Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review

By Griffin Vacheron

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 success deserved to be played and owned by at least twice…

  • 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
  • Despite the wealth of content, Deluxe may still be a tough sell for those who own the Wii U version
  • It can't be ignored: in this case, Joy-Cons make the experience worse

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Griffin Vacheron
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