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[reKon]

So this is basically the definitive Kart Racer?

Man, I envy you folks. Getting all this stuff on day one is some sweet stuff.

It could still get a lot better. There are some core gameplay elements that if MK would adopt, it would definitely be a better game, but they would change this because then it wouldn't be Mario kart. There are several things they could do take MK to the next level. I'll give you a hint...

Modnation Racer's...

 

[Gotdatmoney]

Yeah, Mario Kart 8 is the best game on Wii U and the best Mario Kart game. It is simply fantastic.

Personally I thought it was a barebones package. Deluxe is what I wanted standard MK8 to be. The most complete MK game imo was DS. Mission Mode was the best thing to happen to Mario Kart.

 

[deleted]

I have been yelling about audio options in MK for decades, yes.

I've been yelling about a competent, rock solid set of options in Mario Kart for ages.

At least since Smash Bros Melee opened my eyes to how more amazing a game can be if you can tune it to your liking.
And after 100s of hours with MK, I'd love to tune down the OST and drive to my own music while still getting driver/item sounds...

Spoiler

I'm still mad about no stock options and still got the game preordered -_-

 

[The Horror the horror]

It could still get a lot better. There are some core gameplay elements that if MK would adopt, it would definitely be a better game, but they would change this because then it wouldn't be Mario kart. There are several things they could do take MK to the next level. I'll give you a hint...

Modnation Racer's...

Where's that series now?

 

[atmuh]

I've been yelling about a competent, rock solid set of options in Mario Kart for ages.

At least since Smash Bros Melee opened my eyes to how more amazing a game can be if you can tune it to your liking.
And after 100s of hours with MK, I'd love to tune down the OST and drive to my own music while still getting driver/item sounds...

Spoiler

I'm still mad about no stock options and still got the game preordered -_-

audio options were my number one thing I wanted added to mk8 (after they finally put the map on the TV)

 

[DarkestHour]

Looks good.

 

[PadWarrior]

Are stat changes based on parts or characters?

 

[Neoxon]

Are stat changes based on parts or characters?

Both. Each character weight class has their own base stats, which can be altered with the various kart parts.

 

[branny]

It could still get a lot better. There are some core gameplay elements that if MK would adopt, it would definitely be a better game, but they would change this because then it wouldn't be Mario kart. There are several things they could do take MK to the next level. I'll give you a hint...

Modnation Racer's...

I'd rather Nintendo take a look at Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed for how to improve race types, item balance, kart transformations, single-player mode structure, franchise representation, etc.

 

[PadWarrior]

Both. Each character weight class has their own base stats, which can be altered with the various kart parts.

Not what I'm asking I have the first game. I'm asking if there has been a change in stats and how they are distributed.

 

[Neoxon]

Not what I'm asking I have the first game. I'm asking if there has been a change in stats and how they are distributed.

Ah, then I'm not so sure. I traded in my copy of MK8 on the Wii U, so I can't really compare.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Not what I'm asking I have the first game. I'm asking if there has been a change in stats and how they are distributed.

lol that's really not what you said at all though.

 

[epicnemesis]

This was day one of it came out this week since I have a long easter trip it would be perfect for. As t stands, I'm too invested in the Wii U version with my 4 pro controllers to jump in before summer.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

April 28 is so far away

 

[Robin64]

From early analysis, it does seem as if stats have changed a little between versions.

 

[reKon]

Where's that series now?

Why does it matter where the series is now? My point is there still ways Nintendo can make it much a better game, which is good because it's already a great series. See what they have done with Mario Maker.

 

[klier]

April 28 is so far away

Nah it's not. Just log some more BOTW hours and you're there before you know it.

 

[The Horror the horror]

Why does it matter where the series is now? My point is there still ways Nintendo can make it much a better game, which is good because it's already a great series. See what they have done with Mario Maker.

My bad, I just had flashbacks to my personal experience with the game. Got it at launch and never could get used to the steering, load times, and the horrific A.I. The creation tools were sweet but that was it for me. Whenever it's suggested that Mario Kart should ape from Modnation, I get shivers.

 

[PadWarrior]

Any more on changes like this?

 

[mrlion]

Why does Link's cap still look blocky? There's zero reason that should be the case with hardware of this level.

lol what level is that I wonder?

 

[Falchion]

It rumbles...

Kidding Someone in that thread said that people who played it experienced diffenrent rumbling concerning the "underground" they were driving on...

Damn that sounds awesome. I'm getting 1-2 Switch this week and I'm super excited to try out the HD rumble stuff to see if it's worth it. Seemed like a really dumb feature at the announcement but if real games can make use of it in ways that add depth to the experience, I'm all for it.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Nah it's not. Just log some more BOTW hours and you're there before you know it.

Heh, I still haven't finished that actually. Just love MK8, it's like game crack.

 

[ShadowFox08]

It's going from 720p60 to 1080p60.
I believe 2 player split screen is 60 as well, which is an upgrade from the Wii U.


7 and 8 had FFA and Teams if I remember right, so this one should be the same as those 2 games.

Two players was always 60fps iirc

I hope the metal class got a minir boost in a stat. There wasn't a reason to pick them over light heavy class

 

[Pagusas]

How did you miss the heaps of praise MK8 got buried under? It's the best Mario Kart out there.



Of course.

Inkling suit is the only new costume.

Once I decided not to get a Wii U I basically completely ignored Nintendo. Just ordered a switch this weekend so now Nintendo exist again in my mind.

 

[ffdgh]

Any more on changes like this?

Well there's this.

 

[PadWarrior]

Well there's this.

Nice! Thanks! Want to know what changes the bdasher may have.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

From early analysis, it does seem as if stats have changed a little between versions.

Well there's this.

What is this nonsense

 

[ffdgh]

What is this nonsense

I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt and wait to see other weight stats. They couldn't possibly screw up the weight balance again... >_>

 

[Chill Penguin]

I'm excited about the battle mode. It was probably my most played mode in Mario Kart 64. Since then the battle modes have been terrible.

 

[Skyzard]

The main thing that stuck out to me when I played this at the switch event (that map that is just a circle (with 13 laps?)) (and won) is the ability to hold an item behind you while you pick up a new one.

I was so disappointed when WiiU MK8 didn't have that. Like they removed a bunch of the skill in defending yourself while still making progress. It soured the game for me.

That's almost worth the upgrade alone.

 

[Peltz]

The main thing that stuck out to me when I played this at the switch event (that map that is just a circle (with 13 laps?)) (and won) is the ability to hold an item behind you while you pick up a new one.

I was so disappointed when WiiU MK8 didn't have that. Like they removed a bunch of the skill in defending yourself while still making progress. It soured the game for me.

That's almost worth the upgrade alone.

Actually, you can pick up a second item in this game without even dragging the first one.

 

[Skyzard]

Actually, you can pick up a second item in this game without even dragging the first one.

That's just imba.

Might make it funner in first place firing back green shells and bananas constantly at least.

 

[LostMyNarbles]

Anyone know how the controller setup works in this game? For instance, can we use separately Joy-Cons as normal controls without motion steering?

 

[Baleoce]

What is new, though, is 200cc Time Trial. That's going to be nuts.

I've been hoping for that ever since the 200cc DLC came out.

 

[Skyzard]

Yeah, 200cc time trial is pretty sweet. Forgot MK8 didn't have it. Loved time trialing on MK Wii.

 

[TZchassis]

Anyone know how the controller setup works in this game? For instance, can we use separately Joy-Cons as normal controls without motion steering?

There's no way that they won't support that. In fact it's what I love the most about the joycons, that they have an analog stick and four face buttons unlike the wiimote. Smash and MK sucked when played with wiimotes only

 

[BinaryBear07]

Sweet, another awesome for my Switch. Can't wait.

 

[Gotdatmoney]

The main thing that stuck out to me when I played this at the switch event (that map that is just a circle (with 13 laps?)) (and won) is the ability to hold an item behind you while you pick up a new one.

I was so disappointed when WiiU MK8 didn't have that. Like they removed a bunch of the skill in defending yourself while still making progress. It soured the game for me.

That's almost worth the upgrade alone.

The issue with that was always that it made it extremely hard to overtake 1st because they could just i finitely defend themselves from shells. That mechanic needs to have the item pool in first diluted to work well.

 

[Wil348]

How long do you guys reckon the battery life will be when playing this? Fast RMX was around 5 hours so I'm hoping for something similar with this since having MK8 on the go is one of the main reasons I got a Switch and decided to double dip.

 

[Skyzard]

The issue with that was always that it made it extremely hard to overtake 1st because they could just i finitely defend themselves from shells. That mechanic needs to have the item pool in first diluted to work well.

But that's how every MK game did it...and they're going back to it. You only got shit items in first place... Maybe allowing #2 to get a mushroom would have helped, I don't remember if you had much chance of getting those.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

Are the Mercedes items in the game?

I liked the cars that pack came with.

 

[Tidalwave]

The main thing that stuck out to me when I played this at the switch event (that map that is just a circle (with 13 laps?)) (and won) is the ability to hold an item behind you while you pick up a new one.

I was so disappointed when WiiU MK8 didn't have that. Like they removed a bunch of the skill in defending yourself while still making progress. It soured the game for me.

That's almost worth the upgrade alone.

I'm on the opposite side of the fence with this. My fiance plays Mario kart every day and crushes me because she is a lap ahead with endless bananas to stop me from catching up. The original was the first one where I could take 1st every once in awhile without having to get as hardcore as her. It was fun.


Edit, also for the the person above saying you only get shit items in first..Nah. Bananas prevent all damage from behind (essentially everything but blue shells) and you get nearly an unlimited supply. Meanwhile 2nd place gets one red shell if they're lucky which is useless to 1st places bananas. Then if it's not that it's a banana or a coin usually.

 

[Rarius]

I'm so excited to play MK8 again (...Even though I own the Wii U version), but I'm super disappointed by the lack of new tracks

 

[HotHamBoy]

Gold Mario is the fucking lamest

Yay Dry Bones tho

Why 2 inklings? Where is Falcon, McCloud, Samus?

Super Smash Kart Please.

 

[impirius]

How is this executed?

Does your kart bounce off an invisible wall and you maintain your speed?

The Steering Assist implementation will determine whether I buy this or not. My three-year-old really wants to play Mario Kart but gets frustrated quickly when the turtle in the cloud won't stop holding the sign.

 

[Gotdatmoney]

But that's how every MK game did it...

And it was a problem in every Mario Kart.

and they're going back to it. You only got shit items in first place... Maybe allowing #2 to get a mushroom would have helped, I don't remember if you had much chance of getting those.

In first all you need is bananas and green shells. Nothing else is actually useful besides a horn.

They could boost stuff like mushrooms for 2nd place to help. I am just saying with a dragging mechanic second place needs help because it can be almost impossible to overtake first at a certain point.

 

[Berordn]

Are the Mercedes items in the game?

I liked the cars that pack came with.

On the last page it was pointed out that they saw the GLA tires in one of the videos.

While I could do without the GLA itself, I'm glad the other two are sticking around.

 

[Robin64]

Are the Mercedes items in the game?

I liked the cars that pack came with.

Yes

 

[balladofwindfishes]

On the last page it was pointed out that they saw the GLA tires in one of the videos.

While I could do without the GLA itself, I'm glad the other two are sticking around.

Nice. A decent replacement for the Wario Car never returning from Double Dash.

 

[Tevos]

This all looks great, but I still think it's downright tragic that not a single battle map from Mario Kart 64 made the cut.

I hope they just make more DLC for this rather than an Mario Kart 9.