A hallmark of excellence. It may have some flaws, but they are negligible to what is otherwise a supreme title.

is the biggest, prettiest, most fully featured Mario Kart ever. Which might make you wonder why, in amongst the overwhelmingly positive vibes, I feel a . If enthusiasm for this new game is set to 'High' rather than the usual 'Rabid,' that's because it isn't really a new game at all.

While I would have preferred Mario Kart 9 on the Switch, the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 is a welcome addition to the small lineup that Nintendo's console offers. I can't tell you how much fun I had playing this with my friends, coworkers, and strangers online these past few days, and I fully...

Absolutely gorgeous when docked and undocked; Everything unlocked from the beginning; Battle Mode

Framerate issues when local games have three our four players

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is everything you loved about the original Mario Kart 8 and more. Our review.

A bounty of new content; The definitive version of Mario Kart 8; Well worth the upgrade to Nintendo Switch

Players who already adopted the previous game will have most of what's here; Smart Steering can be frustrating

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe takes the best and makes it better. The original's awesome collection of courses, characters, and customization are only enhanced by Smart Steering and the welcomed return of Battle Mode.

Battle Mode; Smart Steering

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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...

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe delivers another wonderful and fun karting experience. To dismiss it simply because we've played a lot of it before on the Wii U just wouldn't be right. For some people, this is going to be their first experience with the game and it's hard not to be jealous.

The definitive Mario Kart experience gets even better and the Switch's form-factor makes it even better. This will undoubtedly be a multiplayer mainstay for years due to its solid gameplay and fun.

Improvement on the already-classic MK8; Smooth and flawless handheld experience; Battle Mode is finally worth checking out

Little new to justify repeat purchase unless you're a huge fan

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe doesn't offer much for players who already had their fill of the original Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U, but it's still a fantastic game have on the Switch. If, like most people, you skipped the Wii U, or just want their Kart fix, Deluxe is the best version of one of our favorite...

The best Mario Kart game you can buy; Battle mode is improved; Smart Steering is great for new players; New characters added like King Boo; Local multiplayer included (4-player

Not actually a new game; Smart steering may irk hardcore players; Playing on a single Joy-Con is cramped (but not required

Spoiler: Mario Kart 8 is a great game. Sorry, let the cat out of the bag there. If you have a Wii U, you already know this. But with not that many people actually owning one, and Nintendo with a new, very-well-selling Switch console in desperate need of a Nintendo-made racer to double as a local...