Polish those shells, start your engines and Lets-a Go! Mario Kart 8 returns with the Deluxe version for the Nintendo Switch. Fall in love once again with everyone's favorite kart racer while taking advantage of the fully mobile playability of the Switch to crush your opponents on the go.

Mobile Multiplayer; Family Friendly Controls; Battle Mode; Classic Fun

Joycon Cramps

I am older for playing video games. This game is a blast, but it does take some getting used to. Putting it up on the big television almost makes it seem like you are in the game. Graphics are great and pretty easy play.

It's no secret that a new Nintendo console will at some point bring us a new iteration of Mario Kart. The franchise has been a staple of my gaming life for as long as I can remember, starting with the Super Nintendo version and continuing on to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which is essentially a beefed up...

so fun u should buy it

As Baz discovers, there's now no need to ever stop playing Mario Kart.

Wealth of great tracks; Gold Mario challenge; Battle Mode

Few unlockable challenges

Racing games are in an interesting spot right now. Hardcore driving enthusiasts get their fix through games such as Forza Motorsport, Gran Turismo, and Assetto Corsa , while those who don't care as much about an authentic driving experience can play awesome games such as Forza Horizon 3 or even...

Beautiful racetracks; Local multiplayer; Extremely welcoming for new players; Nintendo characters; Power-ups

Beautiful racetracks; Local multiplayer; Extremely welcoming for new players; Nintendo characters; Power-ups; Connection issues in online mode; Uncomfortable to play with Joy-Cons

It takes some guts to launch a port of a game in your previous generation as a big release on your shiny new console, but that's exactly what Nintendo have done. Many a gamer never got to play the fantastic Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U.

Multiple multiplayer options; Battle mode is now worthy of your time; All the DLC on the Wii U included; Small improvements that'll please veterans of the game; Play it anywhere you want

Lacking a missions mode; Not being able to switch items if you have two

There is something special about Mario Kart that resonates with fanboys of Nintendo , and while I was not a hardcore fanboy of the series, things have changed now. I remember playing Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U and having a blast, so when the Switch's library of games dwindled, all hope in the console...

If there is any criticism to be levied at Deluxe , it is that most of the game's content is unlocked right out of the box. While this is likely a plus for players returning from the Wii U version, it will inevitably hamper the replayability of the game for its many, many new adopters.

Very enjoyable game to play with friends and family, plus great for kids. I have been a fan of Mario kart since the Super Nintendo version and it's even more fun to play now.