Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have this game for the Wii U so it wasn't anything that new other than the battle mode. I still decided to purchase the game based on the fact my switch is portable and this game is fun to pick up and play on the go. If you have the Wii U version it may not be worth scooping up but to everyone else I'd highly recommend buying this game.

Late adopter to the switch would definitely played plenty of Mario kart 64 back in college. Really cool to see all the throwback tracks in this game. My kids love it too and I like that even the younger one can just keep her finger on the gas and finish the races.

The game is great. The customer service from Morgan (hope I spelled that right) was super helpful! Very nice to talk to someone knowledgeable and did a great job answering my questions!

I’ve played a number of cart racers across different gaming platforms and I consider this one the most enjoyable. Mario cart continues to have great general presentation, a broad cast of characters, a variety of vehicle types, and mind blowing levels. I’m glad to own this title, it is a must have.

An all time classic that continues to get better! Great courses, great racing controls and great fun. I won't knock a star off but FYI only, the game comes 95% unlocked. One of my favorite features used to be unlocking tracks and racers but Nintendo took a new approach "geared" toward multi-player racing right out of the box.

Can I give it 6 stars??? It's absolutely amazing...I have played this almost non-stop during my free time ever since getting it for Christmas. It brings back memories of playing the older Mario Kart games back in the day. Me and my girlfriend play every chance we get. It's so addicting and by far my favorite game for the Switch.

Every in the house plays plus it's portable! Amazing game!

This was the first game we bought for our Switch. Having come from the Wii, these are all new levels to us and love the new mechanisms. I really like the hover/anti-grav mechanism with all the course twisting and spinnning. Over all another classic MARIO kart that meets expectations and is an easy go to for the whole family.

After adding another controller, this game has been hours of fun for everyone in my home. It creates nostalgia by letting you play with the people next to you and quickly become a staple of family game night. A ton of highly detailed levels, characters and vehicles along with a simple control scheme made this game a must have

I have always been a big Mario Kart fan, however this game exceeded my expectations. The graphics are incredible and it has that stereotypical Mario charm that we come to expect from Nintendo products. It is easy enough for beginners, but can be difficult enough for seasoned vets. It's even better when played with friends.

My son really enjoys this game! We play it pretty often

I love Mario Kart 8. I originally rented it from Vintage Stock when it released on the Wii U to play with my cousins one weekend. However, I found I enjoyed the game so much I bought the copy I rented and never returned it. It is even better on the Switch -- especially since the battle mode on the Wii U was useless. I haven't played battle mode much on the Switch, but what little I've played is far more enjoyable than the Wii U version. If you've never played Mario Kart 8, own a Switch, and enjoy Mario Kart games, I highly recommend this game. However, if you've already sunk hours into the Wii U version, bought the DLC, and don't care about portability or battle mode, it isn't worth spending the $60 to re-purchase.

This game is very fun. There are a lot of different venues, all of which are greatly detailed and fun to pass through. There are various types of races as well as various speeds. You can play by yourself or online with friends. There are many different characters to choose form and you create your own car. I find it very enjoyable.

One of the best games you can buy from Nintendo! It’s a classic!

It's Mario Kart. If you have played Mario Kart before, it has nothing unexpected: same basic gameplay and same basic fun. The most different thing is the fact that you don't need to buy an extra controller to get 2 player, which is the only way to really play this game. If you have any friends then this game is a must buy.

Beautiful graphics and fun to play with the whole family!

I do own the Wii U version of Mario Kart 8 with the DLC's and now Mario Kart 8 deluxe for the switch. Bringing back battle mode in the deluxe version does breathe new life this ported version. This one is a no-brainer to buy if you are new to Mario Kart 8 but it may be worth waiting for a price drop if you already own the Wii U version.

Honestly, there's not much more to say. It's Mario Kart, for the Switch. Plays exceptionally well - pick a character, build a cart from body, tires, and parachute (all of which affects handling/speed/acceleration/etc) race around the tracks and hope to win. Multiplayer is quick and simple to set up. Blue shells are a pain.

Good game, and was ready for pickup within an hour. Brought for my little brother and he loves the graphics.

I'm a big fan of the series. I grew up with Mario and it's cool that my kids love it too. I like that the kids can play for an hour and put it away bc it's not a long role playing game. They keep entertained and will replay it over and over. They don't have to wait for their sibling to play with bc they can play with others online.