Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an amazing game for all the same reasons I mentioned in our original review. It’s still a gorgeous kart racer and every bit as addictive as it was in 2014. This is the best entry in the series so far, and it has all the content you’ll need. Returning players have seen a lot of this game before, but the overhauled Battle mode and its five additional ways to play are a great reason to pick it up. Nintendo didn’t do enough to make the online experience better, but the rest of this game holds up well.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is primarily a re-release of an acclaimed game from three years ago, but by adding new content and addressing the biggest complaint of the original, this version is unquestionably the best way to experience Nintendo's great racer. Battle mode is back to its original glory, and when combined with the rest of the robust Mario Kart 8 package, it creates a great addition to the fledgling Switch library.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is straight-up a better version of the game without compromise. It looks crisper, there's more to do, it's portable, and it might even outsell the Wii U version to ensure a healthier long-term community. With battle mode firmly in place, it's one of the best kart racers ever made.

This is how you spiff up an older game. What could have been a cynical attempt to double-dip into Nintendo fans’ wallets actually turns out to be the Mario Kart series’ definitive entry. The racing looks and feels just as great as it did on the Wii U, but the addition of battle modes finally makes it feel like a complete package.

Three years on: still a classic, and with its biggest weakness fixed. If you own a Switch it’s a no-brainer – especially if it’s your first time.

Even if you didn't really care about Battle Mode, the smallest changes in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe refine an already great racing game. But the huge overhaul to the original's afterthought of a Battle Mode is a chaotic, varied opportunity to play very differently than in Grand Prix mode and well worth reinvesting yourself in Mario Kart 8 on Switch.

In broad terms, I can understand why Mario Kart 8 might be hard to justify for some players. It's a re-release of a game Nintendo put out three years ago, and that Nintendo fans (who make up a large portion of the Switch audience) probably already played. That said, this is a fantastic addition to the Switch library, not just as a great game but as one that benefits from the system's core features. It adds the requisite new content and fixes the one large oversight of the original. Mario Kart 8 was already one of the best in the series. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is even better.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe isn’t just here to help you coast through the launch window, it is a game that will offer comfortable cruising for years to come.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definitive edition of a franchise-defining kart racer, no longer constrained by Wii U’s teensy install base and poised to dish out hours of enjoyment from its new hybrid home. Not everyone will be tempted, but if you missed the original Mario Kart 8, it’s an absolute must-buy.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a victory lap for an amazing entry in the series. The only place Mario Kart 8 faltered was in its Battle Mode and Nintendo has rectified that here with a full-fledged version. 48 courses, 42 characters, 8 battle arenas, 5 battle modes, extensive multiplayer action, and the ability to take console Mario Kart with you wherever you go. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is absolutely worth the asking price.

Overall though, there’s not a lot I can fault Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for. It’s a remake, sure, but it’s also the best the series has ever been and now a family favorite in my house. Oh, and I barely even mentioned the return of the excellent Battle Mode and all its arena-based kart combat fun. This one is highly recommended, and I only hopes Nintendo releases more content in the future.

The tracks, modes, and sheer amount of content found in the game are unmatched. On the other hand, hardly any of it is new for those of us who bought the game on Wii U. Another factor in the mix is that the Switch simply is lacking another big blockbuster to purchase after Zelda, so MK8 Deluxe is certainly tempting. Either way the game is still just as fun as it was on Wii U, and that is the most important bullet point.

Mario Kart 8 was without a doubt one of the best games to release on the Wii U and now it has been improved on even further on Nintendo Switch. The game performs better than it ever has, this time with a crisper look that really shines both in docked and handheld forms. While it is disappointing that no new race tracks were added, the completely overhauled Battle Mode complete with eight arenas makes up for that easily, making Mario Kart 8 Deluxe the definitive Mario Kart experience to date.

If you are just jumping in for the very first time, prepare to have your mind blown away. A true modern multiplayer classic, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe stands as one of the greatest games that Nintendo has ever made.

I say this without hyperbole and not as a stealth insult to anything else – I quite genuinely believe this to be the finest addition to the Switch’s library so far. I can’t argue with how much I’ve been playing it and how much I want to keep playing it, even as I type this. It’s exactly this kind of compulsive experience the Switch needed, and if that had to be the result of a remaster, so be it.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gives players the full package right from the starting line. With an enormous roster of both characters and raceways to select from MK8 Deluxe brings over all of the content from the Wii U edition of the game and then goes and adds more content. While those wanting the single player experience might not find too much to race for, as a multiplayer title this is a great one to challenge your friends to.

Mario Kart 8 is a great addition to the Nintendo Switch library. While it may be a port of an older game it’s been updated and improved immensely. There are more ways to play than ever before, and being able to play Mario Kart anywhere in portable mode is a major plus!

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has taken all the best parts from the Wii U version and improves quite a bit upon where it needed some adjustments. From the entirely revamped battle mode to all the brand new characters and features, Deluxe is far more than just a port. Those who have never played Mario kart 8 and have a Switch should consider this a need to play title, and those who had it on Wii U should know that this is still worth picking up as it is the definitive version by far. Whether racing on the track or taking down opponents in battle mode, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a perfect addition to the Switch library and remains the best Mario Kart title to date.

With a fresh coat of paint and a couple of tune-ups, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe makes itself a great definitive edition of an already pretty-good game. Smart Steering, though awkwardly on by default, is a godsend for those who play with younger and less-skilled racers, and the revised Battle Mode fills a hole in the game’s heart. A lack of additional race courses and content may deter those who already own the original Wii U version of the game, however.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a Mario Kart game and (predictably) fantastic. With a fully upgraded Battle Mode and all the portability that comes with Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is undoubtedly the definitive version of the game — maybe even the series. However, with limited offerings for Mario Kart veterans who shelled out nearly $100 on the last experience, the title will be significantly less rewarding.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe makes for a great representation of the multiplayer potential of the Switch, but it still doesn’t add too much content to be a simple, slam-dunk purchase for owners of the Wii U version. The content it adds is strong, especially the revamped Battle Mode, though. And even aside from the new, the old stuff is abundant. 48 tracks are available right from the start, and with few exceptions, all are excellent. I might still carry a torch for quality single-player content and progression in Mario Kart, but there’s no denying that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a step in the right direction for just about every other element.

All in all, Nintendo could have just thrown Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch as was, but it didn’t. The company instead opted to help justify the purchase to those that have already experienced the original by adding a slew of new features. Meanwhile, those that own a Switch and missed out on this game’s initial debut have absolutely nothing holding them back now.

There's enough content here even if you've already played Mario Kart 8, thanks to its impressive and addicting new Battle Mode, or even the four additional Cups in case you've never bothered to buy the DLC for the Wii U game.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the greatest multiplayer experiences Nintendo has produced in a long time. With enhanced graphics, all previous DLC included as well as bonus characters, and the return of the Battle mode, this is a party game for any occasion. It is fantastic family fun for all ages, especially with Nintendo including drive-assist features for those new to gaming.

Mario Kart 8 was already arguably the best in the series, but what few flaws it did have are all left in the dust by the Deluxe version. If you own a Switch and have never played the Wii U version then Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is without question a must-have purchase. Whether you’re playing online or with everyone in the same room, there are few pleasures in gaming more enjoyable than a good game of Mario Kart. And this is as good as Mario Kart has ever been.

It's not Mario Kart 9, but Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best game in the series and a considerable leap forward for portable and multiplayer gaming.

Mario Kart 8 was already a simply sublime kart racer on Wii U, but Nintendo have managed to make it just that little bit better. From the new and improved Battle Mode to tweaks that add more depth for veterans and more accessibility for novices, a great deal of thought and effort went into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, beyond simply porting it to Switch. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to be the best in the business, and now you can play it on the train.

This is really a greatest hits of Mario Kart in one package, offering some of the most memorable tracks and a bundle of new ones, a crazy number of customisation options, and some smart enhancements to gameplay. But the bottom line is that the Switch feels built for this kind of multiplayer and mobile experience, and for that reason it is an essential purchase.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe delivers a huge amount of racing goodness right out of the box, and it's a polished version of a Wii U entry that was a proper Battle Mode away from being top of class. Now that issue has been addressed, what we have is arguably the best Mario Kart release we've seen.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a decent upgrade for anyone in the need of one. It has a very solid Battle Mode that made me more happy than I thought. Next to that, it has all of the content you adored from the original plus the downloadable content baked into it. Sadly, I can't shake off the feeling that the single player is becoming less and less of a priority. That isn't exactly the end of the world, but when Mario Kart 9 comes out, I do hope that they will think it through. The game's new bells and whistles may not blow you away, but this will be one of the easiest games to get going in multiplayer for a long time. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the first to deliver on this promise and we hope that many more will follow.

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.

Online play for up to 12 people, local multiplayer for up to eight players - this alone will make Mario Kart 8 Deluxe a must for many. Throw in how it does not drop in quality in the slightest when in portable mode, and suddenly the old Mario Kart 8 from Wii U becomes even more enticing. With extra polish, all DLC content included, plus various tweaks to improve the experience, Nintendo has delivered the ultimate Mario Kart experience for all comers, new and old alike.

Nevertheless, as a standalone title, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe stands out as an exemplary buy for your new Nintendo Switch console. Deluxe’s gorgeous visuals, a variety of modes, and excellent kart racing gameplay will make it a title you continue to come back to for months.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is proof that Nintendo wasn't just blowing smoke when it proposed the Switch as a portable console experience. I got a profound sense of satisfaction and enjoyment by having this game with me on the go and getting to play it whenever the opportunity arose. It is, in many ways, a dream come true.

A Mario Kart 8 le ha favorecido correr en Nintendo Switch, una plataforma ideal para ver este título desde una perspectiva más portátil, lo cual supone una auténtica gozada a todos los niveles: desde el jugable al visual. Además, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe aporta las novedades necesarias para justificar volver a jugarlo y convertirse en el juego de Mario Kart más completo, pero también en uno de los mejores.

Bajo su apariencia sencilla y accesible se esconde un título tan exigente como nosotros seamos capaces de profundizar, en lo que es uno de los diseños más sofisticados y pulidos que hemos visto hasta la fecha. Esta fantástica jugabilidad ofrece una enorme variedad de partidas y experiencias divertidísimas que, sobre todo en los modos online, hacen que cada carrera sea diferente.

Es un juego fácil de disfrutar y que se beneficia de los poquísimos cambios de la reedición (ni siquiera visuales: se ve lo suficientemente mejor como para que se pueda notar en las distancias cortas, pero me creo que haya quien ni vea mejoras ni las eche en falta), pero un repaso a las doce copas del Grand Prix hace pensar en qué habría pasado si también hubieran ampliado la colección de circuitos, quizá el punto individual que mejor define, como definía al original, a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Seas o no de los que vienen de la escuela de Wii U, seas o no nuevo en el kartocho, tras estas cinco mil palabras puedes tomar algo en claro: sí, merece la pena volver a caer, ser reincidente y tropezar de nuevo con esta maravillosa piedra llamada Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe es un juego excelente, con la gran pega de ser demasiado continuista respecto al juego original de Wii U. Aquellos que disfrutaron del título en la anterior consola de Nintendo no encontrarán excesivos motivos para volver a revisitarlo. Sin embargo, si no es tu caso, tienes ante ti uno de los mejores juegos de conducción arcade de todos los tiempos, que ahora se ve aún mejor, tiene (pequeñas) novedades jugables y algún añadido más que interesante, como el esperado cambio del modo batalla.

Si no le diste la oportunidad a este maravilloso juego cuando salió en Wii U hace un par de años y ahora tienes un Switch, debes de poner entre tus prioridades hacerte de Mario Kart 8 Deluxe en cuanto esté disponible. En el caso contrario, las coas se vuelven un poco más complejas. Creo que la idea de tener algo como Mario Kart 8 para llevar a cualquier lado es sumamente atractiva para cualquier persona con un Switch, no obstante, si eres de los que no saca del dock a dicha consola, tal vez tengas que considerar de mejor manera hacer el gasto, sobre todo si te molesta que ahora la experiencia se haya vuelto más casual gracias al tema de los ítems y premios que ya te expuse.

¿Nunca tuviste Wii U y acabas de comprar un Switch? Entonces no lo dudes, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe es una gran adquisición que, junto con Breath of the Wild, te dará incontables horas de diversión. Es más, la experiencia de juego es una de las más memorables de los últimos años.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ist das bisher beste Argument für die Möglichkeiten der Switch: Lokal sind die hektischen Rennen das ideale Party-Material! Sobald man sich mit auf der Piste mit Panzern, Banenschalen und anderen albernen Extras bombardiert, werden aus Freunden erstaunlich schnell erbitterte Feinde, die bis zu den letzten Zentimetern nicht locker lassen. Dank mannigfaltiger Controller-Optionen kann man fast überall mit einigen Teilnehmern loslegen.

Die farbenfrohe Optik und die abwechslungsreichen Strecken führen quer durch die virtuelle Welt des Mario-Franchise. Die Deluxe-Edition bietet nicht nur Spaß für schnelle Solorunden, sondern auch Gelegenheit für ausufernde Multiplayer-Gefechte. Vor allem die kompetitiven Modi garantieren stundenlangen Spaß. Bis Nintendo ein vollwertiges „Mario Kart Switch“ veröffentlicht, ist die Deluxe Edition von Mario Kart 8 mehr als ein adäquater Ersatz.

Comme une carapace rouge qui vous rattrape au mépris des obstacles et des épingles, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe est assez malin pour vous carotter sans trouver quoi que ce soit à redire. Entre les rééquilibrages bien pensés, qui couvrent aussi bien l'ergonomie générale que les sensations en piste, ce patch qui n'en est pas un fait valoir de solides atouts pour convaincre les anciens et séduire les novices.

Si les puristes reprocheront à Mario Kart 8 Deluxe de n’être qu’un recyclage opportuniste, l’essentiel se trouvait ailleurs pour Nintendo : offrir à la Switch un jeu de course fun, calibré, au contenu riche, et qui soit capable de sublimer le caractère hybride de la console. Sur ces quatre points, le cahier des charges est largement rempli, et le jeu n’aura aucun mal à se mettre les néophytes dans la poche tant la formule est maîtrisée.

C'est sans surprise que ce Mario Kart 8 Deluxe s'inscrit d'emblée comme un indispensable de la Nintendo Switch. Avec un contenu complet contenant tous les DLC, un mode bataille retravaillé et quelques ajouts sympathiques comme le Mini-Turbo mauve et le mode conduite auto pour les néophythes, cet opus est une réussite, sous toutes les coutures.

A l'heure de compter les morts, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe toise l'assemblée d'un air de défi. Revenu d'un funeste destin et boudé par les joueurs, il défonce la porte les bras chargés de cadeaux. Merveilleusement beau, fluide, généreux, bien calibré et pour ainsi dire infini, cet épisode aux allures de Maxi Best-Of se paye le luxe d'embarquer de délicieux modes Battle aussi sadiques que jouissifs.

Mario Kart 8 já se apresentava na Wii U como a experiência definitiva da série. Na Switch essa conclusão mantém-se, trazendo diversas melhorias e o modo de batalha de volta ao estado original. Infelizmente não foram abordados todos os problemas existentes mas não deixa de ser uma compra obrigatória, especialmente para quem ainda não teve a oportunidade de o jogar.

Em suma, nunca que um Mario Kart nos chegou tão diferenciado e repleto de conteúdo. Não é propriamente uma iteração nova na série, é verdade, mas entra diretamente para o leque de obrigatórios da Switch, numa versão completa de um jogo que parece ter sido criado de raiz a pensar na consola da Nintendo.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe è la migliore versione esistente di quello che è probabilmente il miglior capitolo di sempre di Mario Kart. Già questo è un ottimo biglietto da visita. La modalità Battaglia è stata finalmente rivista, rimessa a posto e arricchita e costituisce un bell’incentivo all’acquisto. Il gioco, poi, gode alla grande della natura portatile e casalinga al tempo stesso di Nintendo Switch e la sensazione di poter sempre giocare a Mario Kart 8, da soli o con amici, è davvero esaltante.

Mario Kart 8 arriva anche su Switch, per rinascere nella forma Deluxe più grande, più bella e più divertente di sempre. Non mancano infatti migliorie su ogni fronte, quello contenutistico su tutti, dove fanno la loro comparsa i personaggi e i circuiti dei vari DLC, più altri inediti, e ben quattro ulteriori modalità battaglia. Il gameplay non manca di riformarsi tramite piccole ma importanti novità come i due nuovi power-up, il terzo grado del turbo e la possibilità di utilizzare contemporaneamente ben due oggetti. Tecnicamente il lavoro è impeccabile e il risultato a schermo parla da sè, così come suona l'inossidabile colonna sonora dai piccoli altoparlanti della console portatile.

Che abbia già giocato a sufficienza con Mario Kart 8 e tutti i suoi DLC, che non sia interessato alle battaglie, che non tragga vantaggi dalla portabilità del titolo. Viceversa, non possiamo che consigliarlo a tutti gli altri: è il miglior Mario Kart mai realizzato e Switch ne esalta sensibilmente la vocazione al multiplayer. Rimangono dei dubbi sui futuri sviluppi della saga, che non potrà ancora a lungo espandersi coi DLC, tuttavia Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, qui ed ora, ne rappresenta l'incontestabile apogeo.

Deluxe – практически беспроигрышный вариант для владельцев Switch. Даже для людей прежде равнодушных к жанру он вполне может стать «моей первой аркадной гонкой». Кроме не лучшего онлайна минус у MK8D по существу один – это допиленная, в полном HD, с разросшимся набором трасс и гонщиков версия игры, которая уже была. И владельцам Wii U вряд ли будет приятно платить едва ли не полную цену за такой апгрейд. Режим «бой», увы, к этому не мотивирует совсем.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is de definitieve versie van Mario Kart 8, een spel dat na 3 jaar nog niets van zijn glorie is verloren. Het spel ziet er nog steeds prachtig uit en speelt nu zelfs 1080p met 60fps, en dat terwijl Mario Kart 8 al één van de mooiste Wii U games was. Met Mario Kart 8 Deluxe heeft de Nintendo Switch zijn eerste multiplayer topper te pakken.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe heeft alles wat een succesvolle Mario Kart nodig heeft: ontzettend veel content, memorabele en goed ontworpen banen, diepere gameplay, een prima battle-modus en strakke technische presentatie. Voor wie nog nooit Mario Kart 8 gespeeld heeft, is deze game essentieel. Als je de game net als ik in 2014 al binnenstebuiten gekeerd hebt, kan ik je verzekeren dat het ook een tweede keer zeker de moeite waard is.

Jeżeli wypróbowaliście tę pozycję na sprzęcie poprzedniej generacji Nintendo, to – prawdę mówiąc – nie wiem, czy jest sens, byście ponownie zaopatrywali się w nią. Chyba że macie paczkę znajomych, która po wielu miesiącach od premiery standardowej edycji wciąż odnajduje w niej pokłady miodu. Natomiast dla świeżych fanów japońskiej firmy i osób żądnych zabawy na wysokim poziomie jest to zakup obowiązkowy.

Timingen att spela Mario Kart 8 har nämligen aldrig varit bättre än precis nu. Som du kanske redan förstått är detta Nintendos mest kompletta racingspel någonsin. Det är simpel matematik, det vet alla som är bekanta med den italienska rörmokaren och hans go-kart. 48 läckra banor, med 42 charmiga karaktärer, samt ett dussintal vapen leder till ett oändligt antal timmars sann underhållning.