Published: 2014-05-15, Author: Jacob , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: As one of the most consistent franchises in Nintendo's history, the release of a new Mario Kart is always cause for excitement. The last entry, Mario Kart 7, is widely regarded as one of the best in the series, introducing air gliders, underwater racing a...
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Published: 2014-05-15, Author: Sean , review by: cheatcc.com
Abstract: It is the wish of most parents that their children have better success than they did. The same can be said about developers when crafting the next game in a beloved series. In almost all respects, Mario Kart 8 achieves this aspiration, with one merit not...
Abstract: I feel somewhat uneasy in talking about a Mario Kart game in a post-Mario Kart 7 era. While it wasn't a bad game, I didn’t play much of MK7. I enjoyed the last three games more. My preference for the previous games and their gameplay certainly reflects...
Published: 2014-05-15, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Rock-solid, fun core gameplay. Excellent HD graphics. Uploadable race video. Finally lets you block the blue shell.
Battle Mode is neutered. Online multiplayer features needs work
Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Wii U is the best-looking Mario Kart to date (and the first with HD graphics), thanks to some fantastic new and remixed tracks....
Abstract: Scroll down to the bottom for a video review. If there’s one word that can quickly sum up Nintendo’s latest entry in the Mario Kart series, it’s beautiful. From top to bottom, this is a gorgeous game, likely the best-looking one Nintendo has ever made....
Published: 2014-05-15, Author: Tom , review by: gamespot.com
Karts feel satisfying beneath your fingers, Courses provide plenty of opportunities for smart speed bursts, Wide assortment of interesting tracks, Emphasis on driving rather than fighting rewards skill, Challenging without feeling cheap
Battle mode is downright boring, Weak selection of characters
Abstract: If there is one series that Nintendo has always been relatively safe with, it was Mario Kart. With the exception of Mario Kart: Double Dash, which introduced a slew of new gameplay mechanics that ultimately ended up being scrapped in newer iterations, Nin...
Published: 2014-05-15, Author: Matt , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads, we need walls, ceilings, and space itself. Mario Kart 8 is as much about pushing its own boundaries as it is about retaining all that classic Mario Kart feel that has been honed over the past two decades. Play...
Published: 2014-05-20, Author: Phil , review by: cgmagonline.com
Mario Kart 8 is the real deal and, God-willing, the gaming geniuses at Nintendo have even more facelifts and reinventions planned for all of their flagship franchises...
Published: 2014-06-01, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
It's interesting to note that while Super Mario Kart kicked the whole Karting game genre off back in 1992, there have been very few games that even approach its level of polish. That's still true for Mario Kart 8.But I can't entirely ignore the fact that ...
