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Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U
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This May, one game will define MULTIPLAYER FUN on Wii U. That game, is Mario Kart 8!


Mario Kart has been a Nintendo staple since it's SNES debut over two decades ago. Only two Nintendo products neglected to have an entry and each entry that has existed is a charming title in someone's eyes. Entries like Double Dash on Gamecube helped push the boundaries of creativity and uniqueness, while more recent titles have continued to refine a core experience. Mario Kart 8 seeks to continue that trend with it's jaw-dropping HD visuals, Anti-gravity racing, and incredibly well-designed tracks.


With all the characters known, the deep customization possibilities to each individual racer, the classic 32-total track count... there's so much to discuss and share and debate. Reviews are just coming in now and while I'll post a few below but they're not all gushing with pride. User Stephen recently made a thread aiming to have a more comprehensive list of reviews available. So... Are you impressed with the Mario Kart TV feature, excited for the Super Horn, or bummed at how battle mode has changed? Share your thoughts on the game below, now, upon release, and well after! Below you'll find a list of Nintendo Network IDs as compiled by our own Mop It Up! Be sure your friends are added to your console!

Mop It Up's NNID List of Mario Kart 8 Players

(Negative World Username) - (NNID)
Abdooooo - Abdooooo
Anand - AnandX
anon_mastermind - Mastermind85
Brick - Brick20
Brook - Ice-Insignia
canonj - canonj
chrisbg99 - chrisbg99
chrisguy - chrisguy
Cooliocuneo - Cooliocuneo
Cryojin - Cryojin
Cubed777 - C77777
DeputyVanHalen - DeputyVanHalen
DrFinkelstein - a00link
Earendil - Ear3ndil
EagleC83 - EagleC83
gamewizard65 - gamewizard65
Guillaume - Pandareus
Hero_of_Hyrule - Deku_Scrub
Jargon - Hendrik
-JKR- - JKRiki
kgtennispro - kgtennispro
kriswright - kriswright
legendofalex - Alistair
ludist210 - Ludist210
Mop it up - Mop_it_up
Nate38 - VictorVonPlugman
Octorockin - NoseyTengu
ploot - Realploot
PogueSquadron - PogueSquadron
pokepal148 - pokepal148
Rebonack - rebonack
Scrawnton - Scrawnton
SeVeN CDN - SeVeNCDN
Smerd - Smerd20
Stratos - Chronocast
stephen - stephen087
Super_Conzo - Super_Conzo
thefly - LeaveLuck2Heaven
TheOldManFromZelda - OldManFromZelda
TK_Thunder - The_Trish
Tranquilo - Arponare
VofEscaflowne - VofEscaflowne



Reviews
Eurogamer - 10/10

Game Informer - 9.25/10
Destructoid - 9.0/10
IGN - 9.0/10
Joystiq - 4.5/5
Nintendo Life - 9/10
Polygon - 9.0/10

GameTrailers - 8.6/10
Gamespot - 8.0/10
Giant Bomb - 4/5

NintendoWorldReport.com - 7.5/10


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05/16/14, 03:52    Edited: 06/28/14, 23:37
 
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Fun game, really feels A LOT faster than Mario Kart 7, which is good.

chrisbg99 said:
Yeah the retro tracks are some of the best at making them familiar enough but yet at the same feel a ton different. Turned N64 Rainbow Road from a dull overlong race to a rather entertaining and visually stunning race.
It's quite nice on the eyes and ears, but don't you think it's a bit short now?
06/01/14, 06:24   
Bunch of fun games with Ploot, Trish, Tbun and Smerd I'm probably forgetting some people/ don't know by their real name. Ricky whoever that was *shakes fist*
06/01/14, 06:38   
Edited: 06/01/14, 06:39
Right now, Stephen, Tim, Kris, Steph, my sister, and more are enjoying games. Well Kris and Steph just lets. But it's been fun!
06/01/14, 06:52   
@VofEscaflowne

That was me . Good game! It was a lot of fun.
06/01/14, 06:55   
That was a lot of fun. All that jockeying in Team Race mode and it ended in a 78-78 draw.

And I actually managed to win a race or two. You will feel the sickly-sweet wrath of Pink Gold Peach!
06/01/14, 06:55   
I keep getting communication errors while trying to connect to Tim's room.

I seem to get them with certain people but not with others... Maybe it's me?

Blahhhhhhhh.
06/01/14, 07:02   
I'll play a bit more if you want Paul. We have 2 more races. Then join my room. oh you're with us.

Edit: Join User Stephen's room! Tim left! Stephen is the host!
06/01/14, 07:05   
Edited: 06/01/14, 07:11
@DrFinkelstein
Yup, I got in one race!
06/01/14, 07:12   
Where'd you go? We're waiting for youuuu!
06/01/14, 07:15   
@DrFinkelstein
Sorry! Finn got fussy. I'm returning.

EDIT - Blargg. "Unable to join."

I might take a break.
06/01/14, 07:17   
Edited: 06/01/14, 07:18
Do you think they'll offer more characters through DLC? I'm missing Birdo, Dry Bones, and others.
06/01/14, 07:22   
Aw, man. I got disconnected from the group! I'll try to rejoin, but I'm having trouble getting back in.
06/01/14, 07:28   
@Octorockin
I have had connection problems like MAD with this game.
Once the races start I'm golden, but getting into rooms is a hassle and a half.

@PogueSquadron
I really hope so, although more tracks would be even better.
06/01/14, 07:38   
Edited: 06/01/14, 07:39
Man, I performed embarrassingly earlier with you guys. I gotta step it up!

Is it me, or is it much harder to catch the guy in 1st this time around? It seems if you can get in the lead past around the first set of item boxes (or so), you've got a good chance at holding it.
06/01/14, 08:20   
Brook said:
That stupid lightning cup on 150cc. Every time I get screwed over at the last second by a blue/red shell. And Once I finally make it to rainbow road, I screw myself over. I have been trying to beat it for over 2 and a half hours. There were so many times I could do nothing to save myself. It felt like the game was rigged. Block one red shell, and a blue one takes it's place. Then I see bots get two mushrooms back to back while in first and I get a coin. I hate how rare it is to get that horn item. I have gotten it like a total of 5 times while in first.

Its a hard-knock life. ha,ha,ha
06/01/14, 08:31   
achhibbar = Ash

Played against Guillaime earlier, got thoroughly beaten.
06/01/14, 09:41   
@TriforceBun

I noticed that too. Last night I was experimenting with some quick accelerators and it's working pretty well. Even when the eventual Blue Shell arrives the top 3 seem to have a great lead over the pack. Not true of every race, mind.

To address a previous point I made - the Electrodrome has come into it's own in 150cc. Feels very F-zero-y. Big, wide, sweeping corners, and those crazy floor patterns. I love it now.
06/01/14, 09:49   
Edited: 06/01/14, 11:01
So yeah...I still suck at this series.
06/01/14, 09:53   
So... Mario Kart Wii seemed like if you get into 1st place you're essentially screwed, and now with this game I feel like if you get into first then you automatically win. Little balance there, Nintendo?

Otherwise the game seems pretty fun. Some tracks are a bit odd and seem poorly designed, but others seem amazing and are new-favorites. More so than previous Mario Kart games. (Maybe I'm just getting old.)

By the way, did they increase the size and destructive power of Green Shells by 100 fold?!

My ID is JKRiki as always, if anyone is interested in adding.
06/01/14, 13:55   
@TriforceBun

Yeah, when I was racing with you guys last night one person tended to get a huge lead and then disappear from view from the rest of the pack. If they didn't make any major mistakes, they were set for the entire race. I don't think the items that affect the person that is in first place (lightening, blue shells) are as prevalent or effective because you don't lose mushrooms when you get hit by them and falling off the track is much less punishing.
06/01/14, 16:12   
Edited: 06/01/14, 16:13
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