Mario Kart 8

Mario Kart 8

Released: May 29, 2014
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Wii U

Genres:

Racing Arcade

Game Modes:

Single player Multiplayer Split screen

Themes:

Action Fantasy Kids Party

Player Perspectives:

Third person

Ratings

User Rating

86.8
Based on 651 ratings

Critics Rating

90.8
Based on 15 ratings

Total Rating

88.8
Based on 666 ratings

Summary

Turn your racing experience upside down! Nintendo’s Mario Kart franchise comes to the Wii U console in full HD, introducing new racing circuit designs and anti-gravity karts that will have players driving upside down. And for the first time, all of Bowser’s seven Koopalings are playable characters-- get a taste of being bad on the race track by playing as Iggy, Larry, Lemmy, Ludwig, Morton, Roy and Wendy. Players will also enjoy a variety of series-favorite features, including the return of 12-player online competitive play, hang-gliders, underwater racing and motorbikes.

Involved Companies

Nintendo

Role:
Publisher

Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1

Role:
Developer

Retro Studios

Role:

Keywords

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Alternative Names

MK8 마카8

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