Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch

Came fast and was in perfect condition

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 bought this as a gift for my son and it’s just as fun as when I played on N64. Great quality, no funny business.

Im so happy to be playing Mario Kart again! This was my game when I was younger, and having it now just brings it all back! All of the tracks are gorgeous and fun to play. Theres enough of them with enough variety where everyone will find favorites. The wide roster of characters to select from add to the fun! I never expected to be playing Link in Mario Kart ever, and had a blast as him! Ive already dabbled in the battle modes, and those seem just as entertaining as I remember! It sounds like the WiiUs version was lacking in this department, so Im glad they made the improvements. Its nice having the option to bank up 2 special toys to use on your competition from the mystery boxes, and I find it fun unlocking customization for my Karts. Its an exceptional game that Im glad got a port to the Switch from the WiiU. It is an older game though, so some who already HAVE it from the WiiU days may be a bit disappointed in not getting much fresh and new with this installment. Id give it a 4.5 Stars if I could simply because it is an older game that people have already on a different system. Id like to encourage Nintendo to have Switch era games available/developed like in the case of Zelda Breath of the Wild, so I believe a mild dock of stars would be appropriate. Cant wait to play the next generation of Nintendo!

A game that brought back so many childhood memories. Nowadays I dont have much time to enjoy and play games like when I was a kid but since I have gotten this game I have had a blast playing it with my little brother. Also the story mode was a blast

Amazing game. I will say it. Better than Zelda: Breath of the Wild for one reason: REPLAY-ABILITY! Long after weve all conquered TLZ:BOTW, Mario Kart 8 will still be worth playing. BOTW will be played only for nostalgia, that is, unless DLC starts pouring in. But I do not foresee such excess from Nintendo. Mario Kart 8 is just fun. Its addicting, it exciting, and it will have you shouting and jumping out of your seat with friends and alone. Its what gaming is all about. And it is this type of colorful, playful fun that makes Nintendo the best gaming company in history.

I remember first playing Mario Kart back shortly after the launch of the Super Nintendo. I was hooked from day one. Id rush home after school to play against my friends, my sibling, and even my parents. As time went on my friends and I got older and moved on to play late night 4 player battle modes on the N64. Even more time went on and all of a sudden we found ourselves too busy in adulthood to dork out like we did as kids. Now in my early 30s, I knew I wanted a Switch from the moment it was announced. I knew, deep down, that it would deliver on the key franchises that I loved so much growing up. Im happy to report that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ABSOLUTELY delivers. From the gorgeous and smooth graphics to the wonky sound effects and quick styled gameplay - its a TON of fun. Like Zelda, its a blast to my childhood past, and thats something I cannot put a price on. Well played Nintendo. 10 out of 10 stars!

The grand prix maps are exactly the same?! Was expecting more in that area. There are new carts, wheels, and gliders however, as well as characters. The reason this gets 4 stars is the battle modes! They are hilarious, especially when playing with friends. I think a fair price wouldve been $30-40 but they are slow to release games on the switch right now and Ive been playing Mario kart since the n64. The HD graphics are fantastic and the portability is amazing. I have to use the pro controller the small ones are hard with my big hands. The COMs seem to be smarter and more difficult vs the Wii U version. It was a fun challenge and always a hoot to rewind the highlight reel and see how you dropped from 1st to 8th on the last lap 5 seconds away from the finish line lol

This game, while an improvement, is quite literally a Wii-U port. Many will simply shove this off as Mario Kart itself is simply a continued resurrection of the same core gameplay. However, this game is notably a copy/paste of Mario Kart 8 on the Wii-U that they didnt even bother to change the name enough. They actually fixed the battle mode, fixed the item system during matches, and offered all DLC in lump-sum purchase. The game itself is a better rendition this time with HD quality within the game but a lot of things are still amiss. For example, the coin item is still in the game, item distribution by default in online is still wacky, kart mechanics are not traditional, etc. Overall, this game is what youd expect from a true Mario Kart game but we shouldnt have had to buy a Switch just to get it, PERIOD.

If you like Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U, youll probably want this Switch version too. Its pretty much the same game but with enough tweaks to make it a worthy buy. Youll notice the video and sound quality is improved. There are some new characters and vehicles like the inklings and the splat buggy. The big deal with this Switch version of MK8 is more dynamic gameplay with double item boxes that can put you in the lead almost instantly if youre lucky. The 200cc tracks are slightly easier here than in Wii Us MK8 which is good because theyll come up as options when you play live. Mirror tracks also appear in live races here for the first time. If you win a live race you get to strut around with a big crown after the race. Its good to be the King!