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. Gono4kin
    May 29, 2023
    0
    this is super bad game !!!!! I love DustinEden !!!! I love DustinEden !!!! I love DustinEden !!!!
  2. Tomatonato
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    It's just Mario Kart 7 but with anti-gravity. Not enough was innovated, it was a very uninspired entry that was heavily based on the previous title.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Gran juego, recuperando la esencia del Mario Kart de Gamecube (al menos eso me parece). Un imprescindible para jugar con amigos.
  6. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    Gran videojuego que, a mi pesar, sigue vendiendo como churros a día de hoy. Si juegas en cooperativo hay pocos juegos más divertidos, a ser sinceros.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. nintendofan721
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    A great instalment of the Mario Kart franchise with a few problems. First off, the track selection is amazing and they all look graphically phenomenal. There are lots of unique tracks like Sunshine Airport, Cloudtop Cruise, Electrodrome, Mount Wario and more. This game also has the best retro track selection in the series so far, they’re all really fun to play and they have all beenA great instalment of the Mario Kart franchise with a few problems. First off, the track selection is amazing and they all look graphically phenomenal. There are lots of unique tracks like Sunshine Airport, Cloudtop Cruise, Electrodrome, Mount Wario and more. This game also has the best retro track selection in the series so far, they’re all really fun to play and they have all been heavily updated with some tracks being barely recognizable like the GBA tracks and N64 Rainbow Road. The character selection is okay but not great. There are several important characters missing like Birdo, Dry Bones, Diddy Kong, Bowser Jr and King Boo, while it introduces a couple bad choices being Baby Rosalina and the worst Mario character ever, Pink Gold Peach! The music in this game is all live orchestrated which is a nice touch. This game’s main new mechanic is the anti gravity, which was an interesting idea and works very well. Online mode returns and it’s very solid. I do like the items they introduced in this game like the Piranha Plant and Super horn, but the item distribution is terrible. For example, you can get triple red shells in second or a coin in fifth. Speaking of which, the coin item is useless and comes up too often. The biggest problem about this game however is the battle mode, it stinks! There aren’t even actual stages, instead just modified versions of some of the tracks. But besides that, this game is awesome and I definitely enjoyed it on the Wii U.… Expand
  11. XabiXroSS
    Feb 10, 2022
    8
    The game is beautiful and the tracks are very cool too. But the AI is really easy to beat and there's always a lot of distance between the top 3-4 and the rest AIs.

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

    But it's a fun game overall so it's worth and 8.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. Kerke
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Das Spiel hat eine sehr gute Steuerung. Am meisten macht es Spaß mit Freunden auf dem Soffa.
  16. RalphcCiurczak
    Nov 27, 2021
    8
    +Nice character selection
    +Courses are nice
    +New items are great
    +Graphics are cutting edge
    +New modes
    +Mario Kart TV

    -Battle mode is messed up
    -Some clone characters
    -DLC is meh
  17. MetalSoArtFenix
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    0/10 Одна Из Худший Игр Во Вселенной 0/10.............................................................................................................................
  18. Skyplayer1507
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    great......................................................................
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. TropicalNayr
    Mar 31, 2021
    7
    i would give this a 75%
    This is a fun party game but they didn't really change a lot to it and it does not have anything different to it unlike the other Mario kart games if this is you're first time playing it it is a good game but it is just like the other Mario kart games but they just add new maps and charters i wish they added something new like double dash or something different    i would give this a 75%
    This is a fun party game but they didn't really change a lot to it and it does not have anything different to it unlike the other Mario kart games if this is you're first time playing it it is a good game but it is just like the other Mario kart games but they just add new maps and charters i wish they added something new like double dash or something different they just did not really think out side the box.    … Expand
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Larry_1
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    What a game! Mario kart 8 is one of my favorite Wii U games. The controls are just incredible, even when using motion controls. The graphics are very impressive for a game on this console. The only things that do concern me is that the game has costumes locked behind an amiibo paywall. It's not that big of a deal, but I wish you could get the costumes by completing certain challenges asWhat a game! Mario kart 8 is one of my favorite Wii U games. The controls are just incredible, even when using motion controls. The graphics are very impressive for a game on this console. The only things that do concern me is that the game has costumes locked behind an amiibo paywall. It's not that big of a deal, but I wish you could get the costumes by completing certain challenges as well as being able to unlock them instantly from the amiibo. Other than that, great game.… Expand
  26. LironesAlviento
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    Un gran Mario Kart, un clasico, si te gustan los juegos de Karts un acierto seguro.
  27. Tonyxs
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Es un juego realmente adictivo, tiene un excelente apartado gráfico, y el dinamismo de las carreras es genial, y el modo de globos es adictivo, mi esposa y yo jugamos horas y horas en el online
  28. Fefocos
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    **** you only get 2 boxes if you playdrluxe and play against people that get them
  29. Zombiehoodie
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
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  30. 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.
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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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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 82 Critic Reviews

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