Mario Kart 8 Deluxe =link= Review

To understand the success of Deluxe , one must look at the foundation laid by its Wii U origins. Mario Kart 8 introduced a paradigm shift in the series' mechanics: anti-gravity.

Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe perfect? Almost. The roster still lacks Diddy Kong (an odd omission given the DLC), and the item distribution can feel cruel (getting hit by three red shells in a row is infamous). Furthermore, the lack of a proper story mode (like Diddy Kong Racing ) leaves the single-player feeling a little dry after you earn all the gold cups. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

By fixing the single biggest complaint of the original release, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe justified its existence not just as a port, but as the ultimate package. To understand the success of Deluxe , one

Nintendo is reportedly working on the next Mario Kart (likely for the "Switch 2"). But until that day comes, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains undefeated. It is not just the best game on the Switch; it is one of the greatest racing games ever made. Almost

When launched alongside the Nintendo Switch in April 2017, many fans dismissed it as a mere "port." After all, we had already played the original Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U three years earlier. Surely, this was just a placeholder until a proper ninth entry arrived.

This DLC essentially turned Mario Kart 8 Deluxe into a "Greatest Hits" compilation of the entire series. You can race on SNES Rainbow Road, Wii Coconut Mall, and the brand new Piranha Plant Cove all in one cup.