Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Edition

Mario Kart 8 is a kart racing game developed and published by Nintendo that was originally released in 2014 for the Wii U. It preserves the game principles of the Mario Kart series, in which players control Mario franchise characters in kart racing, collecting a variety of objects to hamper opponents or gain an edge in the race. Mario Kart 8 features anti-gravity racing on walls or ceilings, as well as the ability for players to collide for a temporary boost. It contains single-player and multiplayer modes, as well as online play over the Nintendo Network.

Mario Kart 8 was a commercial and critical triumph. Critics appreciated the game's new improvements, songs, visuals, playability, and orchestrated music, but chastised its restricted fighting mode. With over eight million copies sold globally, it is the best-selling Wii U game. Nintendo continued to deliver patches and downloadable content, including new characters, cars, and tracks, as well as Amiibo figurine compatibility.

In April 2017, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, an improved version for the Nintendo Switch, was launched. It was also a critical and economic success, with reviews praising the fight mode's expansion, and it became the best-selling Switch game. Both versions have sold over 53 million copies combined, making them one of the best-selling video games of all time.

Platforms: Wii U, Nintendo Switch

Website: mariokart8.nintendo.com