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Testseek.co.uk have collected 32 expert reviews of the Mario Kart 8 and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Mario Kart 8.
Award: Highest Rated July 2014
July 2014
 
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The editors liked

  • Spectacular new tracks
  • Awesome new kart types
  • Superior competitive balancing to recent entries
  • Absolutely gorgeous
  • Best online play of any Nintendo game
  • Superbly smooth 60fps action
  • A great HD refresh for the world's much-loved racing franchise
  • Tonnes to unlock
  • Hugely addictive and still the best local multiplayer game for parties
  • Looks absolutely gorgeous on Nintendo Switch and on the TV
  • Battle Mode is a superb addition
  • Plenty of challenge here for all skill levels
  • New assists for beginners work a treat
  • So many tracks and racers

The editors didn't like

  • Kart races can still end in unfair circumstances
  • Poor tools for communicating with friends online
  • Some legacy tracks don't hold up to new ones
  • Battle mode is a letdown
  • Online multiplayer can't possibly live up to the fun created through local matches thanks to Nintendo's community policies
  • Some minor balance issues
  • Can't switch racers without leaving online session

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  Published: 2014-11-19, Author: Dan , review by: cclonline.com

  • Abstract:  While games on both Microsoft and Sony's platforms have had downloadable content for years, Nintendo are still quite new to the table. After successes with the extra content for both New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Mario Bros. 2 (on the 3DS), two of...

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  Published: 2014-05-30, Author: Rik , review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Superbly smooth 60fps action, a great HD refresh for the world's much-loved racing franchise, tonnes to unlock, hugely addictive and still the best local multiplayer game for parties
  • Battle mode is a letdown, online multiplayer can't possibly live up to the fun created through local matches thanks to Nintendo's community policies
  • So that's Mario Kart 8 in a nutshell (or is that tortoise shell?): a gorgeous looking, incredibly fun racing game that lives up to its 20-plus years of heritage. It is almost as great in simple single-player mode as it is when you've got mates aroun...

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  Published: 2014-05-30, Author: Chris , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • Although it's been a long wait, Mario Kart 8 is one of the best in the series – mainly down to the brilliantly designed tracks and new features like anti-gravity racing. It's the best excuse to buy a Wii U yet and would have got full marks if it wasn't fo...

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  Published: 2014-05-20, Author: Tom , review by: dailystar.co.uk

  • Abstract:  HE'S BACK: Super Mario takes to the wheel in Mario Kart 8 [NINTENDO/GAMESPRESS]If you've played Mario Kart before you know exactly what you're getting here.It's very much more of the same from the guys at Nintendo.But this is the slickest of the series so...

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  Published: 2014-05-16, Author: Katharine , review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • The greatest Mario Kart ever made, this is the biggest reason yet to go and buy a Wii U...

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  Published: 2014-05-15, review by: tech.uk.msn.com

  • Abstract:  What is it? Nintendo's classic kart racer returns with a new, antigravity twist in one of the finest games the series has ever seen.What's it on? Wii U.When's it out? 30 May 2014.It's easy to dismiss any new entry in Nintendo's long-running Mario Ka...

 
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  Published: 2014-05-15, Author: Anthony , review by: Digitaltrends.com

  • Spectacular new tracks, Awesome new kart types, Superior competitive balancing to recent entries, Absolutely gorgeous, Best online play of any Nintendo game
  • Kart races can still end in unfair circumstances, Poor tools for communicating with friends online, Some legacy tracks don't hold up to new ones

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  Published: 2013-06-18, Author: Stuart , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • Looks absolutely gorgeous on Nintendo Switch and on the TV, Battle Mode is a superb addition, Plenty of challenge here for all skill levels, New assists for beginners work a treat, So many tracks and racers
  • Some minor balance issues, Can't switch racers without leaving online session
  • If you're expecting an overhaul you may come away disappointed, but wheel for wheel and mile for mile this is the best console Mario Kart since Mario Kart 64, and an improvement on the already great Mario Kart 7. It's not just the most beautiful cartoon ...

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  Published: 2023-06-12, Author: Marc , review by: cheatcc.com

  • Abstract:  Mario Kart 8 is one of the best-selling video games of all time. It's a staple for any Nintendo game player and is one of the most beloved games in the Mario Kart franchise. With over 62.25 million sales, Mario Kart 8's success can be attributed to many f...

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  Published: 2017-04-20, Author: Andrew , review by: tomsguide.com

  • It hit me when I was playing Mario Kart 8 on the subway and the woman sitting next to me didn’t try to hide that she was watching me race: This doesn’t feel at all like a port. It’s how it should’ve been designed the first time. In fact, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe feels like it...

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