Mario Kart 8

 Wii U
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2023 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,789 out of 2023
  2. Mixed: 86 out of 2023
  3. Negative: 148 out of 2023
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  1. Stroot
    Feb 5, 2015
    9
    This is a great game and a must-own for the Wii U. The online racing experience is smooth and the courses are a fun mix of new and updated classics. The only major complaint is the lack of battle mode arena courses. Instead of creating battle mode arena courses Nintendo decided to just make the regular courses available for battle mode. Seems like a lazy move by Nintendo and probably theThis is a great game and a must-own for the Wii U. The online racing experience is smooth and the courses are a fun mix of new and updated classics. The only major complaint is the lack of battle mode arena courses. Instead of creating battle mode arena courses Nintendo decided to just make the regular courses available for battle mode. Seems like a lazy move by Nintendo and probably the result of needing to meet a deadline. It doesn't completely take away from the main experience of the game play and still receives a very high score.… Expand
  2. Supermoose
    May 31, 2015
    9
    This is an amazing game! The Mariokart gameplay is better than ever with new items and mechanics. The new "anti-gravity" mechanic may seem gimmicky and useless, but it actually changes the gameplay quite a bit. Most if not all of the courses are really good, Mount Wario being a personal favorite. The music is awesome, and the DLC is also really great. And despite being on the lessThis is an amazing game! The Mariokart gameplay is better than ever with new items and mechanics. The new "anti-gravity" mechanic may seem gimmicky and useless, but it actually changes the gameplay quite a bit. Most if not all of the courses are really good, Mount Wario being a personal favorite. The music is awesome, and the DLC is also really great. And despite being on the less powerful Wii U, this game is still prettier to look at than most games out. The one negative to this game is battle mode, which gets rid of the arena-style battle courses of the previous games, and instead uses the race tracks for battles. it is a minor flaw when compared to the rest of the game. But other than that the game is fantastic.… Expand
  3. AGN
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    Fun multiplayer, offline and online, nice vehicles, gorgeous tracks, huge character roster. Do I need to say more? These many reasons and more make this probably the best racing game of this generation.

    Rating: 9/10
    Grade A-
  4. spongeswift
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    Mario Kart 8 is fun for all ages but can be enjoyed by the pros as well. Yes the battle system may suck, the item balance is not great, and the Rainbow Road may suck but this still is the best Mario Kart game to date. The tracks are beautiful and fun, there's a huge variety of characters and gravity system is amazing and one of the most innovative ideas in Mario Kart history. Overall MarioMario Kart 8 is fun for all ages but can be enjoyed by the pros as well. Yes the battle system may suck, the item balance is not great, and the Rainbow Road may suck but this still is the best Mario Kart game to date. The tracks are beautiful and fun, there's a huge variety of characters and gravity system is amazing and one of the most innovative ideas in Mario Kart history. Overall Mario Kart 8 may have it's flaws but the good aspects of the game definitely make me forget about the bad stuff in the game.… Expand
  5. MightyMING
    Mar 30, 2015
    9
    Mario Kart 8 is the sole reason for owning Nintendo's technically super crap console. The graphics are crisp and beautiful, the game play is amazingly fun, I have very little complaints about this game.
  6. WackoDaSniper
    May 15, 2015
    9
    Great Mario Kart, easily my 2nd fav mario kart next to double dash. The graphics are superb finally a 1080p mario kart. Although it could use some anti aliasing. The tracks are cool and the soundtrack is the best ive ever seen in mario kart. The online is thriving too. Must have wii u game and a lot better than mario kart 7
  7. MEJO86
    Mar 30, 2015
    9
    Very well made racing game with awesome graphics! Nice tracks and a variety of veichles to choose from. The driver rooster could have been better where you have characters such as Baby Mario/Luigi/Peach/Daisy/Rosalina, Metal Mario and last but not least Pink gold Peach instead of say Diddy Kong, Hammer bro or Birdo. But apart from that the rooster is fine (but why is Donkey Kong a cruiserVery well made racing game with awesome graphics! Nice tracks and a variety of veichles to choose from. The driver rooster could have been better where you have characters such as Baby Mario/Luigi/Peach/Daisy/Rosalina, Metal Mario and last but not least Pink gold Peach instead of say Diddy Kong, Hammer bro or Birdo. But apart from that the rooster is fine (but why is Donkey Kong a cruiser weight?). The balance of items are fixed which means you won't get a blue shell up your *ss as soon as you are in first place.… Expand
  8. BlueFox098
    Apr 23, 2015
    9
    Mario Kart 8 it's simply amazing, one of the best in the series. Fun Gameplay, Fun courses, HD graphics, the only downside of it it's the battle mode. It's heavily recommended to anyone that owns a Wii U.
  9. Craftfischerhp
    Apr 10, 2017
    9
    It's a cool razing game and one of the best games for the WiiU.
    Good to Play with friends. And it makes fun on a party.
    Only critic point is, that the battle-mode is bad.
  10. 2cben
    Sep 7, 2015
    9
    A great game, it is fast, fun and pretty. If you like Mario kart buying a Wii U just for this game is worth it. The online mode (sadly not perfect but I'll come to that later) will give you hundreds of hour of game time.

    What I like: - There are so much details put in most of tracks it is just insane! Some tracks are definitely better than others though. - It's really smooth, the    A great game, it is fast, fun and pretty. If you like Mario kart buying a Wii U just for this game is worth it. The online mode (sadly not perfect but I'll come to that later) will give you hundreds of hour of game time.

    What I like:
    - There are so much details put in most of tracks it is just insane! Some tracks are definitely better than others though.
    - It's really smooth, the framerate does not see any drop in 1 player mode. in 3 or 4 players it feels really slow at the beginning and then you get use to it.
    - It's a complete delight to drive, the control feels very good and responsive.
    - Items are better balanced than in Mario kart Wii even if I would personally reduce the likelyhood of getting strong item (a little less red/blue shells, stars ...)

    The following change in online mode would be VERY welcome:

    - Your online score does not mean that much, something more like the World of warcraft pvp arena rating (at least the way it used to be at the beginning) would be much better.
    - Along side your score a few stats would be very welcome. Like your average position, how many races in total played, I would love to know that the dude who's been beating me for the last half hour actually played 100000 races (or actually 10!)
    - Being able to pick from 4 races is not enough and seriously is it purely random??? I feel like some races NEVER appear.

    One last thing, more DLC please!    … Expand
  11. CowMan
    May 27, 2015
    9
    An Outstanding game for the Wii u , And one of the best Mario kart games ever. It's ashame there was no new battle mode courses. But evrything else is perfect. go buy it now
  12. ThunderRazor
    May 27, 2015
    9
    This game has gotten me back into gaming. Mario Kart 8 is wonderful from every aspect. It gorgeous, plays very well, has wonderful music, great online play, lots of characters and carts, really fun and immersive tracks, the AI isn't wimpy but isn't cheap either, and most of all it's just pure fun. You have fun from the moment you pick it up and keep on having fun as you master theThis game has gotten me back into gaming. Mario Kart 8 is wonderful from every aspect. It gorgeous, plays very well, has wonderful music, great online play, lots of characters and carts, really fun and immersive tracks, the AI isn't wimpy but isn't cheap either, and most of all it's just pure fun. You have fun from the moment you pick it up and keep on having fun as you master the courses and really start to understand some of the deeper techniques for mastering the game and coming in 1st place online. It's a wonderful experience that any games should treat themselves to.… Expand
  13. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    9
    mario kart 8 se a consolidado como el mejor de la saga, con permiso del frenetico mario kart64, bueno espere el segundo pack dlc para dar mi analisis, una joya por donde se le mire, una delicia jugable y frenetico a los mas no poder los 200cc le van de maravilla, las pistas en hd uff magnifico, un juego rwalmente bello, e pasado muchas horas con el y no me canso de disfrutar uno de losmario kart 8 se a consolidado como el mejor de la saga, con permiso del frenetico mario kart64, bueno espere el segundo pack dlc para dar mi analisis, una joya por donde se le mire, una delicia jugable y frenetico a los mas no poder los 200cc le van de maravilla, las pistas en hd uff magnifico, un juego rwalmente bello, e pasado muchas horas con el y no me canso de disfrutar uno de los mejores de wiiu 100% recomendable la razon para hacerse con una wiiu, el modo online me va excelente y puedo disfrutar con amigos a la distancia y pasar momentos agradanles como en los giejos tiemps, nintendo a entendido lo importante que es en los video juegos de hoy en dia, bueno mario kart se pelea el trono con grandes joyas como smash y mario 3dworld, obra de arte 10/10 bueno se me olvidaba, las pistas de f- zero y de zelda y la inclucion de trajes con los amiibo dan mucha mas variedad al titulo y espero que nintendo siga haciendo joyas como esta a y nada mejor que sea un f-zero… Expand
  14. pg_x
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    After the horrible balanced Mario Kart Wii and the for me pretty boring Mario Kart 7 it was a surprise how well Mario Kart 8 turned out... only Double Dash!! is still a bit better, and sure we are missing the battle mode a bit... but I only really enjoyed this in Double Dash!! so without two people in one Kart and a huge load of Items I don't really miss it.
  15. 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.
  16. UltraTektite
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    Mario Kart 8 isn't revolutionary, but it's without a doubt the most polished and graphically impressive Mario Kart game to date. It's not the new items, new characters, or anti gravity gimmick that make this game great, but the absolutely beautiful graphics and detail, great online mode, and the return of the beloved Mario Kart formula. The only big disappointment was battle mode whichMario Kart 8 isn't revolutionary, but it's without a doubt the most polished and graphically impressive Mario Kart game to date. It's not the new items, new characters, or anti gravity gimmick that make this game great, but the absolutely beautiful graphics and detail, great online mode, and the return of the beloved Mario Kart formula. The only big disappointment was battle mode which sucks now, but that blow was softened by the fact that nobody expected a ton from it because MKWii's and MK7's battle modes were already not as good as those of their predecessors.

    In conclusion Mario Kart 8's main selling feature (the anti grav) really didn't add much to the game, but that didn't stop the outstanding gameplay and graphics from making this game a worthwhile buy for any Wii U owner.    … Expand
  17. YellowKirby
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    Probably one of the greatest games ever created. If you don't have a Wii U, this game is worth buying one. Great graphics, great gameplay, great courses... almost perfect.
  18. Digibutter64
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can say with confidence that for me, Mario Kart 8 is the best game in the series. It looks beautiful, plays fantastically (as well as bringing back gliding and underwater driving from Mario Kart 7, the new anti-gravity mode, quite literally, puts a new spin on things), and is always fun when you have people over at your house. My only criticisms would be the new Battle Mode styles (I preferred exclusive battle courses rather than the same courses used in races) and some of the character roster choices (Pink Gold Peach, but no Diddy Kong?), but for me, the latter's a minor issue, especially considering that all seven Koopalings are playable (great news for me)!… Expand
  19. Jollyjoe1000
    Mar 20, 2016
    9
    the graphics are a little wired and the tracks arent as good as mario kart 6's (wii) but its still incredibly decent. But the big issue that sets it apart from mario kart wii is that battle mode is ruined.
  20. 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.
  21. Hakros323
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    This game is another must have for anyone who is one of the following:
    Likes Mario
    Likes racing games Have a Wii U Or all of the above. Mario Kart 8 is one of the best games in the Mario Kart series, and heres why: The graphics are AMAZING. It's absolutely breathtaking, and the littlest details were perfect. The retro courses and a beauty makeover too, and they look better than ever.    This game is another must have for anyone who is one of the following:
    Likes Mario
    Likes racing games
    Have a Wii U
    Or all of the above.
    Mario Kart 8 is one of the best games in the Mario Kart series, and heres why:
    The graphics are AMAZING. It's absolutely breathtaking, and the littlest details were perfect. The retro courses and a beauty makeover too, and they look better than ever.
    The courses are all awesome, fun, and unique. Its hard to choose a favorite! It does have the best Bowser Castle IMO, and while this Rainbow Road can be a bit lackluster compared to other rainbow roads, it's still good. The Retros courses were....eh....but I'm sure there's some courses that fans are happy to have back.
    Like Mario Party 7, the online play for Mario kart 8 is great. Compete is races and battles with many players around the world. You can join online Tournaments and even make your own.
    This game introduced the Anti-Gravity feature. With this feature, you can race virtually on any surface. Driving on walls and ceilings, this makes the race even more fun, and it's a interesting feature.
    And customize your kart feature returned from Mario Kart 7. You can make your own unique kart combination.

    There's a few flaws this game does suffer from, though. Namely, the Roster and Battle mode.
    The roster, while way better than Mario Kart 7, still lacks some fan favorites like Bowser Jr., Diddy Kong, Boo, & Dry Bones. Although they did return Toadette and Waluigi. But the newcomers introduced are, well, bad. The Koopalings make their first playable apperance, which is good if you like them, but if you don't care about them, that 1/3 of the roster you're not going to like. There's a lot of baby characters in the game, all 4 babies from Mario Kart Wii returns along with Baby Rosalina. It's good if you like cute characters, but they're generally unwanted. Aaaand there's Pink Gold Peach, a character that NOONE wanted. So......roster still needs work.
    And the battle mode? While is previous installments, you battle on courses made FOR battle mode, this installment, you battle on courses made for racing, with a few adjustments made. Not very creative.

    But this is still a strong game for the Wii U. Get it if you have one.    … Expand
  22. Cosmozerk
    Feb 26, 2016
    9
    This without a doubt this is the best Mario Kart there has ever been.
    STORY: NONE watsoever.
    PRESENTATION: Man, this game is just a pleasure to look at, the 60fps, 1080p, the weather and lighting effects, the moddeles, the animations, the music, pretty much everything in mario kart 8 is great looking and well done. GAMEPLAY: The item and character balance is the best in the entire    This without a doubt this is the best Mario Kart there has ever been.
    STORY: NONE watsoever.

    PRESENTATION: Man, this game is just a pleasure to look at, the 60fps, 1080p, the weather and lighting effects, the moddeles, the animations, the music, pretty much everything in mario kart 8 is great looking and well done.

    GAMEPLAY: The item and character balance is the best in the entire series, the CPU doesn't cheat, the new items are very fun to use, the new courses are awesome, the modes 50cc, 100cc, 150cc, mirrorcc and the new 200cc are all as fun as they always were and the online work's very well, the only 2 issues i have with the game is the battle mode, which takes place in normal arenas, making it easy to not even see your opponent and the roster, even with the dlc, the roster is not the best, there are so many baby characters, and koopalinks, and marios, and peachs, etc, i mean seriously, why cut diddy kong or dry bones, or why not add more original characters like Captain Falcon, Sonic, Pac-man, etc, i mean the roster is not terrible, like is good to see some animal crossing characters, and link from the legend of zelda, but you still have to buy those characters (don't get me wrong, the dlc in this game is sweet, but....still).
    Overall mario kart 8 is nearly a perfect game and if nintendo decides to do a dlc pack 3 which added more characters like the one's i mentioned and fix the battle mode then i would not doubt to give this game a 10/10, but as it stands mario kart 8 gets a 9/10    … Expand
  23. SuperMatt777
    Dec 12, 2015
    9
    Mario Kart 8 plays as good as it looks. The courses are not only dynamic, but a pleasure to look at, with all of them filled with detail. Even the retro tracks look beautiful with their nice re-designs. The roster of characters is a bit of a mix, having an equal amount of interesting adds (such as the Koopalings) and pointless adds (such as Baby Rosalina and Pink Gold Peach). While it wasMario Kart 8 plays as good as it looks. The courses are not only dynamic, but a pleasure to look at, with all of them filled with detail. Even the retro tracks look beautiful with their nice re-designs. The roster of characters is a bit of a mix, having an equal amount of interesting adds (such as the Koopalings) and pointless adds (such as Baby Rosalina and Pink Gold Peach). While it was nice that the kart part unlocking criteria wasn't nearly as time consuming as it was in Mario Kart 7, I still think that there could've been a better method. All in all, I'd highly recommend Mario Kart 8 to any Wii U owner.… Expand
  24. MatadorVoraz
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    Spectacularly fantastic! Brought me hours and hours of fun with friends and family. The graph is spectacular, and perhaps the only problem it is at the lack of anti-aliasing. One of the few games that brought a great added content for a low price. Soundtrack and great gameplay. A strong unique for the Wii U.
  25. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 3, 2016
    9
    With a whole load of features and endless amount of data to chose from, Mario Kart 8 will call every Mario Kart fan and Wii U owner to get their very own copy before they fade away.
  26. Zorua
    Feb 4, 2016
    9
    Mario Kart 8 is easily the best Wii U game out there. A fantastic combination of fun racing but challenging courses, the Mario Kart series has always been popular with a certain breed of gamers. Mario Kart 8 is easily the best out of all the entries in the series, with stunning HD graphics, fun and interesting new items and characters, and challenging courses creating a fantastic hybrid ofMario Kart 8 is easily the best Wii U game out there. A fantastic combination of fun racing but challenging courses, the Mario Kart series has always been popular with a certain breed of gamers. Mario Kart 8 is easily the best out of all the entries in the series, with stunning HD graphics, fun and interesting new items and characters, and challenging courses creating a fantastic hybrid of genres for the Wii U title.
    First off, character selection. Everyone's favourite veterans return, with the likes of Mario, Luigi, Peach, Donkey Kong, Bowser and many more taking to the track once again, though there are some characters that perhaps should've been included but were ultimately left out. A whole range of new characters such as the Koopalings and Baby Rosalina also add new characters for you to race with, though some characters *cough cough Pink Gold Peach* are quite bizarre and in my opinion don't deserve a spot over the likes of Diddy Kong or Bowser Jr.
    Nintendo have also introduced a whole new range of items, which include the Super Horn, Piranha Plant and Boomerang, as well as Coins returning from Mario Kart 7. As is traditional with the Mario Kart series, a whole new host of courses are introduced, which also incorporate the new anti-gravity feature, which allows for a F-Zero-like experience. There are also a whole new range of Retro courses from previous Mario Kart games which give you a blast to the past to the likes of Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Mario Kart DS.
    Overall, Mario Kart 8 is a highly fun game that only gets better when playing online or with friends. Two lots of DLC have also been released, which add characters, karts, and courses, and although I would've liked to seen maybe Diddy Kong or Bowser Jr. in one of this packs, there could still be more. The only criticism I have with this game is the Battle Mode, with Battle Mode instead being played on regular courses, which massively nerfs it. Apart from that, the game is one of the best I've played, and I'd recommend to buy a Wii U just to play it.    … Expand
  27. ZankEraux
    Apr 18, 2016
    9
    Este juego es increible, todos sus apartados gráficos, sonoros.., lo hacen un juego casi perfecto.
    Da gusto ver hoy en día un juego de carreras tan espectacular, original y con tanto contenido como es el caso de Mario Kart 8. Ver como le puedes dedicar sin aburrirte más de 30 horas hacen del juego uno de los mejores títulos disponibles en la WII U.
    En mi opinión, este es el mejor Mario    Este juego es increible, todos sus apartados gráficos, sonoros.., lo hacen un juego casi perfecto.
    Da gusto ver hoy en día un juego de carreras tan espectacular, original y con tanto contenido como es el caso de Mario Kart 8. Ver como le puedes dedicar sin aburrirte más de 30 horas hacen del juego uno de los mejores títulos disponibles en la WII U.
    En mi opinión, este es el mejor Mario Kart de todos.    … Expand
  28. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    Another great Mario Kart game to add to the collection. Although the battle mode is poor the rest of the game is top notch and a certain buy if you own a Wii U.
  29. 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
  30. Yako
    Apr 13, 2016
    9
    Excelente juego, las pistas son geniales, el juego va muy suave, los modelados de los personajes y de las pistas son geniales, la banda sonora ni se diga,lo que viene siendo el online es muy bueno y le agrega mas jugabilidad al mario kart, muy divertido muy recomendable
  31. Sonyer-Pipero
    Jun 25, 2016
    9
    Best gaming experience I've had in a long time. A Nintendo representative said that technical horsepower alone is not enough. Game-play is what's most important. This piece of software is a perfect example how true this statement is. Thank you Nintendo, you guys rock !!!
  32. Maxreviews420
    May 6, 2016
    9
    I love this game but I felt like mario kart Wii had more characters and also the new vehicle selection was innovating but kind of annoying because sometimes you wanted to play as a specific character but with a certain vehicle type/stats but I love how mirror tracks don't require all previous cups complete. Seriously get this game if you like mario kart it won't dissapoint
  33. Juanes
    May 30, 2016
    9
    The saga of Mario Kart is excellent, and Mario Kart 8 does not leak, because its many characters, wonderful tracks, the huge variety of karts to choose, a unique gameplay, modes not disappoint,o a incredible soundtrack , the fun it is to play with friends and a good online game makes this title a wonderful work, but the only bad thing is the new battle mode that I do not like it much.
  34. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    9
    Great courses, smooth gameplay and graphics, great dlc, good graphics, and overall what I expected. Well the DLC does have a main problem. It is weird to put animal crossing and link in a mario kart game and a legend of zelda course. It is strange.
  35. elbrujogamer24
    Jun 24, 2016
    9
    El mejor Mario Kart hecho hasta este momento, ya que contiene: el mayor plantel de personajes, de circuitos, de modos, de vehiculos e incluso tiene nuevas categorias a la hora de conducir, la jugabilidad es impresionante, un estilo gráfico increible, pero sobre todo tiene la diversión que siempre nos ofrece Mario Kart. Qué grandes momentos he podido pasar junto a mis amigos y misEl mejor Mario Kart hecho hasta este momento, ya que contiene: el mayor plantel de personajes, de circuitos, de modos, de vehiculos e incluso tiene nuevas categorias a la hora de conducir, la jugabilidad es impresionante, un estilo gráfico increible, pero sobre todo tiene la diversión que siempre nos ofrece Mario Kart. Qué grandes momentos he podido pasar junto a mis amigos y mis familiares con este juego.
    De lo mejor de Wii U.    … Expand
  36. el_Ithur
    Jul 31, 2016
    9
    Excelente Mario Kart, al nivel del Double Dash. Visualmente perfecto, buen diseño. Recomendado 100% vale la pena invertir en una WiiU para disfrutar este juego. Infinitamente superior a la desdichada versión de wii.
  37. yiric4
    Aug 18, 2016
    9
    best mario kart so far. the 3ds one is not that good best mario kart so far. the 3ds one is not that good best mario kart so far. the 3ds one is not that good best mario kart so far. the 3ds one is not that good
  38. veedub
    Sep 6, 2016
    9
    By far the best racing game I've ever played. The track designs are all great; there aren't any tracks that I genuinely dislike, and that's really saying something because I usually dislike at least one track. The addition of the glider, antigravity mode and submersible modes greatly adds to the gameplay that has been refined over the previous 7 titles. And the addition of 200cc modeBy far the best racing game I've ever played. The track designs are all great; there aren't any tracks that I genuinely dislike, and that's really saying something because I usually dislike at least one track. The addition of the glider, antigravity mode and submersible modes greatly adds to the gameplay that has been refined over the previous 7 titles. And the addition of 200cc mode brings back the "HOLY CRAP THIS IS TOO FAST" experience most of us enjoyed from the F-Zero series. (Not to mention in the DLCs having Mute City and Big Blue tracks).

    Antigravity mode greatly expands the creativity of the track designs; the tracks can (and do!) fold over on themselves. One track is a giant Mobius strip; another track has a section that loops around on itself to become the outer wall of its own turn, then has a section where the track splits and you have opposing track sections upside-down from each other.

    The game accommodates a full range of difficulty levels, from being easy enough that a 5 year old can win, to being difficult enough that even the most expert racer will have a hard time holding on to the top spots.

    There was only one disappointment I had. Battle Mode sucks. As recently as Mariokart Wii (6th in the series) there was a robust battle mode with open course layout for battle. In Mariokart 8, those are gone, and have been replaced with simply battling on race tracks. (At least the tracks eligible for battle are designed so they can be traversed equally well both backward and forward). And it's particularly disappointing because the new antigrav, submarine and kite modes could have added so much depth to the battles.    … Expand
  39. Stlouzilla
    Oct 1, 2016
    9
    Mario Kart 8 delivers on the pedigree that has become expected of the franchise and delivers one of the all around most polished and fun experiences available on the Wii U.
  40. Gregorylol
    Oct 15, 2016
    9
    Mario Kart 8 is an inspiring and an amazing game. With smooth graphics and amazing gameplay, I don't get tired playing this game. The anti-gravity feature is a nice feature that adds a little touch to the Mario Kart series. The maps are arguably the best in the series. The things that disappoint in this game are the Battle Mode. Nintendo took out the battle only maps, and put them in theMario Kart 8 is an inspiring and an amazing game. With smooth graphics and amazing gameplay, I don't get tired playing this game. The anti-gravity feature is a nice feature that adds a little touch to the Mario Kart series. The maps are arguably the best in the series. The things that disappoint in this game are the Battle Mode. Nintendo took out the battle only maps, and put them in the race maps. In online races, you're not allowed to pick from all of the maps, which sucks ass. However, all in all, this game is in the top 10 best Wii U games, and is definitely worth a try. I believe you should buy this game.… Expand
  41. Thiagomii
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    este juego sencillamente se lleva el puesto a el juego de Wii U que mejor se ve, los gráficos son hermosos y cada circuito se ve alucinante, siendo los circuitos retro los que ahora mismo se ven a su mayor esplendor, con música remixeada y la mayoría con mejoras notorias. Además de buenos gráficos tiene una jugabilidad excelente, aunque no es fácil jugar a la primera, los derrapes soneste juego sencillamente se lleva el puesto a el juego de Wii U que mejor se ve, los gráficos son hermosos y cada circuito se ve alucinante, siendo los circuitos retro los que ahora mismo se ven a su mayor esplendor, con música remixeada y la mayoría con mejoras notorias. Además de buenos gráficos tiene una jugabilidad excelente, aunque no es fácil jugar a la primera, los derrapes son difíciles de perfeccionar, por lo cual no es tan divertido al jugarlo con mis amigos.… Expand
  42. bilbyc0m
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Nintendo once again puts out another fantastic Mario Kart game, also bringing a new fresh game play dynamic in the form of gravity, the ability to go up or on the side of walls with your kart. Mario Kart does everything it intends to at a smooth 60FPS. Its a blast with friends and a blast online. My one quarrel is the lack of voice chat for online. Other than that great job Nintendo, can'tNintendo once again puts out another fantastic Mario Kart game, also bringing a new fresh game play dynamic in the form of gravity, the ability to go up or on the side of walls with your kart. Mario Kart does everything it intends to at a smooth 60FPS. Its a blast with friends and a blast online. My one quarrel is the lack of voice chat for online. Other than that great job Nintendo, can't wait for this game on the switch.… Expand
  43. Jimez
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Mario Kart 8, one of the best Mario Kart games ever made. A great selection of tracks, some tracks remade in glorious HD. And, it's being remade for the Switch too. Can't fault it, perfect game for some great single player time trials and online mode. Only flaw is no voice chat, but otherwise a great game.
  44. JoseAn13Torres
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    El mejor Mario Kart hasta la fecha sin ninguna duda, rápido y adictivo. No había disfrutado tanto un juego de conducción desde Mario Kart Double Dash de GameCube. De sobresaliente.
  45. AldoNueve
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    I just say that this is a must have game in your Wii U, i dont think is possible to make something better than an anti-gravity feature. The visuals, the music the gameplay everything is TURBO-TASTIC, but fails a bit in the battle mode.
  46. ProGamer88
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    Mario kart as a franchise, throughout its 25-year history, has become not only one of Nintendo's go-to-games but also a firm classic in many gamers opinions. The latest full game installment to this franchise, Mario kart 8 for the Wii U, brings about more of the same traditional Mario kart with a breath of fresh air to keep this classic relevant in the modern era of gaming.
    The core of    Mario kart as a franchise, throughout its 25-year history, has become not only one of Nintendo's go-to-games but also a firm classic in many gamers opinions. The latest full game installment to this franchise, Mario kart 8 for the Wii U, brings about more of the same traditional Mario kart with a breath of fresh air to keep this classic relevant in the modern era of gaming.
    The core of the single-player campaign gameplay remains almost the same as the previous game in the franchise. You choose from a selected roster of characters (most of which feature in previous Mario games) and race in grand prix consisting of 4 pre-determined races in order to unlock new characters, kart or bike choices or further grand prix.
    Of course, if you're on your own you don't have to play the single-player campaign; you can also set up a casual race, play in the battle mode or if you have an internet connection you can take your game to the online multiplayer mode. The multiplayer mode is the best yet in the franchise with a suitable ranking system that has you racing against players with various skill levels in order to extend your own personal score. The downside to this being that you can sometimes get into games with a limited number of players; this can cause the race to lose its competitive edge.
    In comparison to the previous games, Mario kart 8 looks stunning with a high definition glaze. As you glide around the colourful courses with your slick wheels twisting and turning you can't help but have fun.
    Despite its many upsides, you can't help feeling that Nintendo has finally hit their last peak for the franchise.    … Expand
  47. 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.
  48. ViniOfficial
    Apr 1, 2018
    9
    O Mais Bonito, com as musicas mais bem feitas da saga Mario Kart, trazendo elementos antigos e novos de uma forma inovadora! Um dos melhores do console! O jogo apenas erra em não ter um modo batalha como os outros, sem aqueles modos de coletar Shines ou Moedas, mas tirando isso ele é excelente!
  49. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    9
    a lot of fun my actual score would be a 8.5/10 but i'll deal with what i have just beautiful. Amazing game amazing tracks poor battle mode tho
  50. SonicSpeedo92
    May 21, 2018
    9
    Nintendo really went all out with this one... But it's not the best entry in the franchise. Mario kart 8 has a large selection of fun tracks, characters and karts, amazing HD visuals, fantastic music, the gravity mechanic and online play that actually works. But, h o w e v e r, the battle mode is the crappiest in the series. but MK8 is still a solid title.
  51. gamingstinky_
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Mario Kart is one of the most popular video game franchises, and that is for a reason. From SNES to Switch, Mario kart never failed to innovate. Each game felt incredibly different than the others. The SNES version was the first, the classic. This game worked incredibly well for the hardware that it is running on. Mario kart 64 was the official switch to 3d, and it ran a lot more smoothlyMario Kart is one of the most popular video game franchises, and that is for a reason. From SNES to Switch, Mario kart never failed to innovate. Each game felt incredibly different than the others. The SNES version was the first, the classic. This game worked incredibly well for the hardware that it is running on. Mario kart 64 was the official switch to 3d, and it ran a lot more smoothly than the SNES version. After 64 came super circuit, which was just insane to me. It basically is the SNES version, it does not have a lot of differences, but it does look better than SNES, even though it runs on a Gameboy Advance, which is a really crappy system, from a visual, audio and hardware- perspective. It is just crazy to me how this Mario kart runs so well on such a **** platform. After that came double dash, with a completely different concept than the rest of the games, with two characters in one car. For many people, this is their favorite of the series. Mario Kart DS was also really good and was very impressive fort he system that it was one. It had a really fun singleplayer mode, which no Mario Kart ever really had, and it was the first handheld Mario Kart that didn’t feel watered down. Then in comes Mario Kart Wii, with a complete do-over on the controls, with some motion sickness included. A lot of people adore these controls, I despise them. I hate this game, the tracks are amazing, the soundtrack is amazing, the roster is amazing, but the gameplay got **** up because Nintendo didn’t give an option to race with the d-pad on the Wii mote. All of these games still are pretty amazing, but all of them lack extremely when you look at the newer games.

    The reason Mario Kart 8 overshadows all the others, is because of the insane tracks, the upbeat songs, the amazing retro races and the Nintendo lasagne that is the Mario Kart 8 roster. Let’s start with the tracks.

    The tracks in this game are absolutely mental from start to finish. Everything starts with Mario Kart Stadium, a track that is short, sweet, and gives a really good demonstration on the whole wall riding gimmick this game has adapted. It then continues with gems like Water Park, Sweet Sweet Canyons, Toad Harbor, Twisted Mansion and the best track of this game: Shy Guy Falls. These are only the two first cups, which there are 12 of. The tracks are insane, (Pokerap starts playing) Mount Wario, Cloudtop Cruise, Electrodome, Bone Dry Dunes, Ice Ice Outpost, Circuit HYRULE?!?!?!?!?!?!?

    The songs are also amazing, there is not one that sucks. Of course, there are absolute jams like Yoshis Valley, Shy Guy Falls, Ribbon Roads, Wario Stadium, Electro Dome, Music Park. These are certainly the best, but the others are amazing too. Oh yeah, I forgot the Animal Crossing one. WAIT, ANIMAL CROSSING?!?!?!?!?!?!?

    The retro tracks have always sucked. They were never memorable and they were just exploiting nostalgia for money. I thought it was going to be like that for Mario Kart 8, too, but it was quite the contrary actually. It was like they were completely new tracks. Toads Turnpike now had a completely different route on the walls, You could drive underwater at Cheep Cheep Beach and Wario Stadium felt different with the Z- and water section. The retro tracks were refreshing and a total blast, they were nostalgic and original at the same time. It was amazing.

    All of this makes for a great game, and the roster was pretty fine too. Although Pink Gold Peach really ground my gears. And the baby's are just a joke. Baby Rosalina? Really Nintendo? Nintendo? I think Reggie was too busy playing animal crossing new leaf on the new Nintendo 3ds during the development of this game because this is a joke. But these are just 5 characters, the rest are just classics. They even brought in the WAH himself.

    But there is one reason, that I have been hinting at very generously, why this game, in particular, is so exciting. On a juicy day called 13 November 2014, an update dropped. Link, the hero himself, got added tot he roster. Everybody went crazy. There also was an F-Zero track in the DLC-pack. This meant a lot. Mario Kart wasn’t just Mario Kart anymore, and this DLC and DLC-pack 2 proved this. This is the reason this game is so amazing, it marks the beginning of a new era. Who knows who we’ll get next. Will a wild Pokémon appear in the next game? Will Olimar pick a fight wit hall the Mario man? Will Kirby return to racing, like in Kirby Airride? It is all very exciting, Mario Kart just turned into Smash Kart, and I love it.

    Mario Kart 8 innovates, brings new ideas to the table and is extremely impressive with its audio and it is visually also very impressive. I give Mario Kart 8 a 9/10, because the online is still very limited.    … Expand
  52. joel_tdl
    Dec 21, 2019
    9
    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos:

    De lo mejor en WiiU JUGABILIDAD: Jugabilidad clásica de los Kart con buen uso del Gamepad. Me ha gustado que las Copas se desbloqueen conforme a los resultados de las carreras. Hablando de ellas... pues son increíbles. Tanto las originales como los Remakes de las retro. Poder jugarlo con botones, acelerómetro del Gamepad    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos:

    De lo mejor en WiiU

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Jugabilidad clásica de los Kart con buen uso del Gamepad. Me ha gustado que las Copas se desbloqueen conforme a los resultados de las carreras. Hablando de ellas... pues son increíbles. Tanto las originales como los Remakes de las retro.
    Poder jugarlo con botones, acelerómetro del Gamepad u otros periféricos es excelente.

    GRÁFICOS:
    Las pistas son preciosas, es indiscutible que se esforzaron por hacer notar un salto gráfico demostrando así el poder del WiiU que tanto fue cuestionado. El simple hecho de recorrerlas, hasta quitando de lado la competitividad, hace que el juego valga la pena.

    SONIDO:
    Las piezas son muy buenas, muy emocionantes y acertadas. Los efectos especiales pueden llegar a ser algo molestos al cabo de un rato, sobre todo si lo que se quiere es apreciar la música (como en mi caso), pero da una genial ambientación a cada carrera.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Me ha agradado la customización, aunque no sea una innovación tal cual. Mario Kart 8 se queda con una jugabilidad clásica pero tan bien lograda que la carencia de originalidad pasa a segundo plano    … Expand
  53. CB186
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favourite game on the Nintendo Wii U. No Question.
    All the new tracks are amazing with some of the best tracks in the whole series: Shy Guy Falls, Wild Woods, Super Bell Subway and Cloudtop Cruise. The retro tracks are completely different from the originals. DS Wario Stadium is barely recognisable from the original and its amazing what Nintendo have done here. This game is gorgeous.

    The vehicle customisation is back from Mario Kart 7 and it hasn't changed. But, it never needed too. The new big feature is anti-gravity. This is fantastic on the highlight reel but aside from the speed boosts you can get from bumping into other racers, it doesn't really change the gameplay at all. This is one of the two flaws to this fantastic package.

    The DLC is also sublime adding 16 new tracks, 6 new characters including Link and Villager and more vehicle customisation. However, Battle Mode is the worst it has ever been. There are 0 new battle tracks and race tracks are used to have battles on. Its a real shame as this loses this game a 10/10 for me.

    However, this is a sublime game and one of the best Mario kart experiences I have ever had.
    Amazing Work Nintendo!!    … Expand
  54. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    The best mario kart to date, great fun with friends locally or online. Technically impressive, it makes you deserve to buy a wii u just for this game.
  55. yolo004
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    Although the battle mode was really bad and the character selection could be better, the game is wonderful with amazing tracks and it just looks amazing.
  56. Zombiehoodie
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
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  57. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    imply fantastic! Ladies and gentlemen, GO BUY A WII U FOR THIS GAME. Highly recommended for a fun gaming experience. Nothing on PS4 or XB1 comes close. 10/10
  58. 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.
  59. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    9
    [RU]
    Ну до чего же дое****ся? У игры нету нормального батл мода (по сравнении с версией для свитча), наверное всё! Мультиплеер прекрасен, играть в одиночку не хуже, онлайн можно играть вечно. Отличная игра
  60. Skyplayer1507
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    great......................................................................
  61. 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.
  62. Kerke
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Das Spiel hat eine sehr gute Steuerung. Am meisten macht es Spaß mit Freunden auf dem Soffa.
  63. 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
  64. Lil_Caucasian
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    One of the best Wii U games. It was so good that Nintendo ported it to the Switch instead of making a new Mario Kart for the platform.
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. zaaKun
    Jul 13, 2014
    8
    Mario Kart 8 is a great game and definitely a reason to get the Wii U. But even though it's great, it also has its flaws.

    One of the greatest for me is that you're really defenseless being in first position. Most of the time you will get some coins that are neither useful for defense nor offense. Another one for me is the NPC behaviour. I've been obversing one thing: if a NPC gets    Mario Kart 8 is a great game and definitely a reason to get the Wii U. But even though it's great, it also has its flaws.

    One of the greatest for me is that you're really defenseless being in first position. Most of the time you will get some coins that are neither useful for defense nor offense.

    Another one for me is the NPC behaviour. I've been obversing one thing: if a NPC gets first place in a race, he'll most likely also get first place in all the consecutive races IF YOU don't prevent it. This may be just coincidence, but I've played the game a lot in the last few days and that's what I noticed.

    I really dislike the Battle-mode. It's just on normal tracks that go both ways. I only remember how the battle mode in Mario Kart 64 was, and it was really fun, not at all comparable with the one Mario Kart 8 brings.

    But nonetheless, I would definitely recommend it and it should be a must-buy for every Wii U owner.    … Expand
  71. 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
  72. ricklongo
    Jul 14, 2014
    8
    Coming in at a time when the Wii U needs heavy-hitting powerhouses to turn its fortunes around, Mario Kart 8 is breath of fresh multiplayer air in the console's growing line of must-have titles. The "killer app" title would fit quite well here; it's not the absolute best game on the Wii U right now, but it's certainly the one with the largest widespread appeal.

    As anyone can immediately    Coming in at a time when the Wii U needs heavy-hitting powerhouses to turn its fortunes around, Mario Kart 8 is breath of fresh multiplayer air in the console's growing line of must-have titles. The "killer app" title would fit quite well here; it's not the absolute best game on the Wii U right now, but it's certainly the one with the largest widespread appeal.

    As anyone can immediately tell, this is a game with great attention to detail. The pristine HD graphics are amazing, and they're made even better by the extensive replay options after each race. You can watch as characters full of personality laugh at each other, challenge each other, stare at each other in disdain. It's funny, it's quirky, and it's exactly the sort of thing that makes Nintendo games memorable.

    The single-player mode is fun enough, but it lacks in secrets, cameos, "wow" moments, and the assorted mix of cool stuff that makes solo experiences memorable. It's nice both as an evergreen game for quick-burst sessions (something the Wii U lacked beforehand) and for getting the gist of controls in order to not embarrass yourself in the mode that is real reason this game is great: the multiplayer.

    As anyone who ever played any Mario Kart before will attest, this is the ultimate local multiplayer experience right here. It's fun, it's chaotic, but it's also very nuanced and incredibly reliant on skill. It's the sort of game anyone can pick up and play, especially in lower difficulties, but it takes quite a while to master. Online multiplayer also impresses: it's the best it's ever been in any Nintendo game, with robust tournament options. The one letdown is battle mode, which takes place in actual tracks rather than custom-built arenas. Let's hope future downloadable content fixes this, as this is a mode that used to take quite a chunk of my gaming time in previous instalments.

    As one of Nintendo's premier franchises, Mario Kart once again impresses and offers one of the most universal reasons yet to get a Wii U. The quality is definitely here, and the focus on multiplayer means it's a game that will likely last for the entire console generation, making it a very easy buy.

    Rating: 8.5    … Expand
  73. SaltyNoodles
    Apr 4, 2016
    8
    I enjoy this game, but I honestly still prefer Mario Kart Wii. I feel like the choices for the character roster were honestly not nearly as good as they could have been, and many of the levels feel like a sensory overload, with so much happening all at once. It definitely wins bonus points with me what with the Animal Crossing DLC pack, being a big Animal Crossing fan myself. But still, ifI enjoy this game, but I honestly still prefer Mario Kart Wii. I feel like the choices for the character roster were honestly not nearly as good as they could have been, and many of the levels feel like a sensory overload, with so much happening all at once. It definitely wins bonus points with me what with the Animal Crossing DLC pack, being a big Animal Crossing fan myself. But still, if you've got a Wii U, I'd still say the game is definitely worth it.… Expand
  74. jakethesnack
    Dec 29, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Mario Kart in the series by far. Great music, every track are fun to race on and the item balance in the game is amazing especially the super horn and the fact that there are no more item walls. The only things bad about the game is the disappointing roster, (were the baby and metal characters really necessary?) and battle mode.… Expand
  75. Skilpadde
    May 30, 2014
    8
    Mario Kart 8 is a great addition to the Mario Kart series. With it comes 16 completely new maps, and another 16 highly renovated retro maps. With the option to either race 50cc, 100cc or 150cc against the AI, or play co-op with friends, or online, there's something for everyone. Every map has it's own theme, both in aesthetics and music.

    The only part of the game that I'm disappointed    Mario Kart 8 is a great addition to the Mario Kart series. With it comes 16 completely new maps, and another 16 highly renovated retro maps. With the option to either race 50cc, 100cc or 150cc against the AI, or play co-op with friends, or online, there's something for everyone. Every map has it's own theme, both in aesthetics and music.

    The only part of the game that I'm disappointed with is the Battle-mode. It unfortunately uses the same maps that you race on, and Nintendo even misses its chance to make a "Battle-Dome" where you can drive up the wall, upside-down on the roof and etc. Vehicles in Battle-mode are also very slow, and are lacking any options to change this.

    All in all though, this is a great game, and it might end up being one of my favourite games of this generation.    … Expand
  76. 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
  77. TheDarkKnight22
    Aug 6, 2014
    8
    In many ways , this is the best mario kart. even though mario kart is past it's prime, this game is one of the best games to come out this year so far.(other than dkc tropical freeze). The game feels like it grew up with me and the original mario kart audience while still able to attract the younger audience that nintendo is known for
  78. 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
  79. JOSHDILISI
    Jul 21, 2014
    8
    this game is everything to love about Mario Kart, it has great controls and is by far the most beautiful Mario kart game i've ever played. (possibly the most beautiful Mario game in general) It has great controls, a wonderful assortment of power ups that feel very fair, tons of unlockable characters and vehicle upgrades and i never found a single race track that i didn't like. Basically ithis game is everything to love about Mario Kart, it has great controls and is by far the most beautiful Mario kart game i've ever played. (possibly the most beautiful Mario game in general) It has great controls, a wonderful assortment of power ups that feel very fair, tons of unlockable characters and vehicle upgrades and i never found a single race track that i didn't like. Basically i love this game, the only thing holding it back would be the crappy battle mode... But i play Mario Kart for the racing so its no biggy still for me.… Expand
  80. Osixuan
    Jul 17, 2015
    8
    I give it an 8. The same mario kart action is there, and it's great. The expanded number of tracks is awesome also. Though I must admit, I found the kart building gimmick to be more of a nuisance to me than anything, and the character selection wasn't so great. Mario and Peach both come in 4 flavors, and bowser's kids take up almost 2 rows themselves. For having so many selections, itI give it an 8. The same mario kart action is there, and it's great. The expanded number of tracks is awesome also. Though I must admit, I found the kart building gimmick to be more of a nuisance to me than anything, and the character selection wasn't so great. Mario and Peach both come in 4 flavors, and bowser's kids take up almost 2 rows themselves. For having so many selections, it actually feels like there are fewer racers than there were before. Still a great game, but not my favorite mario kart.… Expand
  81. hdgamer
    Aug 19, 2014
    8
    Funny, but far from a master piece, the randomness prevails in the races and there's no way to talk with people while racing. The major difficulty is evading the shells that will mostly ruin your race.
  82. Hack
    Jul 6, 2015
    8
    As good as kart racing gets, Mario Kart 8 is a total blast to play with friends or alone and it was the driving force for me to buy a Wii U in the first place.
  83. isasif826
    Aug 2, 2014
    8
    Oh Mario Kart, you will always be great fun no matter what medium you are experienced in.

    The New Mario Kart 8, is a very fun and exiting addition to the Wii U console. With more characters and cars to choose from, there is plenty of fun to be had. The new tracks feel fresh but perhaps not as memorable as previous tracks such as rainbow road from GC, or music park 3DS. The new Graphics    Oh Mario Kart, you will always be great fun no matter what medium you are experienced in.

    The New Mario Kart 8, is a very fun and exiting addition to the Wii U console. With more characters and cars to choose from, there is plenty of fun to be had. The new tracks feel fresh but perhaps not as memorable as previous tracks such as rainbow road from GC, or music park 3DS. The new Graphics are fantastic, and the New item system brings a different playing field in terms of strategy and difficulty, that has not been seen in previous installments. This game really makes you focus on how well you can race, as opposed to how lucky you get with items.

    Overall I will say this game is an 8, but only because it lacks a strong Battle system, which in my opinion, is one of the most fun features of a Mario Kart game. I would gladly sacrifice character and kart variation for some decent battle stages but that is just me. All in all, You will not be disappointed with Mario Kart 8.    … Expand
  84. 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
  85. JudeMattingly
    Aug 13, 2014
    8
    Wonderful level design, amazing color palate, but a less than average character roster. Loading screens for a Mario Kart is odd as well. Great game overall just not as good as Double Dash.
  86. 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
  87. TrueIcee
    Dec 20, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mario Kart 8 isn't really anything new, but it still makes a fun racer for the whole family to enjoy from time to time. The tracks are really great, mainly thanks to the new Anti-Gravity gimmick that ties the whole function of Mario Kart 7 together. I think that I should mention that this game's presentation is top notch. It looks very nice, while running at 60 FPS with one or two players, online included.

    The 32 Tracks shouldn't leave you bored, especially with some really good new tracks, like the Electrodrome and Mount Wario, and even fan favorite N64 Rainbow Road makes it's return.

    That doesn't mean this game isn't without it's problems. Honestly, this game's roster is easily one of the worst of a Mario Kart game. Half of the game's 30 characters are just clones of others, and fan favorites like Diddy and Birdo are missing. Function wise, the Coin power-up can completely break the item balance, ultimately dooming the person in 1st even more so then ever, Super Horn or not. The online may not be perfect, but for the most part it runs rather well, but be prepared for some random disconnects once in a blue moon.

    Overall, Mario Kart 8 is a good racing experience for the Wii U. I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  88. 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.
  89. rosnk30
    Jul 6, 2015
    8
    Nice game with a lot of things to do. A large number of events (newest and old circuits) and a large number of custom parts to put in your vehicle. Nostalgic and funny game with great graphics....this games remember too much the gold era of Nintendo.
  90. oilav5
    Apr 19, 2015
    8
    Another game I bought for the online. It's fun to play at times. Single player is bland and there's nothing unique about it, just normal cups. Graphics are great and the frame rate is smooth. It's nice to play with gamepad and play some online.
  91. RuiPTG
    Aug 24, 2015
    8
    The game looks and plays great, but there are a few minor things that it forgot to borrow from the Wii version to allow it to reach higher greatness. Team matches feel a little off now, due to friendly fire - just to name one - having the option to turn it on/off would have been great. The gamepad is underused when playing local co-op. I'd love to have the gamepad/tv screen all for myselfThe game looks and plays great, but there are a few minor things that it forgot to borrow from the Wii version to allow it to reach higher greatness. Team matches feel a little off now, due to friendly fire - just to name one - having the option to turn it on/off would have been great. The gamepad is underused when playing local co-op. I'd love to have the gamepad/tv screen all for myself when playing with a friend, so this function being nonexistent seems a big miss of an opportunity on Nintendo's part.… Expand
  92. KimJongUNicorn
    Sep 18, 2015
    8
    This game is amazing and is a must have title. The flaws are few and far between. The 10 coin per race limit is ridiculous. This causes it to take 1000 races to unlock the gold glider. Also, the balloon battle mode is pathetic in Mario Kart 8. It doesn't have dedicated arenas and instead uses the normal racing tracks. The balloon battle mode is a step backwards instead of forwards. I loveThis game is amazing and is a must have title. The flaws are few and far between. The 10 coin per race limit is ridiculous. This causes it to take 1000 races to unlock the gold glider. Also, the balloon battle mode is pathetic in Mario Kart 8. It doesn't have dedicated arenas and instead uses the normal racing tracks. The balloon battle mode is a step backwards instead of forwards. I love this game and I would recommend it to anybody.… Expand
  93. ShiroiKabocha
    Sep 26, 2015
    8
    Very good game. Almost everything is improved from when I played the Wii version of Mario Kart. I'm not too fond of the item balance in this game and think it's actually worse. An automatic race option over a manual one wouldnt hurt either. But the game controls beautifully and looks real nice.
  94. Shadow1
    Apr 8, 2016
    8
    This is best Mario game with Super Mario Galaxy and best Mario racing . Mario kart 8 better than Mario kart 7 and Mario Kart Wii . I want that all Mario game it was the same as Mario Kart 8 and Super Mario Galaxy
  95. gingetsu
    Apr 22, 2016
    8
    a great racing game where you can enjoy the multiplayer game all your wide remember when you played the nintendo 64 mario kart was exquisite but this mario kart is not far behind.

    cantidada large vehicles, tracks that demonstrate your grandestesa on the steering wheel with a difficulty of 250's crazy great title
  96. mkwiiallpro
    Apr 29, 2016
    8
    Good, but in my opinion it isn't as good as mkwii. I know that the graphics are amazing and they have improved online, but I just find the game less fun, ESPECIALLY with the fire hopping and hop sliding. Also, if you want to create a mk8 youtube video, be ready for a copyright strike.
  97. taxmanfan
    Jan 10, 2017
    8
    the game was cool at everything! but if you don't have the DLCs it's a very short game that you can finish in just one hour :/ apart from all the gamemodes
  98. 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
  99. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 14, 2017
    8
    8.9 - Another great Mario Kart, although it lacked battle mode, and had the same issue of 1st to 12th as mentioned in my Mario Kart Wii review. Other than that, additional characters and DLC was well done, and online gameplay was fun.
  100. KingPorky
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    There is no much to say about that game besides the fact that is Mario Kart, I have a lot of fun, all courses on this game felt imaginative and the zero-gravity feature is cool, but not groundbreakin, the main problem of this game for me is the lack of a properly battle mode, but still, one of the most fun Kart games that I ever played
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#4 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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#2 Most Discussed 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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