Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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  • Summary: Race and battle your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8. Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-playerRace and battle your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8. Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. Race your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8, only on Nintendo Switch. Race as every character on every track from the Wii U version, including DLC characters and tracks. Pop some balloons in the revamped Battle mode, complete with Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast. Battle on new courses, like Urchin Underpass and Battle Stadium, or returning ones, such as GCN Luigi's Mansion and SNES Battle Course 1. Inkling Girl & Inkling Boy from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. join the roster. Players can choose a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids even at 200cc. Three new vehicles have been added, two are even inspired by Splatoon. Carry two items at the same time. Returning items include Boo, the item stealing ghost, and the Feather, which gives you a high jump in battle mode. Play your friends in local wireless multiplayer with up to 8 players. Drive through in 1080p HD quality in TV mode. Play on the go with handheld mode and play anytime, anywhere.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 95
  3. Negative: 0 out of 95
  1. Gaming Age
    May 16, 2017
    100
    Much of this will seem like a given to Switch owners, but it's still completely relevant in terms of what validates picking up this version of Mario Kart 8. It's not only the "complete" and current experience, but one transformed by its hardware. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definitive version as we're likely to know it from now on, and thanks to the nature of the Switch, it's worth every penny.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 20, 2017
    100
    The definitive version of one of the greatest multiplayer games ever, with a vast array of courses, characters, and the best Battle mode since the SNES days.
  3. Games Master UK
    Jun 20, 2017
    95
    The definitive edition of the world's greatest arcade racer. Switch has its second essential game. [June 2017, p.64]
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  4. Hobby Consolas
    Apr 20, 2017
    90
    It seems that Nintendo Switch was made for a game like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Racing is fun and multiplayer (8 local/12 online) is unbeatable. Nevertheless, the only improvements from the Wii U game are six new characters, new items and some battle modes, and that is not enough.
  5. GameGrin
    May 9, 2017
    90
    For a port of an older Wii U title, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe feels like a brand new game that everyone can enjoy. Whether this is your first Mario Kart or your eighth, there's enough here to satisfy your thirst for racing.
  6. FNintendo
    Apr 27, 2017
    90
    The greatest game in the Mario Kart series is back, now under the name of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in a Nintendo Switch version that improves the original on several levels. If its large amount of content was not enough, the return of the battle mode as it was before and all the visual improvements bring the game up to today's standards.
  7. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 5, 2017
    60
    Funny racing game featuring the most popular tracks from all older sequels and versions. Don’t waste your time with reality – shoot the enemy with the turtle shell! [Issue#275]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 508 out of 610
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 610
  3. Negative: 52 out of 610
  1. Kvr
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    This is the best Mario Kart game to date! Superb courses, nice characters and super smooth game play with a stable 60 fps.
    Also for    This is the best Mario Kart game to date! Superb courses, nice characters and super smooth game play with a stable 60 fps.
    Also for time-trial fanatics there is enough to do with a Nintendo ghost to beat in every level and courses that let ypu master them in every detail, This is a no-brain er for every Nintendo Switch owner.    … Expand
  2. SirAwesomeness5
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    It looks great and is really fun to play with my family or friends! 10 out of 10!
  4. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    this game is SO good. fantastic gameplay. i really had many fun with this game
  5. dislexicpotato
    Oct 2, 2018
    9
    One of the best racing games of all time with gorgeous 1080p graphics, a smooth 60 fps and plenty of content its going to be difficult forOne of the best racing games of all time with gorgeous 1080p graphics, a smooth 60 fps and plenty of content its going to be difficult for Nintendo to top this with Mario Kart 9… Expand
  6. Syhlcam
    Oct 2, 2021
    9
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe est excellent, le jeu est certes un portage avec les DLC de MK8 Wii U, mais celui-ci vient corriger quelques défauts deMario Kart 8 Deluxe est excellent, le jeu est certes un portage avec les DLC de MK8 Wii U, mais celui-ci vient corriger quelques défauts de l'original. On a le retour des vraies batailles avec des terrain fait pour et plus juste le recyclage des circuits. Le jeu est très bon, beau et fonctionne très bien en ligne comme en local.… Expand
  7. Jopawho
    Aug 18, 2020
    8
    Même pas besoin d'en parler il fait le taff bravo Nintendo vos jeu Mario kart sont toujours aussi bon, un indispensable à faire sur Switch
  8. ParallelReviews
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL. WHY CANT I PLAY THIS UPSIDE DOWN!!! US AUSTRALIANS PLAY GAMES UPSIDE DOWN AnD I DONT WANNA KILL MYSELF HANGING UPSIDE DOWN FROM MY ROOF!!! HORRENDOUS GAME!!! ALL YOU DO IS GO VROOM VROOM ON DUMB TRACKS AND FALL OFF!!!… Expand

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