
Mario Kart 8
Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Taste attributes: actionfamilyfantasyanimalsmusic/dancesportsfastwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedall consuming questfighting evilgame/competitionself destruction/implosion
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
IGDB rating
89 / 100
690 ratings
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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.
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- 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
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- IGDB
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