Mario Kart 8
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Mario Kart 8

Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

2014•Racing•PEGI 3•About 8 hours

Taste attributes: actionfamilyfantasyanimalsmusic/dancesportsfastwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedall consuming questfighting evilgame/competitionself destruction/implosion

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Boxlist takeGlossy and accessible: a good-natured racing game, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like escapism over depth.

Pace: very fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: very light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: very simple · Structure: very linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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About This Game

Mario Kart 8 is a kart racing game in which players control characters from the Mario universe and other Nintendo franchises. Racers compete on themed tracks using power-ups found in item boxes to gain advantages or hinder opponents. The game introduces anti-gravity sections where players drive on walls and ceilings, gaining speed boosts from collisions. It supports up to twelve players online, four locally on one system, and features modes including Grand Prix racing and arena-based battles. Vehicle customization allows players to mix kart bodies, wheels, and gliders. The Nintendo Switch version, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, includes all previous downloadable content, a revamped battle mode with dedicated arenas, and accessibility features for newer players.

Summary: IGDB

Screenshots

  • Mario Kart 8 screenshot
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Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionFamilyFantasyAnimalsMusic/danceSportsAll consuming questFighting evilGame/competitionSelf destruction/implosion

Keywords

Amusement parkDolphinCrossoverSequelYoshiAmiiboInstant replayDonkey kong

Where to play

Details

Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher
Nintendo
Released
29 May 2014
Series
Mario Bros.
Platforms
Wii U
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective
Third person
Time to beat
10h rushed, 8h normally, 50h complete
Age rating
PEGI 3
Taste scores
How we score
Source
IGDB

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