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Mario Kart 8 - Nintendo Wii U
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- Race along walls and upside-down on twisting anti-gravity racetracks!
- Share highlight videos of your greatest moments with friends via the Mario Kart TV feature and Miiverse.
- Race and battle with friends locally or connect online to play with random players from around the world.
- Fan favorite features from past Mario Kart games include gliders, underwater racing, motorbikes, mid-air tricks, and more.
- Crisp HD graphics and fluid animation offers players the most visually stunning Mario Kart yet!
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ASIN | B00DC7G2W8 |
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Release date | May 30, 2014 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #11,944 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #34 in Wii U Games |
Product Dimensions | 0.57 x 5.34 x 7.43 inches; 3.2 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Everyone |
Item model number | WUPPAMKE |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Manufacturer | Nintendo |
Date First Available | June 1, 2013 |
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Feel the rush as your kart rockets across the ceiling. Race upside-down and along walls on anti-gravity tracks in the most action-fueled Mario Kart game yet. Take on racers across the globe and share videos of your greatest moments via Mario Kart TV.
Driving up a waterfall or across the ceiling can provide an intense adrenaline rush, but that's not all anti-gravity is good for. It also provides a wild new gameplay mechanic: if you collide into other racers in zero-g, you'll earn speed boosts worth bragging about. Upload and share your best moments and watch your friends' using Mario Kart TV. Returning features include 12-player online play, gliders, underwater racing, motorbikes, and custom karts. You can even race as Bowser's seven minions, the Koopalings.
Race along walls and upside-down on twisting anti-gravity racetracks
Share highlight videos of your greatest moments with friends via the Mario Kart TV feature and Miiverse
Race and battle with friends locally or connect online to play with random players from around the world
Fan favorite features from past Mario Kart games include gliders, underwater racing, motorbikes, mid-air tricks, and more
For the first time ever, play as all seven of Bowser's minions, the Koopalings
Crisp HD graphics and fluid animation offers players a visually stunning Mario Kart
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Start your Karts for some flippin' fun |
Brand new item chomps at racing enemies |
Race alongside your favorite characters |
Race as all of Bowser's minions, the Koopalings, for the first time ever |
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Customers like the characters in the game. They say the characters are fun, animated with care, and eye-candy. They also find the game easy to use, with multiple difficulties ranging from exceptionally easy to frustratingly hard. Customers say the game is enjoyable, with good games abound. They appreciate the customization options, saying the game has become a feature that was carried out from Mario Kart 7. Customers also mention the value of the game, saying it's worth the money.
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Customers find the game enjoyable, with good games abounding. They say the replay stuff is mild fun, and the slow mo function is sure to elicit lots of laughter. They also mention that the 32 tracks are quite enjoyable. Customers also say the game is playable and a must-have for Wii U. They describe the rest of the game as phenomenal and mentioning it's a great party game.
"...And it's family friendly entertainment that adults and young kids alike will enjoy...." Read more
"...This game is AMAZING! I've played every entry since SMK and have loved each one since, as they all brought new ideas to the table...." Read more
"...kart none of that hardware and sound really matters as long as the game is fun. Which is where this game really shines...." Read more
"This game is really good, I would give it 5 stars but that implies to me that it is perfect. It is not perfect, so it gets 4 stars...." Read more
Customers find the graphics fantastic, beautiful, and epic. They also say the levels are well-designed and free of annoying gimmicks. Customers also say that the picture is crisp and the sounds effects are fun. They mention that the game is absolutely gorgeous, and wraps it in beautiful HD gameplay.
"...Moreover, nearly every track has a very distinctive theme that makes it stand out visually, far more so than any assortment of tracks from previous..." Read more
"...Next, the graphics. Sweet baby Jesus this game is beautiful...." Read more
"...I say this because the graphics keep the game running smooth while looking absolutly beautiful at the same time. The game is truely a work of art...." Read more
"...I looks good though.*As for the online, I haven't done much on there, but the few races I did do worked really well without any issues of lag...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the video game. They say it's great, has perfect gameplay, and is the best Mario Kart ever made. They also say the karts are equally impressive and the courses are well done. They mention that the game has no issues and runs flawlessly.
"...the effect this has on the gaming experience, but it just makes the racing feel more solid, with clearer benefits for skill progression, whereas..." Read more
"...This game looks stunning and runs flawlessly. I have played every single Mario Kart game now and this one is my favorite second only to double dash...." Read more
"...detailed for as little time as you spend in a area and the karts are equally impressive...." Read more
"...you fight on regular coarses which is just plain lame and lazy on nintendos part...." Read more
Customers like the value of the video game. They say it's worth the money, it has great replay value, and is worth buying. Some customers also mention that the racing part is worth the admission. They appreciate the cheap downloadable content and find it highly recommended.
"...Bottom line - if you or your kid likes Mario Kart, this is worth getting...." Read more
"...tracks presented in this game on Youtube, I decided it was worth the money to buy...." Read more
"...However, I believe the game as a whole is a great value and to me, the additional tracks alone are well worth the money;16 extra tracks is nothing..." Read more
"...This game (and the console itself, honestly) is worth it the money and time...." Read more
Customers appreciate the customization options in the game. They mention that there are a lot of different customization options for your kart, including body, wheels, and parachute. They also say that the game has great track and weapons variety, with a great selection of throwback levels. Customers also appreciate the ability to choose different vehicles for each character.
"...There are still many rows of item boxes, but the items now feel more diversified and rarer to obtain so that, for example, you're not constantly..." Read more
"...Nintendo, like always, does a great job in course variety and it's no different in this game either as each one is COMPLETELY different from the one..." Read more
"...With the different stats of the charecters, vehicles, and customization options, you can really create the perfect racer for your playstyle...." Read more
"...The graphics are amazing and the added customization is awesome. I have only a couple of complaints. the first is the map selection...." Read more
Customers find the online multiplayer aspect of the game wonderful. They say it has great single player and online multiplayer, as well as great local multiplayer. Some customers also mention that the online mode is brutal. However, most are satisfied with the game's controls and multiplayer competition.
"...It also features competitive racing online, which will extend the playability of the game quite a lot...." Read more
"...Online mode is lots of fun, and considering they have since turned off online play for previous mario kart games, gotta upgrade to this game to..." Read more
"...course layouts, item rebalancing, coin mechanics, multiplayer grand prix is back (and now supports 2-4 players instead of just 2)!,..." Read more
"...Multi-player racing is great, I really enjoy team mode or racing against each other...." Read more
Customers find the game easy to use. They say the multiple difficulties range from exceptionally easy to frustratingly hard. They also say the game is easy to pick up and play, with intuitive controls. They mention that the online was super easy to get into.
"...EXCELLENT CONTROLSThe kart physics and handling will feel utterly familiar to those who have played the last few entries in the series...." Read more
"...Very convenient!..." Read more
"...Maybe they will add some character dlc.*Can only have one item at a time! Well there goes my favorite strategy on the defensive...." Read more
"...I'm not a fan of the WiiMote steering, but changing is quick and painless...." Read more
Customers like the characters in the game. They say there is a nice selection of characters, some new and returning favorites. They also say the characters are fun, animated with care, and look great. Customers also mention that the options for cars and characters is endless.
"...A return to classic racing styleAwesome charactersBright, fun, a great party game..." Read more
"...+ There is a nice selection of characters, some new,and a lot of returning favorites...." Read more
"...Good character's roster (and addition of Koopalings)4) every track design is beautiful, including the retro cups..." Read more
"...The textures in this are great, and the characters are impressive. There are lots of nice colors everywhere, but its not too overwhelming...." Read more
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EXCELLENT CONTROLS
The kart physics and handling will feel utterly familiar to those who have played the last few entries in the series. That's good news because it means the controls are still as polished and responsive as ever. Moreover, the variables that affect your kart's top speed, acceleration, handling, weight, and traction also function almost exactly as they have in the past, except that now those variables are no longer entirely tied to specific characters. Character choice now has a milder effect on how the kart performs (though it does still have an effect), while the specific options you choose for your kart (body type, tire type, and glider type) now play a greater role in determining its resulting performance characteristics.
For racing, I think the Gamepad, the Wiimote with Nunchuk, or the Pro Controller all work very well. You can also use the motion controls if you want (i.e., tilting the Wiimote back and forth like a steering wheel), but I've never found that to be as responsive as using the thumbstick to steer. Of course, kids or inexperienced gamers may prefer the motion controls, especially if they're very young and lack the manual dexterity to operate the thumbstick with precision.
SUPERB GRAPHICS ENHANCE GAMEPLAY
By far the most noticeable improvement in Mario Kart 8 is the substantial upgrade in graphics and detail, especially with regard to the tracks (though the characters and karts look better too). This significantly enhances the racing experience--in part, because the tracks look so much nicer, but mainly because Nintendo has added more nuances that can affect how well you race on a given track. For example, there are strategic shortcuts that will give you a slight edge ahead, or moving acceleration patches that can catapult you far ahead if you hit them consistently in a well-timed sequence, or discrete ledges that permit you access to an extra row of item boxes or a modest shortcut if you steer your glider skillfully enough to access them, and so on. Some of these kinds of nuances existed in previous iterations of the game, but never quite so thoughtfully incorporated. Moreover, nearly every track has a very distinctive theme that makes it stand out visually, far more so than any assortment of tracks from previous entries in the franchise.
WELL BALANCED GAMEPLAY
I especially like how Nintendo has tweaked the power items (how often they appear, how they function, and how drastically they affect the racing) to balance out the gameplay. There are still many rows of item boxes, but the items now feel more diversified and rarer to obtain so that, for example, you're not constantly getting a heat-seeking red shell or a lightning bolt. Instead, if you're at the head of the pack, you can expect to get a steady diet of bananas, green shells, and mere coins. If you fall further back, the boxes will start giving out more powerful items to help you recover, such as red shells, triple red shells, speed boost mushrooms, and triple speed boost mushrooms. And if you fall all the way to the rear, you'll start getting far more substantial help in the form of speeding bullets (you launch ahead as a giant bullet, knocking out other racers out as you go), golden mushrooms (a series of speed boosts), lightning bolts (to shrink and slow the other players), ink (to obstruct the other players' screens with splotches of ink), and blue shells (to knock out the person in 1st place). Also, there are some new items, like the music box, which can be used to knock out enemies in a close radius or, better yet, to knock out the dreaded blue shell before it blows you out of first place. All together, this makes the game feel much better balanced than any previous version, so that winning or losing depends much more on how well you drive and strategize, not merely on how lucky you are at getting powerful items to knock everyone else out.
Nintendo also wisely reduced the recovery time for falling off ledges by several seconds. That's a nice tweak as well, since it means that less skillful players will not get nearly as frustrated on tracks that have a lot of jumps and gaps. In some previous entries in the series, there were tracks you simply couldn't play with inexperienced fellow players or they wouldn't be able to have fun. With this game, even young children will probably be fine on most of the tracks because the recovery from a fall off the side of a track is so much faster--almost as brief as running into a banana for a very brief spin out. This also means that if you're doing a great job racing, but make one mistake that throws you off the track, it is still possible to recover fast enough to win. In some previous Mario Kart games, one fall could sometimes set you back so many pole positions in a single race that it would potentially prevent you from winning the entire cup. Also, if you get turned around and don't correct the problem soon enough, the cloud koopa will fish your kart back around facing the right way--again, a great help for young kids who might get turned around while playing.
Lastly, subtle racing decisions now add up to have a significant impact on your success at racing, ensuring that good racing skills are rewarded comparatively more here than in previous versions of the game. For instance, you can learn to drift around corners for a slight speed boost, as in the previous version. You can collide with other players (or on some tracks, strategically placed pinball-like bumpers) to gain a slight speed boost. You can take a strategic shortcut. You can tweak your kart's characteristics (body/tires/glider). And so on. While most of these possibilities existed in previous iterations of the game, they come together more effectively here so that, if you really master all of these subtle elements, it adds up to a substantial competitive edge over less experienced or less skillful racers. It's hard to explain the effect this has on the gaming experience, but it just makes the racing feel more solid, with clearer benefits for skill progression, whereas previous entries in the series always felt haunted by a "luck" factor that had little or nothing to do with skill, and also often felt as though there was a little too much mayhem happening too often from too many powerful items being constantly churned out and used against you.
SOME DOWNSIDES
As you've likely seen in other reviews, Battle Mode is the main disappointment here because there are no arenas included. Instead, you battle on the tracks. Although this means there is more variety in where you battle now, it is disappointing not to have at least a few large arenas that concentrate the battle in a central area, instead of requiring you to roam (and sometimes "hunt" for others) around a closed circuit track. I suspect Nintendo will resolve this in the future by offering downloadable stadiums for purchase. If they do, I know many fans will be pleased. Regardless, this isn't a deal breaker. There's plenty here to enjoy--and enough to still make this the best Mario Kart game yet. But unless Nintendo releases some arenas, Battle Mode will remain a disappointment that most players simply ignore.
The other big disappointment here is no split screen option. I thought for sure that when racing with two players, one would be able to use the gamepad while the other person enjoys the full television screen. Nope. Even if you're only playing with two players, you have to play it split screen on the television. It's not a big deal, I guess, but it would be so cool if I had the option to put one player entirely on the gamepad's screen, leaving the entire television screen for player two. Oh well. The good news is that you can play solely on the gamepad in 1-player mode if you want to free up the television for another family member to watch TV. For 2 or more players, though, the gamepad screen gets split just like the television, and thus, feels too small to be useful, so I switch it to a map view and watch my character on the larger (split) television screen instead.
CONCLUSION
There is a lot more I could say, but really it boils down to this: If you like Mario Kart or simply enjoy racing and you own a Wii U, go ahead and buy this game! There are dozens, if not hundreds, of hours of fun to be had here. And it's family friendly entertainment that adults and young kids alike will enjoy. It also features competitive racing online, which will extend the playability of the game quite a lot. But the biggest treat is the beauty and detail of the tracks, which are so much more distinctive, creative, vibrant, and nuanced than ever before. Trust me, if you like Mario Kart, you want this game!
This game is AMAZING! I've played every entry since SMK and have loved each one since, as they all brought new ideas to the table. Mario Kart 8 takes the reigns as my favorite title in the series though, no question! This has got to be THE best racing game Nintendo has ever created. It's so much more tasty and rich than the ones before it.
So first off, the gamepad controls for this game feel very nice. Being used to the wii remote, I was surprised at how natural the conversion to the gamepad felt. I prefer using the analog sticks opposed to the gamepad's gyroscope though. The gamepad is just a little too big to be leaning back and forth!:/ I also like how they incorporated the gamepads screen into the game. If you're playing on the T.V. you can easily switch to gamepad-only mode with the touch of a button, there's also another little button you can press to see where everyone is on the track! Very convenient! Some people may complain that the gamepad screen isn't being used enough, but come on, lets be honest... There's not much you can do with the gamepad in this game. You're racing! You want to keep your eye's on ONE screen!
Next, the graphics. Sweet baby Jesus this game is beautiful. I can't describe the feeling of seeing an HD Mario Kart game, it's completely different from seeing the videos of it in reviews on YouTube. Once you own this game and you play it on your TV... Then and only then you can truly see how nice this game looks. My favorite track has got to be Twisted mansion (i'm a sucker for anything spooky!). Nintendo, like always, does a great job in course variety and it's no different in this game either as each one is COMPLETELY different from the one before it. They stuck to the traditional 16 re-made old tracks, and 16 brand spankin new ones. I love this tradition as it eases us into new territory in the series. There's tons of throwbacks in here though!
Also, I don't know if anyone else likes to do this too, but to really appreciate the game more.. i go on time trials and just explore the tracks to their entirety. I know I'm gonna have fun doing that on this game considering all the detail they put into it, and how nice it looks!!
Next, the ANTI-GRAVITY! Wow, You ever play a mario kart game and just be like "man, I wish I could just drive on the walls.. And then onto the ceiling! Well, now you can. The first course showcases this and man it feeds some sort of hunger I had. I love this feature along with the gliding they incorporated (which was first used in Mario Kart 7) So happy these have been added to the main series. Oh, and you can drive UNDERWATER NOW TOO. Fun little things like this make a game all the more enjoyable!
And finally, the MUSIC! The music Is amazing. If there's one company you can count on for making great music along with their games, it's nintendo, I mean come on. Pokemon, LOZ, Smash Bros, Super Mario. Big band music with sweet guitar solos and jazzy songs? Yes please! Loving the music so far, 10/10 !:)
Last, THE BAD. Honestly, it's pretty tough to find anything bad about this game.. I haven't had any real issues with it. I wish next time instead of 32 tracks, they would add some more more cause I managed to race and beat every single one in about 2-3 hours. Then again, I'm not sure if I really do want more tracks. Maybe 32 is perfect! Nintendo knows balance. Another thing.. WHERE IS THE TRACK CREATOR? I would absolutely love to make my own track. Nintendo understood that people like to be creative in games back in 2008 with smash bros brawl with the stage creator.. We haven't changed, nintendo! We like to make our own stuff! Hopefully the next entry will allow this. No biggie though. I'm really happy with this game!!
If you own a Wii U, you have to get this game. It's a no-brainer!:)
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It has 8 cups and you can buy another 2.
I didn't like much that you can also buy racers, though it has a good 16 of them included, most of them are baby versions of the others. Regardles the tracks are superb and you will spend days trying to master the vehicles, speeds, and tracks.
Llego en perfecto estado, me gustan mucho los juegos locales, no hay nada como un juego local sin lag, sin dificultad de conexiones y además divertido, este cumple con todo, gran variedad de pistas, de corredores y de dificultades o velocidades. Incluso puedes comprar mas pistas y corredores si eso no es suficiente. Tiene mucha diversion y rejugabilidad. Altamente recomendado.
Además, el juego se ve hermoso en Full HD con 1080p a 60f / s. Hay pequeñas atenciones al detalle en cada esquina.
La curva de aprendizaje es muy rápida y los controles se integran bien en el juego.
It has lived up to his expectations and my older brother whose played it will him a few times. They love that you can customize the Kart and the levels are really fun. I know that this will keep my Dad busy for many months and the replay value on it whether alone or playing with friends is very high. Well worth the cost!