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Mario Kart 8 Info Thread
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Bill Rizer
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I really despise "metal" characters. With all the good choice we have in MK8, what was the need to put in these nonsense monochromatic clones? I feel they can ruin a bit the game aesthetics.
On another matter, super-heavyweight are my class of choice since SMK, and I'm a bit let down that DK doesn't belong there. DK and Wario had to be swapped imho. Luckily, besides Bowser, there's the super cool Morton!
On another matter, super-heavyweight are my class of choice since SMK, and I'm a bit let down that DK doesn't belong there. DK and Wario had to be swapped imho. Luckily, besides Bowser, there's the super cool Morton!
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
I know lol.. I havent seen any sharing maybe in the OT but day 1 I want to play online with yall.
Mr. Bamboo
Member
that reminds me that I need to clean up my friends fridge!
The 100 People limit is going to be a tight call for this game.
Is it possible on the N64 RR to cross the gap to the left at the start, maybe using that boost pad at an angle? I'm guessing no, but the amount of friendships that died from that jump...
A slightly smaller hitbox makes no difference in practice.
What does make a difference is that the Super-Heavyweights have more speed and less handling (which means faster miniturbo charging, so that's a good thing provided you can make it around any given corner), while regular Heavyweights have more acceleration and grip. The only difference is weight, which is the least important stat. There will likely be hidden stats to make up for this like with MK7, but they're absolutely not better than the other two heavyweight classes at the moment.
Ha, this was always fun to pull off. There were some other amazing shortcuts in MK64 (Wario Stadium, Mario Raceway, etc), but Rainbow Road was the only one I could pull off consistently.Is it possible on the N64 RR to cross the gap to the left at the start, maybe using that boost pad at an angle? I'm guessing no, but the amount of friendships that died from that jump...
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Ha, I think I still have a good amount of space
I swear if one of my friends did that we would be fighting! CHEATING!Is it possible on the N64 RR to cross the gap to the left at the start, maybe using that boost pad at an angle? I'm guessing no, but the amount of friendships that died from that jump...
Is it possible on the N64 RR to cross the gap to the left at the start, maybe using that boost pad at an angle? I'm guessing no, but the amount of friendships that died from that jump...
I think Nintendo is in lock down mode for (unwanted) shortcuts in Mario Kart since that one shortcut in MK7. I mean... they've patched it out and made the update mandatory to play online.
Plus, you're not even 3 feet away off track when Lakitu is already picking you up.
Lé Blade Runner
Member
Is it possible on the N64 RR to cross the gap to the left at the start, maybe using that boost pad at an angle? I'm guessing no, but the amount of friendships that died from that jump...
Haha, I remember this. I was the only one from my group of friends who could consistently pull it off, and as such I always had to promise that I wouldn't do it.
Well guys, it looks like the individual characters stats have been confirmed.
http://mkboards.com/forums/threads/general-mk8-discussion.8/page-28#post-114226
Odd that DK isn't in the same group as Bowser and Wario!?.
And seriously no Diddy, Dixie or Lanky Kong?????.......what a missed opportunity. Have they announced DLC, they have to right...RIGHT?
uncleniccius
Member
I would think so.
I've never realised that the big characters are faster?! I've always avoided using them because I thought they were slow!
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Well they got a low acceleration
uncleniccius
Member
True, I guess a middle ground character is a good idea then.
For a good driver they're a good idea... Until you get hit by an item!
uncleniccius
Member
60 for two player, 30 for 3/4 I believe.
And no, you can't have do the gamepad thing.
30 fps sounds bad. I only hope it's better than Mario Kart Wii. That game felt like 15 fps in 4 player splitscreen.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Yup
Is it possible on the N64 RR to cross the gap to the left at the start, maybe using that boost pad at an angle? I'm guessing no, but the amount of friendships that died from that jump...
Impossible because Lakitu picks you up as soon as you go ever slightly out-of-bounds.
Even if it wasn't for Lakitu, that would make you skip a checkpoint gate which means the lap wouldn't count. Such a shortcut would have been patched in one week anyway.
Also, why posting the how so inferior version of the shortcut instead of the glorious one ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrV91pzpMIY
4 players even ! I'm totally going to play with my family on release
and unlock all the vehicle parts 4 times faster
Moz La Punk
Member
Yes and you unlock the cups so if you want you can start the game in 2-player right away.
piratethingy
Self professed bad raider
Welp, got my Wii U from Craigslist yesterday.
Basic, $150 with a Wii U Pro Controller.
Obviously a bit off topic but it's like 20% Mario 3D Land, 80% Mario Kart for me.
Honestly if the Wii U only played this game and still had VC/Wii BC, that's probably worth $150 for me.
Mario Kart is the only game most of my lame IRL friends will play lol.
Basic, $150 with a Wii U Pro Controller.
Obviously a bit off topic but it's like 20% Mario 3D Land, 80% Mario Kart for me.
Honestly if the Wii U only played this game and still had VC/Wii BC, that's probably worth $150 for me.
Mario Kart is the only game most of my lame IRL friends will play lol.
Vampirolol
Member
Ludwig my new main confirmed.
I believe she's considered to be a Goddess (people debate it, but pretty much what she's widely considered).
Mr. Wonderful
Member
I'm not sure if you guys realize how big this game is. Granted I work at a software company, but EVERYBODY is talking about this game. EVERYBODY.
Last Friday, a roommate had a friend over, and as the friend was leaving, I overheard him saying, "Yeah, we'll have to schedule a tie-breaker for our 2 FIFA games with Mario Kart. Though I might be a little rusty, and we'll need to buy a couple of Wii U Pro controllers.", implying that he was planning on buying MK8 and controllers for MY system. (My roommates were also planning on buying the game after Reddit told them to care, too).
I'm almost afraid we're going to hit the 30th and people are going to show up with like 5 copies of Mario Kart 8.
Last Friday, a roommate had a friend over, and as the friend was leaving, I overheard him saying, "Yeah, we'll have to schedule a tie-breaker for our 2 FIFA games with Mario Kart. Though I might be a little rusty, and we'll need to buy a couple of Wii U Pro controllers.", implying that he was planning on buying MK8 and controllers for MY system. (My roommates were also planning on buying the game after Reddit told them to care, too).
I'm almost afraid we're going to hit the 30th and people are going to show up with like 5 copies of Mario Kart 8.
Lé Blade Runner
Member
Between MK8, Zelda: WW HD remaster, and Super Mario 3D World, I am already satisfied with my console-purchase. Good to be back with Nintendo
http://nintendoeverything.com/mario-kart-8-gets-first-review/ First review by German Game Pro!
SoraanTribal
Member
Also, why posting the how so inferior version of the shortcut instead of the glorious one ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrV91pzpMIY
Holy fuck, I had no idea you could do that. o.o
I only knew of and did the "regular" shortcut. Most of the time, I'd miss and ask my friend if we could start over... he used to get so mad at me, lol. xD
Interceptor
Banned
Why would you give a score without testing online play at all? Just for the early clicks? goddamn.
Yeeeep, a whole 29 days early lol.
Impossible because Lakitu picks you up as soon as you go ever slightly out-of-bounds.
Even if it wasn't for Lakitu, that would make you skip a checkpoint gate which means the lap wouldn't count. Such a shortcut would have been patched in one week anyway.
Also, why posting the how so inferior version of the shortcut instead of the glorious one ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrV91pzpMIY
4 players even ! I'm totally going to play with my family on releaseand unlock all the vehicle parts 4 times faster
Yeah, I figured it wouldn't work given how they're cracking down on shortcuts like that across the board.
I also knew that jump existed...but I would much rather post the one I am actually able to do.
Mario Kart 8 1080p/60fps as per eurogamer even in 2 players mode :O....!!!!!
http://mynintendonews.com/2014/05/0...0p-and-60fps-even-in-two-player-split-screen/
http://mynintendonews.com/2014/05/0...0p-and-60fps-even-in-two-player-split-screen/
Davey Cakes
Member
Maybe the reviewers will be able to give the game a little extra time for their reviews, considering how early review copies went out.
Not holding my breath though.
Not holding my breath though.
prag16
Banned
Yeah, this definitely seems earlier than usual. Wonder if Nintendo finished up slightly earlier than anticipated or something. Seems like the game must have gone gold weeks ago, and still doesn't release for the better part of a month.
The servers aren't online? That's weird.
Do we know when the embargo will end?
The 60FPS at 2 players part we already knew, but 1080p? Really? Isn't it 720p?
EDIT: That's a month old, too. I think 720p was confirmed since.
"Published Thursday, 3 April 2014"
That article is a month old, they haven't said anything new about it so I'd take that info with a huge grain of salt, personally I think it's 720p and I think GameXplain said that too.
Keep in mind, this is a review by a print magazine, so that's probably changed by now.
checkeredknight
Member
Bikes, though I'll try both.
Mario Kart Wii was the first and only MK game I became incredibly addicted too. I loved the courses, but it was the Mach Bike that made that game really something. Cornering was hard at first, but I became used to it and eventually it's all I ever used. Fantastic bike. I always wished I could use it with Waluigi, but alas. He was too heavy. I went with the Bowser Bike when I played as him. I'm kind of dissapointed the stats are back in MK8, to be honest. I'd like to play as my favourite character, but with medium stats.
I really hope a Mach Bike tier vehicle is in MK8. I didn't enjoy the 3DS one very much at all. The acceleration felt off and I wasn't a big fan of the new courses. I loved MK Wii so much though. I'm super hyped for MK8, but I have my fingers crossed it's as enjoyable as MK Wii was for me. It's looking like it will be so far, at least.
So last night, I had the chance to play some 4 player of this for about an hour. We raced on 12 of the 16 new tracks (we did not do the 3rd cup, skipped to the last one because we wanted to see Rainbow Road).
I should note that the last Mario Kart game I played more than 10 minutes of was 64, so this seemed like a massive improvement.
Just the few things that stuck out in my head from my time:
-We managed to unlock things through our playing (a Wiggler chasis for your kart was the highlight)
-While it is probably due to the fact it was my first time ever using a WiiU (much less a pro controller), the handling of carts felt a little loose
-The fucking "8" weapon (which gives you 8 different 1 of items) will kill you a bunch because one of them is a Bomb-omb and it is one of the later items you get to use
-When you fall off the track, you are brought back nearly instantaneously- its less than 3 seconds
-The game looks really pretty when looking at the close ups in the highlight real (especially in slow motion), but it picks some really strange highlights most of the time.
-It's REALLY DUMB that you can't do 5 players with the 5th going on the Gamepad. We had 5 people, so we had to take turns. It was annoying.
-The item distribution seems better now- we only saw 1 Blue Shell in the dozen or so races we did
The game is super fun, and the fact that you can play (you have to unlock them though, we only had 3 unlocked) as the Koopa Kids is a massive bonus. Don't think I would buy a WiiU just for this game, but if you have one already it's a no-brainer pick up
I should note that the last Mario Kart game I played more than 10 minutes of was 64, so this seemed like a massive improvement.
Just the few things that stuck out in my head from my time:
-We managed to unlock things through our playing (a Wiggler chasis for your kart was the highlight)
-While it is probably due to the fact it was my first time ever using a WiiU (much less a pro controller), the handling of carts felt a little loose
-The fucking "8" weapon (which gives you 8 different 1 of items) will kill you a bunch because one of them is a Bomb-omb and it is one of the later items you get to use
-When you fall off the track, you are brought back nearly instantaneously- its less than 3 seconds
-The game looks really pretty when looking at the close ups in the highlight real (especially in slow motion), but it picks some really strange highlights most of the time.
-It's REALLY DUMB that you can't do 5 players with the 5th going on the Gamepad. We had 5 people, so we had to take turns. It was annoying.
-The item distribution seems better now- we only saw 1 Blue Shell in the dozen or so races we did
The game is super fun, and the fact that you can play (you have to unlock them though, we only had 3 unlocked) as the Koopa Kids is a massive bonus. Don't think I would buy a WiiU just for this game, but if you have one already it's a no-brainer pick up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4nswx9ohpQ&list=UUfAPTv1LgeEWevG8X_6PUOQ
GameXplain shows off Mario Kart TV.
GameXplain shows off Mario Kart TV.
1080p at 60fps? Fuck.
Still probably not enough to convince many that the Wii U is a current-gen console though.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
Pictures of the stats are finally up.
http://mkboards.com/forums/threads/general-mk8-discussion.8/page-31#post-114323
http://mkboards.com/forums/threads/general-mk8-discussion.8/page-31#post-114323