As a person who used to play Mario Kart on Nintendo's previous console, I can say that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe never fails to amaze me. The core gameplay is still there, with improved graphics and mechanics, it always finds a way to keep me entertained. This is a game that you can fully enjoy with your family and friends. How I wish they could've expanded this game in such a way to keep people looking to grind more races and other modes. A story-driven aspect would be nice and collectibles will also make it more fun and enjoyable.

  

**VISUALS**

_Artistry: 10/12_

_Technical Merit: 7/8_

  

**SOUND DESIGN**

_Music: 10/12_

_Sound Effects & Vocals: 6/8_

  

**INTERACTION**

_Control & Interface: 8/8_

_Player Agency: 7/8_

_Accessibility: 3/4_

  

**MECHANICS**

_Feedback & Fun: 8/10_

_Depth: 3/5_

_Variety: 5/5_

  

**CHARACTER**

_Narrative: 5/8_

_Heart: 3/6_

_Originality: 3/6_

As a person who used to play Mario Kart on Nintendo's previous console, I can say that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe never fails to amaze me. The core gameplay is still there, with improved graphics and mechanics, it always finds a way to keep me entertained. This is a game that you can fully enjoy with your family and friends. How I wish they could've expanded this game in such a way to keep people looking to grind more races and other modes. A story-driven aspect would be nice and collectibles will also make it more fun and enjoyable. VISUALSArtistry: 10/12Technical Merit: 7/8 SOUND DESIGNMusic: 10/12Sound Effects &amp; Vocals: 6/8 INTERACTIONControl &amp; Interface: 8/8Player Agency: 7/8Accessibility: 3/4 MECHANICSFeedback &amp; Fun: 8/10Depth: 3/5Variety: 5/5 CHARACTERNarrative: 5/8Heart: 3/6Originality: 3/6

A masterpiece on its own