Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
X
Mario Kart 8 Image

Mario Kart 8 (WIIU)

Release Date:
88
Metascore
 82 reviews
8.8
User Score
 1935 ratings

Buy Now

Rate Game
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Game Details: Mario Kart 8 introduces new racing circuit designs and antigravity karts that will have players
Mario Kart 8 introduces new racing circuit designs and antigravity karts that will have players driving upside down. Players will also enjoy a variety of series-favorite features, including the return of 12-player online competitive play, hang-gliders, underwater racing and motorbikes.
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre(s): Driving Racing Arcade Kart Kart Automobile
Number of players: Up to 12
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: E
Starring:
Now Playing:
Play Sound
Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
  • Mario Kart 8 - Here Comes the Koopalings Trailer

    Mario Kart 8 - Here Comes the K...

  • Mario Kart 8 - Mercedes Benz DLC Trailer

    Mario Kart 8 - Mercedes Benz DL...

  • Mario Kart 8 - Yoshi Circuit Trailer (Japanese)

    Mario Kart 8 - Yoshi Circuit Tr...

  • What is Amiibo?

    What is Amiibo?

  • Mario Kart 8 - Gameplay Trailer

    Mario Kart 8 - Gameplay Trailer

  • Mario Kart 8 E3 2013 Trolley Car Gameplay

    Mario Kart 8 E3 2013 Trolley Ca...

  • Mario Kart 8 - E3 Announcement Trailer

    Mario Kart 8 - E3 Announcement ...

  • Mario Kart 8 E3 2013 Haunted Mansion Gameplay

    Mario Kart 8 E3 2013 Haunted Ma...

  • Mario Kart 8 E3 2013 Castle Gameplay

    Mario Kart 8 E3 2013 Castle Gam...

  • Mario Kart 8 DLC: Excitebike Arena

    Mario Kart 8 DLC: Excitebike Arena

  • Mario Kart 8 - Amiibo Trailer

    Mario Kart 8 - Amiibo Trailer

  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer

    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo ...

  • Nintendo Labo & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Now Compatible Official Trailer

    Nintendo Labo & Mario Kart 8 De...

  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Breath Of The Wild Update Trailer

    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Breath Of...

  • Mario Kart 8 - Music of Animal Crossing Trailer

    Mario Kart 8 - Music of Animal ...

  • Mario Kart 8 - New Amiibo Racing Suits Trailer

    Mario Kart 8 - New Amiibo Racin...

  • Mario Kart 8 - DLC Pack 1

    Mario Kart 8 - DLC Pack 1

  • Mario Kart 8 - 200cc is Here! Trailer

    Mario Kart 8 - 200cc is Here! T...

  • Mario Kart 8 - Animal Crossing Course Trailer

    Mario Kart 8 - Animal Crossing ...

  • Breath Of The Wild Zooms Into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

    Breath Of The Wild Zooms Into M...

Trailers

Rate Game

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Add your rating

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Spoiler Alert!
0/5000
Critic Reviews
(82)
88
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
80 Positive Ratings 97%
2 Mixed Ratings 2%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
Based on 82 Critic Reviews View All
100
Impulsegamer
Jun 12, 2014
"Mario Kart 8 is a return of one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises, and is just as chaotic as ever." ... Read full review
95
IGN Italia
May 16, 2014
"Mario Kart 8 is a beast: with great track design, plenty of characters, karts, bikes and power ups is the best Mario Kart of all time. Also thanks to revamped online modes and some gorgeous graphics, is the single reason you need to own a Wii U." ... Read full review
90
Gameblog.fr
May 15, 2014
"With some new great features added to the classic recipe, with beautiful graphics and spectacular races, Mario Kart 8 looks like the killer app the Wii U was waiting for." ... Read full review
90
Hyper Magazine
Jun 28, 2014
"The best Mario Kart ever. All faults are forgiven when you're drifting the inside of a vertical corner. [Issue#250, p.58]"
88
Digital Chumps
May 15, 2014
"It’s safe to say that this is the best Mario Kart since the SNES days, and that’s a pretty heavy statement." ... Read full review
80
GameCritics
Sep 18, 2014
"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." ... Read full review
70
Toronto Sun
May 27, 2014
"Despite this game’s gleaming high-definition sheen, there’s little doubt this granddaddy of the karting genre is beginning to show its age. " ... Read full review
User Reviews
(456)
8.8
User Score Generally favorable reviews
1,724 Positive Ratings 89%
82 Mixed Ratings 4%
129 Negative Ratings 6%
Based on 1935 Ratings and 456 Reviews View All
10
EFYevan
May 30, 2014
Simply fantastic! Ladies and gentlemen, GO BUY A WII U FOR THIS GAME. Highly recommended for a fun gaming experience. Nothing on PS4 or XB1Simply 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… Expand
10
Bytec
Jun 21, 2016
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 andThis 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.… Expand
10
Aerokii
Jun 1, 2014
This game takes a huge step forward in its course design and graphics, while lovingly looking back to its roots. It combines everything I'veThis game takes a huge step forward in its course design and graphics, while lovingly looking back to its roots. It combines everything I've loved about every other Mario Kart, and turns it into a fresh experience. The new tracks are great, and the "highlights" are a nice touch- but the thing that most impresses me about this game are the retro courses. They're far from the standard copy/paste from the past, and each of them have been retrofitted with the new things this game brings, while still maintaining their original feel. Nintendo clearly put a lot of time, effort, and thought into this game, and it deserves every last cent that I've spent on it- and I haven't even STARTED The multiplayer yet! To sum it up, this is a fantastic game- a must have for any Wii U owner, and the closest thing we've had so far to a system seller!… Expand
9
Hipster1989
Jun 30, 2014
Mario Kart 8 is simply a phenomenal Kart racer/ party game. It is highly competitive off line and online. 150 cc mode is the hardest that IMario Kart 8 is simply a phenomenal Kart racer/ party game. It is highly competitive off line and online. 150 cc mode is the hardest that I have eve player. The online is well done to making it easy to start matches straight away with anyone around the world.

Mario Kart 8 is the best next gen game so far in my opinion. Forget Titanfall, forget Infamous Second Son. Mario Kart 8 is where it is at.

The only thing I dislike in this Mario Kart is the item selection but new ideas like Mario Kart Tv where you upload video highlights to youtube make up for that.

If you are looking for a fun and challenging single player experience Mario Kart 8 has length as 150cc mode is tough and collating all of the parts, vehicles and characters will take a couple of weeks. Once that is done just play with family and friends when people come over for parties and there is always Mario Kart Tv and the online modes to keep you playing Mario Kart 8 from years to come.… Expand
9
bleublimpgaming
Jun 17, 2014
Probably one of the best Wii U games to date, the new maps are great and the graphics are crisp and clear. The controls are hard to master onProbably one of the best Wii U games to date, the new maps are great and the graphics are crisp and clear. The controls are hard to master on the game pad at first but with about 5 races it fells like an instant classic.… Expand
9
GamecubeLover
Jul 21, 2016
Great courses, smooth gameplay and graphics, great dlc, good graphics, and overall what I expected. Well the DLC does have a main problem. ItGreat 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.… Expand
0
Fefocos
Jun 20, 2020
**** you only get 2 boxes if you playdrluxe and play against people that get them
User Reviews