Mario Kart 8

 Wii U
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2023 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 86 out of 2023
  3. Negative: 148 out of 2023
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  1. Artimus1000
    Jul 30, 2014
    10
    If you have played previous versions of Mario Kart, "It's BAAAAAAACK!" If this is your first taste of the series, never fear. In addition to all the new goodies and first time ever features in this newest Mario Kart release. You can also relive, or try for the first time various tracks from earlier game versions. All in all it is good clean single or multi player fun for the ENTIRE family,If you have played previous versions of Mario Kart, "It's BAAAAAAACK!" If this is your first taste of the series, never fear. In addition to all the new goodies and first time ever features in this newest Mario Kart release. You can also relive, or try for the first time various tracks from earlier game versions. All in all it is good clean single or multi player fun for the ENTIRE family, unlike most "new games" the game content is meant for ALL ages. loads of fun and challenging. I love playing with my young nieces and nephews. "When I bought this to play with them I think it was the first time my sister in law said something nice to and about me!" :P… Expand
  2. 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
  3. AuroreZell
    Aug 7, 2014
    10
    This is by far the best Mario kart game released up to this point. My only real complaint about this game are some the of characters, and that's just nitpicking. The online feature works great and its a lot of fun to test your skills against other players. I would say that its worth getting a Wii U just to play this game, thats how much fun it is.
  4. Fruit-Dragon
    Aug 7, 2014
    10
    I really loved this game. Like, really. This is the kind of game that shows off how great the console truly is, and it does it beautifully as well. Although it doesn't goes as fast as it could (it still goes fast, though) it makes up with it for it's truly amazing graphics. This game shows off how powerful a Wii U is (it's even adding DLC to make better in the future, and an update isI really loved this game. Like, really. This is the kind of game that shows off how great the console truly is, and it does it beautifully as well. Although it doesn't goes as fast as it could (it still goes fast, though) it makes up with it for it's truly amazing graphics. This game shows off how powerful a Wii U is (it's even adding DLC to make better in the future, and an update is coming soon) and it does it in the best way possible. 10/10 would play again.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. Nickname
    Aug 20, 2014
    5
    It might be fun if you play it casually, but if you really wanna play the game seriously online and aim for 1st place it's horrible. But this game has it's bright sides, so I'll adress these first. The visuals are gorgeus, by far the best-looking Wii U game yet. They even managed to bring the Koopalings unique personalities just by their animations. The game also runs at 60 frames perIt might be fun if you play it casually, but if you really wanna play the game seriously online and aim for 1st place it's horrible. But this game has it's bright sides, so I'll adress these first. The visuals are gorgeus, by far the best-looking Wii U game yet. They even managed to bring the Koopalings unique personalities just by their animations. The game also runs at 60 frames per seconds unless you're driving in 3- or 4-Player mode, there's only 30 fps. The soundtrack is also great and memorable, especially the new renditions of the retro tracks' music are great. My only complaint is that the whistles on the remake of SNES Donut Plains 3 are missing except you're in 1st, but that's an extremely minor complaint. The Retro courses were remade really well and sometimes look like whole new courses. Only complaint is that few courses use the anti-gravity feature to its best. Memorable are only the Water Park loop, the spinning Mario Circuit and the few (often optional) sections where you drive on the walls while others stay on the ground, like in Thwomp Ruins or Toad's Turnpike, a returning track from Mario Kart 64. Also, all new tracks use Anti-Gravity atleast once and all Retro tracks use atleast one of Gliding, Diving and Anti-Gravity, new features introduced in Mario Kart 7 and 8. Rainbow Road is also a pretty huge letdown. Many expected a track that twists and turns all around the place like the Wario Colloseum track back on Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, but it's pretty linear and the coolest thing about it is where the track splits into two paths and you can jump from one to another to cut distance. But in the end, the track design is pretty solid and tracks like the disco stage Electrodrome and the adventurous and extremely diverse track Mount Wario are already fan favorites. The Single Player is what you'd expect from a Mario Kart game, GPs to unlock characters and vehicle parts ,returning from Mario Kart 7, Time Trials to compete for the best times on courses, VS races with custom rules and battle. Battle is the first big letdown since you battle on courses instead of arenas, but since I don't battle too often, it's not too big of a letdown for me. Offlien Multiplayer is one of the most fun parts of the game, since you can just drive casually with friends and family. Next is the roster, which has cut many fan favorite characters like Diddy Kong, King Boo or Dry Bones in favor of a golden reskin of Peach and a baby version of Rosalina, and all 7 Koopalings. While I miss Dry Bones, the Koopalings are more diverse then expected and fun to use. Online's features are neat but limited. Mario Kart TV leta you upload videos of your races to YouTube, but only 1 Minute highlights and you can't edit camera angles or anything. Tournaments are an evolution of MK7's communities, now you can edit the time where it goes, restrict characters etc. Only letdown is that tournaments can't be all day and have to pause for 1 hour daily. But now, for the online play. If you don't know what online play is, it's basically like offline racing, but you race against players from around the globe and gain "VR" for racing "BR" for battling. But unlike in Mario Kart Wii where it mostly showed a player's skill, in Mario Kart 8 it shows for how long you've been playing. Max VR is 9999 like in Mario Kart Wii, but you start at 1000 VR (you started at 5000 VR in Mario Kart Wii) and VR growth is slow... You don't lose about any VR on losing and gain not much, so it'll most likely take you a long time to gain VR. In Mario Kart Wii, however, you can lose your VR very fast. You mostly balance out at one number after enough races, and mostly keep it along with your skill level. But the biggest dread, the items. Maio Kart Wii was mostly criticised for rubber banding, but I think Mario Kart 8's item balance is even worse. Coin is mostly the most common item you get in 1st. This makes an incoming red shell as dangerous as a blue shell, especially since both slow you down about the same time. The most dangerous items? Shocks and Bananas. Why? Because Shells don't kick you around and put your speed at 0 anymore, while Bananas make you spin for an awfully long time. There are no invincibility frames after getting hit, so after a hitz prepare for many hits, since you can't do anything while flipping, but enemies still can hit you. THAT'S what kills all possible fun for me. You can't even be sure to get revenge after falling behind, since even in 10th Bananas or Triple Green Shells aren't too rare. The item system is horrible, and as someone that actually wants to do GOOD this doesn't help, neither does the fat you can only hold one item.

    So, while playing it for fun is good, you can get super frustrated if you try to really play the game for ding good. So if you're okay with getting hit for unfair reasons, go buy this game! If you wanna play a fair game, play Mario Kart Wii online via the Custom Server "Wiimmfi" instead.    … Expand
  7. Justin7387100
    Aug 25, 2014
    10
    This game is freaking amazing! One of the best games and best looking on the wii u. This game alone made the wii u jump start all over again! But anyways lets get on to the review! Mario Kart 8 is hands down the best game i have ever played. It has stunning graphics and great tracks and controls are great! The items are a little sad this time around. When you are in first you'll get a coinThis game is freaking amazing! One of the best games and best looking on the wii u. This game alone made the wii u jump start all over again! But anyways lets get on to the review! Mario Kart 8 is hands down the best game i have ever played. It has stunning graphics and great tracks and controls are great! The items are a little sad this time around. When you are in first you'll get a coin alot. Online play is amazing but just be prepared for the really good Japan players. Over all MK8 Is amazing and you should go get it your self.… Expand
  8. GamertronGamer
    Sep 5, 2014
    9
    Mario Kart 8 is a fun new game for the Nintendo WiiU. The Battle Mode has only Balloon Battle, and all physics and graphics were improved. I love the tracks dearly, and overall, it is a great game.
  9. BariothGuy
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    This is the perfect Mario Kart game. There's a ton of new gameplay mechanics and content but it still feels like Mario Kart. Even after you do everything you can in the single player modes and your friends/siblings get bored and want something different, you still can go online and race other people. The average player could get around 50 hours of gameplay out of it, but with new contentThis is the perfect Mario Kart game. There's a ton of new gameplay mechanics and content but it still feels like Mario Kart. Even after you do everything you can in the single player modes and your friends/siblings get bored and want something different, you still can go online and race other people. The average player could get around 50 hours of gameplay out of it, but with new content on the way there's even more fun to be had. The only flaw are the battle mode tracks, but Nintendo will probably fix that too. A Wii U must have.… Expand
  10. Fboogey
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    The best Mario Kart ever (maybe with the exception of the first Mario Kart that started it all) and the best carting game out there period and the most fun racer out there. The amazing graphics and background, the wide selection of characters (Yoshi is my favorite). Love the upside down tracks and the underwater. Improving the battle mode is the only way this could get better
  11. IrontreeStudios
    Sep 16, 2014
    7
    Mario Kart 8 is great! The inverted gravity mechanic that the developers added put a fun spin on the already fun game play. The creative track designs and seemingly never ending Kart upgrades keeps players wanting to stay in the game for more. As we all know, Nintendo needs to beef up their online play, which is the only reason I didn't score this game as a solid 10. I just wish I had moreMario Kart 8 is great! The inverted gravity mechanic that the developers added put a fun spin on the already fun game play. The creative track designs and seemingly never ending Kart upgrades keeps players wanting to stay in the game for more. As we all know, Nintendo needs to beef up their online play, which is the only reason I didn't score this game as a solid 10. I just wish I had more friends with a Wii U.… Expand
  12. tommyboy247
    Oct 15, 2014
    6
    Now I was a huge fan for Mario Kart Wii. It was intense, colourful and took great advantage of the Wii motion controllers, however its home console successor was a bit of a disappointment because in every tournament its really scripted and repetitive when the same a.i. end up in the same position every time, its really really frustrating hat the Wii U gamepad is really awkward to use as aNow I was a huge fan for Mario Kart Wii. It was intense, colourful and took great advantage of the Wii motion controllers, however its home console successor was a bit of a disappointment because in every tournament its really scripted and repetitive when the same a.i. end up in the same position every time, its really really frustrating hat the Wii U gamepad is really awkward to use as a motion controller so you just have to use the standard controller which is really boring, you can use the wii remote but anyone who didnt own a Wii before hand or didnt buy a remote with the system will have to stick with the boring gamepad, and the last problem is paid DLC. Now this game isnt all bad, it can still be fun because its georgus visuals, great soundtrack, fun online sessions, brillient level design and when its not repeditive its really thrilling.
    Thats my review for Mario Kart 8. I wish Nintendo did more for this game.    … Expand
  13. Linkruleshyrule
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    This game is great graphics are out of this world Amazing! And the racing is as fun as ever the battle mode is disaponting and battling on tracks can make it hard to find other people. Hopefully this gets fixed and updated with arenas along with more modes in DLC down the track. Cant wait for the Zelda DLC coming in November and the Animal crossing one coming may next year. Buy a WII-U ifThis game is great graphics are out of this world Amazing! And the racing is as fun as ever the battle mode is disaponting and battling on tracks can make it hard to find other people. Hopefully this gets fixed and updated with arenas along with more modes in DLC down the track. Cant wait for the Zelda DLC coming in November and the Animal crossing one coming may next year. Buy a WII-U if you havent already as the good games keep coming.… Expand
  14. brzin
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    MK 8 has all the epic features of its origins and adds beatiful online multiplayer and new features that brightens the game. This is a trully must have!
  15. Vinccce
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    Luigi is MLG MASTER quickscoping your mom with his death stare. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. LoZ_Link
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    I will say this much. Three games make the amazing Wii U worth owning: Hyrule Warriors, Bayonetta 2, and this.

    Great graphics, tracks, customization, and finally, a game that knows how to do DLC.
  17. REVIEWERWILL
    Oct 26, 2014
    9
    this game has a dlc that comes with link there shold be a nintendo kart that would be cool i do not have the dlc for this its very fun more than mario kart 7
  18. Red-Opposom-098
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    Really fun game, the zero gravity is innovative and it's something fresh then just an average shooter (even though I enjoy playing them) I had a lot of fun playing
  19. JohnMasterL
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    Simplemente fantástico y divertido, Mario Kart 8 es un juego divertido perfectamente hecho, el mejor juego de carreras del 2014 y una de las principales razones para comprar un wii u
  20. StrippuhGenes
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    I was never really a fan of the Mario Kart series. I bought the Wii U for Zelda Wind Waker HD and for the future Smash Bros. I bought Mario Kart 8 because of the split screen and the hype around it. In all honesty, I was blown away by the game play. The silky smooth frame rate, the amazing graphics, and the game play caught me by surprise. I have over 40 hours racked up in the game and II was never really a fan of the Mario Kart series. I bought the Wii U for Zelda Wind Waker HD and for the future Smash Bros. I bought Mario Kart 8 because of the split screen and the hype around it. In all honesty, I was blown away by the game play. The silky smooth frame rate, the amazing graphics, and the game play caught me by surprise. I have over 40 hours racked up in the game and I will be playing a lot more and I can't wait for the release of the November DLC!… Expand
  21. dkxcalibur
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    The best in the series for sure! One of the best games on the Wii U for sure! One of the best looking games on any system!

    The tracks are brilliantly designed and each one feels unique. The tracks are bright, colorful, and beautiful. The music that accompanies each track is perfect and you'll have them stuck in your head for days. I believe they are performed by an orchestra.    The best in the series for sure! One of the best games on the Wii U for sure! One of the best looking games on any system!

    The tracks are brilliantly designed and each one feels unique. The tracks are bright, colorful, and beautiful. The music that accompanies each track is perfect and you'll have them stuck in your head for days. I believe they are performed by an orchestra. Every character that you care about from the world of Mario are present. I could have done with less baby characters and a few more Mario enemies but they don't take away from anything. The controls are perfect. I prefer the classic style of control but the motion control is included and has been improved upon Mario Kart Wii's motion controls. The online features have also been improved and there are a lot more options when racing online then in past games from the series.

    Since release, it's been announced that DLC is on the way that will bring Link and Animal Crossing characters; and both additional track and karts to the game in the future.

    Stop questioning if the Wii U has games. Buy a Wii U and buy this game!    … Expand
  22. Kahisys
    Nov 10, 2014
    10
    Nintendo kept a good path and created another Mario Kart that'd remain a must-buy for its system. It holds to the series by making a hectic racing game with gorgeous and/or fun tracks to play through. We get what we ask for : sense of mess, speed and fun.

    Enhanced with the quicker reload of the item boxes, it is easier to get items to beat others with...or to be beat with. The new    Nintendo kept a good path and created another Mario Kart that'd remain a must-buy for its system. It holds to the series by making a hectic racing game with gorgeous and/or fun tracks to play through. We get what we ask for : sense of mess, speed and fun.

    Enhanced with the quicker reload of the item boxes, it is easier to get items to beat others with...or to be beat with. The new tracks are damn fun and very well put together, and the remakes of the old ones fit well the new gimmick of this opus, which is the anti-gravity racing. Said gimmick is also worth noticing as it allows a new point of view on racing, making you bump into other racers to get a speed boost instead of avoiding them as usual.

    The online is a big part of the game, and of course it's well organized, making it easy to join whenever you wish to get some challenge from across the world, either against strangers or your friends. Sadly I can't review on the quality of the connection since mine is naturally very bad.

    Some would complain about the lack of character diversity, which I could get behind, but it's not dramatic or that much of a bother. Also, the anti-gravity isn't that much noticeable since the camera always adapts to you. Those details are just a bit of nitpicking.

    2 DLCs are planned so far, for a price that is very correct seing it adds in total 4 more cups. Nintendo seems to know how to balance their prices on DLCs.    … Expand
  23. sanluis20
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    Mario Kart makes it long awaited appearance in HD and this game doesn't disappoint. The game is extremely fun, however for the love of God could Nintendo get rid of the blue turtle? At least, disable it on the final lap. I don't know how many games I've lost because of it. I know Nintendo does it for the kids, but I wish you could disable it, and other annoying items so it would makeMario Kart makes it long awaited appearance in HD and this game doesn't disappoint. The game is extremely fun, however for the love of God could Nintendo get rid of the blue turtle? At least, disable it on the final lap. I don't know how many games I've lost because of it. I know Nintendo does it for the kids, but I wish you could disable it, and other annoying items so it would make the game slightly more skill based. Nevertheless this is still an excellent game for the Wii U.… Expand
  24. sonic4president
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Easily the best mario kart in the entire series, and the fact that dlc is very soon on the way makes it even better. Nintendo have once again made a fun multiplayer experience.
  25. micorial1
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    This game provided countless hours of fun going through the grand prix and unlocking everything. This game is also very entertaining with many friends. the online was fun and it skill matched you with others of your caliber. The game pad was also well done being able to us it for many different things in the game gave many players different uses for it
  26. Mefiresu
    Nov 13, 2014
    5
    i'm not best fan of Mario. It's good racing. it's fun fine game levels from others games of Mario universe. But it's still not best game for Wii u system at all.
  27. rtheczar
    Nov 14, 2014
    10
    This is the best racing game I have ever played. It gets better and better the more I play. Having a blast playing the add on tracks. Stunning graphics, perfect gameplay. Huge variety of tracks and customizations.
  28. hornwes
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
    This is by far the best game that I have played in years, it even had my roommate debating whether to buy a Wii U for the purposes of playing one game. MK 8 combines impeccable controls and amazing graphics with the usual top-notch level design you come to expect from Nintendo.
  29. theodorethebear
    Nov 17, 2014
    9
    It's fun to play with friends. The tracks are created beautifully and creatively. Although there are glitches and un- fair-played NPC, this is a masterpiece.
  30. ShadowUchiha73
    Nov 20, 2014
    7
    Mario Kart 8 is a very good game, but is it really the best Mario Kart, let only best Wii U game; how about no. Mario Kart 8 has a few noticeable problems like coins being items, ruining Battle Mode, and a few problems with Mario Kart in general I always had: No Campaign, some luck involved with the items, Green shells being too slow, and the Leader Shell. Regardless, it's still a greatMario Kart 8 is a very good game, but is it really the best Mario Kart, let only best Wii U game; how about no. Mario Kart 8 has a few noticeable problems like coins being items, ruining Battle Mode, and a few problems with Mario Kart in general I always had: No Campaign, some luck involved with the items, Green shells being too slow, and the Leader Shell. Regardless, it's still a great game and I recommend it to any Mario kart fan but I still can't say I enjoyed that much.… Expand
  31. Detrucci
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    This game is fantastic, Yes it has a couple of bad things like the new battle mode. But the replayability of this game is brilliant. I play it with my 3 children and we have great fun with races. Sometimes we change it to custom modes for added craziness like Shells only.
    The brand new DLC is fantastic. There are influence from F Zero and the Legend of Zelda. There are many characters to    This game is fantastic, Yes it has a couple of bad things like the new battle mode. But the replayability of this game is brilliant. I play it with my 3 children and we have great fun with races. Sometimes we change it to custom modes for added craziness like Shells only.
    The brand new DLC is fantastic. There are influence from F Zero and the Legend of Zelda. There are many characters to unlock, tons of stages and vehicle unlocks. The graphics are solid at 1080p 6fps    … Expand
  32. TheGamingCrypt
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    Absolutely brilliant! very fun to play especially with friends! off and online! amazing graphics and great Gameplay! you wont get games of this quality anywhere else other than Nintendo
  33. PyxyGames
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    Now, this isn't the BEST game in the Mario Kart series, (my favorite was Mario Kart Double Dash) but honestly, I LOVE this game! New anti-gravity modes, Great HD graphics, A great attention to detail, and oh my god, don't even get me started on the new features! Parachutes, new car customizations and so much more! Lot's of playable characters and a nice sense of progression! 9/10 for sure!Now, this isn't the BEST game in the Mario Kart series, (my favorite was Mario Kart Double Dash) but honestly, I LOVE this game! New anti-gravity modes, Great HD graphics, A great attention to detail, and oh my god, don't even get me started on the new features! Parachutes, new car customizations and so much more! Lot's of playable characters and a nice sense of progression! 9/10 for sure! But once again, Mario Kart 8 isn't the BEST game in the Mario Kart series EVER, but it sure is close.… Expand
  34. Tbone413
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    This game is too much fun. Exciting multiplayer, awesome online, incredible visuals, 60 fps, quick respawn, MKTV, great tracks, and more. You absolutely have to have this game either on your shelf or on your Wii U menu. This game reminds us that the Wii U is still getting better. The easiest thing to do in this game is enjoy this wonderful game. I can't give this game anything but a 10/10.
  35. skulltulainahat
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    With fantastic music, great colorful and vibrant graphics, and a good variety of tracks (some new and some returning) there is nothing bad I can say about Mario Kart 8. The perfect kart racer and my favorite Mario Kart game thus far.
  36. GurinJaw
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    Gotta love this game! Super fun and addicting! Playing online against people around the world on a competitive level has a great feeling into it, I also loved the Zelda DLC, Nintendo knows how to pull off DLCs the right way!
  37. 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
  38. TheGeekLantern
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    Graphics, online multiplayer, hour of antertaining...This game is simply a Must Have!!! If you dont buy a Wii U for Mario Kart 8 dont lose your time or money. You just dont like yo have fun!!
  39. sorasoprano
    Dec 30, 2014
    9
    Mario kart 8 has the bast graphics on the wii u. Match that with a great OST, action-packed online functionality, and local multiplayer that has an everlasting charm
  40. ThatOnePanda
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    The item balance is now great... Do not get me started on the fascinating courses, all i want to say it took some of the best mechanics from previous games and made them 10x better
  41. DBPirate1129
    Jan 10, 2015
    9
    As a big fan of the past two installments in the series, you'd probably be able to imagine how excited I was for Mario Kart 8. I was even more excited to discover that Mario Kart 8 surpassed my expectations by a long shot.

    The courses in the game are the best yet, both new and old. The new anti-gravity mechanic adds a breath of fresh air to the races. Add to that the gliding and    As a big fan of the past two installments in the series, you'd probably be able to imagine how excited I was for Mario Kart 8. I was even more excited to discover that Mario Kart 8 surpassed my expectations by a long shot.

    The courses in the game are the best yet, both new and old. The new anti-gravity mechanic adds a breath of fresh air to the races. Add to that the gliding and underwater sections from MK7 and you've got yourself some of the best courses in any racing game ever made. Particular standouts include Toad Harbor, Shy Guy Falls, every course from the Star Cup, Cloudtop Cruise, Bowser's Castle, and Rainbow Road. The music is also simply fantastic. It can't be denied it's the best music in the series yet.

    The character roster still isn't as good as Wii but at this point, who cares? It does everything else bigger and better! I was much more engaged in the kart customization than I was in 7 with more parts to choose from. I'm still not a fan of the 10-coin limit but it doesn't ruin the game as a whole. It's nice to see bikes return as I usually raced on them more than in karts in MKWii.

    Mario Kart 8 shows off the best online in the series with superb connection, a great new course voting system, and the genius new addition of Mario Kart TV. Mario Kart TV allows you to view your highlights or entire races and do lots of cool stuff with them like putting it in slow-motion. The glorious visuals really shine thanks to this addition. The only true downside in the game is battle mode which is a massive downgrade compared to Wii and 7. Instead of racing on battle arenas, you race on actual courses which is a shame.

    Overall, Mario Kart 8 is the best installment in the series yet. It's hard to imagine how it can get any better. The courses, online, vehicles, and new mechanics in the game are simply gold.    … Expand
  42. LoneWolfSones
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    Mario Kart 8 takes the best of the Mario Kart series and flips it on its head...literally. By introducing gravity defying tracks Mario Kart 8 is one of the freshest installments in the series yet. The visuals are beautiful and prove that the WiiU can produce some gorgeous games. It boasts some impressive online features and modes. Mario Kart 8 has had a free update which ratchets up theMario Kart 8 takes the best of the Mario Kart series and flips it on its head...literally. By introducing gravity defying tracks Mario Kart 8 is one of the freshest installments in the series yet. The visuals are beautiful and prove that the WiiU can produce some gorgeous games. It boasts some impressive online features and modes. Mario Kart 8 has had a free update which ratchets up the speed of the game considerably. 200cc is not for the faint of heart. Two DLC packs have been released which offer new carts, racers, and tracks. For $12 you get both packs offering an unprecedented value.… Expand
  43. Andy94
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    Wii U Ultimate Experience, Mario Kart 8 is a great killer app for the Wii U, PS4 and Xbox One will never get an fantastic game like this (and i play also on PS4..so ), Highly Recommended
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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-
  47. 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
  48. Bjolley35
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Amazing, Addicting and just an All around BLAST to play. Not only is this the best Mario Kart game, but the best racing game I have ever played. My wife who hates racing games asks if we can play this nearly every night. The courses are all fun and memorable and the vast choices in characters and kart options is great. Online is a blast! I Love this game, and I've never really even been aAmazing, Addicting and just an All around BLAST to play. Not only is this the best Mario Kart game, but the best racing game I have ever played. My wife who hates racing games asks if we can play this nearly every night. The courses are all fun and memorable and the vast choices in characters and kart options is great. Online is a blast! I Love this game, and I've never really even been a huge Mario kart fan, can't wait to try out the 200 CC class. Best game on the Wii U. This game alone makes a WIi U purchase a great Buy… Expand
  49. rjaimesouza
    Mar 4, 2015
    10
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  50. 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.
  51. GoldenSoul91
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    Without a doubt, this is the most fun i've had in a Mario Kart game! I believe this is the best one and Nintendo really did a fantastic job with everything in this game.
  52. 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
  53. Gold_Grande
    Mar 8, 2017
    6
    Mario Kart 8 is a release that tries to bring many new things to the Mario Kart franchise. With a great online scene, there is always something to do. The stages and courses look better than ever and the soundtrack is top of the line. But while those things are terrific, the game tries a bit too much with the zero gravity driving and the paragliding. I feel like I have much less controlMario Kart 8 is a release that tries to bring many new things to the Mario Kart franchise. With a great online scene, there is always something to do. The stages and courses look better than ever and the soundtrack is top of the line. But while those things are terrific, the game tries a bit too much with the zero gravity driving and the paragliding. I feel like I have much less control over my kart compared to previous titles. I do not think those additions where refined enough. The item roulette is pretty bad in the game with distribution of items being weird. Blue shell not being able to fly feels like a minus. Nevertheless, it's an enjoyable game but not one I'd marry. I'm happy to give this a 6/10. Decent.… Expand
  54. 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
  55. Brandonthegamer
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    Mario Kart is the one of the games that are still fun even if they release in every console. It does not matter is a game gets too many sequels as long it is still entertaining. I suggest to finish this game and then use the online mode to test out your skills. Mario Kart is like Super Smash Bros mainly because you will still find competition online and even find some streams on twitch toMario Kart is the one of the games that are still fun even if they release in every console. It does not matter is a game gets too many sequels as long it is still entertaining. I suggest to finish this game and then use the online mode to test out your skills. Mario Kart is like Super Smash Bros mainly because you will still find competition online and even find some streams on twitch to interact with. Fun for friends, family, and strangers.

    "Groovy is still in!" Brandonthegamer    … Expand
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. Leonard_gamer
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Sin duda el mejor mario kart que eh jugado, lo tiene todo, es super divertido, buenas graficas, el online es mejor, nuevas pistas y personajes, entre tantas cosas.. uno de los mejores juegos de Nintendo
  63. Jordan_Rivera
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    Un juego excelente, el mejor Mario Kart que jugado en mi vida, es impresionante, una jugabilidad impresionante, un gran numero de pistas y personajes, una gran joya de Nintendo, el mejor juego de carreras.
  64. 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.
  65. Dartek
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    You want the killer app for the Wii U??? This is not... but is a must have and I can tell that is the best MK ever made! A lot of cups, also a cheap DLC and a long list of characters, vehicles, and items. You can play online, you can use all type of controllers, and you can play withe the fabulous 200 CC mode!
  66. elephantmobber
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    Definitely a very large part of why I purchased a Wii U. This game is phenomenal. It is very inventive for the eighth game in a seemingly endless series. The levels and additional downloadable content (Link ftw!) also make this game even more spectacular. Definitely worth the $72 (after DLC) for this game. Multiplayer capability is also very nice and it easily connects to the internet forDefinitely a very large part of why I purchased a Wii U. This game is phenomenal. It is very inventive for the eighth game in a seemingly endless series. The levels and additional downloadable content (Link ftw!) also make this game even more spectacular. Definitely worth the $72 (after DLC) for this game. Multiplayer capability is also very nice and it easily connects to the internet for you to play with randos everywhere.… Expand
  67. 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
  68. Sarantis
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    My favorite game of all time. I just love EVERYTHING IT HAS!!! The tracks, the characters (yes, it doesn't have too many fan favorites but looking at you Pink Gold Peach and Koopalings), the items, the Battle Mode (yes, I know most people are dissapointed with the usage of race tracks but I actually really like that feature!), the online mode, Mario Kart TV... EVERYTHING ABOUT IT IS JUSTMy favorite game of all time. I just love EVERYTHING IT HAS!!! The tracks, the characters (yes, it doesn't have too many fan favorites but looking at you Pink Gold Peach and Koopalings), the items, the Battle Mode (yes, I know most people are dissapointed with the usage of race tracks but I actually really like that feature!), the online mode, Mario Kart TV... EVERYTHING ABOUT IT IS JUST AWESOME!!!!! BEST GAME IN THE WORLD OH MY GOD!!! BUY IT RIGHT NOW!!!!! (along with a Wii U if you don't have one.)… Expand
  69. Benji_Nottz
    Jul 18, 2015
    10
    As a life long fan of Mario KArt following it from the Snes days I can say with ease that Mario Kart 8 is the best installment in the franchise. It's controls are perfects, it's visuals sublime, and it is without a doubt the best selection of levels, made all the more sweeter with the best DLC packs any game has ever offered. It's new features all turn out to be excellent additions to theAs a life long fan of Mario KArt following it from the Snes days I can say with ease that Mario Kart 8 is the best installment in the franchise. It's controls are perfects, it's visuals sublime, and it is without a doubt the best selection of levels, made all the more sweeter with the best DLC packs any game has ever offered. It's new features all turn out to be excellent additions to the series and the weapon selection is by the best and most balanced.
    Online play works brilliantly and you are likely to spend most of your time playing online.
    Mario Kart 8 is a work of craftsmanship which makes most other AAA titles look unrefined and amateurish.    … Expand
  70. CartoonCity
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    Story/Concept: Mario and the gang go racing on the Wii U, this time adding the ability to ride in zero gravity.

    Graphics/Design: Absolutely gorgeous, and I didn't run into any bugs or system crashes (except after Zakk ruined the disc, I can't even get past the start menu!) Sound: The soundtrack is a mix of pop, jazz and rock, and it's extremely catchy. Gameplay: The new items and    Story/Concept: Mario and the gang go racing on the Wii U, this time adding the ability to ride in zero gravity.

    Graphics/Design: Absolutely gorgeous, and I didn't run into any bugs or system crashes (except after Zakk ruined the disc, I can't even get past the start menu!)

    Sound: The soundtrack is a mix of pop, jazz and rock, and it's extremely catchy.

    Gameplay: The new items and vehicles make the game easy to play.

    Multiplayer/Extras: Tons of tracks and vehicle customization options. The online mode is fun too, with you having the ability to share your replays on YouTube.

    Verdict: This game rocks! I recommend this game to those who love Mario and the racing genre, if you don't like both, IDC!    … Expand
  71. Jovialus
    Aug 11, 2015
    10
    This is such a great game. It looks great, it sounds great and most of all it plays great. The coolest thing about this game is that almost everyone likes so you can play it with your friends whether they never play games or play games in a hardcore fashion. It has a little learning curve at the higher speeds so you need to learn to drift but when you pull it off it feels amazing. 10/10
  72. 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
  73. nintendomaster1
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    As many people say, this is the most chaotic and crazy Mario Kart ever. And I agree. You can glide and, a new Mario Kart feature, you can drive in anti-gravity! This game is wild and crazy and fun and is even more fun playing online. The tracks are the best looking tracks ever. Amazing HD graphics. The tracks, every single one, are extremely fun and just put a huge smile on my face. TheyAs many people say, this is the most chaotic and crazy Mario Kart ever. And I agree. You can glide and, a new Mario Kart feature, you can drive in anti-gravity! This game is wild and crazy and fun and is even more fun playing online. The tracks are the best looking tracks ever. Amazing HD graphics. The tracks, every single one, are extremely fun and just put a huge smile on my face. They are stunning. And the music is just amazing. Mario Kart will never cease to amaze.… Expand
  74. tre802001
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    An Excellent game. The racing is fast paced, intense, and extremely fun. I have been lost in the game for hours and still feel like I have not played enough. This game is very addictive.
  75. PhantomMac
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    This is a must-have gem of a game. Nintendo made sure this was is almost perfect. The graphics are brilliantly clear and colourful. The scenery is magnificently detailed. The race tracks are very good and the racing is fun. The online multiplayer works really well and matches you up with similarly skilled players. The local multiplayer is great for family games.
  76. 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.
  77. alexssander
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    Me parece un juego excelente para todo tipo de clasificaciones, desde el Éxito que tuvo mario kart wii, y Nintendo nos siguió sorprendiendo con las carreras más geniales de todo en cuanto a vídeo juegos!!!
    no apoyo los juegos de realismo pues pienso que son una porquería; yo no quiero realismo yo quiero diversión!!!
  78. 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
  79. javiandre10
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    Simplemente el mejor Mario Kart que han creado, no disfrutaba uno igual desde el 64, a pesar de que la calidad del de Wii y GC eran muy buena, simplemente es adictivo, los escenarios los más locos que han existido, visualmente es hermoso, uno de los juegos que mejor le ha asentado el salto al HD, la modificaciones de los vehículos, DLCs con precio accesible y bastante contenido, 200 CC, elSimplemente el mejor Mario Kart que han creado, no disfrutaba uno igual desde el 64, a pesar de que la calidad del de Wii y GC eran muy buena, simplemente es adictivo, los escenarios los más locos que han existido, visualmente es hermoso, uno de los juegos que mejor le ha asentado el salto al HD, la modificaciones de los vehículos, DLCs con precio accesible y bastante contenido, 200 CC, el mejor juego con funcionalidad de Amiibo, la única pega es el modo batalla y sus escenarios, pero igual siempre la magia de este juego son las carreras arcade, y nada más delicioso que darle con tus amigos 32 pistas seguidas y el online sigue siendo también un apartado destacable, es un juego que te dura todo una generación, disfrutable con o sin compañía.… Expand
  80. ShyGuy8
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    Best Game I ever played in my whole entire life! It has HD courses with beautiful scenery, and you can automatically upload your video to YouTube! The thing I like most is the courses! Mario Kart 8 has the best courses then any other Mario Kart! Way to go, Nintendo!
  81. 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.
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. Fobmcrafi6
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    By all means the best Mario Kart game ever released: 9.8 out of 10. One of the best looking games on the Wii U ever. Such innovative driving experience. And while the multi-player is one of the best Nintendo games as to that date, I feel like maybe there should be some kind of reward system to keep them coming. So many interesting levels, although it seems as once you past 1 lap the restBy all means the best Mario Kart game ever released: 9.8 out of 10. One of the best looking games on the Wii U ever. Such innovative driving experience. And while the multi-player is one of the best Nintendo games as to that date, I feel like maybe there should be some kind of reward system to keep them coming. So many interesting levels, although it seems as once you past 1 lap the rest are a matter of mostly just coasting by. An experience not to be missed by Mario, Mario Kart, racing fans.… Expand
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. PowerKamek
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Awesome graphics, awesome courses, uploading courses to YouTube, everything! This has to be the best Mario Kart of all time! My favorite courses are Sunshine Airport, Cloudtop Cruise, and GBA Ribbon Road
  89. 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
  90. vinicius77777
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    o melhor jogo de corrida que já joguei até hoje. mario kart 8 proporciona uma diversão e magia que poucos jogos desse gênero trás. o jogo tem: pistas totalmente criativas e inovadoras, pistas de jogos antigos adaptadas para o jogo moderno, você monta seu veículo, desafia as leis da gravidade, ótimo modo online e tem uma linda trilha sonora. não tem como ficar triste jogando mario kart 8.
  91. Djungelorm
    Sep 27, 2016
    5
    This game is easily the weakest in the series in my opinion.
    Playing offline multiplayer is when Mario Kart 8 is at its best, and is still fun. The graphics are great and the track design, when taking into account the redesigned retro tracks, is the best in the series, with antigravity allowing for more freedom and possibilities in track design, for example driving down a waterfall or    This game is easily the weakest in the series in my opinion.
    Playing offline multiplayer is when Mario Kart 8 is at its best, and is still fun. The graphics are great and the track design, when taking into account the redesigned retro tracks, is the best in the series, with antigravity allowing for more freedom and possibilities in track design, for example driving down a waterfall or along the side of a building.
    Now for a note on battle mode.. This time around you battle on racetracks, which can make it hard to find opponents. The worst thing, however, is the absence of a coin / shine collection battle mode - you can only do balloon battles.
    There is one glaring flaw with Mario Kart 8, however: the item system, which seems as though it has been designed to ruin the fun for all competitive players. Getting powerful items like triple red shells in second place is now likely, and since you are forbidden from dangling one item while storing another in reserve, the leader has no defense and will inevitably be killed, and most likely fall to the back, hence minimizing the skill in winning a race. Seriously, I would say race performance is about 20% skill and 80% luck (on average), which is fine when you're playing with friends, but not when you're playing online, trying to improve your ranking.
    If you're playing for fun with family or friends, this game is ideal and guaranteed to give you a fun experience. But if you, like me are competitive and serious about playing online at a high level, this is not the game for you.

    Rating: 5.5    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. Roman_Jeros
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    Si me dijeran que lo describiera con una sola palabra sería "Magnifico"... Un Excelente Juego con mecánicas y novedades que me encantaron... Genial para competir con los amigos y pasar divertidos ratos...
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. rolio
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    este juego es fantástico, el mejor juego de wii u , muchas copas, corredores, vehículos, piezas, gráficamente es impresionante y tiene una banda sonora impresionante, los circuitos están super trabajados, el on line va perfecto, varios modos donde ponerte a prueba, los dlc le aporta un contenido excelente a bajo precio, en fin un gran juego , para mi el mejor de wii u.
  99. 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
  100. Katocy
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Juego excelente!! la saga mario kart siempre divierte a cualquier persona, aun no entiendo porque la prensa le da un 8 sin motivo si el juego se merece mucho mas :/
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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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