Mario Kart 8 Deluxe takes everything that has always been great about this game and improves on it. The driving controls have been greatly improved and fine-tuned for the Switch. Even if you've never played a Mario Kart game before, you can now effortlessly powerslide around corners to overtake other racers. To win, you still need a combination of chance and skill, so even if you play as your favorite character, victory is never guaranteed. However, the optional child controls make playing accessible to players of any age or skill level, allowing you to play with the entire family.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has 48 distinct tracks, featuring new designs as well as classic favorites from prior versions. There will be Toad's Turnpike and Twisted Mansion, as well as new courses such as Water Park and Cloud top. Each one has distinct challenges and requires time to master. You get access to all of the tracks and characters (save one), including stuff that was originally released as DLC packs for Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U in 2014. Gold Mario is the only one who is locked from the start. However, in order to acquire better karts, you must first compete in certain races. By purchasing the Booster Course Pass, you can receive access to even more tracks from past Mario Kart games.

Overall, Mario Kart completely outperforms the competition. They provide an exceptional experience by blending old races and gameplay elements with new circuits, personalization possibilities, and characters. You may also play online with friends or random internet users, and the method is simple. Finding races is never difficult, and lag does not appear to be an issue. There's a reason this is the finest racing game on the Nintendo Switch; no other game delivers the entire experience like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Platforms: Wii U, Nintendo Switch

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What could be better than a single game about speed? Obviously, two. With this package, players may enjoy several retro-style sidescrolling Sonic games in Sonic Mania, speeding through each level solo or with a buddy. And then there's Team Sonic Racing. Instead of competing to be the sole winner on the track, you are assigned to a team and want your squad to triumph. Dodge obstacles, identify the optimal pathways and boost your friends with powerful Team Ultimate skills. As with Mario Kart, up to four people can play on one screen, or up to eight when using several Switch consoles in local wifi mode. Just make sure there are enough Joy-Cons for everyone.

If you don't have someone to play with, there's an online component that allows you to race up to 12 players. With 21 thrilling circuits to explore and 15 personalities to pick from, you can truly mix things up and enjoy each race in a unique way. You'll also have access to more vehicle modification choices, which will not only make your car appear better but will also increase your performance on the track. Collaborate with your teammates to win the race.

Platforms: Nintendo Switch

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Burnout Paradise is an open-world racing video game released by Criterion Games for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows. It was also made available on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Marketplace's Games on Demand. It was eventually added to the libraries of Greatest Hits and Platinum Hits games, and in November 2016, it was made backward compatible with the Xbox One. It is the first Burnout game to be released for Microsoft Windows.

Burnout Paradise Remastered looks fantastic and performs admirably on the Nintendo Switch, both portable and docked. The addition of DLC and improved aesthetics make Burnout Paradise a game worth revisiting. Unfortunately, Burnout looks decent on the Switch but far better on other systems, like with most multiplatform Switch titles. That's not to imply they're bad on the Switch; they're just more obvious for Switch owners who enjoy docked play.

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch

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The gameplay of the Rocket League is similar to that of its predecessor, Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars. Players drive a rocket-powered car and use it to strike a considerably larger ball towards the opposing team's goal area to score goals in a style similar to indoor soccer with components evocative of a demolition derby. Players' automobiles have the ability to jump in mid-air and hit the ball.

Players can also gain speed bypassing their cars over marked spaces on the field, allowing them to quickly cross the field, use the extra momentum to hit the ball, or ram into another player's car to destroy it; in the latter case, the destroyed car respawns on their team's side of the field moments later. A player in the air may also employ a boost to accelerate themselves ahead in flight, allowing them to strike the ball in the air. Players may change the orientation of their car while in midair, which, when paired with midair boosting, allows for controlled flying. Players can also perform quick dodges, causing their car to do a short jump and spin in a given direction, which can be used to nudge the ball or gain a positioning advantage over the other team.

Platforms: Xbox One, PC game, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch

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Grid Autosport is a racing video game that was created by Codemasters and is available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Linux, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, and Android. It's the third installment in the Grid series. Following the release of Grid 2, which Codemasters felt was not well received by the company's core audience, it intends to return the series to "more realistic racing games". As a result, the developers made significant changes to the handling model and created a streamlined, race-first design for this title.

The Career mode is separated into seasons, with the player having to pick between offers from the game's racing teams each time. The teams – including the best-in-class Ravenwest, making a comeback from Race Driver: Grid – each have various season objectives and sponsors objectives, the completion of which gives the players additional experience points (XP) in addition to those earned for their results. RaceNet is Codemasters' community platform where users can establish racing clubs, gain XP and cash as they compete and accomplish sponsor objectives, and then use their winnings to buy and improve vehicles. They were also provided with RaceNet Challenges, which were released by Codemasters shortly after the game's debut.

Platforms: PC game, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Linux, Nintendo Switch

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