ThePeoplesBureau
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I think linking to them is banned here, but ShopTo are also selling the digital version.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review thread
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I think linking to them is banned here, but ShopTo are also selling the digital version.
God, I miss Toad's 64 era voice.
SparksterMeta0
Member
Dang. Sounds better than anything I could have thought of.
No. All of the characters from the Wii U version, all of the cups, mirror mode, 200cc, and 5/6 of the new characters are all unlocked from the start though.
No, but all courses and nearly every racer are unlocked straightaway in this version. The only things needing to be unlocked are the custom parts and one brand new character.
GiantBreadbug
Member
Is there any word on how many totally new parts there are? I havent been watching many videos to avoid seeing all the new parts, but I did see the Clown Car and Inkling vehicle (fuckin rad).
I also saw that the Koopalings keep their Smash colors for their Clown Cars, which is amazing.
I also saw that the Koopalings keep their Smash colors for their Clown Cars, which is amazing.
All I know of is the Clown Car and the two Inkling vehicles (Splat Buggy and Inkstriker).
PotionBleue
Member
There are 2 Splatoon-themed vehicles, so three new vehicles total.
Also, there are a lot of changes to stats of existing parts. For example, gliders can now change speed and traction.
GiantBreadbug
Member
Oh so I guess I've only seen the one Inkling Kart then. Neat!
But I'm actually gonna be just a touch disappointed if there aren't any new tires or gliders. I'm in LOVE with making different kart combinations.
Ahhh dang I was hoping for maybe just a couple more karts, but it's cool since the Clown Car is amazing.
I've heard a little about the stats thing. The news about gliders is great. Are the gliders all different or is it still a "Type A or Type B" situation?
This is just gonna make putting together good looking, viable karts even more fun!
Thanks. I'll check them out.
digitalrelic
Banned
So I'm sorry if this has already been answered, but...
Is it possible to have, say, a docked Switch w/ four player split screen on a big TV playing multiplayer with others joining the match who are in handheld mode?
I'm throwing an MK8 party this weekend, and I'm just trying to figure out the logistics of getting 8 simultaneous players.
Is it possible to have, say, a docked Switch w/ four player split screen on a big TV playing multiplayer with others joining the match who are in handheld mode?
I'm throwing an MK8 party this weekend, and I'm just trying to figure out the logistics of getting 8 simultaneous players.
I don't see why not. Isn't there a "Local Multiplayer" setting that looks for nearby Switches?
That would have been great. I really miss the dual character system from Double Dash.
LFMartins86
Member
No. You can have 4 players on a Switch if you are playing with just that Switch, when online or connected to the other Switches, you can only have 2 players for console.
Omg 3 days left why am i so excited for a freaking port
My hype level for a game that I already have and could be playing right now is inexplicable!
Wait for MK9. You never know.
The Broken Ska Record
Member
Ha ha. Yeah. I could have connected my Wii U to play MK8, but I'd rather wait for MK8D.
Skittzo0413
Member
This limitation still makes no sense to me. Is it 100% confirmed?
LFMartins86
Member
It's been confirmed multiple times by reviewers and people with advanced copies.
Yup, 2 players per switch over wireless and LAN as well as online.
Only reason I can think of is the frame rate. I wouldn't know how that would affect things but I'm guessing.
There was a Polygon article talking about how it actually restricts two pairs of Joycons as a splitscreen setup for local wireless (ie. You can only use single Joycons or Pro Controllers), so it must be an "amount of connections" thing. Makes minor sense even if it sucks, 7 connections to other Switches plus 4 controller connections might be kind of crazy?
uncle_koploski
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Jerm411
Member
Right lol....I had to do a double take.
Lumination
'enry 'ollins
Why did they ever change him from a slightly arrogant happy-go-lucky dude to whatever the current Toad is?
CharminUltra
Member
Game is so close, fam!
Blackpuppy
Member
Just pulling this out of my butt, but it could have to do with stressing the CPU. It can't crunch 4 simultaneous players PLUS the others on LAN.
Skittzo0413
Member
I doubt this is an issue as you can still have 16 players online with 2 players on a single console. I think it's more likely due to the amount of wireless signals being sent everywhere as Stopdoor theorized above.
Whatever the cause is I'm really hoping this is something that can be added later with enough work. 4 vs 4 on two TVs next to each other is just too much fun.
My Guess? Toadette.
In many voice clips, Toadette sounds way too similar to Toad's old voice.
They probably wanted to differentiate both characters and since they changed his voice the same gen Toadette was introduced, it makes it even more obvious
It makes perfect sense to essentially re-engineer the gameplay and re-animate every Kart and character....in a GOTY edition?
jts
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To be fair, seems like the GOTY edition is going to be THE Mario Kart for Switch.
I don't mind that at all, but who you quoted could be just suggesting that Nintendo made a MK9 with the Double Dash mechanic instead of MK8D.
It is an interesting enough idea for Mario Kart Switch 2 (if it hasn't fully transitioned to game as a service by then).
Doesn't Bomberman allow 4 players with multiple Switches or online?
I'd assume it has to do with the framerate.
LegendofLex
Member
Framerate gets cut in half with more than 2 players.
How do you engineer the game so your game recognizes your opponents' game is running at 30fps even when yours can handle 60fps?
Robin64
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I'm no tech wizard, but don't PC games do this all the time?
I miss MK64 Yoshi's voice. That will always be my favorite.
Kremzeek
Member
Aw man! Unlocking things is one of the most addicting parts for me!
LegendofLex
Member
PC games are also designed to run on hardware with variable performance specs. MK8's netcode is fixed around a maximum of 2 players per console and 60fps. That wouldn't suddenly change for LAN play.
Robin64
Member
Right, but the point is it can be engineered. What about PS4 players playing with PS4 Pro owners that have better (or sometimes worse lol) framerates?
I am too, it's weird. I think it's a combination of portability and a proper battle mode.Omg 3 days left why am i so excited for a freaking port