Mario Kart 8

 Wii U
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2023 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,789 out of 2023
  2. Mixed: 86 out of 2023
  3. Negative: 148 out of 2023
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  1. serrano862004
    May 31, 2014
    10
    Best Mario Kart ever!!!! Game is nothing but fun. This is the reason that I bought a Wii U! If you have always been a fan this ga!e is for you, If you never played the game, Try it!!!!
  2. korncheto
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    El MK8 es excelente en todos los sentidos, el primer día lo jugué casi patológicamente al rededor de 14 horas que se fueron volando con los amigos.

    Solo tuve un problema de conexión en línea para jugar partidas que ya teniendo acceso a internet son increibles. Relato cómo solucionar el problema por si lo tienen. Lo que tienes que hacer es meterte a la pág. de tu modem y cambiar la    El MK8 es excelente en todos los sentidos, el primer día lo jugué casi patológicamente al rededor de 14 horas que se fueron volando con los amigos.

    Solo tuve un problema de conexión en línea para jugar partidas que ya teniendo acceso a internet son increibles. Relato cómo solucionar el problema por si lo tienen.

    Lo que tienes que hacer es meterte a la pág. de tu modem y cambiar la configuración del DMZ y a mí me entra ya siempre a internet, si tienes infinitum (México) llámales a los asesores y ellos te van diciendo cómo...
    juego de ★★★★★    … Expand
  3. flax0174
    May 30, 2014
    9
    The track design in this game is second to none, the virtual scenery is jaw dropping, just beautiful. there are tons of items to use which are well implemented, you can trump the blue shell attack, which thus adds more refinement and balance to the gameplay. the controls are smooth and responsive as they should be, the online is a hoot to play as well. the battle arenas are no longer,The track design in this game is second to none, the virtual scenery is jaw dropping, just beautiful. there are tons of items to use which are well implemented, you can trump the blue shell attack, which thus adds more refinement and balance to the gameplay. the controls are smooth and responsive as they should be, the online is a hoot to play as well. the battle arenas are no longer, nintendo has been lazy in my opinion and just used 8 tracks from the grand prix. you can change your kart as well with different well...karts, wheels, gliders to tweak your stats to your liking. The anti-gravity elements are in my opinion not emphasized enough in gameplay, say when go upside down your camera realigns with the track so it looks like your driving normally so it's more like a underlining concept to keep the series and action ticking. Overall though a stunning game, filled to the brim with pure charm and nostalgic joy.… Expand
  4. PolisKanin
    Jun 7, 2014
    10
    Fun enjoyable gameplay. This is my favourite Mario Kart yet (previously it was Mario Kart 64). The gameplay is enjoyable alone, but best played with friends or being competitive online. The only flaws are the poor roster (full of babies, metal mario and the aweful pink gold peach) and in battle mode you can only play on race courses rather than courses specifically designed for it likeFun enjoyable gameplay. This is my favourite Mario Kart yet (previously it was Mario Kart 64). The gameplay is enjoyable alone, but best played with friends or being competitive online. The only flaws are the poor roster (full of babies, metal mario and the aweful pink gold peach) and in battle mode you can only play on race courses rather than courses specifically designed for it like previous installments in the series. This leads to you driving around trying to find someone for the whole match, and when you do it's someone on your team, but you're so happy that you have found someone so you throw an item anyway, but it harms them as items aren't on team. However, battle mode isn't the main feature in Mario Kart, and the roster can be forgiven by the fact you can play as Mii, which have almost endless customization possibilities. I give Mario Kart 8 a 99/100… Expand
  5. posahh
    May 30, 2014
    9
    After 3 hours of playing i'm stunned. amazing tracks, nice new weapons and karts, 1080p / 60 fps what else do you need?! this game is must buy if you have wii u or even planning on buying it and promotion free game is always welcome
  6. VIOLADOR
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    SUPER JUEGAZO, POR ESO LE DOY UN 10+, ADEMAS TIENE UNA JUGABILIDAD MARAVILLOSA QUE NO SE HABIA PRESENTADO EN ALGUN MARIO KART PASADO; ADEMAS SE NOTA UNA MEJORA EN LA MOVILIDAD DEL JUEGO EN RELACION A LA OPCION MULTIPLAYER ONLINE QUE TIENE
  7. Cairnexus
    Jun 11, 2014
    10
    After putting some extensive hours into this game I have decided to pop on to review this real quick. First off the fact this game is finally out is just a breath of fresh air. I thought for sure I was going to have to sell my Wii U but this game really turned it around for me. The game itself is standard Mario Kart, with a small twist "anti gravity" while this didn't really break anyAfter putting some extensive hours into this game I have decided to pop on to review this real quick. First off the fact this game is finally out is just a breath of fresh air. I thought for sure I was going to have to sell my Wii U but this game really turned it around for me. The game itself is standard Mario Kart, with a small twist "anti gravity" while this didn't really break any grounds for me it was a cool feature and was a lot better alternative then flying as they had in sonic racing. The drift system is pretty cool I wish they would have added a 3rd boost option for drifting vs the 2 stages that currently exist. I have unlocked just about anything the ghosts were not too difficult to beat it was more of a "showing you all possible paths in a given course". I still have not accomplished 3 stars on all 150 cc mirror events but have completed regular 150cc and the rubber banding can be pretty ridiculous at times, but RNG is RNG. The online play is smooth for me I have not seen much lag or any kind of frustrating mechanics beyond the normal MK8 experience. I'm still waiting to get the 10k coins to unlock the last item. Overall the game is great! Fun with friends or with strangers and even with some of the same annoying mechanics regarding the rubber band feature its definitely not as strict as it's previous Wii release.… Expand
  8. el_nobre3127
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    A great, gorgeous game despite the forgettable battle mode. The visuals are bright, colourful but still bringing some realism to them. Mario kart 8 might have impressive visuals but it is much more than that: the actual racing is great, new items feel fresh and balanced and anti-gravity is great. This one is going to keep me busy for a long time because of all the unlocks. Hoping for newA great, gorgeous game despite the forgettable battle mode. The visuals are bright, colourful but still bringing some realism to them. Mario kart 8 might have impressive visuals but it is much more than that: the actual racing is great, new items feel fresh and balanced and anti-gravity is great. This one is going to keep me busy for a long time because of all the unlocks. Hoping for new Karts and tracks for DLC… Expand
  9. bleublimpgaming
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Probably one of the best Wii U games to date, the new maps are great and the graphics are crisp and clear. The controls are hard to master on the game pad at first but with about 5 races it fells like an instant classic.
  10. tybyrd93
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    The best Mario Kart yet. Great tracks, beautiful graphics, attention to detail, great new ideas (such as antigravity). Nintendo has done it again. If there were a few extra characters in there besides the koopalings, it would be perfect.
  11. dmelendez34
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    If battle mode was better, this game would get a 10 from me. Not having special battle mode areas was the worst idea Nintendo had. I would have preferred they simply reused the areas from past games at least than having players race around tracks.

    The tracks are great = the new ones are beautiful and creative and the old ones are touched up to make them more enjoyable. Online play    If battle mode was better, this game would get a 10 from me. Not having special battle mode areas was the worst idea Nintendo had. I would have preferred they simply reused the areas from past games at least than having players race around tracks.

    The tracks are great = the new ones are beautiful and creative and the old ones are touched up to make them more enjoyable.

    Online play is seamless and I hope more games use the online play system used for this game.

    If you have played Mario kart in the past, you wont be disappointed by this game...unless you are a huge battle mode lover.    … Expand
  12. KuramaJP
    Jun 27, 2014
    9
    The reason i bought a Wii U and was not disappointed. Awesome. New times, weapons and characters add some much needed improvements needed after a very unsatisfying Wii release.
  13. London_Calling
    Jul 17, 2014
    9
    Perhaps the ultimate multiplayer game. Brilliant graphics, brilliant track design, brilliant fun. The video replays of races (especially) against mates in slow motion is a joy to behold. Too good.
  14. SylarHRG
    Jun 29, 2014
    8
    It's good. Definitely fun, lots of what you are used to. Graphics are good, the tracks are fun, but really it's the same formula as before. For anyone new to this series, I could see it being a 10/10 game for them. For anyone used to this series, 8/10 is a respectable score. A little bit more innovation would be nice, but it is what it is, a mario kart game. They stuck to the formulaIt's good. Definitely fun, lots of what you are used to. Graphics are good, the tracks are fun, but really it's the same formula as before. For anyone new to this series, I could see it being a 10/10 game for them. For anyone used to this series, 8/10 is a respectable score. A little bit more innovation would be nice, but it is what it is, a mario kart game. They stuck to the formula that has worked since day 1 for them.… Expand
  15. Gotohellcadz
    Jun 16, 2014
    8
    A solid game offering a fantastic graphics and controls. It's only shortcoming come from the butchered battle mode and last lustre multiplayer features and awkward roster additions/changes. As while the multiplayer in it has evolved and lost the majority of it's networking issues what happened to the community system from mk7? It worked great and they had every opportunity to work on thatA solid game offering a fantastic graphics and controls. It's only shortcoming come from the butchered battle mode and last lustre multiplayer features and awkward roster additions/changes. As while the multiplayer in it has evolved and lost the majority of it's networking issues what happened to the community system from mk7? It worked great and they had every opportunity to work on that but instead we're left with a tournament feature which while it does work for setting up game tournaments it doesn't for managing your community of players for game nights on the clock. I did also have a few nit picks with the item system this time around as while I'm glad they nerfed blue shells into the ground item pickups across different race placings is broken (5th place gets a bullet bill, 8th get's a single banana) focusing more on defensive drops rather than mario kart's previous offense with the majority of drops being shells. My last issue is that they removed a lot of the fan classic characters and tracks. We only get one snes track (donut plains 3) which is terrible when considering the other snes tracks and the retro and new tracks as a whole don't have many standouts. But you probably know all the pros with the game, like amazing graphics tight control etc. If you own a wii u this is a must buy. And if you don't I strongly recommend keeping your eye on the wii u now for more great releases now that mk8's been released.… Expand
  16. Slsr
    Jun 3, 2014
    8
    It's a fun game, prefer it over Mario Kart 7. It has some things I'd like to be different though, like not being able to hold two items like in past and boring baby characters no one cares a one cent. Also I'd wish there be more difficult mode in single player for those really experienced in these games as I know people who beat 150 way too easily. Other than that it is really great game,It's a fun game, prefer it over Mario Kart 7. It has some things I'd like to be different though, like not being able to hold two items like in past and boring baby characters no one cares a one cent. Also I'd wish there be more difficult mode in single player for those really experienced in these games as I know people who beat 150 way too easily. Other than that it is really great game, would give it 9 but as I feel there hasn't been all that great improvement in this series for awhile I will give it only 8.… Expand
  17. Yankeee007
    Jul 4, 2014
    8
    Mario kart 8 brings new feature to the series such as anti-gravity and the gliding and underwater feature from mario kart 7 .the graphics are the best I've seen on wiiU and it's absolutely breathtaking it's gorgeous everything it's detailed ,the music it's perfect I love every theme , the downside if this game are that most of the characters are a waste of space the babies are useless andMario kart 8 brings new feature to the series such as anti-gravity and the gliding and underwater feature from mario kart 7 .the graphics are the best I've seen on wiiU and it's absolutely breathtaking it's gorgeous everything it's detailed ,the music it's perfect I love every theme , the downside if this game are that most of the characters are a waste of space the babies are useless and pink gold peach it's a terrible idea of a character ,same like in mario kart wii the items are unbalanced and it's just by luck , you can now get hit in mid-air which it's frustrating and some characters are overpowered such as metal mario and waluigi .overall mario kart 8 is the best mario kart game since mario kart 64 and the tracks are well designed and beautiful the online it's amazing and now you can defend yourself against the blue shell , so buy it now… Expand
  18. PissedOffWookie
    Jul 12, 2014
    9
    This game could've deserved a full 10 if it had at least an actual battle mode with arenas intended for it. Because it doesn't, it really doesn't deserve more than a 9. Lazy developers.
  19. DestinationMarc
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    I really enjoyed this game! Now, it does have its issues, but first, what's good about it; the controls are nearly similar to Mario Kart Wii, and while I was worried about this, the underwater/parasail segments from Mario Kart 7 were actually easilly controllable. The visuals? Amazing. It is SO enjoyable playing a Mario Kart game in beautiful HD! The new items were cool, though II really enjoyed this game! Now, it does have its issues, but first, what's good about it; the controls are nearly similar to Mario Kart Wii, and while I was worried about this, the underwater/parasail segments from Mario Kart 7 were actually easilly controllable. The visuals? Amazing. It is SO enjoyable playing a Mario Kart game in beautiful HD! The new items were cool, though I personally find the fireball item a bit useless; maybe it's just me, but unless you have good aim or just get lucky, it's pretty difficult to hit opponents with it. The new levels are just GLORIOUS; Electrodrome is my personal favorite track! I'd also like to mention that the online functionality is WAY more improved from MKWii's; I love the tournament option personally! The anti-gravity is a cool feature, but honestly, though not to this degree, I've seen the concept before in another racing game, Crash Nitro Kart, sideways tires and all! Now, on to the bad; first and foremost, the battle mode. Everyone's said this already, and my opinion's no exception, but I think it was a bad idea to implement actual racetracks as battle courses instead of arenas. Secondly, when you're first place in a race, you'll usually get coins as items, which can be real frustrating, especially when you're trying to defend yourself. Also, Rainbow Road? Not exactly a challenge, which is considered a nitpick, but c'mon; everyone knows Rainbow Road is the craziest course in any Mario Kart game! So, all-in-all, while I'd like to give this game a 10, personally, those major issues do hold the game back a bit. But regardless, this game is pretty neat, so if you have a Wii U, definitely get it!… Expand
  20. Rahsmoove
    Jul 24, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very great game. Normally I don't play Wii u games, but Mario's done it again. Customizable karts. From changing the wheels, switching up your parachute, to getting unique karts. They really raised the bar. If you think Mario Kart Wii raised the bar, buy a Wii U and experience the best Mario Kart there is.… Expand
  21. Pandamonium
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    I really enjoyed this game it is my favourite game from the Mario Kart series and now that they have included an item the can counter that damn blue shell it is a lot more and fast paced...when your not playing 50cc But it is another Nintendo game that will test your friendship especially if you just make it first and then that damn blue shell icon appears but other then that so much funI really enjoyed this game it is my favourite game from the Mario Kart series and now that they have included an item the can counter that damn blue shell it is a lot more and fast paced...when your not playing 50cc But it is another Nintendo game that will test your friendship especially if you just make it first and then that damn blue shell icon appears but other then that so much fun and the characters and kart designs are just brilliant.… Expand
  22. muah_ha_ha
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    Mario Kart 8 is simply fun. The new anti gravity feature is beautifully inserted into the old tracks and the game is friarly challenging (especially the online gameplay which is really fun). The gameplay itself runs smoothly along with the HD graphics. The tracks and characters are very charming. Very recommended.
  23. cwepahguy225
    Jul 5, 2014
    9
    Mario Kart 8 is awesome. The course design is great and creative. The character roster is the biggest yet, and has the Koopalings as playable characters (for the first time ever). However, there are too many baby characters (and what about Birdo, Diddy, Hammer Bro, and Dry Bones)? Even though anti gravity doesnt bring any massive changes, it's still fun and I love it. It was like "the glueMario Kart 8 is awesome. The course design is great and creative. The character roster is the biggest yet, and has the Koopalings as playable characters (for the first time ever). However, there are too many baby characters (and what about Birdo, Diddy, Hammer Bro, and Dry Bones)? Even though anti gravity doesnt bring any massive changes, it's still fun and I love it. It was like "the glue that connected hang gliding and underwater racing". Gamexplain said that. The tracks are incredibly detailed, making the game more like the real world. The music and graphics are both stunning. The game does have some cons though. You can't carry a backup item anymore, which sucks. Also, first place gets less items. The big downside is battle mode. Battle mode is ruined. It uses slightly modified courses instead of arenas. Also, the cpus are way too good, there aim w/ green shells is perfect. They need to be nerfed. The online play runs smoothly and is very fun. Summary: Mario Kart 8 is a fantastic, mind blowing game with great graphics, great gameplay and a great soundtrack. It has highly noticeable flaws, but it's still the best game in the series.… Expand
  24. masterlinkace
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    This game is tons of fun, great for single player, multiplayer or online! the one and only issue I have with this game is they ruined battle mode...however when it comes to the racing, it's the best Mario Kart to date.
  25. GodOFGamers72
    Jul 17, 2014
    9
    This Game is just a masterpiece for Wii U owners everywhere and is a must Buy. My only problem is when you are battleing somebody it just seems very broken and out of place in the Game that needs to get fixed but for that it's still a must buy!!! 9/10
  26. emersonrwt
    Aug 6, 2014
    10
    Here we have a great example about how NINTENDO reach the top quality since foundation. Environment carefully drawn on each level, charismatic characters, calibrated controls, and unlimited fun.
    Only people without sense like to give to classic games like this a lower score just because they are fanboys...
  27. Zeldafan19
    Aug 16, 2014
    10
    Nintendo puts out their best Mario kart experience yet with Mario Kart 8. The graphics are stunning, the music is awesome, and the game has so much content. Online is as smooth as ever, and you can even set up tournaments. This is one of the best Wii u games to date, and anyone who loves Mario kart should buy this. Buy a Wii u just for this amazing game.
  28. foxmccloud
    Aug 24, 2014
    8
    Mario Kart 8 has never looked better in HD. The graphics in gameplay are really fun. But the main feature was the anti-gravity which made your car drive upside down. it was cool but not mind-blowing. I enjoyed the new items such as the Boomerang, Piranha Plant, and Horn. Another feature is Mario Kart TV which just lets you replay your Mario Kart races and lets you upload them to MiiverseMario Kart 8 has never looked better in HD. The graphics in gameplay are really fun. But the main feature was the anti-gravity which made your car drive upside down. it was cool but not mind-blowing. I enjoyed the new items such as the Boomerang, Piranha Plant, and Horn. Another feature is Mario Kart TV which just lets you replay your Mario Kart races and lets you upload them to Miiverse or YouTube. The thing I hated the most was battle mode. Its ruined. Instead of racing in an arena, you race on full racing tracks which really sucks. Mario Kart 8 is still a great racing title and you should definitely buy it now.… Expand
  29. DreamcastUser
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    One of the best Mario Karts to date. The artstyle is gorgeous, I love Rosalina and the kooplings being added to the roster, and lots of cool new carts. However best of all is the DLC Finally we can race Link in Mario Kart.
  30. destinydoessuck
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Mario Kart 8 is the game WII U owners deserve, after the WII U'S bad start, mediocre 3rd party ports and long droughts it's amazing that one game can make everything right. The graphics are top notch and are on par with most released PS4 games. The game play is fun and addictive. There's excellent variety of tracks, vehicles, characters and customization. The online mode offers greatMario Kart 8 is the game WII U owners deserve, after the WII U'S bad start, mediocre 3rd party ports and long droughts it's amazing that one game can make everything right. The graphics are top notch and are on par with most released PS4 games. The game play is fun and addictive. There's excellent variety of tracks, vehicles, characters and customization. The online mode offers great competition and excellent replay value. Now for the downside, some tracks look muggy and there's an unnecessary use of the anti gravity in some tracks. The online mode lacks voice chat during the race, I would've enjoyed vocally taunting some players. The online mode does suffer from lag depending on the region you play in. Overall the game is the best game so far in 2014, PURE NINTENDO MAGIC… Expand
  31. frogvsmosquito
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Before I got Mario Kart 8, the only experience i had with Mario Kart was playing it on my friend's DS. And that previous experience was positive. This, however, is even better. It's all I remember from the DS game and a lot more.
    The first thing you'll notice when you start racing is the antigravity. Antigravity sections work differently than the others. Colliding into your opponents    Before I got Mario Kart 8, the only experience i had with Mario Kart was playing it on my friend's DS. And that previous experience was positive. This, however, is even better. It's all I remember from the DS game and a lot more.
    The first thing you'll notice when you start racing is the antigravity. Antigravity sections work differently than the others. Colliding into your opponents would normally be a bad idea, but in antigravity when you collide into an opponent, you'll both get a little speed boost, so use it wisely to get ahead!
    The game has 32 tracks (16 new and 16 retro). Tracks have so much variety. On one track you'll find yourself in a world made out of sweets, on the other you'll be racing through pipes avoiding Piranha Plants, on the other one you'll be on a big floating track above the city, you name it! And with the new DLC coming, which will add 16 more tracks, expect to be racing through Hyrule!
    Online multiplayer is one of the best I've seen. Didn't. Crash. Once. And the feeling when you finish first, ahead of experts... it's so satisfying. You can also either participate in tournaments, or you can create your own for others to compete in. Rule settings are pretty detailed such as race class, time when tournament begins/ends, number of races... You can also bring a friend to play online with you in the same room! Oh the laughs, rages, ups and downs...
    The only thing I don't like is the battle mode. The goal is to pop other player's balloons. This time, instead of specially designed battle arenas, you'll be battling on one of the 8 selected tracks. It can take a while for someone to pass so you can pop the opponent's balloon. Or you can hide behind a rock or something and wait for some clueless Mushroom kingdom resident to pass and pop his balloons. Hehehe...
    Overall, very good game that you should own if you have a Wii U.    … Expand
  32. youlouz
    Jan 19, 2015
    10
    Pros
    -Outstanding Graphics
    -Memorable throwbacks
    -Fun powerups
    -Nice steering

    Cons
    -No story to it

    This is the best racing game that I have ever played.
  33. Mariofan
    Feb 7, 2015
    8
    Mario Kart 8 is one of those games that you should get a Wii U for. It is a great game. The graphics are so good. The gameplay is awesome. The character selection isn't that great. The track selection is the best. Mario Kart 8 is awesome and is definitely worth buying. Would've got a 9 if the battle mode didn't suck.
  34. imoses
    Jan 26, 2015
    9
    Bought this game in June 2014, I'm still playing in January 2015! The best Mario Kart game on home consoles!

    Pros:
    + Online Multiplayer!!!!
    + Great tracks
    + New anti-gravity adds variety
    + DLC is excellent and reasonably priced

    Cons:
    - Battle mode
    - too many baby characters
  35. iandizion713
    Jun 6, 2015
    9
    Mario Kart 8 is one of the best Mario Kart games to date. Not only that, its also one of the best ever racing games. The gem has it all, you can get lost in the single player and race in the circuits, or you can race 2 player on TV and Gamepad. The online mode is epic and the connection quality is outstanding. This is a racing game that lasts a generation.
  36. MEFzelder
    May 9, 2016
    9
    Desde "Mario Kart 64" no encontraba un juego de carreras que me atrapara tanto, esta nueva versión tiene una manejo muy suave y responsable que hace que sea fácil de aprender y dominar, sin mencionar el detalle puesto en cada pista haciendo que cada escenario sea entretenido y vistoso.
    "Mario Kart 8" es uno de los juegos que mejor cumplió en cuanto a ejecución, a pesar de que la Wii U no    Desde "Mario Kart 64" no encontraba un juego de carreras que me atrapara tanto, esta nueva versión tiene una manejo muy suave y responsable que hace que sea fácil de aprender y dominar, sin mencionar el detalle puesto en cada pista haciendo que cada escenario sea entretenido y vistoso.
    "Mario Kart 8" es uno de los juegos que mejor cumplió en cuanto a ejecución, a pesar de que la Wii U no sea tan potente como sus rivales generacionales el juego se reproduce en unos fluidos 60 frames por segundo, y solo se reduce a 40 cuando son 4 las personas que estan jugando en simultaneo. El juego utiliza la fórmula de siempre carrera de kartings con items con diferentes funciones que hacen que la carrera sea competitiva y cambiante en cada momento, con la incorporación de 32 pistas, de las cuales 16 son remakes de pistas de versiones anteriores.
    Uno de los puntos fuertes de esta versión es la diversidad para construir tu competidor ideal, no solo puedes balancear el vehículo a tu gusto sino que se agregaron dos pesos a los tradicionales corredores livianos, medios y pesados, sumando peso pluma y muy pesados. Otra mecánica es la secciones de 0 gravedad donde el vehículo anda de cabeza pero debido a que la cámara te sigue siempre detrás y con la misma perspectiva no me produce ninguna diferencia con ir sobre tierra.
    El punto más débil del juego es el modo batalla, debido a que no hay niveles planeados para este modo, se reutilizan las pistas de carreras generando situaciones muy aburridas para atacarte con items porque es muy difícil coincidir con tus rivales, este modo es totalmente olvidable.
    A pesar de lo malo del modo batalla este juego es un "Must have", es de lo mejor en cuanto a jugabilidad y gráficamente, ideal para competir en línea o local con amigos.    … Expand
  37. Rokai
    May 30, 2014
    10
    It's exactly what you'd expect from a Mario Kart game, and more. New courses, new characters, some new items and improved online. The replay system is a great addition too. Don't expect the game to change gaming forever, but you simply can't not have fun playing this game.
  38. TheVJ
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    I simply have to give this game a 10/10. It improves upon everything compared to all past Mario Kart entries. It's a superb experience, it's fluid, the controls are very solid and online racing is more fun than it has ever been. Probably the best WiiU game right now, do yourself a favor and get this!
  39. ekolite82
    May 31, 2014
    10
    I've never had so much intense fun with a racing game in my life! Very easy on the eyes and tantalizing at that. Sound effects are there and the music, but as good as everything is in the game, I think the sound is it's weakest link. No biggie. The new tracks are wonderful and a nice careful selection of remastered tracks. Worth buying a new Wii U for? You bet your last pair of cleanI've never had so much intense fun with a racing game in my life! Very easy on the eyes and tantalizing at that. Sound effects are there and the music, but as good as everything is in the game, I think the sound is it's weakest link. No biggie. The new tracks are wonderful and a nice careful selection of remastered tracks. Worth buying a new Wii U for? You bet your last pair of clean socks it is!!… Expand
  40. dawidwawa
    May 30, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super. Najlepsza gra w jaką ostatnio grałem. Dużo postaci i pojazdów, cudowna oprawa muzyczna ;-) Tz "gameplay i fun" w tej grze to po prostu majstersztyk!!! Trasy wyglądają obłędnie, online do 12 graczy, dzielony ekranik przy 2 playerach,60 Fps, warto dodać, że to pierwsza odsłona serii w HD i naprawdę wygląda cudnie, zresztą plusy tej gry można by jeszcze długo wymieniać. Naprawdę polecam i zachęcam do kupna. Nintendo pokazało magie po raz kolejny.… Expand
  41. Jecht_342
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    The first thing you'll notice about this game is that it's beautiful. I've liked the look of past Mario Kart games, but this one is beyond compare. Even the remade maps from past systems look amazing. The second important thing about it is that they've made some new innovations, and they all work pretty well. Driving underwater and on walls and gliding are all fun mechanics that areThe first thing you'll notice about this game is that it's beautiful. I've liked the look of past Mario Kart games, but this one is beyond compare. Even the remade maps from past systems look amazing. The second important thing about it is that they've made some new innovations, and they all work pretty well. Driving underwater and on walls and gliding are all fun mechanics that are similar enough to fit in, but different enough to make the game seem fresh.
    Overall, I would say this is the best Mario Kart game I've ever played.    … Expand
  42. TaraDarveaux
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    Most exciting Mario Kart game yet. New items are awesome, and maps are gorgeous. Even the online play is extremely improved. The only thing I thought was weird is that green shells seem easier to actually hit people with, maybe I'm just getting better at playing though. Oh, and when you fall off the track there isn't an obnoxious black screen that makes it seem like you just got put toMost exciting Mario Kart game yet. New items are awesome, and maps are gorgeous. Even the online play is extremely improved. The only thing I thought was weird is that green shells seem easier to actually hit people with, maybe I'm just getting better at playing though. Oh, and when you fall off the track there isn't an obnoxious black screen that makes it seem like you just got put to 12th place. You can also unlock things in multiplayer now, which I don't think used to be possible. I've been having so much fun with this game, even by myself!… Expand
  43. YakuzaSlayer432
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    The game is super fun! I can't stop playing! It's worth all the time I have that's free! It's so fun and addictive!
    The game uses some mechanics from Sonic and SEGA Allstars Racing, like buying characters and stages from the shops. But for a fan of racing games or wanting a break from basic Mario games, then this or Super Mario Strikers is worth the money and game time! Keep up the work    The game is super fun! I can't stop playing! It's worth all the time I have that's free! It's so fun and addictive!
    The game uses some mechanics from Sonic and SEGA Allstars Racing, like buying characters and stages from the shops. But for a fan of racing games or wanting a break from basic Mario games, then this or Super Mario Strikers is worth the money and game time! Keep up the work and someday the Wii U will have a great legacy. Screw the Xbox One. I could care less on PS4. It may have quirks, but this game is worth buying and worth buying the Wii U! 10/10    … Expand
  44. 10squareben
    Jun 29, 2014
    9
    Highly enjoyable game with a massive single player game to play and an endless online one. Shame the battle mode is gimped, it would work better if it had arenas. Definite winner regardless GO AND BUY THIS GAME YOU DINGUS!
  45. Viltgance
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    The best Mario Kart game to date, it would be a perfect 10 if it had proper battle mode arenas. The new tracks are extremely fun and well designed and also brings back some of your favorite retro tracks. It runs extremely well on the Wii U, single player or split screen. A definite must own.
  46. hunttom420
    May 30, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very addicting! The graphics on a 1080p HDTV is simply amazing! A must have for any Wii U owner, by far the best game for the Wii U yet! I don't want to spoil the game so go out and buy it already! Have fun with your family, friends, or random internet gamers.… Expand
  47. Mando44646
    Jun 7, 2014
    9
    Fantastic, fun, creative, and finally a counter to the blue shell. Need I say more? I hope for DLC characters and new tracks, but this legitimizes owning a Wii U by itself. The roster is a bit of an let down with unimaginative choices like good Mario and Peach, too many babies, and 7 Koopalings. Overall, you need this if you own a Wii U. If you don't own a Wii U, go out now and buy the MK8Fantastic, fun, creative, and finally a counter to the blue shell. Need I say more? I hope for DLC characters and new tracks, but this legitimizes owning a Wii U by itself. The roster is a bit of an let down with unimaginative choices like good Mario and Peach, too many babies, and 7 Koopalings. Overall, you need this if you own a Wii U. If you don't own a Wii U, go out now and buy the MK8 console bundle.… Expand
  48. Wawacoffee89
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    It is literally the same title, same gameplay but somehow they out do themselves everytime. More Characters(like 30), same and new powerups, kart customization; down to the kart, wheels and glider; a coin collecting boost for more speed during that race, ohh and also they brought back old courses; remastered and polished; and brand new ones. I only bought the Wii U for same screenIt is literally the same title, same gameplay but somehow they out do themselves everytime. More Characters(like 30), same and new powerups, kart customization; down to the kart, wheels and glider; a coin collecting boost for more speed during that race, ohh and also they brought back old courses; remastered and polished; and brand new ones. I only bought the Wii U for same screen multiplayer games(since it doesnt really exist anymore) like Mario Kart and Super Smash. This game is awesome and a must buy for people who actaully own a Wii U.… Expand
  49. Edugreen
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    Mario Kart 8 is perfect in every way. The graphics are marvelous, the tracks are fantastic, the online matches are insane, the items system is balanced, the Mario Kart TV is excellent. A masterpiece. Best game of my life beside "The Legend of Zelda, Ocarina of Time".
  50. LuigiCuau
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    Después de años desde el juego de Wii, llega este juego con la innovación de la gravedad, que la verdad se ve maravilloso, pistas padrisimas y un game play excelente, Mario Kart 8 es un juego que te ara pasar horas de diversión, sin embargo no logra el 10 por las siguientes razones:

    1 No hay escenarios para batalla de balones, jugar en las pistas no son divertidas 2 Senda arcoiris muy    Después de años desde el juego de Wii, llega este juego con la innovación de la gravedad, que la verdad se ve maravilloso, pistas padrisimas y un game play excelente, Mario Kart 8 es un juego que te ara pasar horas de diversión, sin embargo no logra el 10 por las siguientes razones:

    1 No hay escenarios para batalla de balones, jugar en las pistas no son divertidas
    2 Senda arcoiris muy pobre, se supone que debe ser la pista más difícil y más larga y es lo contrario muy corta y muy fácil
    3 personajes que no convencen, metal peach, baby rosalinda ¿quieren más ?

    De hay en fuera el juego es exelente    … Expand
  51. ninja-jason51
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    The game is beautiful, its nice seeing Mario Kart in HD. The game play is basically the same but its a great formula that doesn't need much of a change. The anti-gravity is a neat feature. It has great tracks, and a lot of them. They have some remakes as well, my favorite being moo moo meadows. The battles are a little different I like them but I miss the large area maps and bomb bombThe game is beautiful, its nice seeing Mario Kart in HD. The game play is basically the same but its a great formula that doesn't need much of a change. The anti-gravity is a neat feature. It has great tracks, and a lot of them. They have some remakes as well, my favorite being moo moo meadows. The battles are a little different I like them but I miss the large area maps and bomb bomb battles. Hopefully they can add stuff in with updates in the future.

    I recommend buying a Wii U for this game, and Mario 3D world as well as sonic lost worlds. There are other good games but those are my top 3 favorite.    … Expand
  52. Mik87
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    Gioco fantastico. Non è il Mario Kart definitivo a causa di alcuni difetti piccoli e meno piccoli (Battle Mode), ma è probabilmente il migliore della serie. Tracciati spettacolari, comparto audio-visivo da urlo, controlli eccellenti, ottimo online e divertimento praticamente infinito. Un must.
  53. Ammar2000
    May 31, 2014
    10
    Honestly this is the best game on next gen ,until now at least, I have had no problems at all with its awesome levels ,more reliable on skill and maybe the best soundtrack ever and it is now even better than double dash and the n64 which makes it my favorite Mario kart of all time. Only one tiny problem is that the characters aren't that good, but THIS GAME IS AWESOME!!!!!!
  54. Wanderlei
    May 31, 2014
    10
    The best Mario Kart ever made! It has so much more depth than Mario Kart Wii. It is only slightly harder to pick up and play but it is a much much deeper game, it will take time to master all the intricacies in the course, cars, moves and characters to get to acquire top level of driving skill.

    Nintendo proves once again they are consistently the best world at making games.
  55. rodericrinehart
    Feb 7, 2015
    10
    One of my favorite game series of all time gets some amazing new twists and HD graphics, and keeps the tight controls and great multiplayer. This is a system seller if there ever was one.
  56. LBC
    May 31, 2014
    8
    A fantastic game that deserves every one of its accolades! I do have a few gripes though. I can't understand why Nintendo still insists on making retro courses. There are only 32 courses in the game, and half of them are regurgitated from old games. Why not have 24 new courses and 8 retro courses? Yes, they've been updated and retrofitted with all the latest features, but there's still anA fantastic game that deserves every one of its accolades! I do have a few gripes though. I can't understand why Nintendo still insists on making retro courses. There are only 32 courses in the game, and half of them are regurgitated from old games. Why not have 24 new courses and 8 retro courses? Yes, they've been updated and retrofitted with all the latest features, but there's still an inescapable sense of deja vu. I'm also baffled by all the "baby" characters, but I guess Mario Kart is the most logical series to feature them.

    Battle mode has been thoroughly re-worked, with disappointing results. Its more of an afterthought, really. I can't imagine you and your friends will spend too much time here.

    There are some nice balancing touches in MK8. You can now block the infamous blue shell with a new item. To balance this, Nintendo has taken away the ability to pick up a new item while holding one behind you (banana, shell, etc). You can also boost off of other players (or give them a boost) while using anti gravity. Its a neat little game mechanic that adds a risk / reward factor to the racing.

    Mario Kart 8 is an awesome game! However, as I've noted before, the Wii U library is still a barren wasteland when compared to PS4 and XB1. Don't rush out and buy a Wii U just for this game. You'll be sorely disappointed with your options once your through with Mario Kart 8.    … Expand
  57. WildFire15
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Mario Kart remains the prime example of what Nintendo is capable of. To some, that means rehashing the same franchise (and usually fail to acknowledge Call of Dutys and Assassin's Creeds are far worse if you consider rehashes to be lots of sequels), but for Nintendo it means adding new mechanics and tweaking existing ones to perfection.
    Courses are well designed, items are better balanced    Mario Kart remains the prime example of what Nintendo is capable of. To some, that means rehashing the same franchise (and usually fail to acknowledge Call of Dutys and Assassin's Creeds are far worse if you consider rehashes to be lots of sequels), but for Nintendo it means adding new mechanics and tweaking existing ones to perfection.
    Courses are well designed, items are better balanced (even better so as you can't hoard a spare, not to mention the Blue Shell finally has a proper counter) and the general handling is perfect. Graphical and audio wise, it's a step ahead of even next-gen offerings, reminding once again that pure graphical horse power does not instantly make a game visual superior. Online is also well developed and smooth, though it would be nice if, when choosing tracks in random games you could choose from all of them rather then 3 randomly picked ones and a random option.
    MKTV's a neat additional feature as well, allowing you to upload automatically generated highlight reels of your races. There's little manual control beyond who gets focused on and what sort of content/length you want, but it's still a cool item to have.
    There are aspects that aren't perfect, of course. If you don't like Mario Kart then 8 isn't going to change your mind, the lack of actual battle arenas is disappointing and for some reason playable Miis all where helmets (so they may as well be anyone), but if you've been sat on the fence about the Wii U, now's the perfect time to get one for this game.    … Expand
  58. Velsuan
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    What can I say? Absolutely fantastic game from start to finish! I'm an old fan of MKart! My 10 is a love affair... I don't pretend to be impartial here. Find the kid in yourself, and it will be it. Enjoy Nintendo games. They know how to keep the games in the masterpiece zone!
  59. yayoman
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    This game is perfect as nintendo always do for playing with friends at the same room but this time it also have a great online multiplayer! so for me this game it's a 10 come on lan guy dude, lan partys are on the past!
  60. funkamonkey
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    After selling my Wii U last year due to the lack of games, I always knew I would return for some Mario Kart action. This has been my favourite franchise and has always been a great series to play with friends.

    Mario Kart 8 is no different. It's brings fun back to your living room and with the solid, and free, online features, MK8 is the perfect progression of the series. The first    After selling my Wii U last year due to the lack of games, I always knew I would return for some Mario Kart action. This has been my favourite franchise and has always been a great series to play with friends.

    Mario Kart 8 is no different. It's brings fun back to your living room and with the solid, and free, online features, MK8 is the perfect progression of the series.

    The first thing that hits you is the HD graphics. From the load screen and replays to the reflections on the players helmets, Nintendo have gone all out to impress this time round.

    The gameplay is amazing fun and even better online. The customisations, although a tad limited, are a great addition to the home console version and the tracks are designed with love and attention.

    It's not perfect by any means. The reason it doesn't get a ten is because the single player seems to be a lot easier than previous games and the battle mode has been ruined but this game is all about multiplayer racing, both local and online.

    Get some mates together or fire up the online mode and this is where MK8 excels.

    If you love gaming or you just wanted a reason to buy a Wii U, this is it.    … Expand
  61. mattnotley2004
    Jun 15, 2014
    10
    Mario Kart with stunning HD graphics + full orchestrated music + new game mechanics (driving up walls, etc) = Awesomeness! For me, the only let down is the inability to see on screen positions without the use of the Gamepad. I'm hoping this gets patched in a future update.
  62. PanthersFanStev
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Beautiful, shiny, fast racing game is a good description. Awesome courses and very fun online play. Don't hate me here, but I cannot help but compare to MK Wii which was better IMO. Why was MK Wii better? Character roster, tracks and challenge to unlock karts and characters. At current pace I will have everything unlocked in a week, it took 2+ months of play on MK Wii which made itBeautiful, shiny, fast racing game is a good description. Awesome courses and very fun online play. Don't hate me here, but I cannot help but compare to MK Wii which was better IMO. Why was MK Wii better? Character roster, tracks and challenge to unlock karts and characters. At current pace I will have everything unlocked in a week, it took 2+ months of play on MK Wii which made it more fulfilling to me. Hoping there are some additional characters to unlock, I am a fan of Dry Bones Bowser, Funky Kong and others that were dropped for Koopalings. That said, this is a MUST BUY Wii U game that you would be crazy to pass up, especially with the free game offer.… Expand
  63. ransonshan
    Jun 27, 2014
    9
    Being the 8th installment of a beloved franchise, I expected this game to do great. I was wrong, it did not do fantastic for my standards, IT SURPASSED ALL OF MY STANDARDS! This game was the reason I bought a Wii U like most people did and I don't regret one penny I spent on this title. The graphics are superb, one of the best looking Wii U titles on earth. You can see every detail onBeing the 8th installment of a beloved franchise, I expected this game to do great. I was wrong, it did not do fantastic for my standards, IT SURPASSED ALL OF MY STANDARDS! This game was the reason I bought a Wii U like most people did and I don't regret one penny I spent on this title. The graphics are superb, one of the best looking Wii U titles on earth. You can see every detail on every character and kart in the game as well as the wonderfully creative courses new to the series. The sound is a mix of classic, adrenaline-pumping, calm, jazzy, psychedelic, and fun soundtracks to go along with updated remixes of old stages. Playing split screen, once again, is a blast with friends and strangers alike. Being an Assassin's Creed multiplayer fan only, i had little expectation for this game's online multiplayer. How wrong I was, this is one of if not the most addicting multiplayer I have ever being happy to be apart of in the digital age of gaming. The lag is noticeably absent for the most part and never had i felt so comfortable playing with other players online thanks to this game's beginner-friendly community. If anytime you come across i player or players so far out of your league, there is nothing preventing you from limiting your options to lower level players in the new custom menu to get used to the game's controls and stages. The single player mode in this title has been flushed out more than any other game in the series thus far, making the 150cc AI much harder this time around for added competition as well as the new highlight system to give your single player experience better purpose than just to waste time. This game features an all-star cast of unforgettable Mario characters as well as lesser-known characters. Kart customization is back from Mario Kart Wii and I am glad to say that the kart customization is much more expansive and offers a large variety of control setups depending on your character, wheels, and glider. The anti-gravity featured in most stages gives off such a vibe that was absent from previous games, making the stages feel grand and epic simultaneously with its large array of gimmicks and visual spectacles. So after all of that you may think this is the absolute perfect Mario Kart ever made, I wish I could say that. The main beef many people have with this game (and many reasons there are more negative than mixed scores) is the lack of classic battle mode. By that I mean it ditched the arena concept of the original games and instead opted for the players to race ON THE RACE TRACKS to battle one another. I appreciate trying something new but this was not the way to go, this mode can drag on and most of the time players barely make contact with other racers. Fix this mode and all that remain are very minor nitpicks, like the meta-game first place player being safer in this game than ever before compared to 2nd, 3rd, or 4th place players fearing for their lives. Overall, a phenomenal game with all the reason in the world to buy a Wii U.… Expand
  64. ericiidx
    May 31, 2014
    9
    So far, an incredible refresher on the pretty familiar Mario Kart formula. For the first time ever, kart handling finally feels like an organic thing! The graphics are just right, the artistic design is out of this world, and the environments are exploding with detail and personality. There's some pretty nice item balancing going on, especially since things can get nasty with 12So far, an incredible refresher on the pretty familiar Mario Kart formula. For the first time ever, kart handling finally feels like an organic thing! The graphics are just right, the artistic design is out of this world, and the environments are exploding with detail and personality. There's some pretty nice item balancing going on, especially since things can get nasty with 12 players. I've played every Mario Kart game (most of them thoroughly,) and this is shaping up to be the best one yet.

    My only complaints are negligible ones; for example, you are given the names of selectable tracks in a multiplayer session, but the names are removed when the random selection takes place. The new anti-grav element feels more like a gimmick than anything else, but it does subtly provide shortcut opportunities and more eye candy, without taking anything away from the core experience.    … Expand
  65. JohnWitten
    Sep 29, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall Premise: Improve the series in many ways imaginable and as of yet not thought of.

    Graphics and Sound: The visuals look excellent on the Wii U and are the best in the series so far. Sound is comprised of good track selection and audio accompaniment ambiance as well.

    Playability and Entertainment: The gameplay is even more fun thanks to new twists and turns, literally at times. The controls work well on the standard controller.

    Replay Value: Moderately High.

    Overall Score: 9.0/10.0    … Expand
  66. Randomman93
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game! If you own a wii u, do yourself a favour and buy this game now. Or better yet if you don't have a wii u, this is a great reason to get one. Game got beautiful graphics, nice music, awesome tracks, and smooth online play (played quite a lot online, and haven't experienced any lag at all yet). In my opinion, this is the best mario kart game ever made. Items seems moreFantastic game! If you own a wii u, do yourself a favour and buy this game now. Or better yet if you don't have a wii u, this is a great reason to get one. Game got beautiful graphics, nice music, awesome tracks, and smooth online play (played quite a lot online, and haven't experienced any lag at all yet). In my opinion, this is the best mario kart game ever made. Items seems more balanced before (now its more about skill than luck), and there is finally a counter to the blue shell. Only thing i find disappointing is that they included unnecesarily many baby characters, and like gold peach for example.. Wth is that? Id much rather see diddy kong, boo, or how about cranky kong? Now that would be great. Apart from characters the game seems perfect to me. Don't get me wrong, some of the koopalings (new characters) are cool, but like i've said there are too many baby characters. Id swap baby daisy for diddy kong any day. I still think the game deserves a 10 of 10, so thats what it gets from me. Truly amazing game!… Expand
  67. jholden3249
    Jun 29, 2014
    10
    Mario Kart 8 is the pinnacle of gameplay-based entertainment. You'd have to be one, stiff-necked dude to NOT have fun with this game. Seriously, anyone who can't have fun with Mario Kart 8 is either a delusional fanboy or just outright hates video games. Now stop reading this review and go play Mario Kart 8!
  68. Aozz101x
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    Mario Kart 8 will be best game for years and years sure it needs a little improvements but not a bad game, Mario Kart 8 will be best game but yet be best as Mario Kart: Double Dash and Mario Kart Wii
  69. DannX
    Jun 29, 2014
    10
    Simplemente es divertido ... pero tiene una experiencia jugable que es de 10, bueno se tiene que aprender a jugar y también poder ser bueno que se estresen pero si sabes jugar .... Es de 10
  70. FreedomFighters
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    I don't have a big "intro paragraph" for this review, so let's just cut right to the chase: "Mario Kart 8" is fantastic, and in my opinion, it is the best game on the Wii U. Even as a hardcore fan of the "Super Smash Bros." series, I've gotta say "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U" is not the best game on the Wii U (it's a close second). That title goes to "Mario Kart 8," an absolutely gorgeous,I don't have a big "intro paragraph" for this review, so let's just cut right to the chase: "Mario Kart 8" is fantastic, and in my opinion, it is the best game on the Wii U. Even as a hardcore fan of the "Super Smash Bros." series, I've gotta say "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U" is not the best game on the Wii U (it's a close second). That title goes to "Mario Kart 8," an absolutely gorgeous, rip-roaring, fun-filled, exciting time on the Wii U. On top of being gorgeous and fun, the music is brilliant and the online is actually pretty excellent, even on a console like the Wii U that has an awful online infrastructure.
    Sure, the roster may have a few too many unnecessary additions, and the Battle Mode may not be as exciting as the previous adventures, but at the very end of the day, "Mario Kart 8" is the one Wii U game that you absolutely must own. Looking for that one Wii U game that's as close to being "perfect" as you can get? Here it is: "Mario Kart 8" is phenomenal.
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  71. Krobolt
    Jun 2, 2014
    9
    There’s no denying that the Wii U has suffered a dry library of games for the last few months.
    With the release of Mario Kart 8, Wii U owners have a new reason to return to their Gamepads. Mario Kart 8 is filled with the traditional upgrades: new weapons, new tracks, new mechanics, and new characters. All of these elements are fantastic as ever, but it’s the game’s attractive visuals and    There’s no denying that the Wii U has suffered a dry library of games for the last few months.
    With the release of Mario Kart 8, Wii U owners have a new reason to return to their Gamepads. Mario Kart 8 is filled with the traditional upgrades: new weapons, new tracks, new mechanics, and new characters. All of these elements are fantastic as ever, but it’s the game’s attractive visuals and endless entertaining replay value makes it one of the best the series has to offer.

    The newest mechanic introduced in Mario Kart 8 is its anti-gravity gameplay. Many walls and roads feature blue lines that will shift your tires sideways and magnetize your vehicle against the track. Gravity transitions are seamless and offer shortcuts even boosts to help anyone lagging behind. Colliding with other drivers on anti-gravity sections gives racers a boost allowing racers to take advantage of the completion in new ways. Gravity sections also include rotating pegs that racers can drive into to gain speed. These features can allow a racer to come from behind and take advantage of their surroundings to gain the upper hand.

    Amongst the new features, includes new weapons as well. A new boombox item known as the “Super Horn” amides shockwaves that knocks out racers and can even destroy items including the infamous blue shell. Another new item is a piranha plant, which is a multipurpose item. When active, it chomps at anything in front of the racer, including opposing racers and obstacles. If there isn’t anything to hit, the piranha chomps at the air and offers the racer speed bursts. The boomerang flower allows the racer to throw a boomerang up to three times, with a chance to hit as it travels forward and back. Finally, the “Lucky Seven” item makes a return in the form of the “Crazy Eight” as eight items rotate around the racer giving the racer multiple options to devastate the competition.

    Upon hitting the track, there’s no way to ignore the gorgeous visuals Mario Kart 8 has to offer. Its vivid colors and bloom bring the tracks to life and easily makes this game one of the best looking on the Wii U, even surpassing Super Mario 3D World. Many of the first races I shared with friends left them in awe as they stopped to notice the beautiful environments.

    Each course in Mario Kart 8 is finely tuned, with tracks such as Toad Harbor, Mount Wario, Electrodome, and Sunshine Airport standing out as personal favorites of mine. Maro Kart 8 also houses the best versions of Mario Circuit, featuring a Mobius Strip style course, and Bowser’s Castle, which features a gigantic statue of the villain punching ripples into the track. Course design shines even brighter in their retro tracks. Royal Raceway is beaming with life and color and the inclusion of Rainbow Road from the Nintendo 64 redone as a beautiful grand finale is astonishing.

    The cast of characters is as strong as ever, with 30 drivers to choose from. There are several new characters that make their first appearance as playable drivers, including the Koopalings from Super Mario Bros 3. Characters are unlocked at random after completing cups, unlike previous Mario Kart games. Although the cast of characters is welcome, it is bulked with Baby characters as well as the many Koopalings leaving out the chance for a more diverse selection such as Boo, Bowser Jr, even R.O.B.

    Vehicle customization returns once again in Mario Kart 8. After choosing a driver, you put together your Kart, choosing a body, wheels, and glider individually to create your ideal ride. Whether its speed, handling, or even style, there is a wide variety of parts to choose from, with more to be unlocked as you collect more coins. You are not only limited to karts this time; Bikes return from Mario Kart Wii as well as ATVs which make their debut in this game. Each vehicle is fun to drive. Even after hours of playing with one vehicle, I still found myself toying with the customization finding new satisfying combinations.

    As with each entry to proceed, Mario Kart 8 shines most within its multiplayer modes. With multiple controller options, it’s easy to set up races with multiple friends. For the first time, up to four players can participate in grand prix tourneys. Competing against your friends as well as eight CPU racers is as fun as ever. Along with Grand Prix, one to four players can also compete in versus mode, which feature completely customizable rules (bikes only, no items, etc.). Playing single player or with one friend runs smoothly at 60 frames per second, but adding more players makes a noticeable frame difference. It may appear slower, but nothing game breaking such lag. You can even take the action online, where you and another friend can set up games against friends and random players. One disappointing feature is its battle mode, which abandons unique arenas from previous games in favor of competing on standard race tracks.

    Another new feature is its new Mario Kart TV system. At the end of each race, you’re given the option to watch a replay of your previous race. Each replay is fully customizable, from length to highlighted moments, such as drifts, actions, items, etc. It’s easy to edit, fast-forward and slo-mo each clip. You can even focus the camera on certain racers and watch their expressions as they jump ramps and slide past their competition. You cannot completely control the camera in this mode which seems like a missed opportunity. After you finish editing your clip, you can save it among your favorite with a star, or share it to the Miiverse and Youtube.

    Most Mario Kart games stand out amongst others. Mario Kart 64 is a nostalgic classic to fans, and Double Dash shined with its unique gameplay mechanics. Mario Kart 8 deserves to be added to top-tier entries, with its rock-solid package that offers so much to all. Mario Kart 8 doesn’t change up the formula much, but it left me smiling the whole way through. Mario Kart 8 is the fast-paced, family-fun game that everyone should enjoy.    … Expand
  72. raiseralex21
    Jun 7, 2014
    10
    Super entretenido en el modo on.line, te anima a exigirte mas control de tu personaje y disfrutar con cada partida el desmontar al primer lugar y atacar a los contricantes, genial juego y vale la pena comprarlo y tenerlo para las retas entre cuates.
  73. redrx8gt2005
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    Amazing Version Of Mario Kart , I Really Loved Double Dash And Mario Kart Wii , But This Might Be The Best One In The Series , The Graphics Look Stunning , The Gameplay Is Fun And Simple , Just A BLAST to play , definitely a system seller type of game , Buy It Now !!!
  74. pinball123
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Do you like previous versions of mario kart? If you do buy this now, if you don't don't buy this. Simple as that. As a fan of the series I loved this game.
  75. guitarguy001
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    A great Mario Kart entry and my second favorite in the series. The soundtrack is amazing, the retro tracks feel fresh and new with the Mario Kart 8 physics, the new tracks are extremely well designed and the visuals are hands down the best on the Wii U so far; seriously, this game has visuals that i personally feel are on par with Killzone Shadow Fall & Ryse: Son of Rome for some of theA great Mario Kart entry and my second favorite in the series. The soundtrack is amazing, the retro tracks feel fresh and new with the Mario Kart 8 physics, the new tracks are extremely well designed and the visuals are hands down the best on the Wii U so far; seriously, this game has visuals that i personally feel are on par with Killzone Shadow Fall & Ryse: Son of Rome for some of the best visuals on a console to date. The online is also very well done.

    I also noticed that this is probably the fastest Mario Kart when it comes to pace. Lakitu is not slow as a snail as he was in the previous games and the new mechanics with the zero gravity enforce aggressive play as many of the physics have speed boosts.

    As for negatives, the roster. The roster is horribly disappointing and uninspired, especially comparing it to Mario Kart Wii and Double Dash (especially the latter). Pink Gold Peach was a completely unnecessary addition and having ALL of the Koopalings as characters are waste of space imo, 3 would have been OK and it would have opened space for other characters like King Boo, Petey Piranha & Funky Kong.

    The other negative, the battle mode. The battle mode is no longer arena based, it's now the race tracks and you go against the opponent there. No longer as strategic as the other battle modes especially now since you can no longer get another item when you are already holding another item, and not nearly as fun. Comparing this battle mode to N64's or even Double Dash's battle mode, they make it look like a complete joke.

    Besides those two flaws, this game is incredibly fun. It improved Mario Kart in almost every single way with mechanics, soundtrack, track design and visuals (seriously they look amazing) but also makes the retro feel fresh and new. Despite the slightly nerfed multiplayer mode and disappointing roster, i highly recommend this game to anyone who has a Wii U (which probably most of you already own MK8)    … Expand
  76. nonchalantgamer
    Aug 13, 2014
    9
    Mario Kart 8 is an awesome addition to the franchise.The racing is as fun as ever, and the few new items they threw in definitely add fun to the variety of items. the tracks are incredible with beautiful visuals and tons of variety within. their are secrets paths to take with mushrooms and the flight paths you can reach and going into and out of the water adds more depth to the tracks. theMario Kart 8 is an awesome addition to the franchise.The racing is as fun as ever, and the few new items they threw in definitely add fun to the variety of items. the tracks are incredible with beautiful visuals and tons of variety within. their are secrets paths to take with mushrooms and the flight paths you can reach and going into and out of the water adds more depth to the tracks. the anti gravity areas on the tracks are very fun add on as well that adds an alternate switch of pace. the amount of cars/parts in the game is crazy and their so many ways you can customize your kart to fit your specific play style. the roster size is fairly large with the additions of bowsers kids and much more. the only gripes i have on the game is that the battle mode is really bad and feels like they got lazy with it just throwing you on the grand prix tracks and going at it, i felt they could have done much more. also the MP as fun as it is the servers are not that good and i cant find matches that often. overall what it comes down to is that alone or sitting in your room with a group of friends, mario kart 8 provides immense amount of fun and good times that will last you for quite a while and brings back so much nostalgia for me as a long time fan.… Expand
  77. amstans
    Jul 9, 2014
    9
    This game is almost perfect so I will only point out the minor flaws: it doesn't offer off-tv play, there is no map option on tv, and no option to turn off Mario TV. When you finish a race the default menu option is to watch a replay instead of playing the next race. These things are all very tiny issues in a game I must be hard on as a huge fan of the Mario Kart franchise.
  78. Cjm_cola_cole
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    A new Mario Kart like no other, yet familiar and fun. With the new Anti-grav karts that add a whole new dimesnsion to the game, you are also treated to new items, amazing graphics, online and local multiplayer, the ability to share highlights on youtube, and much more. This game just continues to amaze. If you have not bought a Wii U for some reason, get one now and buy this as well.
  79. Luigifan10
    May 31, 2014
    9
    So, this game has been in development for a while and people say this is one of two games (The other one being Super Smash Bros for Wii U) that will sell the Wii U drastically. And if this game doesn't sell Wii U's, I don't know what will. For starters, this game is absolutely beautiful. The HD and details are insane! Luigi's mustache even blows in the wind! The new anti-gravity is reallySo, this game has been in development for a while and people say this is one of two games (The other one being Super Smash Bros for Wii U) that will sell the Wii U drastically. And if this game doesn't sell Wii U's, I don't know what will. For starters, this game is absolutely beautiful. The HD and details are insane! Luigi's mustache even blows in the wind! The new anti-gravity is really cool, even if it doesn't change up the core gameplay drastically, which is good. The new items are really cool and aren't over-powered or weak. Well, except for the Coin item. That's the item you'll get most of the time when you're in first, and all it does is add 2 coins to your coin count. The new tracks are some of the coolest ever, and the retro tracks are updated a lot. Except for Music Park. The only thing updated there was the graphics. The new Balloon Battle is a little weird because you're in race tracks instead of in arenas. This is fine, except that it may be hard to find others on occasion, because it's so big. The character selection is actually a little lame. The new Koopalings are pretty cool but another newcomer, being Pink Gold Peach, is a dumb Metal Mario clone. And, not to mention, there are 5 BABIES. 5. I think that's really stupid. The roster is also missing a lot of characters that could be better than others, such as Diddy Kong, Dry Bones, King Boo, etc. But if they add some DLC, then that problem could be fixed. The multiplayer is as fun as its ever been, but it might take a while for everyone to choose their kart combination. I wish there was a faster way to change your kart combo. The online is great, with little to no lag and fair rules for everyone. The reasons I didn't give it a 10/10 are that there are some unnecessary characters and the weird Balloon Battles. If you like Mariokart and don't have a Wii U, this would be a perfect time to get one with the Mariokart 8 Bundle! And if you have a Wii U already, the you need to get this game! Thanks for reading, and bye!… Expand
  80. Scottview
    Jun 5, 2014
    9
    Although there are a few unfortunate missteps in this new Mario Kart game, such as limited match customization options, Mario Kart TV not realizing its full potential, and a rather gimped battle mode, its not enough to take away how utterly fantastic the traditional racing mode is in this game. Every single new track is a winner; and although the new much touted anti gravity feature neverAlthough there are a few unfortunate missteps in this new Mario Kart game, such as limited match customization options, Mario Kart TV not realizing its full potential, and a rather gimped battle mode, its not enough to take away how utterly fantastic the traditional racing mode is in this game. Every single new track is a winner; and although the new much touted anti gravity feature never truly gives the sensation that you are upside down or riding on a wall, it allows for track designs that twist and curve in the most interesting and thrilling of ways. There is never a dull moment in a courses design. Necessary tweaks to items and a decreased punishment for getting hit make the game much faster paced, fairer, and more skill based. Gone are the days of ending up in first place by accident. Sure a few fortunate item pickups can help, but you need to use them properly, and if you get to first, by jove you've earned it.

    Also, not enough praise can be given to the games presentation. In my opinion, this is hands down the most beautiful game Nintendo has ever produced and the attention to detail is astonishing. The same has to be said for the soundtrack, which strikes the perfect balance between familiar and nostalgic tones with an energetic, jazzy, and more orchestrated sound that pairs perfectly with the frenetic on screen action.

    So, in the end, despite a few head scratching and aggravating choices to modes most people won't care to much about, this is probably the purest Mario Kart you can find. The racing mode is the perfect culmination of more than two decades of Mario Kart games and it shows in all the ways that matter the most. If you don't pick this up on the Wii U, than you are missing out on one of the best games it has to offer.    … Expand
  81. Nikolord31
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    Un juego increíble, con una banda sonora memorable y pistas muy creativas y originales. Bien hecho, Nintendo, ahora muchos querrán tener un Wii U sólo por ésta maravilla.
  82. sonchezz
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Great game, brimming with fun. Course design is great and the anti-gravity is an interesting new mechanic that makes team racing more interesting than ever before.

    Small complaints: would like a more diverse character selection next time, and instead of a completely reworked battle-mode, why not include both tracks and more free-form course design as in previous games. The game is    Great game, brimming with fun. Course design is great and the anti-gravity is an interesting new mechanic that makes team racing more interesting than ever before.

    Small complaints: would like a more diverse character selection next time, and instead of a completely reworked battle-mode, why not include both tracks and more free-form course design as in previous games.

    The game is very close to perfection, its hard to tell exactly where the game could improve in future updates to the series.    … Expand
  83. Raixima
    Jun 1, 2014
    9
    By far the most beautiful game on Wii u, to be fair, the game wouldn't be displaced if it was running on the PS4 or XboxOne, it's that beautiful, but as beauty isn't everything the game also provides excelent gameplay, thank god they took off that dumb automatic drift and the AI in 150 cc is mercyless, if you don't own a Wii U, now is the time, but be prepared for some tough competitionBy far the most beautiful game on Wii u, to be fair, the game wouldn't be displaced if it was running on the PS4 or XboxOne, it's that beautiful, but as beauty isn't everything the game also provides excelent gameplay, thank god they took off that dumb automatic drift and the AI in 150 cc is mercyless, if you don't own a Wii U, now is the time, but be prepared for some tough competition online!!
    AMAZING GAME, the only thing I don't quite adore in the game is the battle mode, that is kind off messy at first and the fact that on multiplayer the gamepad mimics the screen, that meand, in 4X4 your gamepad will be diveded in four parts.    … Expand
  84. Toshione
    Jun 1, 2014
    9
    The only reason someone wouldn't like Mario Kart 8 is if they just don't like kart racing video games. As with previous Mario Kart games there are 8 different cups to race as well as time trials, battle mode, and on line multiplayer. On line multiplayer works fast and is a real blast. There are lots of new characters to play as and plenty of different options when it comes to customizingThe only reason someone wouldn't like Mario Kart 8 is if they just don't like kart racing video games. As with previous Mario Kart games there are 8 different cups to race as well as time trials, battle mode, and on line multiplayer. On line multiplayer works fast and is a real blast. There are lots of new characters to play as and plenty of different options when it comes to customizing your kart.I won't say its the best Mario Kart ever made, but it is definitely a reason to buy a Wii U.… Expand
  85. counterfifth
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    This game made me buy a Wii U! It's fair to say the Wii U had a rocky start but this is what Nintendo do best. You really don't need a machine with a tons of processing power and high end graphics cards to create a beautiful game. Let me tell you this game is stunning, it just looks gorgeous!!!

    The tracks are beautifully crafted and the different cc settings really open up the game    This game made me buy a Wii U! It's fair to say the Wii U had a rocky start but this is what Nintendo do best. You really don't need a machine with a tons of processing power and high end graphics cards to create a beautiful game. Let me tell you this game is stunning, it just looks gorgeous!!!

    The tracks are beautifully crafted and the different cc settings really open up the game difficulty to everyone.

    The score is up to Nintendo usual high standards and really adds another fantastic dimension to this game.

    I honestly think Nintendo are one of the only developers that consistently produce high quality 'video games'. Now your thinking why the 9/10 and not the full glory of 10/10. Well it's the playable characters that let it down. From all of Nintendos Mario characters why go with all the Koopa kids, just a little dull and short sighted if you ask me. In addition the Mii characters look terrible. Saying that they looked terrible in the last one so...

    I would recommend buying this game for the Wii U you'll have a blast. Get online and get racing!    … Expand
  86. deathgz00
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Nintendo did it again, I've been playing Mario Kart since the 64 era, and never since that time i really had that sensation that Mario kart 64 gave me, the speed, the power, the fx sound, the music; once you start the game goes right to the point, no **** you came to play, you got the game.
    P.S. the battle mode was pretty lame, for that reason i don't give a perfect score
  87. The90sKid
    Jun 6, 2014
    9
    Odd design choices aside, Mario Kart 8 is an awesome addition to an awesome franchise. The single player options will get old fast, but thanks to robust online offerings as well as an unparalleled local multiplayer the game promises to remain an entertaining game for months to come. If you have been on the fence about getting a Wii U let me assure you that Mario Kart 8 is worth gettingOdd design choices aside, Mario Kart 8 is an awesome addition to an awesome franchise. The single player options will get old fast, but thanks to robust online offerings as well as an unparalleled local multiplayer the game promises to remain an entertaining game for months to come. If you have been on the fence about getting a Wii U let me assure you that Mario Kart 8 is worth getting one for. It is the Wii U's first fully-fledged killer-app. Nobody else makes kart racing this fun. I give Mario Kart 8 a 9/10.… Expand
  88. LazyCharmander
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    The music is great, the graphics are great, the gameplay is great. The only problem with the game is battle mode, which we'll hopefully get dlc for in the future.
  89. KGgames101
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    Fantastic! Best game on Wii U next to Super Mario 3D World, definitely recommended. The only downside is the simple character roster and battle mode. This game desperately needs a DLC.
  90. Lanternman
    Jun 25, 2014
    9
    Great game love the balance the Mario Kart games have for experts and beginners, wife doesn't win as many races but she has so much fun hitting me with the leader killers and lightning bolts.
  91. Hipster1989
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    Mario Kart 8 is simply a phenomenal Kart racer/ party game. It is highly competitive off line and online. 150 cc mode is the hardest that I have eve player. The online is well done to making it easy to start matches straight away with anyone around the world.

    Mario Kart 8 is the best next gen game so far in my opinion. Forget Titanfall, forget Infamous Second Son. Mario Kart 8 is where    Mario Kart 8 is simply a phenomenal Kart racer/ party game. It is highly competitive off line and online. 150 cc mode is the hardest that I have eve player. The online is well done to making it easy to start matches straight away with anyone around the world.

    Mario Kart 8 is the best next gen game so far in my opinion. Forget Titanfall, forget Infamous Second Son. Mario Kart 8 is where it is at.

    The only thing I dislike in this Mario Kart is the item selection but new ideas like Mario Kart Tv where you upload video highlights to youtube make up for that.

    If you are looking for a fun and challenging single player experience Mario Kart 8 has length as 150cc mode is tough and collating all of the parts, vehicles and characters will take a couple of weeks. Once that is done just play with family and friends when people come over for parties and there is always Mario Kart Tv and the online modes to keep you playing Mario Kart 8 from years to come.    … Expand
  92. edirgl
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    Great game!
    Some nice features were removed like the ability to hold two items at the time, manual/automatic selection.
    Some cool things added, cool anti-gravity, characters. Will play this for several hours.
  93. FernandoStrauss
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    This game is something special nowadays, like a fun game to play with all families and friends. Mario KArt 8 proved to be the best in franchise and in the genre. there's no go-kart game like this one, graphics are amazing, power-ups are simply spectacular, technical details are excellent! Music sounds great and online options is ver competitive. This game is one of the best so far.
  94. raykaytwo
    Aug 6, 2014
    8
    Solid Mario Kart.
    Not more, not less. When you own Nintendo consoles, than you own Mario Kart. That's a fact. And you get what you expect with this one. Better graphics new characters a new vehicle and new stages.
    One Major letdown is the vs combat mode. They didnt build new Arenas, they just used the same ones. This really upsets me. To sum it up: if you like Mario Kart you should buy    Solid Mario Kart.
    Not more, not less. When you own Nintendo consoles, than you own Mario Kart. That's a fact. And you get what you expect with this one. Better graphics new characters a new vehicle and new stages.
    One Major letdown is the vs combat mode. They didnt build new Arenas, they just used the same ones.
    This really upsets me.
    To sum it up: if you like Mario Kart you should buy this, if not, consider other Wii U titles.    … Expand
  95. lpfm
    Aug 23, 2014
    9
    Recently I played Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 8 is a improvment in 80% of the content. Item by item (the more significant to me):

    1) The battle mode is tremendous better in wii; Seems like nintendo dedevelopers were lazy in this point; 2) The single player mode, to me, is just the same (means not deep); 3) I never tried the online play in wii one, but in the Mk8 the online mode is    Recently I played Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 8 is a improvment in 80% of the content. Item by item (the more significant to me):

    1) The battle mode is tremendous better in wii; Seems like nintendo dedevelopers were lazy in this point;
    2) The single player mode, to me, is just the same (means not deep);
    3) I never tried the online play in wii one, but in the Mk8 the online mode is great. Mention: Missing features: Voice chat (or at least a text one).
    4)The visual! One of the great improvement! No coments here more than "I really love the MK8 visuals;
    5)The balance is great. The number of variable that influence it is significant bigger (in this is great);
    6)Character choice has a improvement too.    … Expand
  96. AVdE
    Aug 26, 2014
    9
    Astonishing how beautiful Mario Kart looks in HD! The tracks are fabulous and the anti-gravity makes an exciting and awesome addition in terms of gameplay. Everything about this game is absolutely amazing, with a few exceptions:

    The battle mode tracks from previous mario kart games are replaced with slightly modified tracks. This makes battle mode feel a lot like regular racing, so    Astonishing how beautiful Mario Kart looks in HD! The tracks are fabulous and the anti-gravity makes an exciting and awesome addition in terms of gameplay. Everything about this game is absolutely amazing, with a few exceptions:

    The battle mode tracks from previous mario kart games are replaced with slightly modified tracks. This makes battle mode feel a lot like regular racing, so hopefully nintendo will fix this with DLC.

    The weapon selection doesn't feel balanced. Sometimes, you get boosts in first place, or a green shell in 8th place or lower. And once you end up in the middle during online races, you get brutally smashed.

    A minor flaw is that the gamepad screen displays the same split screen from the TV during local multiplayer, instead of only the own racer's screen.

    Further, there are a couple of tiny drawbacks that are going to be fixed with an upcoming update, so they're not really worth mentioning.

    Overall though, Mario Kart 8 is an amazing game. It's plenty of fun, it looks gorgeous, it runs smoothly and it's a blast to play with friends.    … Expand
  97. ayyylmaoo
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    Free online is what gets me. It's a fun game, with a lot of replay value. The DLC tracks are pretty good too. This is my favorite game on wii u thus far, but I've always love mario kart! If you have ever enjoyed mario kart in your life, this game is sure to satisfy your need again.
  98. GamerJesus
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    Finally un-locked all pre-DLC characters!
    Best looking Mario Kart there is.
    Missing Arenas that were replaced them with actual racetracks - that's a step back.
    Handles perfectly and I love the 8 Power Up
    I'll be buying the DLC when I can afford to because I want to play as Link and am looking forward to new tracks.
    If you own a WiiU, I wholeheartedly recommend this one.
  99. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    8
    What sport is it?

    Its a racing game. Was it fun? This is my second favorite Mario Kart game. Graphically it looks incredible, its fun to play and the tracks are well designed. Are there any similar games? The Mario Kart series is in its own category. Would you play it again? Yes, i really enjoy playing this game but unfortunately the online isn’t that much fun and so    What sport is it?

    Its a racing game.

    Was it fun?

    This is my second favorite Mario Kart game. Graphically it looks incredible, its fun to play and the tracks are well designed.

    Are there any similar games?

    The Mario Kart series is in its own category.

    Would you play it again?

    Yes, i really enjoy playing this game but unfortunately the online isn’t that much fun and so to me this is a local player game.

    Any complaints?

    Yeah, this game is not fun unless you’re playing with other people. Don’t get me wrong, its a great local multiplayer game but a very boring single player experience.    … Expand
  100. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    9
    Great game, revoultion for series that bring it back to the throne of kart games. Looks great, sounds great, only lacks battle mode. Great for playing with kids, they really enjoy it.
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#4 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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#4 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. GameCritics
    Sep 18, 2014
    80
    Mario Kart 8 is pretty great in many ways, but undoubtedly moreso with a collection of friends to play with, or when facing off against other players online.
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  2. CD-Action
    Aug 25, 2014
    85
    No revolution here, but still it’s an absolute must-have for every Wii U owner. [08/2014, p.68]
  3. Universo Nintendo
    Jul 31, 2014
    95
    A beautiful and fun racing game, which uses the possibilities offered by its host platform to emphasize and renew the truly universal appeal of the series.
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