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April 2017
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The editors liked
Completely overhauled Battle Mode
Tons of tracks
Including DLC content
Lots of local and online multiplayer options
Smooth controls and handling
Fun maps
Wide variety of characters and vehicles
Great co-op gameplay
All Wii U DLC included
Helpful assist options
Renegade Roundup
Still gorgeous after all these years
All tracks and racers in one place
Fantastic Battle Mode
Grand multiplayer game
Looks even sharper on Switch
Great new Battle Mode courses
Still looks great in 2017
Looks and feels better than ever on Switch
Completely revamped Battle Mode adds proper maps and new modes
Racing remains exciting and rewards skill
Small qualityoflife updates streamline the game
The definitive version of Mario Kart 8
Wonderful tracks and characters with beautiful graphics
Battle mode is everything we wanted the first time around
The editors didn't like
Some stuttering with four-player split-screen in testing
No introduction for new players
No easy way to see all stats
Limited Battle Mode customization
Not much for Wii U veterans
Poor singleplayer experience
Single Player doesn't seem to matter
New autoacceleration and autoturning good for noobs
Bad for everyone else
No new race courses
No big surprises for Grand Prix players
Rubberbanding will frustrate every player from time to time
Mario Kart 8 veterans may not have enough to warrant another purchase
Too expensive for a re-release of a three year old game
Abstract: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is sublime.If you've got a Switch, and the idea of a frenetic arcade racer starring a heap of Nintendo characters sounds appealing, then go and order the game right now. It's okay; I'll wait.Okay, now you're back, let's talk about why...
42 racers, 48 courses and so much new content, Battle Mode is back and better than ever, Plenty of content to keep Mario Kart 8 completionist's occupied
Price seems somewhat steep for those who already own Mario Kart 8, Full online functionality isn't ready quite yet
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The best Mario Kart game you can buy, Battle mode is improved, Smart Steering is great for new players, New characters added like King Boo, Local multiplayer included (4-player)
Not actually a new game, Smart steering may irk hardcore players, Playing on a single Joy-Con is cramped (but not required)
Yes. If you want to play some Mario Kart on Switch, don't wait around. This game is extremely similar to its Wii U version, but that was also one of the best Mario Kart games to date. It looks fantastic, plays well, and has (almost) everything you'd want...
Published: 2017-04-24, Author: James , review by: dailystar.co.uk
There's no question that this is the best Mario Kart package to date, with more characters, courses and modes to play than ever before.It still looks great and some smart new features make the game not only more welcoming for complete beginners but equall...
Published: 2017-04-21, Author: Martin , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: If it's artful understatement you're after, look no further than the manual for Mario Kart 8 in all of its glorious entirety:I love it for several reasons, not least for how it's an example of a dying form (and in the case of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Sw...
Published: 2017-04-20, Author: Chris , review by: gamesradar.com
Proper battle arenas comfortably beat repurposed tracks, Renegade Roundup is a brilliant new team-based mode, Racing down Mount Wario on the bus will never get old
Are we greedy for wanting at least one new GP?, Blue shells: we know why they're here; we still hate ‘em, Online opponents picking Dry Dry Desert
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...
Although we're slightly pining for a completely new Mario Kart, this Deluxe version of the Wii U game is worth picking up whether you've played its predecessor to death or you're completely new to the series. While racing isn't hugely changed by the addit...
Published: 2017-04-20, Author: Steve , review by: pocket-lint.com
Small but significant gameplay tweaks add freshness, Battle mode revamp a roaring success, extra tracks are great, graphics are fabulous, Switch brings incredible local multiplayer possibilities
Nintendo could perhaps have revamped the online ranking system and tweaked the lobbying
If, like most, you never committed yourself to buying a Wii U, then you're in for a treat with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch. It's now 25 years since the first Mario Kart, and in that period, Nintendo has honed the franchise's gameplay to utter p...
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Published: 2017-04-20, Author: Jordan , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Bringing Mario Kart to the Switch feels like an easy win for Nintendo's fledgling machine. It isn't exactly a new game – it's Mario Kart 8, with a few extras – but that doesn't really matter, for three main reasons: the ability to play in portable mode op...