Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

Maybe I haven't played it enough, but this Mario Kart doesn't appeal to me as much as the classics. Or maybe I'm just getting old. Don't get me wrong, it is good. But it just doesn't keep me coming back like it used to or expected it to. Since there are track packs you can get online and various updates that you couldn't get on many pervious versions, I expected to be glued to this game, but I'm not. It is worth buying. I do enjoy playing it and part of it might be that I'm getting older, because the younger crowd does seem to enjoy this game quite a lot. Every gamer has their preferences and priorities, and it seems I may have grown out of Mario Kart, but I would still recommend buying it to try and see if it is your jam. It is a well put together game and it is fun.

I bought this game for my girlfriend for Christmas to go with her switch and let me tell you, we’ve been playing it nonstop. I said it’s for her but I’m enjoying it just as much, if not more. The ultimate mix of nostalgia from childhood games and the thrill of racing. You really can’t go wrong with this one.

Another entry in the Mario Kart franchise. You know what you're getting when you buy this game. The paid DLC is pretty good to keep the game alive, but I think its time they just make Nintendo Kart and including much more of every franchise ala smash bros.

Coming from the Nintendo Wii's Mario Kart 7, the game is graphically stunning, and there are a variety of new, exciting, and gorgeous tracks with plenty of shortcuts. There are some classic tracks as well as newer ones. There are many options to customize your vehicle (e.g., parachute, wheels). Vehicle customization affects the acceleration, weight, handling, traction, and speed of the vehicle. All of the characters come unlocked, but you can unlock vehicles, parachutes, and wheels by collecting coins throughout the game. Interestingly, there is 200cc, which speeds up the track, so breaking technique is involved. Gameplay: I immediately noticed that MK8D requires a lot of drifting, which is different from MK7 Wii, where drifting is optional. I found it to be more easy to get bumped off the track by heavier players. Unfortunately, some of the boost items (the golden mushroom and star) give you less speed than they used to. The benefit to the star in MK8D is its invincibility, which is a great advantage considering that players can hold up to two items. The green turtles are much more likely to hit you, are much faster, and can bounce off walls. Getting a coin in first place is often frustrating as it is not a defensive item; however, collecting coins increase your speed. Great game again from Nintendo.

Really great gaming experience. Smooth as butter, great music, fun sound effects, very immersive. We've come a long way from Kart 64. I haven't really played much video games since the N64 (skipped both the Wii and WiiU, so I kinda feel like an old man jumping back into the World of Nintendo). It's made me feel like a kid again, and with how much stress I've been under these last few years with my health... that's a pretty big deal to me. Thank you, Nintendo.

We love Mario Cart! It's similar to the old Nintendo 64, but wven better! Pretty cool. Able to download more tracks online.

Love this game! It’s great for family game time ! And my son really likes it

Fun game. Worth the money and a must have if you have a switch.