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Mario Kart 8
Wii U cover art
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)Nintendo
Director(s)
  • Kosuke Yabuki
  • Yusuke Shiraiwa[b]
Producer(s)
Programmer(s)Yusuke Shiraiwa
Artist(s)
  • Masaaki Ishikawa
  • Masahiro Kawanishi[b]
Composer(s)
  • Shiho Fujii
  • Atsuko Asahi
  • Ryo Nagamatsu
  • Yasuaki Iwata
  • Kenta Nagata[b]
SeriesMario Kart
Platform(s)
ReleaseWii U
Nintendo Switch
  • WW:April 28, 2017
  • CN:March 16, 2020[2]
Genre(s)Kart racing
Mode(s)Single-player,multiplayer

Mario Kart 8[c]is a 2014kart racing gamedeveloped and published byNintendofor theWii U.It retains the gameplay of previous games in theMario Kartseries, with players controlling aMariofranchise character in races around tracks. Tracks are themed around locales from theSuper Marioplatform series and are populated withpower-upsthat help players gain advantages in races. Different difficulties are selectable prior to a race; harder difficulties make gameplay faster. In the newanti-gravitysequences, players drive on walls and ceilings.Mario Kart 8contains a variety ofsingle-playerand local and onlinemultiplayergames modes, includingGrand Prixracing and arena-based battle modes.

Nintendo revealedMario Kart 8in 2013, and released it in May 2014. Both paid and freedownloadable content(DLC) were released after its launch, including a further difficulty setting and additional tracks. It was rereleased on theNintendo Switchin April 2017 asMario Kart 8 Deluxe[d].Deluxeincludes all the original DLC, as well as a revamped battle mode and other gameplay alterations. In February 2022, a new DLC, the Booster Course Pass, was announced, in which 48 new circuits and 8 characters were added progressively.

Mario Kart 8was a critical success; reviewers praised its gameplay and presentation, but the battle mode was criticized. Critics praisedDeluxeas the definitive version ofMario Kart 8for its improved battle modes and presentation. Both releases have been named by critics as among the bestMario Kartgames, have won and been nominated for several awards, and have been cited in following years as being among thegreatest video games ever made.Mario Kart 8is one of thebest-selling video games of all time,at over 70.43 million sold. It is also thebest-selling Wii U gameat 8.46 million sold and thebest-selling Nintendo Switch gameat 61.97 million.

Gameplay[edit]

See also:Gameplay ofMario Kart
Anti-gravity racing introduced inMario Kart 8

Mario Kart 8is akart racing game;players control characters from theMariouniverse to race ingo-kartsaround a course. They may hinder their opponents or improve their performance usingpower-upsfound in item boxes throughout the course.[3]It includes four different difficulties, each differing in speed, which may be selected before the race.[4][5]"Mirror Mode" horizontally inverts all courses.[6]Returning features from previous installments includemotorbikesand 12-player racing fromMario Kart Wii,as well ashang gliders,underwater racing and vehicle customization fromMario Kart 7.[7][8]Up to four players can play together on a single system, up to eight can play together through a local wireless connection (Nintendo Switch only), and up to twelve can play together via online multiplayer.[5][9]As of April 2024, online multiplayer is no longer available on the Wii U version ofMario Kart 8due to the discontinuation ofonline servicesfor the Wii U.[10]

The signature new feature ofMario Kart 8isanti-gravityracing, in which certain parts of a course allow racers to drive on walls and ceilings.[11]In these sections, players who collide with other racers or special bumpers will trigger a speed boost. New characters include theKoopalingsand Pink GoldPeach.In addition to karts and motorbikes, the game also includesall-terrain vehicles.There are four new items: theBoomerangFlower, which can be thrown to attack players; thePiranha Plant,which attacks nearby racers and obstacles and provides a speed boost; the Crazy Eight, which gives the user eight different items; and the Super Horn, which can be used both to attack nearby opponents and defend against items, including the previously nearly unavoidableSpiny Shell.[12][13][14]The game features 32 courses spread across eight cups, with an additional 16 courses later released asdownloadable content(DLC) in four additional cups.[15]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxeincludes alldownloadable content(DLC) forMario Kart 8,including characters, courses, and vehicle components, into a single product forNintendo Switch,as well as being the firstMariogame for the console.[16][6]These features are accessible upon first starting the game, without the need to be unlocked.[17]In addition to previous DLC, several new characters were introduced inDeluxe,including theInklingsfromSplatoon,Bowser Jr.,Dry Bones,andKing Boo.[18][19]Other notable changes to the gameplay include the ability to hold two items at once,[20][21]andaccessibilityfeatures to assist newer players, such as auto-acceleration or smart steering, which prevents players from veering off course.[18][6]Deluxealso reintroduces theBooitem, which allows the player to steal another opponent's item and then temporarily become invisible.[22][5]InDeluxe's "Booster Course Pass", several courses have differing layouts in every lap, condensing multiple variations of a course into one.[23]

Two characters in split-screen view on a concrete surface. On the left is Bowser Jr., a yellow turtle-like creature with a spiked green shell who is riding in a small circular car. In front of him is a Piranha Plant, a venus flytrap-like creature with a white-spotted red head. On the right is Isabelle, a humanoid yellow dog on a motorbike. Isabelle is driving towards a blue switch with a key icon placed below a yellow and blue cage. In the center of the screen is a minimap displaying the characters' location in the course.
In Renegade Roundup, the authority playerBowser Jr.(left), using aPiranha Plant,aims to captureIsabelle(right), who is trying to free her captured renegade teammates from a cage by driving over a key switch.

The largest addition toMario Kart 8 Deluxeis the updated battle mode.Deluxeincludes five new battle mode-exclusive courses and three battle courses adapted from previous entries in theMario Kartseries. These battle courses are designed specifically for the mode, featuring layouts that allow for easier item play, rather than repurposing standard race courses likeMario Kart 8.[24]The Feather item, reintroduced from previous entries in the series, is exclusive to this mode and allows the player to get a small boost in height when it is activated.[21][22]There are five rulesets in battle mode.[16]In Balloon Battle, players use items to destroy each other's balloons.[16]Unlike in previous incarnations, the mode is point-based rather thanlast-man-standing,meaning that the winner is whoever destroys the most balloons before the match ends.[24][25][4]Bob-omb Blast is a variation of Balloon Battle with all the items replaced with bombs.[24][26][6]In Shine Thief, players must maintain control of theShine Spritefor as long as possible;[20]the player or team who possesses it for the longest wins.[6][26][27]In Coin Runners, players scavenge coins from around the course and steal them from other players, aiming to have the biggest hoard.[16][4][26]The final mode is Renegade Roundup, which involves a team of "renegades" trying to avoid the "authorities" armed withPiranha Plants,which takes inspiration from the children's game "cops and robbers".[20][26]Renegades may free their captured teammates by driving over switches under the cages controlled by the authorities.[26][16][7][4]

Development and release[edit]

Mario Kart 8was released exclusively for theWii U.

Initially confirmed in a January 2013Nintendo Directpresentation,Mario Kart 8was fully unveiled atE3 2013.Some members ofBandai Namco Gamesreceived special thanks in the credits.[28]The "8" in the logo was designed to resemble aMöbius strip,as was Mario Circuit, one of the courses.[29]Early in development, the idea of using a drill to penetrate the ground was considered but was quickly discarded for not being as interesting as anti-gravity.[30]Courses were designed with anti-gravity in mind, including tracks from older games which were redesigned to take advantage of the new mechanic. Other courses had gliding and underwater sections added as well.[31]

A replica of the standard kart seen inMario Kart 8atE3 2013

Nintendo's launch promotions ofMario Kart 8include a Limited Edition with a Spiny Shell figurine; and specialMarioandLuigithemed console bundles, with a hat, strategy guide, Wii Remote Plus controller, Wii Wheel, and GamePad protector.[32]In North America, Europe, and Australia, players who purchased and registeredMario Kart 8onClub Nintendobefore July 31, 2014, received a free download code for a selected Wii U game.[33][34]As part of a promotional campaign withMercedes-Benz,Mario, Luigi, and Peach were featured in a series of Japanese commercials for theMercedes-Benz GLA,and three karts based on past and present Mercedes-Benz vehicles were added as part of a downloadable update on August 27, 2014.[35][36][37]In 2014,fast foodcompanyMcDonald'sreleasedHappy Meal-branded toys based on the characters and karts.[38]A soundtrack album containing 68 tracks from the game was made available as an exclusive reward available toClub Nintendomembers shortly preceding the service's discontinuation in 2015.[39]

Game updates added new features anduser experienceimprovements, such as support forAmiibofigurines, a 200cc difficulty setting, player statistics, and additionalMiioutfits.[40][41][35]Two paid DLC packs added characters, vehicles, and courses to the game. Some characters and courses are based on otherNintendo franchises,includingLink(The Legend of Zelda),IsabelleandVillager(Animal Crossing), Mute City and Big Blue (F-Zero), and Excitebike Arena (Excitebike).[42][43][44]Downloadable content forMario Kart 8is no longer available to purchase due to the discontinuation of theNintendo eShopfor Wii U.[45]

In March 2023, Nintendo halted online play forMario Kart 8andSplatoondue to asecurity vulnerability.[46]The issue was fixed with an update, and online play resumed on August 3, 2023. Nintendo further stated that if further issues occurred, online play may be discontinued for the games.[47]On October 4, 2023, Nintendo announced thatonline servicesfor most Wii U and Nintendo 3DS software, includingMario Kart 8,would end by April 2024. Online services forMario Kart 8were terminated on April 9, 2024.[10]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

The Nintendo Switch in handheld mode. The center tablet is black, and attached on both sides are Joy-Con controllers. The left Joy-Con is blue, with several buttons. The right Joy-Con is red, with several other buttons.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxewas announced alongside and exclusively released for theNintendo Switch,ahybrid consolethat allows for bothhandheldanddockedplay.

After initially beingteasedalongside the Nintendo Switch's announcement in October 2016,[48]Mario Kart 8 Deluxewas formally revealed at the Nintendo Switch Presentation on January 12, 2017.[49]The trailer showcased mechanics such as Smart Steering and crossover elements from theSplatoonseries[50]—additional crossovers withThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwere added in an update post-launch.[51]The release date was set for April 28, 2017, only a month after the Switch's March 3 launch.[50][49]Nintendo also announced asteering wheelaccessory for the SwitchJoy-Concontroller to allow formotion-controlled steering.[52]An overview trailer revealed details about the game's battle mode including several battle mode-exclusive courses, as well as the return of the Shine Thief mode fromMario Kart: Double Dash.[53]After the release of the trailer, severalinternet memescirculated surroundingDonkey Kongappearing to perform a celebratorydab.[54]Mario Kart 8 Deluxerevamps the battle mode, adds a second item slot, among other minor gameplay improvements.

Shortly after launch, Nintendo released asoftware updatethat changed one of the victory gestures done by the Inkling Girl. Prior to the update, the Inkling Girl performed a gesture that consisted of placing her hand on a flexedbicepand pumping her fist into the air.[55]In Japan, the gesture means something similar to "bring it on!",[56]though inEuropeanandLatin Americancountries,[57]it was likened to thebras d'honneur,an offensive gesture that can be interpreted as "up your ass", "fuck you",or similar meanings.[58]After the update, the Inkling Girl no longer clenches her fist around her flexed arm, instead simply performing a "fist pump",[59]though the rest of the gesture was unchanged.[60][61][62]

A series of updates in 2018 added compatibility withNintendo Labo,atoys-to-lifekit that usescardboardto create motion-controlled toys with Joy-Con controllers.[63]The first update enabled the Toy-Con Motorbike as a controller forMario Kart 8 Deluxe,allowing the player to use the physicalthrottle,handlebars,andgyroscopepresent on the Toy-Con Motorbike,[64]while actions like braking, drifting, and item pickups are still performed using the standard controller buttons.[65]A later update added compatibility for the Toy-Con Car, Pedal, and Key to control actions like braking, drifting, and using the horn on the steering wheel to launch items.[66][67]

An update released on December 7, 2022, added an item customization option for certain modes, allowing players to choose which items are obtainable in a race or Battle.[68][69]

Booster Course Pass[edit]

During a February 2022Nintendo Direct,it was announced thatMario Kart 8 Deluxewould get a paid downloadable contentseason passcalled the "Booster Course Pass". Courses in the "Booster Course Pass" are largely remastered from their incarnations in previousMario Kartgames.[70]The "Booster Course Pass" was released in six waves, with each wave containing eight courses split into two cups, totaling to 48 additional tracks that were released between March 2022 and November 2023.[71]It can be accessed by purchasing it on the Nintendo Switch'seShop,or by having an activeNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Packsubscription.[70]The first wave of the "Booster Course Pass" was released on March 18, 2022, containing the Golden Dash Cup and the Lucky Cat Cup.[72]Wave 2 was released on August 4, 2022, containing the Turnip Cup and the Propeller Cup.[73]It also featured Sky-High Sundae, an original course not introduced in a previousMario Kartgame.[74]Alongside the release of Wave 2, Nintendo released an update to the Wave 1 course Coconut Mall that changed the cars at the end of the course to performdonuts,rather than remaining stationary, except for inTime Trials.[75]This change was widely praised, especially after many were disappointed that the cars were stationary in the "Booster Course Pass" to begin with.[e]Wave 3 was released on December 7, 2022, containing the Rock Cup and the Moon Cup. The ability to remove certain items from "VS Race" mode and online races was also added.[79][80]Wave 4 was released on March 8, 2023, in North America and March 9 elsewhere, containing the Fruit Cup and the Boomerang Cup. It also featured a brand new original course based onYoshi's Island(1995).[81][82]Wave 5 was released on July 12, 2023, containing the Feather Cup and the Cherry Cup. It also featured a brand new course, Squeaky Clean Sprint.[83][84]The final wave, Wave 6 was shown off in a Nintendo Direct on September 14, 2023, and released on November 9, 2023, containing the Acorn Cup and the Spiny Cup.[85]Wave 6 features the addition of a music player featuring music from all courses in the game, as well as 18 additional costumes for the Mii racers.[86]

Starting in February 2023, Nintendo added eight more playable characters to the game, all having previously appeared in otherMario Karttitles. The first of these characters,Birdo,debuted in Wave 4;[87][88]Petey Piranha,Wiggler,andKamekin Wave 5;[83]andDiddy Kong,Funky Kong,PaulineandPeachettein Wave 6.[89]

Reception and legacy[edit]

Mario Kart 8received "generally favorable" reviews, according toreview aggregatorMetacritic,[108][f]whereasDeluxereceived "universal acclaim".[109][g]Overall, reviewers heldMario Kart 8in high esteem among racing games,[h]but consideredDeluxeto be the definitive version of the title.[i]Deluxewas further called one of the best games in theMario Kartseries or one of the best racing games of all time.[j]Some reviewers considered the game to be an essential purchase for Nintendo Switch owners.[95][25][5]Improvements inDeluxemade certain features ofMario Kart 8feel worse in retrospect.[9][3]However, many reviewers criticized the lack of new content inDeluxecompared toMario Kart 8.[k]

The main racing mode ofMario Kart 8was widely praised.Eurogamercalled it the "most vibrant home console racing game in years".[92]Therubber-bandingmechanics present in the game'sAIcompetitors was criticized,[9][8]thoughGame Informernoted that "fans accepted that pitfall as a series mainstay long ago".[6]Finding the core racing unchanged, they saidDeluxeis still "the same great title from the Wii U".[6]GameSpotandNintendo Lifealso consideredDeluxe's racing to be as strong as the original.[24][18]Minor mechanical changes, such as the ability to hold two items,[20][3]were praised, with many liking how it added more strategy toDeluxe's item play.[l]Accessibility options like smart steering and auto-acceleration received mixed feedback. Many felt that the additions madeDeluxethe most accessibleMario Kartgame,[9][6]and others appreciated how they helped less experienced players enjoy the game, despite making the game too easy for veteran players.[m]However, some reviewers disliked how smart steering was enabled by default,[19][16][3]and how it could overcorrect or interfere with precision inputs.[17][4]

The main criticism levied atMario Kart 8was its battle mode, which was less well received than previous entries.Easy Alliescalled it "abysmal",[9]andKotakusaid it was "borderline unplayable".[3]Giant Bombpanned the use of repurposed race courses for battle mode in lieu of dedicated battle courses like previous entries, which made it difficult to find opponents to engage with.[99]By contrast,Deluxe's revamped battle mode received widespread acclaim.Easy AlliesandKotakuclaimed that the new battle mode far outshined the original game,[9][3]andPocket Gamersaid thatDeluxereturned battle mode to its "original arena-battling glory".[8]VentureBeatsaid that they remedied the issue with the originalMario Kart 8's battle courses.[107]However,Electronic Gaming Monthlysaid that the battle mode was "not so much a point forDeluxethat these modes are included as it is a retroactive demerit for the originalMario Kart 8".[19]Many critics considered Renegade Roundup to be the best ofDeluxe's battle modes,[n]thoughGameRevolutionandUSgamersaid it was their least favorite.[95][4]

Reviewers also focused on the graphics and visual style of the game.Eurogamerpraised both the vast sense of scale and the "exquisite details" of the courses.[92]Digital Foundrydeemed it "near perfection" with "phenomenal attention to detail", featuring a "magnificent visual package" and "magical playability". Their technical analysis attributes the smoothness of motion and overall gameplay to the consistent performance of 60frames per second(FPS), with the split-screen mode's effective 30 FPS nonetheless comparing favorably with industry standard.[110]Reviewers forDeluxeechoed this praise,[o]with some saying that the graphics ofDeluxewere an upgrade from the Wii U original.[95][25]GamesTMpraised the "incredible"lightingofDeluxe,saying that courses likeRainbow Roadand Electrodrome stood out as "fantastic showcases for the Nintendo universe and its creative spirit".[25]IGNfelt that the "great art direction" inMario Kart 8andDeluxewas "a major reason" for the game's graphics remaining "gorgeous".[16]Easy Alliescalled the soundtrack "something special", saying that both original and returning songs were "fantastic and downright catchy".[9]Eurogamercalled the game's soundtrack "outrageously upbeat", and thatDeluxe's "defining moment" was the game's live band rendition ofSuper Mario Kart's main theme.[20]

Booster Course Pass[edit]

Upon announcement, the "Booster Course Pass" received mixed reception from fans. Many fans disliked that additional content for a previous game was being prioritized over a new entry in the series, citing how it had been nearly eight years sinceMario Kart 8first released on theWii U.[111][112]The graphics of the courses in the "Booster Course Pass" were also a point of contention, with some saying that they fell short of the standards set byDeluxe.[111]

A series of screenshots demonstrates the graphical differences between courses from the base game and the DLC. The left screenshot shows Donkey Kong on the Moo Moo Meadows stage from the base game, set on a sunset, with textured grass and a dirt road. The right screenshot shows Donkey Kong on the Shroom Ridge course from the DLC, nearing a cliff on a curved road in daylight. Donkey Kong is on a flat, asphalt road with a white stripe, with grass in front of him more brightly colored than the grass on Moo Moo Meadows.
The graphical differences between the base game courses (Moo Moo Meadows, left) and the courses in the "Booster Course Pass" (Shroom Ridge, a Wave 1 course, right) was a point of contention.

After release, critics were mixed—according to Metacritic, Waves 1 & 5 received "mixed or average reviews",[113][114][p]and Waves 2-4 & 6 received "generally favorable reviews".[115][116][117][118][q][r]Criticism focused on the graphics, which were lower in detail compared to courses from the main game.[119][120][121]Digital Foundryattributed this to the courses being built upon their versions fromMario Kart Tour.[120]On the other hand, many reviewers felt that the courses that originated inTourwere among the best gameplay-wise,[s]and Ninja Hideaway in particular was praised as a highlight of Wave 1.[t]Some courses in Wave 2 were lauded, withNintendo Lifecalling Waluigi Pinball's graphics "stunning".[124]Another common criticism was that the earlier courses did not includeMario Kart 8's signature anti-gravity or underwater features.[u]GameSpotlamented how the "Booster Course Pass" initially only introduced new courses, rather than new characters or customization parts.[122]Nintendo Lifepraised the audio design, calling it "stellar"[124]and "a delight".[119]The addition of courses that vary every lap was praised by critics, withNintendo Lifewishing it would become a "mainstay" feature of the series.[124]

Accolades[edit]

Readers and staff ofEurogamervotedMario Kart 8their game of the year,[125][126]andGameSpotgave it the award of "Best Wii U Game".[127]It was nominated for "Best Wii U Exclusive" in GameTrailers' 2014 Game of the Year Awards;[128]for "Best Game" inGiant Bomb's 2014 Game of the Year Awards;[129]and for "Overall Game of the Year" and "Wii U Retail Game of the Year" inNintendo Life'sReader Awards 2014,[130]and it won both awards for both categories in their Staff Awards 2014.[131]It won "Game of the Year" byThe Guardian.[132]InIGN's Best of 2014 Awards, it was nominated for "Best Multiplayer" and "Best Racing",[133][134]and won the award for "Best Wii U Game".[135]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxealso earned recognition at year-end awards in the 2017–2018 season. The game was nominated for "Best Switch Game" and "Best Remake/Remaster" inIGN's Best of 2017 Awards.[136][137]Destructoidnominated the game for its "Best Switch Game" in their Game of the Year Awards in 2017,[138]and the game was awarded "Old Game of the Year" atGiant Bomb's 2017 Game of the Year Awards.[139]

List of awards and nominations
Year Awards Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2014 British Academy Children's Awards Best Game Mario Kart 8 Won [140]
The Game Awards 2014 Best Family Game Mario Kart 8 Won [141]
Best Sports/Racing Game Mario Kart 8 Won
2015 18th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Racing Game of the Year Mario Kart 8 Won [142]
11th British Academy Games Awards Best Game Mario Kart 8 Nominated [143]
Audio Achievement Mario Kart 8 Nominated
Family Game Mario Kart 8 Nominated
Multiplayer Game Mario Kart 8 Nominated
2015 Kids' Choice Awards Most Addicting Game Mario Kart 8 Nominated [144]
2017 Golden Joystick Awards Studio of the Year Nintendo EPD Won [145][146]
Nintendo Game of the Year Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nominated
The Game Awards 2017 Best Family Game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nominated [147]
Best Multiplayer Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nominated
2018 21st Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Racing Game of the Year Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Won [148]
2018 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Video Game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nominated [149]

Sales[edit]

In its first four days on sale,Mario Kart 8became the fastest-selling Wii U game, with more than 1.2 million copies sold worldwide.[150]Within a month, it increased to 2.82 million.[151]As of September 2021, more than 8.46 million copies were sold worldwide, making it thebest-selling Wii U game.[152][153]Based on the sales data, more than half of Wii U owners own a copy.[154]In the United Kingdom, shortly after the release ofMario Kart 8,week-on-week Wii U console sales rose 662%, withMario Kart 8bundles accounting for 82% of consoles sold.[155]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxesold 459,000 copies in the United States on its launch day, making it the fastest-selling entry in theMario Kartseries, ahead of 2008'sMario Kart Wiiby 25,000 units.[156]Roughly one year after launch,Deluxehad sold 9.22 million copies.[157]It surpassedSuper Mario Odysseyas thebest-selling game on the Nintendo Switchin 2019,[158]andMario Kart Wiias the best-sellingMario Kartgame in 2021.[159]Since its release in 2017,Deluxehas been a consistent top-selling game on the Nintendo Switch.[160][161][162][163][164]As of March 31, 2024,Mario Kart 8 Deluxehas sold 61.97 million units, making it one of thebest-selling games of all time.[165]

Fan response[edit]

"Luigi's death stare" is anInternet memedescribing the automatic facial expression displayed byLuigitoward other characters upon attacking or passing them during a race, in which he gives them a disapprovingglare.It was featured in severalviral videosand animatedGIFs,[166][167][168][169]and the phenomenon was covered byWNYWin early June 2014.[170][171]Nintendo referenced the meme in theirE3 2014digital event.[172]VentureBeatpraised Nintendo's handling of the meme, noting that it was a "slick way" of acknowledging fan culture.[173]The meme was nominated for the Best Gaming Moment at the 32ndGolden Joystick Awards.[174]

Severalmodshave been created forMario Kart 8andMario Kart 8 Deluxe.In February 2022, a mod was created that addedKirby's Mouthful Mode car transformation (colloquiallyknown as "Carby" ) fromKirby and the Forgotten Landas a selectable kart and character.[175][176]In June 2022, a mod was published that addedGreen Hill Zonefrom theSonic the Hedgehogseries as a course.[177][178]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^abAdditional work byBandai Namco Studios
  2. ^abcdeDeluxeonly
  3. ^Japanese:マリオカート8,Hepburn:Mario Kāto Eito
  4. ^Japanese:マリオカート8 デラックス,Hepburn:Mario Kāto Eito Derakkusu
  5. ^Supported by multiple sources:[75][76][77][78]
  6. ^abScore based on 82 reviews[108]
  7. ^abScore based on 95 reviews[109]
  8. ^Supported by multiple sources:[92][94][93][99]
  9. ^Supported by multiple sources:[19][6][24][3][22][21][16][18][17]
  10. ^Supported by multiple sources:[9][20][22][21][5][16][18][8][17][4]
  11. ^Supported by multiple sources:[19][25][3][8]
  12. ^Supported by multiple sources:[22][95][24][25][17][7]
  13. ^Supported by multiple sources:[19][16][18][25]
  14. ^Supported by multiple sources:[20][22][21][16][8][17]
  15. ^Supported by multiple sources:[6][95][25][18]
  16. ^Score based on 10 reviews[113]
  17. ^Score based on 7 reviews[115]
  18. ^Score based on 7 reviews[116]
  19. ^Supported by multiple sources:[122][119][123][121]
  20. ^Supported by multiple sources:[119][23][123][121]
  21. ^Supported by multiple sources:[120][119][23][121]

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