Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review Roundup
25/04/2017
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is available now, and brings with it a record breaking 48 tracks, 40+ characters, a revamped battle mode and more!
Journalists recently weighed in with their opinions of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s new features and tweaks, such as the brand new battle mode Renegade Roundup, as well as how Mario Kart 8 Deluxe plays on Nintendo Switch itself. Click on the publication names below to read the full reviews.
Eurogamer – Essential
“one of the most exquisite video games in recent years”
Metro.co.uk – 10/10
“The best Mario Kart ever gets even better on Nintendo Switch”
TheGuardian.com – 10/10
“the best, most versatile game in the series”
GamesRadar+ - 5/5
“Racing down Mount Wario on the bus will never get old”
Nintendo Life – 10/10
"the best Mario Kart”
TheSixthAxis – 10/10
“Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to be the best in the business, and now you can play it on the train”
DigitalSpy – 10/10
“SO much here to make you really quite giddy”
IGN – 9.3/10
“the best entry in the series so far”
Nintendo Insider – 10/10
“ ... perfectly demonstrates how ... Nintendo Switch is a complete game changer.”
GodisaGeek – 10/10
“…you will be so glad to have on Switch – the ability to just play it anywhere, anytime should not be understated for a game like this”
Trusted Reviews – 5/5
“It’s the best the series has ever been, offering one definitive package.”
Empireonline.com – 5/5
"It is, simply, universally irresistible, and an absolute must-buy if you own a Switch."
Fandom – 5/5
“Being able to hand one Joy-Con to a friend and instantly challenge them to a race or a romp in Battle Mode is exactly how Mario Kart should always be enjoyed.”
GameReactor – 10/10
“a near-perfect package that offers something for all ages to enjoy”
Expert Reviews – 5/5
“Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will be the only game you’ll need to convince you that this is how console gaming should be.”
Stuff.tv – 5/5
“The definitive version of the definitive Mario Kart”
IB Times UK – 5/5
“This is the best Mario Kart game ever”
To find out more about Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, please visit the official website.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is available now as a downloadable version from Nintendo eShop, only on Nintendo Switch.
