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Whenever a Mario Kart game graces a Nintendo console, you know it's going to be something special, bringing the latest rendition of the best and most enduring kart racing series. The difference with the Nintendo Switch, however, is that we've been here before. Or have we

A huge amount of Mario Kart goodness; Tweaks and changes for veterans and newcomers alike; Playing with local WiFi; online; and split screen; Returning Battle Mode is fantastic and varied

No way to share Mario Kart TV highlights at the moment; The sad sight of unlocking Mercedes GLA cars; Changes leave Wii U players behind

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When we reviewed Mario Kart 8 back around its release on Wii U, it's fair to say that we liked it a lot . Now it's back in a new Deluxe package on the Switch, and Nintendo's flagship racer is in better shape than it has ever been before.

Opting for enhanced and expanded deluxe / director's cut / remastered / Game of the Year editions of last-gen games is a well-worn tactic in the early days of a new console. Some of the most enjoyable games on PS4 and Xbox One are high quality re-releases, taking a top-notch title and sprucing it up...

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

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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.

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

The Wii U was no fiscal success, but without Mario Kart 8 it would have been a money-bleeding liability. The game that brought us Luigi's Death Stare , MKTV , and single-handedly revitalized its host console (sporting crazy high attach rates ) was a reinvention for Mario Kart , and despite its...

Mario Kart 8 with full HD; Battle Mode; DLC; and assorted goodies; Battle delivers; is fleshed-out; and offers a variety of modes; The game is gorgeous; and Deluxe is the definitive edition; Small adds like smart steering and extra items; though minor; are welcome

It's almost unprecedented for a games franchise to still be going strong 25 years after making its debut, but August 27 this year will mark a quarter century since Super Mario Kart first appeared on the Super Nintendo.

Nintendo's karting franchise is designed to get everyone racing together no matter what their individual ability. This Switch remaster achieves that and more