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Mario Kart is one of those games which turn a room full of strangers into a room full of new buddies- or at least rowdy racers. With equal parts skill, luck, and know how, Mario Kart has consistently been a gem of this gaming’s generation. The latest in the franchise, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, dare I say may be the brightest gem so far. With almost all characters unlocked to begin with, this game is built for multiplayer. As the Switch will show you, it is easy to grab a controller and play. Each player takes the mini controller for their racer and plays.
The game runs at 1080p, and the graphics are spot on- levels pop with textures and colors, with characters smoothly running along the tracks. Every track from the Wii U version of the game is included, including DLC, which makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. My personal favorite is green Shy guy, because he reminds me of Christmas., followed very closely by Dry Bones. My son favors likes Link or Yoshi.
With tons of characters to choose from, everyone can pick their favorite without arguments. Characters of different wights and sizes act differently and effect your controls, as do the type of vehicle and even the tires selected. Every track has character and originality, never facing two of the same type in a row. Some new and some classic from previous Mario Kart games, but updated for 8 Deluxe. The game also includes support for amiibo’s and amiibo cards, which unlock more content in game, allowing for even more customization. Most of these options come in the form of the outfit for your Mii to use in race, which are all cool to see and even more fun to use.
Mario Kart Deluxe 8 is available no for $59.99 from retail locations of via download fro the eShop.
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