Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch

Will never be as good as Mario kart Wii but it’s fun to play. I highly disagree with their decision to make the sides of tracks push you back towards the course. It gets rid of the skill aspect. If you drive off the course you should be punished for driving off the course. Not handicapped back on the course. But it’s still fun nevertheless

One of the main reasons I purchased a Nintendo Switch aside from its hybrid functionality is its ease of playing with others and enjoying a variety of game experiences. Mario Kart offers such awesome experience that its perfect for a married couple. My wife and I constantly play together when we can and truly have fun! The game itself is very colorful and runs smoothly no matter how you decide to play. Its easy to pick-up and play for newcomers or people that are not into video games yet it also offers challenging modes for veterans of the series. My only 2 gripes for the game itself is the character roster as well as unlockables or lack there of. The roster is comprised of some familiar faces but I wish there was more variety. It feels as if the koopa characters and other costume/baby variants of characters are fillers. It would have been nice to see characters from other franchises similar to super smash bros. That brings me into the second point which is the absence of unlockables. From the start all the characters and courses are available to you. The only items you are able to unlock are parts to customize your ride but I wish other forms of rewards were introduced such as more characters, courses, and an achievement list. Despite the two drawbacks of the game this is the definitive edition and it does not take away from the overall experience of having a great time playing with other people. It is easily a must own game the defines what the Nintendo Switch is all about!

I am now in my thirties but this game is still like crack to me. I love it so much but I honestly had to stop playing it because I became addicted. I feel like the addition of 200cc makes this game even more addictive because it finally raises the difficulty level for all us that grew up with the game and always wanted more speed. Previously, my favorite Mario Kart was Double Dash. This game is just as good as that one. I would say they are tied. It would be better than Double Dash if only they would have brought back tilt-a-kart, which was the best battle map ever created. Cant have everything though.

While I already played this game to death on the Wii U, having it in portable format is an amazing experience. Nintendo took the perfect Mario Kart game and added a great battle mode to it. This is as close to perfection a Mario Kart game can get. I do wish that Nintendo made it more affordable to play across multiple Switches without each child having to own their own copy of the game. It doesnt make sense for families to own multiple copies of the same game. On the 3DS, you could do this so this seems like a major step back especially given that a big selling point of the Switch is playing together.

Love the game and great way for family and friends to enjoy!

I will start with the bad: 1 and 2 actually have to do with the setup of controllers rather than the game. 1. If using separate the right joy con sync button is millimeters from the use item button. 2. If using separate the home button to go to the main menu Is very easily pressed if younger player is using the controller or someone with bigger hands? I could easily hold it differently but I also wear an xs womens glove. 3. Not enough new content for those who had the original MK8 since release which I know is the minority of people. Ive only had MK8 since August and played maybe a dozen or so times and while I love MK8D for pure nostalgia and clean entertainment, just like I still play MK64, I wouldnt otherwise. It would collect dust and would make me angry that really theres nothing new racing wise. Pickings are slim for games on the switch a few new tracks really would make a huge difference in most peoples minds. The good: 1- My 4 year old finished in 4th in a race 8th overall! No one had to finish playing then do her 3 laps! She didnt give up in frustration halfway through a tournament. No complaining that she lost. The auto acceleration and steering is amazing. 2- Perfect family game. 3- I am not a techie but whoever says the picture quality is pretty much the same is crazy! Or they need a new tv. I have a 4 month old Samsung 1080p tv 42 inches and the picture quality is amazing. Load time is nearly instant.

Lot of fun to play solo and with friends. Brought my Switch to a party and pulled this out when things got a bit quiet. We played for hours until the Switch had to be charged and helped relieve the awkwardness until dinner. The only thing keeping me from absolutely loving this game is the online play is a bit laggy. Sometimes we get hit by things we cant see or connection errors come up and we all have to remake the instance for someone to reconnect. As to be expected with the first couple weeks of launch but it is a bit frustrating. Especially when the A communication error has occurred pops up and we all get disconnected from each other. A good ol hard reboot on our Switch devices usually fixes this for a few days though, so maybe an issue with the Switch? I will note, not sure if it was due to shipping or if it was damaged prior but the case has a thumb-sized hole at the top. Not that it really mattered for me, I put all my games in a carrying case and recycle the stock boxes.

Good game. I like to play this with my friends.

If youre looking for the fun and challenging courses you enjoyed in Double Dash, you wont find it here. The courses are diverse and visually stunning, which make them fun the first few times you try them. But there is NO challenge whatsoever. There are four different rainbow roads and I couldnt fall off of them when I TRIED to. The camera and course automatically moves you around obstacles so you could probably just hold down the A button and youd still beat half the NPCs. On the other hand, if you want a game that your five year old and fifteen year old can play together, this is ideal. It levels the playing field across age ranges because you cant use strategy with your item throwing to screw over other players. Overall, if you are an older player or enjoyed the challenge in Gamecube-era games, you will be bored with this game after two or so playthroughs of each level.

Those familiar with Mario Kart I would say this is the most accessible version of the game/series. Theres modes that younger children can play and win, which Im sure increasing the fun for most. The other modes such as 150cc is classic Mario Kart. You will wonder how your opponent manages to stay right behind you the entire race no matter how many times you take him out. Meanwhile you need to run an almost flawless race along with using mini booster every turn if you want first place. Of course the true strength of Mario Kart for those that dont know is the multiplayer.