, this track really feels like you're racing through Animal Crossing, and that's awesome!

    Wild Woods: Presentation is really good once again, Amanda the track design makes good use of nearly EVERY MECHANIC! There's a lot of anti gravity for speed boosts, but they can also launch you off the edge! There's an abundance of ramps, a glider section, a water slide and boost pad section, and really cool drifts! Because of all this, the track feels really fast, and that makes it really fun!

    Super Bell Subway: Presentation mimics a subway station that connects nearly all the tracks, with tons of attention to detail, and really cool references! This track is all about branching paths, and as a result, it feels really different every time! There's riding along the tracks, or above them to the left or right. It's very drifty, features a lot of bumps and boost pads, and the train is a really big obstacle, but also functions as a shortcut for the higher tracks! It feels like the toad's turnpike done much better than in the retro rendition here, and that's really awesome!

    Big Blue: This is possibly the best track in the entire game, if not the entire series! I'm not exaggerating when I say that it's truly epic, unique, and exhilarating! The song in the background is awesome, the presentation is great for displaying the twisty effect of anti gravity, and this track is FAST. Even on 50cc, it's blistering speeds all the way. There's tons of drifts and bumps, conveyer belts, water slides, and boost pads galore. Add that on top of some epic anti gravity that wraps around the entire course, and a huge Mt. Wario lap structure, and you've got an amazing track on your hands!

    Finally, Vehicles and Characters: Isabelle and the villager are both really adorable with all their tricks and karts, dry bowser and his bone bike is a really menacing character, and the p-wing is a great speedster car!

    Well, that's about it! I hope this helps you if you were wondering whether to purchase this or not. Either way, for $8, or $12 is you wanted the other pack, which is also pretty good, this is definitely worth your time!    … Expand
  15. CriticAlways
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Incredible, I played and I am just amazed. In my opinion it is one of the best DLCs ever created... The tracks are incredible and the new vehicles are very good.
  16. Supermutant2099
    Apr 25, 2015
    10
    8 new tracks, 4 new vehicles, 3 new characters for cheap price. Plus update that includes 9 new mii amiibo outfits & 200 cc mode? Nintendo continues to make mario kart 8 experience awesome. Not every new track perfect but so much detail put into every one. From the room full of things from karts from game to yarn yoshi on Ribbon road. The flying jets on Big Blue. Super Bell Subway8 new tracks, 4 new vehicles, 3 new characters for cheap price. Plus update that includes 9 new mii amiibo outfits & 200 cc mode? Nintendo continues to make mario kart 8 experience awesome. Not every new track perfect but so much detail put into every one. From the room full of things from karts from game to yarn yoshi on Ribbon road. The flying jets on Big Blue. Super Bell Subway have signs to other tracks in the game. Animal Crossing track changing seasons. Hope nintendo gives more love for this game in the future with more dlc packs.… Expand
  17. mory3s2m
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Let me begin by saying I hate DLCs. Mainly because of price, so when I saw the low price of this DLC I excepted little from it. But I was blown away, these are the best maps yet. I just wished they would make more :(.
  18. Leonard_gamer
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Por fin llego el dlc pack 2.. valla pero que divertidas estan las nuevas pistas y que bueno que ya estén los personajes de animal crossing y bowsitos... muy bueno por nintendo
  19. realgamefan
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    ONE WORD: PERFECTION! Mario Kart 8 and both DLC Packs deserve to be in your video game library. It's a masterpiece and one of the most magnificent games Nintendo has ever released. It will stand the test of time. This DLC is so perfect and so fun that I am addicted but refuse to get help.
  20. minekartreview9
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    And this guys, is how to make a good DLC, serioulsy, first time that Nintendo tries with DLC and they do it right, the 1st one was good but this one is excellent
  21. dr_heartless
    May 12, 2015
    10
    I can't review this without being a raving fan boy. Rarely does DLC deliver so much goodness and new life into a game. Not only are the new tracks some of the best in the game, with Big Blue and Ribbon Road coming to mind, and not only are the new characters fun and fresh after what felt like retreads outside of Link from pack 1 and not only are the karts awesome but it's all that, plusI can't review this without being a raving fan boy. Rarely does DLC deliver so much goodness and new life into a game. Not only are the new tracks some of the best in the game, with Big Blue and Ribbon Road coming to mind, and not only are the new characters fun and fresh after what felt like retreads outside of Link from pack 1 and not only are the karts awesome but it's all that, plus 200cc mode that brake/changes the game in amazing ways. It's an insane amount of content that would be $20 on its own easy from any other company, and they give you BOTH packs for so cheap. This is how DLC should be!

    I am back to spending hours perfecting course runs, getting all the starts in 200cc and the new tracks and I love it. Even online is full and exciting again! I hope this is by far the last DLC we will see for MK8.    … Expand
  22. Mariofan
    Apr 23, 2015
    8
    Better than DLC Pack 1. The tracks are awesome. I especially love Super Bell Subway! And Neo Bowser City is awesome. Also we had at least 1 good character this time (Dry Bowser). Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 is great and I would recommend it for the amazing tracks.
  23. Xavier_Boixader
    May 29, 2015
    10
    The circuits are simply fantastic, new characters, new cars and car equipments and the update of 200cc has revolutionized MarioKarts. Good, nice and cheap Nintendo had make a geniality again
  24. Blujay
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    I like animal crossing..... alot. So as you could imagine i love this dlc pack. And honestly there's not one thing i don't like about it. First there's a beetle car. If that doesn't convince you, then nothing will. Characters are great (although why is Dry Bowser in a AC pack?) and the courses are amazing. You can now race in a land made out of cheese In anti-gravity, what more could you ask for?
  25. nintendomaster1
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best DLC Pack! Way better than DLC Pack 1. This one is not boring like DLC Pack 1. This one is awesome! This pack gives you 4 new characters, Boy Villager, Girl Villager, Isabelle, and Dry Bowser. It also gives you 4 new vehicles, Streetle, City Tripper, P-Wing, and the Bone Rattler (my favorite). All of the vehicles are awesome. And then there are the tracks. DLC Pack 2 gives you 2 new cups, the Crossing Cup and the Bell Cup. The Crossing Cup gives you GCN's Baby Park, GBA's Cheese Land, Wild Woods, and Animal Crossing. The Bell Cup gives you 3DS's Neo Bowser City, GBA's Ribbon Road, Super Bell Subway, and Big Blue. I can't choose a favorite track because they are all awesome and fun! The graphics as always are crisp and amazing and the music is great. This is the better Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack. Oh yeah Pack 2!… Expand
  26. alexssander
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    definitivamente un juegazo!!! con la complementación de sus DLC se convierte en un juego para disfrutar por horas, y nos gustó mucho, desde el Mario Kart de la N64 hasta el 8, en especial por las originales y divertidas ideas de Nintendo de seguir innovando en el mundo de los Videojuegos
  27. Yarden
    Apr 26, 2015
    10
    It is amazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazing
  28. Ensigned
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    I hate DLC packs and, as a general rule, never purchase them.

    But this one is EXCELLENT and is TOTALLY WORTH THE COST. The new characters and maps are great.
  29. Jonhrodriguez
    May 25, 2015
    1
    dlc not worth the price
    everyone should be against this dlc policy, independent counsel of the company. This is a mercenary market. game is already done with these intentions
  30. havingfun89
    Jun 9, 2015
    6
    It was fun for a while, but because I couldn't actually get the dlc stuff I can only rate for what I have and that it's fun, but I do feel a little limited so I can't give a full rating.
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#1 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 27, 2015
    85
    Nintendo has done it again. [Issue #15: May/June 2015, p.22]
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    May 18, 2015
    90
    This second DLC pack is great—better than the first—and I highly recommend it.
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  3. 3DJuegos
    May 5, 2015
    85
    This DLC is a perfect add on for every Mario Kart 8 fan.
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