Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review (Nintendo Switch)

[@ThePortalPlays]

"Shine Thief, where you have hold a Shrine for as long as possible" - looks like Alex has been playing too much Breath of the Wild ;)

[@Trikeboy2]

I caught that too

[@nintendolife]

You heard nothing of the sort.

[@bluebitproductions2836]

Tuxedo ninja? we literally JUST a stupid person... Odd

[@bluebitproductions2836]

small world i guess

[@mystere4838]

Portal_King When i put it down i just want to pick it up again!

[@gageiannitelli6994]

I own the Wii U version, but that's not stopping me from playing mk8 on the go!

[@little_paisano]

Gage Iannitelli Same here

[@ThunderDragonRandy]

Same. I usually hate buying the same game but I wouldn't mind rebuying MK8 for Switch.

[@MrMOTUMan]

I traded in my Wii U and MK8 as soon as this was announced for the Switch. I can't wait to return to the best Mario Kart ever made (and yes I've owned and extensively played every one since the original Super Mario Kart on SNES).

[@benedictbenjo7136]

I sold my physical WiiU version for as much as I bought it used. Glad I held off on the DLC! Now to actually find a Switch...

[@gageiannitelli6994]

how much did you get for trading in your mk8? I don't wanna trade in my Wii U as I have loads of great Wii and Wii U games, but not trading in mk8 would be a waste and I'm just curious to know how much I can get for just the game.

[@Lowlight23]

so excited for this because i skipped the wiiu as well. i'm kinda glad they are porting these great games over to switch because i'm sure many players like me skipped out on wiiu all together.

[@336025abC]

Agreed 1,000,000 percent. I sincerely hope they port SM3DW here... absolutely love that and Toad Treasure Tracker!

[@aymanaboufarise4346]

Too bad you missed out, ig you know have to pay 60 for all o these games i got for like 20 a pop

[@dex4463]

@@aymanaboufarise4346 Still saved money since he didn't have to pay for the garbage wiiu like you did.

[@mihaildoychinov4561]

Hold that shrine tight Alex ;)

[@nintendolife]

Shh.

[@Gandalf_the_Black_]

We all noticed.

[@SuprStevn72]

Nintendo Life how did you get mario kart 8 deluxe on the nintendo switch was it released early plz reply.

[@mihaildoychinov4561]

Supersteven72 Dreemurr there is something called a review copy that reviewers get to, you guessed it, review the game before it's available to the general public

[@SuprStevn72]

Mihail Doychinov wow I want to do that

[@hinaru77]

"it's the second one on the switch already. " Alex. your awesome.

[@Gandalf_the_Black_]

His awesome what?

[@jashtheprince]

He meant you were supposed to use "you're" instead of your. Saying your means that you were saying an unidentified object of his possession is awesome.

[@hinaru77]

yeah. I knew. but I couldn't care less.

[@189804]

I now have a massive hankering for F-Zero

[@GizmosMonster]

lets be honest... wiiU version didnt have a battle mode. i own the WiiU version, but will still buy this to play a real battle mode with my siblings

[@samufinland5765]

I actually want DLC for this game They did the DLC in the original MK8 so well

[@sommanker]

You already have all the DLC, it's included with the game, lol :P If you mean you want extra DLC, well, hopefully :D They might not, though, considering that this seems as it is supposed to be the final version

[@Luciferlocks]

Samu Rönkkö Same. If they would make another 16 courses I would be very willing to pay 20-30 bucks for it. It's still one of the best splitscreen games ever.

[@UmiSocial]

Ben Z I agreed I'll be willing to pay for more Dlc on this game.

[@UmiSocial]

Ben Z I agreed I'll be willing to pay for more Dlc on this game.

[@UmiSocial]

Ben Z I agreed I'll be willing to pay for more Dlc on this game.

[@gminton2852]

I did play the Wii U version. Can't wait to play this updated version!

[@TristonBigham]

Anyone else just really love the thumbnail?

[@freddieb9238]

Nice touch with the F-Zero music

[@alexjeffers5498]

I really miss the Mario Kart DS battle mode... R.I.P.

[@belleaimee738]

Your reviews are so fun! Great review! I'll be double dipping on this one!

[@briantimkennedy357]

I don't have a switch yet, but I loved Mario Kart 8 through its shortcomings, and the fact that this new version fixes all my gripes is very exciting.

[@chowt002]

Just wondering, does the revamped battle mode mean they got rid of the battle mode maps from og Mk8? Can't say I'll miss them if so, but it would truly be them admitting they half arsed it the first time round

[@dreamcastfan]

Any sign of finally being able to remap the controls? I hate using A for accelerate and B for brake, I want to use B for accelerate and Y for brake just like the SNES (and the N64 but the button labels were different on that controller).

[@AhmedAli88]

I think Nintendo should start a new project to port major Wii U games to Switch. I mean Wii U really had some great games (Mario World, SSB, Bayonetta... etc) WiiU is a great system, but sadly most of its great games didn't get the recognition they deserve. I sure do hope more people would enjoy their games with (what seems to be) the massive success of Switch

[@AvengerofWarcraft]

What's the weight category of the Inklings?

[@JakeCentral]

You and gamexplain uploaded your review at the same time!

[@nathanbolinger5927]

JakeCentral I know it's very weird

[@Gandalf_the_Black_]

Hotel? Embargo.

[@jesseflowers0488]

Did they do anything with the HD Rumble?

[@Magnum72782]

Can you play battle mode with just 2 players? Or is always with 8 players/CPU?

[@kyle1elyk]

You can change the CPU level or disable them when choosing the options and mode

[@quincydarkwa1724]

Is there a link to see the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gameplay

[@brianbraddock2010]

can you play on two handhelds one multiplayer game in airplane mode and will we need two copies of the game...asking for my holiday plane journey..ta?

[@elchupacabra1406]

I've bought both MK8 and its DLC on the Wii U and you sure as hell know that I am picking it up day one on my Switch for the portability and battle mode alone!

[@eustab.anas-mann9510]

My man has the ultimate radio voice.

[@foxhound6364]

I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to performance, but I never noticed the issue with the Wii U version.

[@acoolyoutubechannel7849]

Did you know you can also use the GameCube controller with Mario kart 8 deluxe?

[@Dragonnox]

I never got round to getting MK8 on Wii U (mostly because my local stores wanted 70 euros for it), but I've got the Switch version pre-ordered and I can't wait to get my hands on it! Thanks for the review, NL.

[@asmurr3797]

I remember unlocking and playing king boo for the first time in mario kart wii, when I saw him in 8 deluxe I kinda fliped out ( he's my favorite mario kart character, link is second)

[@SPARTANHAMMOND]

Number of laps option?

[@aarekivi]

I had Mario Kart 8 on the WiiU but sold it along with the console and all my other games to basically get a free Switch and Breath of the Wild. I'm all for Nintendo releasing remakes/ports on the Switch since: 1. You can take your games on the go 2. More powerful hardware (1080p in this case) 3. Not that many people had the chance to play all the great games the WiiU had because of its poor sales numbers

[@markmitchell7508]

I got a Pokémon Pro Controller for Christmas. Happy New Year NintendoLife.

[@Lc._.1]

i preordered MK8D and i dont have the switch b/c i have to wait a month

[@arcadieboy86]

You do the best videos and I can't help but wonder what a conversation with you over the breakfast table would be like. Hilarious I would imagine. Thanks again

[@jessepotter365]

"The Law" part gave me a startle.

[@kellifletcher1869]

Can you use the *actual* switch screen?

[@Mike01029]

has anyone played the Switch with a Marseille M-cable HDMI upscaler? especially on a 4k TV

[@pixelaim17]

5:26. umm about that

[@VictoryHand]

where did you get the other red joycon!?!?!?!?!?!? want!!!!!!

[@petermedlock4689]

have wii u version but now have switch version and loving it. very sweet and love everything about it. must buy for people with switch if you are buying arms and splatoon you may not want to if you have wii u version.

[@era2319]

can you play battle mode with COM (single player) or is it only multiplayer ?

[@gaomonn]

yes, you can play with computer players as well.

[@renannuestro2586]

Can you play online multiplayer, while my own console is on single (split) screen 2 player mode?

[@giospina8635]

Yes

[@redgeoblaze3752]

what if there was another battle mode where you can't hurt other players, but you can use shells, and bombs to push around coins to either stop other players from getting them, or push them into some kind of goal.

[@spoilofthelamb]

I've skipped the wii and wii-u versions since double dash scratched this itch, but I'll be jumping in on switch for the tabletop multiplayer in hotel rooms and portability factor. 3DS was great, but I could only port and play with someone else who had a 3DS. That said, I do wish Nintendo innovated a bit more with this. Bring back the objective modes and boss battles from Mariokart DS, the open world adventure from Diddy Kong Racing, the objective-based races of Freaky Fliers, or experimented with something like tower defense, MOBA-style mode, horde-style mode, human air hockey with your kart as the paddle, or anything outside of the standard race or arena battles. This will go down as the greatest Mariokart ever and blow away the lackluster competition in the genre...but I can't help but think that Nintendo could have done better. They polished what they had to perfection instead of trying to add something new. So here's hoping MK9 brings the best of MK8 with something else.

[@jamaalfridge]

I've played the Wii U version to death, and I'm glad a lot more people will get to experience it, and I plan to get it for the Switch, BUT.... I'm gonna need some new DLC.

[@notactuallytesco]

how long does it take to unlock the roadster?? I mean the DLC

[@elchupacabra1406]

roadster?

[@markmitchell7508]

I'm really enjoying playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and I like playing the DLC tracks.

[@Vermiandr]

I've tried it at the start of the sales with this thing on (sorry, I don't remember how it is called) and sometimes it failed by stopping to drift or releasing the shell I was holding behind myself, so I probably won't use it while playing with someone else!)

[@thommohawk1216]

Been all in with Mario Kart ever since razzing around on the original as a child, those were the days! But Mario Kart 8 is hands down THE BEST Mario Kart game that I have ever played. Inspired gsme!

[@santiagomeza9573]

"Arguably the most well rounded entry to date" He clearly did not play double dash😂

[@hubert4088]

Do you have to buy the DLC or is it free?

[@nathanbolinger5927]

HubertBS it comes already in the game

[@SanderEvers]

You have to buy the game.

[@freddmonster123]

HubertBS I

[@marcosanchez9544]

YES!!!! THE GLA IS STILL IN THE GAME!!!

[@nieceywiecey7560]

Hey guys! Have you's done a review on Has Been Heroes?

[@The-Secret-Dragon]

the fact that this includes all the dlc at a normal release price is awesome. It seems like a really good port though it's a shame the fps drops to 30 in 4-player mode - fast RMX manages to stay at a consistent 60fps even with 4 players. I don't agree with your perfect score of 10, there are plenty of things that can be improved and this is by no means a perfect game, but it's definitely a good one and the best Mario Kart to date.

[@Gandalf_the_Black_]

I don't think the 10 score really means perfect, since no game is ever perfect. It just means pretty much perfect. Also, it would be good if MK8 Deluxe had dynamic resolution, so it could drop to 900/720p in 3/4 player mode to preserve the 60 FPS like Fast RMX.

[@paulm7017]

The last version i played was on the Wii but i was disappointed how racing with friends would make it so easy for a leading player to get blown up/overtaken by lesser players due to the extra weapons. Is this version the same in that regard or is it better for competitive racing?

[@deco7217]

The item balance I think is a lot better here.

[@MihalyM2]

For someone like me, who has a family and has already purchased the WiiU version with all its DLC, I would not only need to double dip to pay for the game (79.99$CDN) but also the controllers. My kids like to use the wheels and so there is 39.98$CDN (2 sets of wheels). As well I would need to buy another set of Joy-Cons 99.99$CDN and the Joy-Con Charging Grip 39.99$, both of which are also not available at the moment. So all in for switch I would need to pay 259.97$CDN. Considering that I already have 4 WiiWheels and 4 WiiMotes for the WiiU, this cost is prohibitive for a Nintendo fan that loyally supported the WiiU. My question is where is the loyalty for the invested fan? Why not have at least a discount for the WiiU owner, even if they had to use their MyNintendo Gold Coins?

[@ronaldeugenebarrowman8798]

with all new content I can discover all battle, new characters, new vehicle parts and more. I wish the Wii U version had all this

[@chrisboateng5975]

It would be cool if Nintendo realesed all of the switch extras onto the Wii u version

[@QuantumLairFacts]

where can i get the switch for $300 reliably?

[@SanHecox]

im so happy for that game to come out on switch! i never had a wii or wii u, cuz bought all the DSes! so i had a really long break away from Mario Kart since the last mario kart i play was Mario Kart 7! the hype is real! and im really exited over this game

[@javobean7564]

"Right down to the inkling boy's extra tentacle" I DIED

[@jongemanjacobs]

Is the assist stuff turned on automatically? Can you turn it off?

[@gustafabrahamsson4251]

Nintyfanboy You can turn them off

[@robertwahlstrom]

Yeah, the Wii U version was absolutely solid. Best tracks in any driving game period. But yeah I sorta missed the battle modes so it's really great that they are bringing that back.

[@banetrbojevic7913]

How can I see, the two biggest mistakes from wiiU mk8 are fixed: now you can use second weapon and there is arenas in battle mode.

[@b.j.stewart7200]

This was basically the only wiiU game I missed, so it'll be a completely new experience for me. So excited

[@aguilar2093]

Wait this is out already?

[@futurewhizter1538]

Attacks, how does something that murders the point of any skill, and competition with luck and chance, aid this game? I wish there was some counter, or defense to it... How'about gathering coins, of 3, until the 3 are used up to get another 3, (or whatever it could be), are used for defense against attacks (gathering coins in skill areas, perhaps)? There should certain turns, where immunity to attacks, are in place, or/and designated areas that it doesn't occur, where skill matters. I just don't get it. Maybe, also, you have no ability to attack players in higher places, who knows.

[@SanderEvers]

Ofcourse it runs 720p60 in handheld mode, since that is the screen's native resolution. However it runs 720p59 on the Wii U. Making it even in handheld mode run better than on the Wii U.

[@ff10fire666]

I love the wii u version and it might seem pointless to buy it for the switch as well but as more people will hopefully have a switch then wii u sooner or later, which means more people to race.

[@markmitchell7508]

2:16 you mean 12 cups?

[@Zaylio]

I thought that it came out on the 28th?

[@scor4827]

I don't know whether to wait for Splatoon 2 or get this! What should I do?! I'm pretty sure I can only get one

[@frozengamer3030]

Scor910 S. Get them both.

[@jashtheprince]

I'd personally go for Mario Kart but that's just because I find it to be extremely fun and have never played Splatoon before.

[@gormlessCreator]

Scor910 S. Considering Splatoon comes out in August, I would get this unless you already have Mario Kart 8. Otherwise get Splatoon 2.

[@Alpha-oo8]

Can somebody explain why people despise the Mercedes-Benz's stuff? Surely if you don't like it, don't use it?

[@gheebus]

I wished that they had a custom game server browser for Battle Mode

[@TheWeppyHappy]

Can we get Nintendo Life Deluxe ?

[@Jamie-MrJam]

I want the battle mode, but I already have the Wii U version. I already have spending problems so I shouldn't buy this one but I REALLY want it.

[@LifeAsAPotato]

is this coming out on xbox 360?

[@DennisRamberg]

I think they made a really good choice in porting this game. I don't know how a "Mario Kart 9" could really contribute or flesh out the series. It could've even suffered from lower grades due to the title suggesting that the game should develiver something "completely new". This is definitely a 10/10 only looking at gameplay and value. A superb game! But it is hard to justify the price tag for myself since I have already played the game + dlc to death on the WiiU. :) Chances are that I will buy it anyway. Damn you nintendo. ;)

[@JallaBalla]

I am happy that i never bought the dlcs

[@m.oudekerk63]

93 on Metacritic right now, this makes me really enthusiastic about it since i've never owned a Wii-U

[@inceptional]

The only thing the game i lacking is voice chat for online, which isn't something I'm personally bothered about but I imagine many people would like to have. Still, it def looks like the best game in the series, However, I'm an F-Zero guy at heart--Nintendo . . .

[@shrederman9838]

I think that since nintendo put in all the effort to re-create the shine-sprite that its possible to be seeing a full on remake of Super Mario Sunshine, which would give the game its complete glory without the terrible glitches of the original.

[@wheway33]

'the most well-rounded mario karts to date' in reference to the original 8. Just incorrect as a statement. It had the best graphics and track design in my opinion, and gave us the most original tracks- with the retro tracks basically being new as they were totally revamped. No battle mode (im not counting what they gave us), no mission mode, nowhere near the character roster of previous entries like the wii mario kart. A decent battle mode at least is expected. If you were just talking about the racing mechanics i could MAYBE agree, but it was missing some things that just made things worse in my opinion- like the 1 item rule, or too many coins in first (though these might be subjectively better changes depending on your person)

[@wheway33]

Deluxe should be pretty much perfect though. Only complaint is some of the characters that should be included, as theyre basically mario kart staples (diddy, birdo, etc) in place of some of the less inspired babies. I would probably give 8Deluxe close to a 10 out of 10 from what ive seen though.

[@redgeoblaze3752]

I never played the wii u version. I am so fing Hyped for this game.

[@kalor420]

So my cousin have MK8 for WiiU. I played it few days ago a bit and now I can't freaaaaaaking wait for the next Friday! GIMME DAT GAME!

[@ryancorry2133]

I didn't buy the DLC to the regular so this is amazing

[@TheGamersState]

Even though I had the original game on the Wii U, this is still a fantastic game and I love it.

[@russdarracott395]

going to be getting it digitally when it's ​released

[@Cynt3r]

I'm just hoping for a DLC with all the Mario Kart 64 Battle Mode maps!

[@megadoetzi]

I bought the Game for WiiU with all the DLC. For me it's not worth another 60€ just for a portable version.

[@Gandalf_the_Black_]

I doubt I'll buy it again. Unless there is a freak drought of games. But I don't have a Switch yet anyway, so I'll have plenty to catch up on by the time I can afford one.

[@gamingporkchopkingdom5696]

Mario Kart 9: flying through space in jets. It'll happen, just watch.

[@maddestmike5791]

I own both versions, but I've never gone back to the Wii U version. ^^

[@notactuallytesco]

thank goodness the merc stuff is still here!!

[@kodylayman939]

As somebody with a disability who absolutely loves video games, when he said the smart steering would allow people with disabilities to play i about lost my mind lmao

[@FluffyroxGames]

I am kind of annoyed at Nintendo, in the fact that a lot of people payed for all the DLC, only for a remake to be released for a price which I assume is less than the original wii U version with the DLC prices on top. This just annoys me as if I personally knew about this game coming out before I bought the DLC I'd be fine because I'd just get this, but I really want the battle mod3 but cannot be bothered to pay for this.

[@PopCultureFan_]

FluffyroxGames . So i believe in the states atleast it is 57 bucks....was MK8 lower than that back than?? i find it hard to believe. Mario games are always pricey , cuz its nintendos most popular charactor and mascot. In canada i believe MK8 was the same price as MK8 deluxe is, i have MK8. Sorry i dont mean to be so confusing with it lol

[@Yodagamer1]

FluffyroxGames happens all the time with game of the year edition or special editions

[@gormlessCreator]

FluffyroxGames It's a port, not a remake. If anything, this is a fantastic port considering they added many things they didn't need to as Mario Kart 8 was already good on its own.

[@FluffyroxGames]

MudKevin No I totally agree, but what I'm annoyed about is the prices I had to pay for DLC and the wii u version, compared to the deluxe version with the DLC included.

[@fandersstrom]

So... Don't buy it then?

[@funwillfunwill]

That cops and robbers mode looks fun

[@cheesestringy]

All the footage includes him riding on the scooter.

[@shea4804]

Inkling boy's additional tentacle...?

[@aquaglow1]

This is a slap in the face for loyal Wii U owners, Nintendo should have made a proper new Mario Kart. I already played this for hundreds of hours and won't buy it again at full price.

[@elchupacabra1406]

And waste the potential of Mario Kart 8 on Wii U? Also the Mario Kart team are currently very busy working on ARMS.