The graphics are flat out gorgeous, with noticeable meticulousness having been given to character design, stage design, and general visuals. A variety of new items have been added alongside all of the most familiar ones, and tracks very extremely in terms of length and difficulty. Maps now include segments that involve paragliding, and vehicles are fully customizable, allowing players to find their perfect, unique settings. And for the first time, players are given the option to experience a more intense speed - 200 cc. Choose between tons of familiar faces as you race on tracks both old and new. Mario Kart 8 offers a significantly larger amount of content than many of its predecessors, with a total of 32 tracks and 36 characters.

With Mario Kart Wii previously being seen as one of the best titles in series, Nintendo definitely had expectations to live up to with their next home console release in the series.

Mario Kart 8 is a summation of all of the best elements of previous iterations in the series, with the addition of fantastic, novel gameplay mechanics that feel like they should’ve always been a part of Mario Kart.

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