Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Most streamers rate Mario Kart 8 Deluxe worth playing.
3 streamer verdicts· Released 2017-04-28Independent creators only · sponsored coverage never counts
Streamer Verdicts
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Our analysis
A still stupidly-fun kart racer that is technically impressive, visually stunning, and packed with a huge variety of courses, with the anti-gravity tracks standing out as spectacular. It is held back by light single-player content, occasionally lopsided item balance, and a frustrating lack of multiplayer options, especially the two fixed item slots, no battle-mode elimination, and limited bot and CPU controls. The core racing remains a blast, but the surrounding package needs more flexibility.
Our analysis
Solid fun port with all DLC packed in; best on Switch but lacks innovation; benefits from multiplayer.
Our analysis
The definitive, ultimate edition of an already outstanding kart racer, bundling all Wii U content and DLC with new characters and refinements. It runs at a clean 1080p/60fps docked and looks great in handheld, adds welcome accessibility options like auto-accelerate and smart steering, and most importantly overhauls the battle mode with dedicated arenas and modes such as Renegade Roundup. For Switch owners it's a no-brainer must-have.
About
- Released
- 2017-04-28
- Genre
- Racing, Arcade
Creator Mentions · 2
Scott The Woz👍 positive
WatchOur analysis
Scott considers Mario Kart 8 Deluxe the best Mario Kart at the time of release due to significant improvements like a fixed battle mode, improved handling, and the full game on a portable system. However, he expresses disappointment at the lack of new race tracks and single-player content, noting it feels too much like the original Mario Kart 8 rather than a fresh experience.
- KKENT for 任天堂ゲームレビュー👍 positiveWatch
Our analysis
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains a polished, well-refined racing experience after 10 years of development with tightly-designed courses packed with gimmicks. Better suited for those seeking pure competitive racing, though its smaller content volume pales beside World's ambitious scope.
