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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – reviews and rating

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has an average rating of 91% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5). The game was released on April 27, 2017 for Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 92, players on RAWG rate the game 87%.

Updated May 2, 2017

What critics praise

„With multiple new additions and important improvements, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definitive version of one of the Wii U's best games.“

9,3/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Apr 27, 2017
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Genres: RacingArcade
Developer: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9, Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development
Publisher: Nintendo
Reviews count: 2

Where to buy

Nintendo Store

FAQ

What is the rating of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

When was Mario Kart 8 Deluxe released?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was released on April 27, 2017.

What platforms is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe available on?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is available for Nintendo Switch.

Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 91%, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings: 3 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 1,3
Best rating: 9,3/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

2 90

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#120 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 83 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 91%
Foreign critics4 reviews 77%
MetacriticMetascore 92%
Players (RAWG)515 votes 87%

Local critics rate the game higher by 15 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 56 %
Recommended 33 %
Meh 7 %
Skip 4 %

515 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5

HardcoreGamer May 2, 2017

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has taken all the best parts from the Wii U version and improves quite a bit upon where it needed some adjustments. From the entirely revamped battle mode to all the brand new characters and features, Deluxe is far more than just a port. Those who have never played Mario kart 8 and have a Switch should consider this a need to play title, and those who had it on Wii U should know...

9,3/10