Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a Racing game developed by Nintendo and published by Nintendo in 2017 for the Nintendo Switch.

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Overall 9.2    Graphics 10    Sound 8.5    Addictive 9.5    Depth 8    Difficulty 4.5


Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review - This game is INSANE!   MarioLucarioFan..
Hi guys. Today i'll review this fabulous and yet, very interesting game for the Nintendo Switch, the newest game console that might beat the Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo said the Switch and the 3DS will exist together. Let's point them to that if they're wrong, okay?So! This game has been released here in the Netherlands (and i bet other parts in Europe as well) on the 28th of April, 2017. And now i'm the first one to review this! It feels good! So i'll take this opportunity to make a good review! (Or, that's what i hope it'll be) My name's Koen Brinkman, AKA MarioLucarioFan64. And now, i'll be moving on to the amazing...GRAPHICSThe Graphics are INSANE! Every single grid you ride on isn't flat anymore, but now actually has holes your wheels can get into. In Mario Kart 7 (3DS), the grids were like a flat plate of [insert solid and smooth material here]. Now, we can say bye to that because we got these amazing real life grids! Also, characters with medium or long hair now actually have floppy locks of hair! And another thing about the graphics: Look around when you race on a track, whether Retro or not. There are surrounding areas! So a 10+ here, if that was possible. Or perhaps an 11?SOUNDWell, i will just throw in my very own opinion: I only like the music of Twisted Mansion, N64 Yoshi's Valley and a few others. Because these songs are either pretty epic, cool or catchy. (especially the cartoon-like beginning of N64 Yoshi's Valley) But that's not really the reason why this part got an 8. The real reason is: As far as i know, you can't set the volume of the music or SFX (= Sound Effects), let go the voice volume. So if the surroundings make loud noises, and the music becomes louder, you can't hear any of the characters. Or if you're struck by last place's lightning, you can't hear your character. Though i heard my favorite character make a sound, but that was very silent. So... an 8? Is that okay? Alright.ADDICTIVENESSI got individual do's and don'ts from the people who are around here (some active users know what i mean) and one of those things: Allowed to go on my Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS or laptop from 13:00 to 15:15 and 18:00 to 20:00. In that time, i always check my Switch and want to continue playing this game, even if my time's up. That's how addictive this game is! So a 9 for this because there are moments where i CAN quit. I just never do it. :PSTORYWell, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has NO story. However, i'd like to tell you one thing about the cups: 12 cups, instead of 8. The Crossing Cup (the one with the green leaf) and then the last track. Just notice how it changes every time you race on it. ;)DEPTHI rated this a 7 because... well... It takes a while to beat everything and yet, everything's so easy for even someone who only masters 50CC... However, you got the battles, and the Golden unlockables. Those things will keep you busy for the upcoming 2 years.DIFFICULTYI rated this a 6 because of a various reasons. Reason number one is (and i actually wanted to give Difficulty a 4 for this): Even 200CC (the newest class) is fairly easy, if you ignore the speed and take the tracks serious. Another reason: If you take a bike to drive with, then drifting is more difficult. That's the other 2 points. And there are some other things, but naming them up would be pointless.MISCELLANEOUSI know this isn't a thing in an average review, but i decided to name up a few other things. First, the character amount. I mean, the character choices are INSANE! A lot of characters you can choose from! Even Link, Isabelle, two Villagers from Animal Crossing and two Splatoon characters joined the Grand Prix! Also, the battles are insane as well! There are now 5 types of battles. Including a category that allows you to do ALL FIVE within 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 rounds. The choice is yours!OVERALLOverall, i will give this a 9.8, because the game is INSANE and a recommendation for everyone who considered buying a Switch! The graphics are almost as if you play Mario Kart in real life and Nintendo succeeded in letting a bunch of others and me (and hopefully you too) return every time! So if you return... Get your kart ready, get set, GO! Go for first place!-------------------------------------------------------I know this might be a short review, but i tried my best to make it longer than usually.
  Graphics 10   Sound 8   Addictive 9   Depth 7   Difficulty 6
      Review Rating: 3.7/5     Submitted: 05-06-17     Review Replies: 4


My first Switch game review   gamerforlifefor..
Back in April 2017, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe came out on Switch. As someone who bought MK8 on the Wii U along with the DLC packs, I was disappointed to find out that I'd essentially wasted more money than I should've on the Wii U version, yet I knew I absolutely needed to buy Deluxe. I never got around to reviewing MK8 on Wii U, so I've decided to instead review Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and make it my 1st Switch game review. Hopefully this will help anyone who's not yet gotten a switch, but still has the wii u decide if they too should buy this game. Graphics: 10/10 - The visuals in this game are about the same as they were in the Wii U version. Even so, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still the most visually stunning racing game I've ever played. Whether you're getting ready to drive off an aircraft carrier onto a snowy mountain on Mount Wario, racing along the streets of Toad Harbor, or making your way through the fire and lava of Bowser's Castle; you'll find yourself enjoying the sights in each track no matter how many times you end up racing on them. All the tracks in the game look fantastic, so the graphics for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are more than worthy of a 10. Sound: 9/10 - The Mario Kart franchise has always had some of the catchiest music you'll find in racing games, and MK8 Deluxe is no exception. There's a lot of variety found in this soundtrack featuring some great jazzy tunes with a lot of emphasis towards the saxophone, plenty of electric guitar, and other various instrument sounds can be heard in this game. Some of the big music highlights found in MK8 include Big Blue and Hyrule Circuit, which both contain a perfect mix of saxophone and electric guitar. Mute City, Dragon Driftway and Mount Wario are also worthy of being mentioned as highlights for the soundtrack. In addition, there were plenty of tracks brought back from older games, some of which got remixes as well. While a majority of the soundtrack is fantastic, there's 1 remix that Nintendo didn't get right at all, and that was N64 Rainbow Road. That's one theme that didn't need a jazzy remix, yet that's what it got, and it ended up suffering as a result. Overall though, this is still a brilliant soundtrack that's more than worthy of a 9. Addictiveness: 10/10 - Mario Kart games have always been some of the most addicting racing games out there, and MK8 Deluxe is no exception. The anti gravity sections are an interesting mechanic that encourages you to bump into other players, which is something I've always liked to do anyways. The addition of 200cc provides the fastest gameplay the series has ever seen. While not as fast as F-Zero, it's clear from those 2 features that Nintendo wanted to provide players with the closest experience to an F-Zero game as possible without actually making a new F-Zero game... (Seriously Nintendo, just give us another F-Zero game already PLEASE!) The best new feature and the thing that makes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe far superior to the Wii U version is the vastly improved battle mode. Unlike the Wii U version, this game actually has real battle courses. This makes a huge difference because in the Wii U version, you had to do battles on actual race tracks and most of the time you wouldn't hardly run into any opponents. Now battle mode works the same way it's worked in every other game since the series' beginning. There are 5 different types of battles to choose from in MK8 Deluxe. You have the standard balloon battle and coin runners that have always been series staples. There's also Renegade roundup, where players are split into different teams and you either have to catch your opponent with a piranha plant, or you have to avoid the opposing team and free teammates that have been caught. There's also Bomb-Omb Blast, which works the same way as Balloon Battle except you only get bomb-ombs as items. Finally there's Shine Thief, a mode where you have to grab the shine star and hold onto it for as long as possible while everyone else is coming after you. That mode in particular is absolute chaos in 12 player online multiplayer. A revamped battle mode is exactly what MK8 needed to be the absolute best game in the series, and that's what it got. This is easily the most fun I've ever had with the Mario Kart series, and this is coming from someone who's played all of them (not including the arcade games). For these reasons, I'm giving the addictiveness a 10. Story: N/A - None of the Mario Kart games have storylines, and this one's no exception. For that reason, I'm leaving this category blank. Depth: 9/10 - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has the most content of any game in the entire series. It has a total of 12 grand prix, 48 race tracks, and 8 battle courses to drive on. No other kart racing game has that many tracks. In addition, with the addition of 200cc, there are a total of 5 different difficulty levels to complete for each grand prix. There are a grand total of 42 characters to play as, 6 of which were added exclusively for Deluxe (King Boo, Dry Bones, Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, Gold Mario, and Bowser Jr). This game has the biggest roster the series has ever seen. Unlike MK8 on Wii U, all but 1 of the characters are automatically unlocked from the start. While this change almost guarantees that the player will be able to choose who they want to play as from the get go, it takes away the sense of accomplishment found in the Wii U version, where you had to unlock a majority of the characters by finishing first in various grand prix. When also taking into account the multiplayer content this game has (which I want to once again state includes a REAL battle mode), there aren't many racing games that can compete with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in terms of content. For these reasons, I'm giving the depth a 9. Difficulty: 3/10 - I've played every game in the Mario Kart series (aside from the arcade games), so trust me when I say that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (as well as the Wii U version) is by far the easiest game in the series to complete in single player mode. The only time single player can be tricky is in 200cc, and even then beating what is easily the worst AI in Mario Kart history isn't super difficult after you get the braking on turns while drifting part down. In addition, when you fall off the track, you almost immediately get picked by Lakitu. In previous entries, falling was significantly more devastating than it is in Mario Kart 8. If you're looking for a challenge, online multiplayer is the way to go. With all of this in mind, I'm giving the difficulty a 3. Overall Score: 9.7/10 As someone who bought Mario Kart 8 on Wii U along with the DLC packs, I don't regret buying Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at all. This isn't just a straight up port with the DLC included, it's a true definitive version of MK8. With Battle Mode thankfully getting fixed this time around, additional characters that weren't in MK8, and the ability to take this masterpiece on the go or simply go to another part of your home without having to worry about the game not working within a small distance from your TV, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an absolute must buy for every Switch owner. Overall, I'm giving Mario Kart 8 Deluxe a score of 9.7 / 10.
  Graphics 10   Sound 9   Addictive 10   Depth 9   Difficulty 3
      Review Rating: 3.4/5     Submitted: 02-27-19     Review Replies: 2


So easy... So flawed... So overall boring!   Rayman85
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      Review Rating: 3/5     Submitted: 09-05-19     Updated: 11-16-19     Review Replies: 5

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