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. JuanPablo21G
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    Este juego es muy bueno, ya que implementa varios circuitos nuevos y recopila algunos clásicos de otras consolas como DS y Wii, posee una amplia cantidad de personajes jugables y aprovecha la potencia del Wii U dándole gráficos HD buenos, y sin bajones de fps. También es muy bueno el modo online, multijugador, los 2 DLC. Sin duda este Mario Kart, junto con el de Nintendo Switch, son losEste juego es muy bueno, ya que implementa varios circuitos nuevos y recopila algunos clásicos de otras consolas como DS y Wii, posee una amplia cantidad de personajes jugables y aprovecha la potencia del Wii U dándole gráficos HD buenos, y sin bajones de fps. También es muy bueno el modo online, multijugador, los 2 DLC. Sin duda este Mario Kart, junto con el de Nintendo Switch, son los dos mejores Mario Kart, los definitivos. El único detalle en contra es el modo batalla que no es tan complejo, pero de resto, el juego es de lo mejor de Wii U.… Expand
  2. mikemormai
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Pra min esse mario kart foi o melhor de todos, jogo por horas ele em familia , recomendo
  3. YoshiFun149
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    Mario Kart 8 is a must buy game, and the only reason to buy a Wii U. This game much like his predecessor -Mario kart 7- gives you the ability to costumise your kart combination by using different tires gliders and karts. The game is lots of fun, and more can be added with the DLC wich -at really reasonable price -add 6 more characters ,8 new karts -5 karts 2 bikes and 1 ATM-, and fourMario Kart 8 is a must buy game, and the only reason to buy a Wii U. This game much like his predecessor -Mario kart 7- gives you the ability to costumise your kart combination by using different tires gliders and karts. The game is lots of fun, and more can be added with the DLC wich -at really reasonable price -add 6 more characters ,8 new karts -5 karts 2 bikes and 1 ATM-, and four more cups ,wich are the Egg cup,Triforce cup,Crossing cup and finally Bell cup. This game is really fun and reccomended. Must play.… Expand
  4. PureReviews
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    If you own a Wii U, this is simply a must have. This is the best game of the series.
  5. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    La experiencia de Mario Kart definitiva, por los controles, calidad, circuitos, online, personajes, no hay más quejas que el modo batalla, que es una truchada. la nota sería pues de 9.6, pero redondeando, es un 10.
  6. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    its honestly the best racing game ever to be made it is funny for family and freidns with online adn split screen play
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Ireland914
    May 30, 2014
    9
    Everything I could have hoped for in a new Mario Kart game. Fantastic HD graphics, tons of levels, characters, and custom karts... and online play! I've had a hard time finding a flaw with this game.
  10. Tomplifier
    Feb 17, 2021
    9
    Evergreen. This game is fun, you can play it with everybody. Anytime. And there are so many great tracks, characters and cars.
    The gameplay is superb, easy to learn and you can discover so much everytime you play again. My kids love this game too.
  11. 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
  12. wade22fan
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Of course, Mario Kart 8 is not perfect. There are times of ridiculous rubber-banding and unfair punishment, which shows a flaw in the gameplay. But, for the most part, this game is excellent. Overall, Mario Kart 8’s fun factor is through the roof! It’s a blast to play alone, with friends or online. With tons of characters and tracks, new items, kart customization, amazing sound design,Of course, Mario Kart 8 is not perfect. There are times of ridiculous rubber-banding and unfair punishment, which shows a flaw in the gameplay. But, for the most part, this game is excellent. Overall, Mario Kart 8’s fun factor is through the roof! It’s a blast to play alone, with friends or online. With tons of characters and tracks, new items, kart customization, amazing sound design, gorgeous visuals and much more, Mario Kart 8 is one of the best racing games money can buy. It completely validates a Wii U purchase for those haven’t made the jump yet. Like there aren’t enough reasons already. Go grab a Wii U with a copy of Mario Kart 8 and get racing. You will NOT regret it.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. cndman
    Oct 6, 2014
    9
    Very fun! keeps the same feel as Mario Kart 7, the items are balanced, and the stages are beautiful and exciting. The bad parts include the uninspired roster, and perhaps the fact that rainbow road isnt that hard.
  18. SwitSwat
    Aug 24, 2014
    9
    I'm going to be honest here... I wasn't planning on buying this game. Mostly due to the fact I lost interest in the series when Mario Kart Wii came out (I just didn't like it). The free game offer from Nintendo sweetened the deal for me though, so I went ahead and bought it and I am so glad I did. It... is... AMAZING! It has some of the best, if not the best graphics in a Wii U game toI'm going to be honest here... I wasn't planning on buying this game. Mostly due to the fact I lost interest in the series when Mario Kart Wii came out (I just didn't like it). The free game offer from Nintendo sweetened the deal for me though, so I went ahead and bought it and I am so glad I did. It... is... AMAZING! It has some of the best, if not the best graphics in a Wii U game to date. The courses are cleverly designed and it features very addicting multiplayer and challenges. It even allows for voice chat with friends. (Although it would have been cool to have voice chat with all players.) The one thing I didn't like though, was the battle mode. They just recycled the regular tracks. No arenas. It's sad o see they got lazy with it. Even so, this is probably the best Mario Kart to date. 9/10… Expand
  19. 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
  20. gizmo2501
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    Wasn't in to this version of Mario Kart at first, but it's really grown on me. It's much harder than Mario Kart Wii, but still incredibly enjoyable. The fact that it's harder means it's more enjoyable for good players. But it's also really accessible for new players and children.

    The attention to detail is astounding. There are loads of small things that put a smile on your face. The    Wasn't in to this version of Mario Kart at first, but it's really grown on me. It's much harder than Mario Kart Wii, but still incredibly enjoyable. The fact that it's harder means it's more enjoyable for good players. But it's also really accessible for new players and children.

    The attention to detail is astounding. There are loads of small things that put a smile on your face. The graphics are beautiful. The new DLC is very reasonably priced and looks set to continue.

    The ONLY problem with this game is the battle mode, but I am sure that will get fixed.

    But, most importantly, this game is FUN and with HUGE replay value.    … Expand
  21. Maxson
    May 30, 2014
    9
    Visually one of the best looking mario game to date. All the courses especially the new ones are absolutely gorgeous. Also the anti-gravity thing in this game is awesome!!! Driving upside down and sideways on some of the courses is a blast!! 9/10!! ALL THE WII U OWNERS OUT THERE!! BUY THIS GAME!!!
  22. GoombaJMR
    Jul 14, 2015
    9
    Nintendo strikes gold again with Mario Kart 8, making me roll back into the groove of the Mario Kart Franchise. In terms of hour-counts, I've put around 500+ on MKDS, 70 on MKWii, and 90 on MK7, and MK8 is quickly rolling to the 20 hour mark. I've felt that this game's just got so much polish everywhere. The gameplay itself in races is perfectly solid, and the item use is almost perfectlyNintendo strikes gold again with Mario Kart 8, making me roll back into the groove of the Mario Kart Franchise. In terms of hour-counts, I've put around 500+ on MKDS, 70 on MKWii, and 90 on MK7, and MK8 is quickly rolling to the 20 hour mark. I've felt that this game's just got so much polish everywhere. The gameplay itself in races is perfectly solid, and the item use is almost perfectly balanced. The coins are great, new items are alright, and the music is definitely pretty good. I have a small gripe on the battle mode, and am a bit disappointed that it hasn't returned to infinite-time battles seen in Mario Kart DS. It isn't too big of a problem though, and the positives instantly outweigh the negatives. The online components are okay, but really good in terms of Nintendo's online systems. I feel that Mario Kart 8 does a good job with everything, and the DLC is just worth the money with all that good stuff. The game isn't exactly that long, but the replay value is pretty good. Also, I am somewhat disappointed with the lack of variety for the character roster we have for this game. Baby counterparts for many characters, 7 whole slots (instead of repaints) for the koopa kids is somewhat of a waste (I believe), and other random counterparts like tanooki mario are a bit unnecessary. I would have liked to see the return of some characters, including Dry Bones, King Boo, or maybe some new characters like the Goomba. Either way, the game is solid - definitely worth all your money

    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story: N/A/10
    Music: 9/10
    Presentation: 9/10
    Length: 8.5/10
    Overall: 9/10    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. brockcheese
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    This is a very good mario kart game. The controls are on point and the tracks are as imaginative as ever. Including new characters not seen before, this is a worthy purchase for a wii u exclusive title.
  25. camilosanchez16
    Dec 4, 2014
    9
    Sin duda el mejor apartado gráfico que hasta el momento Nintendo ha creado y uno de los mejores que el 2014 ha sacado a luz, junto con InFAMOUS SS, jugabilidad, excelente DLC y pistas únicas, con un contra que es el modo batalla, el cual no juzgo pues no lo juego.
  26. knifeandfork
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    Before the gravity mechanic of MK8 was revealed, I expected it to be just another Mario Kart game, with few actual new ideas. But I was proven wrong. In Mario Kart 8, Nintendo has created their best Mario Kart in years. There's an abundance of ideas in this new entry, which makes it a joy to play.

    One of the most exciting things about MK8 is the fact we're finally getting a Mario Kart    Before the gravity mechanic of MK8 was revealed, I expected it to be just another Mario Kart game, with few actual new ideas. But I was proven wrong. In Mario Kart 8, Nintendo has created their best Mario Kart in years. There's an abundance of ideas in this new entry, which makes it a joy to play.

    One of the most exciting things about MK8 is the fact we're finally getting a Mario Kart in HD. And it doesn't disappoint. The game looks amazing, constantly throwing in another welcome visual surprise. Mount Wario, for example, is a wondrous sight. The visuals in it are varied all the way through and you'll see a variety of views. What about Sunshine Airport? This intricately crafted track has you crossing a wide variety of terrain, with the visual spectacle of seeing a plane soar above you as you glide to the end of each lap. It's clear that there are a lot of points in the game which serve the purpose to simply amaze you visually again and again. With the fluid animations and crystal-clear graphics, it's impossible to complain about the visual side of things at all. What's more, the new anti-gravity mechanic makes it even more spectacular. You'll see things you never thought you's see in a Mario Kart game.

    But what about the sound? Simply put, it's wonderful. Much of the music is recorded live, giving a much richer quality than in past Mario Kart games. All the various pieces are excellent, contributing to the polish of MK8.

    However, the graphics and sound are merely an afterthought compared to MK8's revolutionary gameplay. Though gliders, kart customisation and all the rest of it return, the focus is on the brand-new mechanic that changes everything: anti-gravity. You can drive up walls, upside down, up a waterfall, and more. This new mechanic is used in many ways, and apart from the visusl thrill of driving upside down, it grants the gameplay a lot too. In Toad's Turnpike- which is actually a remake of the N64 version- you get the choice of driving on the walls the whole time, or staying on the road. This gives gameplay a whole new strategy. Also, when driving in anti-gravity, slamming into another racer doesn't slow you down, it instead gives you a speed boost. This means that now, even if you're playing as Mini Mario, you'll want to hit Bowser or DK to get that speed boost, completely overturning everything we knew about Mario Kart. Of course, MK8's other big innovation is Mario Kart TV- a feature that creates highlight reels of a race, with impressive camera angles, slow motion and the ability to edit the reel. You can then share these short videos on Miiverse and Youtube, a pleasant surprise from a tentative company when it comes to online. MKTV works well with anti-gravity because during gameplay, the camera still stays right behind you when you go upside down, meaning you still see it from the racer's perspective. However, MKTV shows the highlights from other camera angles, so you'll see your racer on their side or upside down- an impressive sight. On the whole, MKTV is an excelent addition which gives you the chance to share the best moments with friends.

    As for the multiplayer in MK8, it's a lot of fun. It's disappointing that you still have to play split-screen in spite of the Gamepad, but multiplayer is so fun that's easily forgivable. Online is great, with the well thought out voting system making a return so that a variety of courses can be played. There's no voice chat during play, and I wish you could type messages yourself between races, but the online is nevertheless solid.

    So far, I've been very positive about the game, though there are a few small complaints I have. The fact the Gamepad has the map is no longer a flaw since the update, so I can count that one out. However, the amount of characters you can play as is small. I appreciate the inclusion of the Koopalings, but overall the roster is underwhelming. And the less said about MK8's horrendous battle mode, the better. It was an enjoyable distraction from the main game in previous MK titles, but in this one, the battle stages have inexplicably been replaced by ordinary tracks, making it a mundane experience.

    These are small flaws when compared to the quality of the majority of the game. MK8 is one of the best entries in the series, with some of the most innovative game design I've seen in years and an impressive feature enabling you to share highlight reeks of races. Despite a couple of odd slip-ups, it's an outstanding game overall.    … Expand
  27. reviewmatt
    Jun 21, 2014
    9
    A nearly Perfect Game. If you liked any Mario or any karting game, get a wii u and buy this game.
    Pros: The visuals. Wow. It looks amazing. The races. The Characters. Multiplayer etc.
    Cons: The battle mode. This is the thing that held it back from a 10. They put actual race tracks in the game instead of those cube tracks. This results to instead battling it out with your friends, you    A nearly Perfect Game. If you liked any Mario or any karting game, get a wii u and buy this game.
    Pros: The visuals. Wow. It looks amazing. The races. The Characters. Multiplayer etc.
    Cons: The battle mode. This is the thing that held it back from a 10. They put actual race tracks in the game instead of those cube tracks. This results to instead battling it out with your friends, you drive through the track hoping you find them. And even you do find them, they're just gonna zoom past you.
    Anyway, Great game nearly a 10, but the battle mode ruined it. Still great though.    … Expand
  28. Dadrik
    Apr 9, 2017
    9
    Incredible graphics, even for the WiiU, amazing gameplay, great musics, lots of content...
    This is an instantly fun game, wether it's offline or online, and it'll keep you busy for quite a while.
    Nintendo has delivered once again with its main IPs, if you own a WiiU, this is one of the must-haves
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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
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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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