Mario Kart 8

 Wii U
User Score
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. BlestTiger97489
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Graphics still look great today, the tracks are really fun, but the character selection without the DLC is debatable, the battle mode is not fun, and how items work can be troubling for some.
  2. Skyplayer1507
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    great......................................................................
  3. Jattaman
    Sep 22, 2022
    9
    Episodio capolavoro di Mario Kart: giocabilità alle stelle, stile grafico bellissimo, gare sempre avvincenti.
    Quantità di piste davvero notevole e grande llongevità grazie al multiplayer online.
    Un must-have.
  4. Kerke
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Das Spiel hat eine sehr gute Steuerung. Am meisten macht es Spaß mit Freunden auf dem Soffa.
  5. MadIsAdopted
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    I don't usually play any racing games, but damn, Mario Kart 8 is a true masterpiece.

    Every track is literally a sandbox, which gives you multiple opportunities to choose a way to reach the finish line. Moreover, you can't fall off the track, which makes the game much less frustrating. Graphics are top-notch. Everything is unbelievably smooth, colorful and eye-appealing. Framerate is    I don't usually play any racing games, but damn, Mario Kart 8 is a true masterpiece.

    Every track is literally a sandbox, which gives you multiple opportunities to choose a way to reach the finish line. Moreover, you can't fall off the track, which makes the game much less frustrating.

    Graphics are top-notch. Everything is unbelievably smooth, colorful and eye-appealing. Framerate is very stable as well, so game runs perfectly.

    Overall MK8's gameplay makes for a very fun gameplay. Rules are easy and the game itself is literally 'Easy to learn, hard to master'. Moreover, it contains the local- and net multiplayer, which gives you tens of hours of unstoppable pleasure.

    I wish there was a better feeling of progression though. There're aren't actually any motivators for you to play so you have to find any goals yourself. At the end of the day, nothing but Silent Hill 2 is perfect, isn't it?    … Expand
  6. XabiXroSS
    Feb 10, 2022
    8
    The game is beautiful and the tracks are very cool too. But the AI is really easy to beat and there's always a lot of distance between the top 3-4 and the rest AIs.

    On the other hand, the online mode works really well but it could have more modes like on MK Wii.

    But it's a fun game overall so it's worth and 8.
  7. nintendofan721
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    A great instalment of the Mario Kart franchise with a few problems. First off, the track selection is amazing and they all look graphically phenomenal. There are lots of unique tracks like Sunshine Airport, Cloudtop Cruise, Electrodrome, Mount Wario and more. This game also has the best retro track selection in the series so far, they’re all really fun to play and they have all beenA great instalment of the Mario Kart franchise with a few problems. First off, the track selection is amazing and they all look graphically phenomenal. There are lots of unique tracks like Sunshine Airport, Cloudtop Cruise, Electrodrome, Mount Wario and more. This game also has the best retro track selection in the series so far, they’re all really fun to play and they have all been heavily updated with some tracks being barely recognizable like the GBA tracks and N64 Rainbow Road. The character selection is okay but not great. There are several important characters missing like Birdo, Dry Bones, Diddy Kong, Bowser Jr and King Boo, while it introduces a couple bad choices being Baby Rosalina and the worst Mario character ever, Pink Gold Peach! The music in this game is all live orchestrated which is a nice touch. This game’s main new mechanic is the anti gravity, which was an interesting idea and works very well. Online mode returns and it’s very solid. I do like the items they introduced in this game like the Piranha Plant and Super horn, but the item distribution is terrible. For example, you can get triple red shells in second or a coin in fifth. Speaking of which, the coin item is useless and comes up too often. The biggest problem about this game however is the battle mode, it stinks! There aren’t even actual stages, instead just modified versions of some of the tracks. But besides that, this game is awesome and I definitely enjoyed it on the Wii U.… Expand
  8. Wii_u_reviver
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    Mario Kart 8 is the finest game on the Wii U. The visuals are incredible, and the game is fantastic, but the battle mode is the worst part of the game.
  9. Rorian7
    Sep 27, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably my favorite Mario kart, maybe Mario kart 64 can compete with, but still, love this game.… Expand
  10. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Gran juego, recuperando la esencia del Mario Kart de Gamecube (al menos eso me parece). Un imprescindible para jugar con amigos.
  11. Alex_Albyne
    Jan 17, 2023
    9
    Oh, to be 10 years old and go to the store to buy this game, I still remember that day, this game is simply one of the best Wii U games, the DLC's add some of the best courses from old games and great new tracks. I give it a 9 because Deluxe is this game but better, the only downside 8 has is that battle mode.
  12. Tomatonato
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    It's just Mario Kart 7 but with anti-gravity. Not enough was innovated, it was a very uninspired entry that was heavily based on the previous title.
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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#2 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
4
#4 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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Metascore
88

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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