Mario Kart 8

 Wii U
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2023 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,789 out of 2023
  2. Mixed: 86 out of 2023
  3. Negative: 148 out of 2023
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  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    9
    Great courses, smooth gameplay and graphics, great dlc, good graphics, and overall what I expected. Well the DLC does have a main problem. It is weird to put animal crossing and link in a mario kart game and a legend of zelda course. It is strange.
  2. Arilio
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    This game is pure perfection. Everything about it is amazing. The course design is so creative and the add of antigravity feature makes some awsome levels. The soundtrack is just great and many of the old tracks got a little bit changed. I see many people that are saying that the remake of rainbow road from mario kart 64 is terrible. I definitely disagree with that. The original was soThis game is pure perfection. Everything about it is amazing. The course design is so creative and the add of antigravity feature makes some awsome levels. The soundtrack is just great and many of the old tracks got a little bit changed. I see many people that are saying that the remake of rainbow road from mario kart 64 is terrible. I definitely disagree with that. The original was so long and boring. In the remake the backround, the music and the 3 sections instead of laps are great. Also the add of DLC and 200cc mode makes the game even better. Last but not least, the item balance is the best. Why? Let's say you are second and you want to go first. In the old games you could hold two items. Now you take an item and it's a red shell. In the older versions of mario kart the first player could have for example triple bananas and a green shell, so it was unpossible to hit him. I mean it might be more difficult to go from 6th to 1st but still if you are first then you don't have to worry that much if you can hold a good defensive item and if you are second you have a higher chance of hitting the first racer.… Expand
  3. Bytec
    Jun 21, 2016
    10
    This game made me buy Wii U. Even thou I have completed all the cups and have all items and DLC I still play this game because it's fun and beautiful. Must have game for Wii U owners.
  4. elbrujogamer24
    Jun 24, 2016
    9
    El mejor Mario Kart hecho hasta este momento, ya que contiene: el mayor plantel de personajes, de circuitos, de modos, de vehiculos e incluso tiene nuevas categorias a la hora de conducir, la jugabilidad es impresionante, un estilo gráfico increible, pero sobre todo tiene la diversión que siempre nos ofrece Mario Kart. Qué grandes momentos he podido pasar junto a mis amigos y misEl mejor Mario Kart hecho hasta este momento, ya que contiene: el mayor plantel de personajes, de circuitos, de modos, de vehiculos e incluso tiene nuevas categorias a la hora de conducir, la jugabilidad es impresionante, un estilo gráfico increible, pero sobre todo tiene la diversión que siempre nos ofrece Mario Kart. Qué grandes momentos he podido pasar junto a mis amigos y mis familiares con este juego.
    De lo mejor de Wii U.    … Expand
  5. wariothelegend
    Jul 27, 2016
    10
    Mario Kart 8 is easily the best game in the series to date. With it's vast amount of content and HD visuals, you're not going to regret buying this game. It's great for both beginners and experts. It even has a downloadable content!

    Mario Kart 8's gimmick is the anti-gravity system, which allows you to race up walls or even the ceiling. Bumping into another racer gives you a satisfying    Mario Kart 8 is easily the best game in the series to date. With it's vast amount of content and HD visuals, you're not going to regret buying this game. It's great for both beginners and experts. It even has a downloadable content!

    Mario Kart 8's gimmick is the anti-gravity system, which allows you to race up walls or even the ceiling. Bumping into another racer gives you a satisfying spin-boost and which can be used as a strategy to what angle you bump a racer in so that only you will benefit. Mario Kart 8 also includes new items like the Boomerang Flower, Piranha Plant, Crazy 8 and finally an item that stops the invincible Blue Spiny Shell, the Super Horn.

    Now with every game there's always a minor set back, and Mario Kart 8 is no different. It's character choices are very questionable, such as it's over load of baby counterpart, and Pink Gold Peach. But even that's not a major set back from this brilliant artwork. A family-fun party game that will truly amaze you!    … Expand
  6. GoodGameAnyway
    Jul 29, 2016
    7
    One of the best games on Wii U, but unfortunately not quite as good as Mario Kart Wii. With more "balanced" items, the game has lost its 12-player craziness many players loved in Mario Kart Wii. If MKWii was still available to play online this would be okay, but due to Wi-Fi Connection being shut down, this is one sad disaster for me.

    However, the tracks and the visuals are cool. DLC is    One of the best games on Wii U, but unfortunately not quite as good as Mario Kart Wii. With more "balanced" items, the game has lost its 12-player craziness many players loved in Mario Kart Wii. If MKWii was still available to play online this would be okay, but due to Wi-Fi Connection being shut down, this is one sad disaster for me.

    However, the tracks and the visuals are cool. DLC is among the best I've ever seen. That still won't fix the broken gameplay choices.

    Also, do not expect to be able to choose tracks online freely: you have to pick one out of three randomly selected or an another random track.    … Expand
  7. el_Ithur
    Jul 31, 2016
    9
    Excelente Mario Kart, al nivel del Double Dash. Visualmente perfecto, buen diseño. Recomendado 100% vale la pena invertir en una WiiU para disfrutar este juego. Infinitamente superior a la desdichada versión de wii.
  8. taxmanfan
    Jan 10, 2017
    8
    the game was cool at everything! but if you don't have the DLCs it's a very short game that you can finish in just one hour :/ apart from all the gamemodes
  9. yiric4
    Aug 18, 2016
    9
    best mario kart so far. the 3ds one is not that good best mario kart so far. the 3ds one is not that good best mario kart so far. the 3ds one is not that good best mario kart so far. the 3ds one is not that good
  10. veedub
    Sep 6, 2016
    9
    By far the best racing game I've ever played. The track designs are all great; there aren't any tracks that I genuinely dislike, and that's really saying something because I usually dislike at least one track. The addition of the glider, antigravity mode and submersible modes greatly adds to the gameplay that has been refined over the previous 7 titles. And the addition of 200cc modeBy far the best racing game I've ever played. The track designs are all great; there aren't any tracks that I genuinely dislike, and that's really saying something because I usually dislike at least one track. The addition of the glider, antigravity mode and submersible modes greatly adds to the gameplay that has been refined over the previous 7 titles. And the addition of 200cc mode brings back the "HOLY CRAP THIS IS TOO FAST" experience most of us enjoyed from the F-Zero series. (Not to mention in the DLCs having Mute City and Big Blue tracks).

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

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

    There was only one disappointment I had. Battle Mode sucks. As recently as Mariokart Wii (6th in the series) there was a robust battle mode with open course layout for battle. In Mariokart 8, those are gone, and have been replaced with simply battling on race tracks. (At least the tracks eligible for battle are designed so they can be traversed equally well both backward and forward). And it's particularly disappointing because the new antigrav, submarine and kite modes could have added so much depth to the battles.    … Expand
  11. Stlouzilla
    Oct 1, 2016
    9
    Mario Kart 8 delivers on the pedigree that has become expected of the franchise and delivers one of the all around most polished and fun experiences available on the Wii U.
  12. Gregorylol
    Oct 15, 2016
    9
    Mario Kart 8 is an inspiring and an amazing game. With smooth graphics and amazing gameplay, I don't get tired playing this game. The anti-gravity feature is a nice feature that adds a little touch to the Mario Kart series. The maps are arguably the best in the series. The things that disappoint in this game are the Battle Mode. Nintendo took out the battle only maps, and put them in theMario Kart 8 is an inspiring and an amazing game. With smooth graphics and amazing gameplay, I don't get tired playing this game. The anti-gravity feature is a nice feature that adds a little touch to the Mario Kart series. The maps are arguably the best in the series. The things that disappoint in this game are the Battle Mode. Nintendo took out the battle only maps, and put them in the race maps. In online races, you're not allowed to pick from all of the maps, which sucks ass. However, all in all, this game is in the top 10 best Wii U games, and is definitely worth a try. I believe you should buy this game.… Expand
  13. Fercreador
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Es un juego simplemente fantastio, que me ha dado muchas horas, quiero decir que este juego probablemente sea de los mejores mario kart, por no decir el mejor, la implementacion de los nuevos item son maravillosos, cambian el juego bastante, como el poder visual de pasar por las paredes y techos
  14. Coleybuddy
    Nov 7, 2016
    10
    Mario Kart 8 is the best of all of the Mario Kart games I have played so far. Its main attraction is its graphics which look amazing when playing in full HD. I have decided to list the positives and negatives of this game.

    Positives: -The tracks are very creative and fun. This especially goes for the tracks taken from previous games since they are given an updated look and have the    Mario Kart 8 is the best of all of the Mario Kart games I have played so far. Its main attraction is its graphics which look amazing when playing in full HD. I have decided to list the positives and negatives of this game.

    Positives:

    -The tracks are very creative and fun. This especially goes for the tracks taken from previous games since they are given an updated look and have the new features implemented into them, but are still kept as close to the original as possible.
    -Online play is very fun with very little lag. I also like how you can have someone else play online mode on the same console.
    -The DLC adds a huge amount of extra content with its three different packs. These packs add new karts, characters, and tracks to the already huge collection of content.
    -The customization of karts returns from Mario Kart 7 and has even more variety.
    -As I already said, the graphics are amazing. They are probably the best that I have seen on the WiiU so far.

    Negatives:

    -Most people will agree that the game's only noticeable flaw is the battle mode. I do agree that it was lazily made with there only being normal tracks available instead of the battle arenas that were present in the previous games.

    Overall, this game is one of the most impressive games available on the WiiU and I would definitely recommend it.    … Expand
  15. ellocopepe96
    Nov 27, 2016
    7
    primero que todo este juego es muy bueno y divertido como todos los mario karts los escenarios están muy bien hechos los graficos de puta madre , el juego va muy fluido , diversion asegurada.
    Pero para mi no esta a la altura de los anteriores juegos de la saga , lo encuentro un poco vacio , el modo batalla no esta trabajado, no hay escenarios especificos para ese modo como en todos    primero que todo este juego es muy bueno y divertido como todos los mario karts los escenarios están muy bien hechos los graficos de puta madre , el juego va muy fluido , diversion asegurada.
    Pero para mi no esta a la altura de los anteriores juegos de la saga , lo encuentro un poco vacio , el modo batalla no esta trabajado, no hay escenarios especificos para ese modo como en todos los otros mario karts , hay muchos personajes que no pintan ni con cola xd como los secuaces de bowser o toadette o peach de oro rosa que son mas bien de relleno , hubiesen metido a diddy kong o funky kong o bowsitos desde antes y no en un dlc o bowser jr etc . Algunas pistas son muy aburridas , la musica es normalita no me gusto que casi cada tema del juego tuviese trompetas todo el tiempo y muchas veces la musica pasa a segundo plano y no se escucha casi nada ya que ni siquiera te da la opcion de bajarle a los efectos de sonido del juego y dejar la música en un volumen mas alto. yo creo que eso es algo esencial hoy en dia ,que un juego te permita bajar o subir el volumen de cada sonido del juego .
    y lo de los dlc es lo peor osea ¿que paso nintendo xD ? ya esta mal hacer dlc´s pero los dlcs que pusieron son de risa lo unico que vale la pena de los dlc son link ,bowsitos y algunas pistas nuevas, pero aun asi se nota que al juego le falto mas cariño.    … Expand
  16. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 14, 2017
    8
    8.9 - Another great Mario Kart, although it lacked battle mode, and had the same issue of 1st to 12th as mentioned in my Mario Kart Wii review. Other than that, additional characters and DLC was well done, and online gameplay was fun.
  17. Thiagomii
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    este juego sencillamente se lleva el puesto a el juego de Wii U que mejor se ve, los gráficos son hermosos y cada circuito se ve alucinante, siendo los circuitos retro los que ahora mismo se ven a su mayor esplendor, con música remixeada y la mayoría con mejoras notorias. Además de buenos gráficos tiene una jugabilidad excelente, aunque no es fácil jugar a la primera, los derrapes soneste juego sencillamente se lleva el puesto a el juego de Wii U que mejor se ve, los gráficos son hermosos y cada circuito se ve alucinante, siendo los circuitos retro los que ahora mismo se ven a su mayor esplendor, con música remixeada y la mayoría con mejoras notorias. Además de buenos gráficos tiene una jugabilidad excelente, aunque no es fácil jugar a la primera, los derrapes son difíciles de perfeccionar, por lo cual no es tan divertido al jugarlo con mis amigos.… Expand
  18. KingPorky
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    There is no much to say about that game besides the fact that is Mario Kart, I have a lot of fun, all courses on this game felt imaginative and the zero-gravity feature is cool, but not groundbreakin, the main problem of this game for me is the lack of a properly battle mode, but still, one of the most fun Kart games that I ever played
  19. bilbyc0m
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Nintendo once again puts out another fantastic Mario Kart game, also bringing a new fresh game play dynamic in the form of gravity, the ability to go up or on the side of walls with your kart. Mario Kart does everything it intends to at a smooth 60FPS. Its a blast with friends and a blast online. My one quarrel is the lack of voice chat for online. Other than that great job Nintendo, can'tNintendo once again puts out another fantastic Mario Kart game, also bringing a new fresh game play dynamic in the form of gravity, the ability to go up or on the side of walls with your kart. Mario Kart does everything it intends to at a smooth 60FPS. Its a blast with friends and a blast online. My one quarrel is the lack of voice chat for online. Other than that great job Nintendo, can't wait for this game on the switch.… Expand
  20. Jimez
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Mario Kart 8, one of the best Mario Kart games ever made. A great selection of tracks, some tracks remade in glorious HD. And, it's being remade for the Switch too. Can't fault it, perfect game for some great single player time trials and online mode. Only flaw is no voice chat, but otherwise a great game.
  21. CH513
    Jul 8, 2017
    8
    After the drop Mario Kart 7 was, the 8th game is a very decent improvement. The race tracks here are overall much better than those from MK7. The music is very memorable, the visuals are stunning for a Mario game, the redesigned tracks from previous games feel fresh and the online has a very good quality. But the 8/10 has its reasons: the character roster is by far the worst in the series,After the drop Mario Kart 7 was, the 8th game is a very decent improvement. The race tracks here are overall much better than those from MK7. The music is very memorable, the visuals are stunning for a Mario game, the redesigned tracks from previous games feel fresh and the online has a very good quality. But the 8/10 has its reasons: the character roster is by far the worst in the series, the difficulty is average, character voices are annoying, the new anti-gravity system is barely noticeable, the items are just too unbalanced for my liking and the game has the worst Battle mode in the series. Overall Mario Kart 8 will give you a lot of fun, but it will still leave much to be desired.

    (On a side note, I know the Battle mode is fixed in MK8 Deluxe, but at the time of writing this review, I have not played it yet).    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. JoseAn13Torres
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    El mejor Mario Kart hasta la fecha sin ninguna duda, rápido y adictivo. No había disfrutado tanto un juego de conducción desde Mario Kart Double Dash de GameCube. De sobresaliente.
  24. darkzaga
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    Muy buen juego, con buenas graficas y excelentes mecánicas.... el online es extremadamente competitivo y puede que el modo offline no llegue a prepararte para estar a la altura del resto de los competidores (aviso para que no se frustren) Dzaga
  25. Suzumiya1
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, online de maravilla por poder competir hasta 12 jugadores, una variedad de vehiculos espetacular, un juego que ha superado a cualquier mario kart de la saga,
  26. JPK
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    The Perfect Mario Kart Game
    Mario Kart 8 (Until it’s Switch re-release) was by far the best Mario Kart game ever made.
  27. MarioGames
    Jul 10, 2017
    7
    This game is too much good quality and have a lot of guy + the koopaling are no appropriate. You can pay amiibo just for a Mii costume and the amiibo price like 16$
  28. AldoNueve
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    I just say that this is a must have game in your Wii U, i dont think is possible to make something better than an anti-gravity feature. The visuals, the music the gameplay everything is TURBO-TASTIC, but fails a bit in the battle mode.
  29. ProGamer88
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    Mario kart as a franchise, throughout its 25-year history, has become not only one of Nintendo's go-to-games but also a firm classic in many gamers opinions. The latest full game installment to this franchise, Mario kart 8 for the Wii U, brings about more of the same traditional Mario kart with a breath of fresh air to keep this classic relevant in the modern era of gaming.
    The core of    Mario kart as a franchise, throughout its 25-year history, has become not only one of Nintendo's go-to-games but also a firm classic in many gamers opinions. The latest full game installment to this franchise, Mario kart 8 for the Wii U, brings about more of the same traditional Mario kart with a breath of fresh air to keep this classic relevant in the modern era of gaming.
    The core of the single-player campaign gameplay remains almost the same as the previous game in the franchise. You choose from a selected roster of characters (most of which feature in previous Mario games) and race in grand prix consisting of 4 pre-determined races in order to unlock new characters, kart or bike choices or further grand prix.
    Of course, if you're on your own you don't have to play the single-player campaign; you can also set up a casual race, play in the battle mode or if you have an internet connection you can take your game to the online multiplayer mode. The multiplayer mode is the best yet in the franchise with a suitable ranking system that has you racing against players with various skill levels in order to extend your own personal score. The downside to this being that you can sometimes get into games with a limited number of players; this can cause the race to lose its competitive edge.
    In comparison to the previous games, Mario kart 8 looks stunning with a high definition glaze. As you glide around the colourful courses with your slick wheels twisting and turning you can't help but have fun.
    Despite its many upsides, you can't help feeling that Nintendo has finally hit their last peak for the franchise.    … Expand
  30. FS_Lover
    Apr 11, 2018
    5
    I'm not very satisfied with this game, the only thing I appreciated was the graphics, which are very good, but there are many things that disappoint me... This isn't a pure Mario Kart, because there are characters from universes other than Mario's. Notice that I'm not saying that I'm disappointed that there are characters from other universes, but I am disappointed that Mario charactersI'm not very satisfied with this game, the only thing I appreciated was the graphics, which are very good, but there are many things that disappoint me... This isn't a pure Mario Kart, because there are characters from universes other than Mario's. Notice that I'm not saying that I'm disappointed that there are characters from other universes, but I am disappointed that Mario characters weren't given priority. There are many Mario characters they could have used, such as Birdo, like in Mario Kart Wii, or doctor Toadley, shroob, princess shroob, kamek, fawful, kylie koopa, cackletta, popple. There are so many Mario characters to choose from, there's no need to get characters from other series.
    Another thing I dislike about MK8 are the physics. They're odd and you go faster if you hop.
    The characters' voices are too quiet compared to the background music that you hear much more. On top of that, the characters don't have enough voice clips, unlike Mario Kart Wii.
    I also dislike the rearranged tracks, particularly Wario Stadium. I think they could have done a better job with them.
    t's a great thing that the retro tracks have been improved, however, they have been modified a bit , which is something they should have avoided. Again, Wario Stadium is a good example of this Another bad thing about this game is the way the objects work. For example, if you keep a banana peel behind you, it doesn't disappear from the object icon like it should.    … Expand
  31. SonicSpeedo92
    May 21, 2018
    9
    Nintendo really went all out with this one... But it's not the best entry in the franchise. Mario kart 8 has a large selection of fun tracks, characters and karts, amazing HD visuals, fantastic music, the gravity mechanic and online play that actually works. But, h o w e v e r, the battle mode is the crappiest in the series. but MK8 is still a solid title.
  32. 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
  33. games_reviewer
    Aug 16, 2018
    8
    I love the colourful yet chaotic aesthetic. The series is coming ever closer to being simply called Nintendo kart with link and a few other non-Mario franchise characters
  34. mikemormai
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Pra min esse mario kart foi o melhor de todos, jogo por horas ele em familia , recomendo
  35. 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
  36. RedXTL
    Oct 31, 2019
    6
    This game is alright. The controls a little bit off. the stages are fantastic but i didn't enjoy this game as much as i thought i would.
  37. gamingstinky_
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Mario Kart is one of the most popular video game franchises, and that is for a reason. From SNES to Switch, Mario kart never failed to innovate. Each game felt incredibly different than the others. The SNES version was the first, the classic. This game worked incredibly well for the hardware that it is running on. Mario kart 64 was the official switch to 3d, and it ran a lot more smoothlyMario Kart is one of the most popular video game franchises, and that is for a reason. From SNES to Switch, Mario kart never failed to innovate. Each game felt incredibly different than the others. The SNES version was the first, the classic. This game worked incredibly well for the hardware that it is running on. Mario kart 64 was the official switch to 3d, and it ran a lot more smoothly than the SNES version. After 64 came super circuit, which was just insane to me. It basically is the SNES version, it does not have a lot of differences, but it does look better than SNES, even though it runs on a Gameboy Advance, which is a really crappy system, from a visual, audio and hardware- perspective. It is just crazy to me how this Mario kart runs so well on such a **** platform. After that came double dash, with a completely different concept than the rest of the games, with two characters in one car. For many people, this is their favorite of the series. Mario Kart DS was also really good and was very impressive fort he system that it was one. It had a really fun singleplayer mode, which no Mario Kart ever really had, and it was the first handheld Mario Kart that didn’t feel watered down. Then in comes Mario Kart Wii, with a complete do-over on the controls, with some motion sickness included. A lot of people adore these controls, I despise them. I hate this game, the tracks are amazing, the soundtrack is amazing, the roster is amazing, but the gameplay got **** up because Nintendo didn’t give an option to race with the d-pad on the Wii mote. All of these games still are pretty amazing, but all of them lack extremely when you look at the newer games.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Mario Kart 8 innovates, brings new ideas to the table and is extremely impressive with its audio and it is visually also very impressive. I give Mario Kart 8 a 9/10, because the online is still very limited.    … Expand
  38. Cafe_8bits
    Apr 5, 2020
    8
    Mario Kart 8 its the best Mario Kart ever made.
    It has some problems with DLC, but in the end its an amazing game, with tons of content.
  39. joel_tdl
    Dec 21, 2019
    9
    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos:

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

    De lo mejor en WiiU

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

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

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

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

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

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

    However, this is a sublime game and one of the best Mario kart experiences I have ever had.
    Amazing Work Nintendo!!    … Expand
  41. 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
  42. SirSoil
    Feb 28, 2020
    8
    Mario Kart 8 is an excellent racing game with many unique tracks modes and features, however there is some issues here and there. First of all the character selection is weak yes you have your Mario bowser peach Luigi but there was a chance to bring obscure Mario characters but no you get 5 baby characters 2 metal versions of characters and a bunch of nobody’s from the new super MarioMario Kart 8 is an excellent racing game with many unique tracks modes and features, however there is some issues here and there. First of all the character selection is weak yes you have your Mario bowser peach Luigi but there was a chance to bring obscure Mario characters but no you get 5 baby characters 2 metal versions of characters and a bunch of nobody’s from the new super Mario games. However the customization is great, sadly whatever you chose changes your states which is kinda of a bummer. However the tracks make up for it, all the tracks are amazing with their very own style and unique designs. The modes are appreciated, but sadly the maps I think are to big for the battle modes. Online for the most part is alright it works...sometimes. Mario Kart 8 isn’t the best racing game ever but it tries to and does it well in the tracks and modes, I just wish there was more variety in the characters and more options, like don’t make the customization change your states or make the battle maps smaller. (Good 3/5) Give It A Try… Expand
  43. 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.
  44. TheOkCringe
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    I like this title quite a lot. It has solidified controls that work well with the Wii U Gamepad, and the HD graphics blew my mind when I first saw this game. Where it certainly fell short though was the battle mode, which for one only offered Balloon Battle, and reused courses from the other modes instead of using real battle courses, which makes gameplay feel long and exhausting.I like this title quite a lot. It has solidified controls that work well with the Wii U Gamepad, and the HD graphics blew my mind when I first saw this game. Where it certainly fell short though was the battle mode, which for one only offered Balloon Battle, and reused courses from the other modes instead of using real battle courses, which makes gameplay feel long and exhausting. Nonetheless, it still scored a 7.5/10 from me, placing it right in the middle of my Mario Kart list.… Expand
  45. 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.
  46. Zombiehoodie
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
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  47. LironesAlviento
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    Un gran Mario Kart, un clasico, si te gustan los juegos de Karts un acierto seguro.
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. Skyplayer1507
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    great......................................................................
  56. MetalSoArtFenix
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    0/10 Одна Из Худший Игр Во Вселенной 0/10.............................................................................................................................
  57. 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.
  58. Kerke
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Das Spiel hat eine sehr gute Steuerung. Am meisten macht es Spaß mit Freunden auf dem Soffa.
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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.
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. Gono4kin
    May 29, 2023
    0
    this is super bad game !!!!! I love DustinEden !!!! I love DustinEden !!!! I love DustinEden !!!!
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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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