Author Topic: Mario Kart 8 Review (Read 97372 times)

Oblivion · « **Reply #225 on:** May 18, 2014, 06:13:17 PM »

How dare you compare yourself to Treebeard!

Stratos · « **Reply #226 on:** May 18, 2014, 06:19:14 PM »

So does that make us forum members the Free Peoples Of Middle-Earth^©?

Khushrenada · « **Reply #227 on:** May 19, 2014, 12:51:11 AM »

I'm clearly Aragorn.

Wah · « **Reply #228 on:** May 19, 2014, 07:45:01 PM »

I'am Gemli!

Stratos · « **Reply #229 on:** May 19, 2014, 08:04:01 PM »

Gemli must be Gimli's less talked about brother. Now we know why...

Wah · « **Reply #230 on:** May 19, 2014, 08:23:21 PM »

Sorry typo, i meant gimli

Adrock · « **Reply #231 on:** May 19, 2014, 09:11:23 PM »

I was hoping you meant Jemli.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #232 on:** May 19, 2014, 10:23:52 PM »

Alex Navarro knows what's up: 4 out 5 stars. http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/mario-kart-8-review/1900-639/

Doctor_Pancakes · « **Reply #233 on:** May 21, 2014, 02:22:38 PM »

I wish you folks would stop feeding the troll site. All of this discussion is likely getting them more page hits. I don't know when Metacritic was brought up their average should never influence other sites review scores. That said they seem insulted and refute the one site that leads people to this crap review in the process. What little I have played on Mario Kart 8 has got me excited for the series for the first time in about a decade. 7 was okay but it didn't make up for the duds that released after MK64 (Never played MKDS so I missed out there from what I have heard of it). They dismiss all of the pros that show in the demos and say this highly polished/advanced game is no Better than the Nintendo 64 counterpart(which hasn't aged well at all, my god the rubber banding... I did the short cut in Wario's Stadium and still got 3rd in 150 cc LOL). I don't know what state the reviewers mind was in or who he played the game with but it seems someone killed the game for the whole site seeing the staff back up in here. Maybe they were day dreaming about Watch Dogs or something. Seeing staff say the game was to kiddy on a NINTENDO game just baffles me. They'd clearly rather review gory shooters with that tone. I really want to know what they would have done differently... would you have preferred there were tanks and had the ability to steal other racers karts? Writing anti-grav and the knock into each other boosting as a gimmick? It brings a whole new line of strategy to the races. People just can't be pleased anymore Lol
/rant of the season, see yall again when you give the Ruby and Sapphire remakes a 4 for being remakes. Metacritic will have got you another click once again.

pokepal148 · « **Reply #234 on:** May 21, 2014, 03:35:55 PM »

Quote from: Doctor_Pancakes on May 21, 2014, 02:22:38 PM

I wish you folks would stop feeding the troll site. All of this discussion is likely getting them more page hits.

then why are commenting here.

UncleBob · « **Reply #235 on:** May 21, 2014, 08:05:14 PM »

Quote from: Doctor_Pancakes on May 21, 2014, 02:22:38 PM

Seeing staff say the game was to kiddy on a NINTENDO game just baffles me.

Did this happen?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #236 on:** May 21, 2014, 08:24:39 PM »

I don't know what's going on in this thread, but it would all be avoidable if Nintendo would just release Mario Kart 64 HD

add in all the new tracks and battle stages as an expansion if you want.
add in all the new vehicles and characters as DLC if you must.
add in support Wiimotes, wheels, and balance boards if necessary.

But bring back the Best Mario Kart* in glorious HD. Mario Kark 64 HD.
*honorable mention to Mario Kart 7 on the DS

Adrock · « **Reply #237 on:** May 21, 2014, 09:36:52 PM »

I played Mario Kart Wii online for the first (and last) time on Monday. It was the first time in a couple years I played it. Sweet baby Jebus, I was terrible. I would welcome a Mario Kart 64 HD. That was the last Mario Kart game I was consistently decent in. The only downside (besides the awful frame rate which was acceptable in 1997) was the lack of Daisy.

pokepal148 · « **Reply #238 on:** May 21, 2014, 11:33:42 PM »

I'm saying it now, Mario Kart DS was the best one.

Khushrenada · « **Reply #239 on:** May 21, 2014, 11:55:01 PM »

You're only saying it now? I've been saying it for years.

1. Mario Kart DS
2. Mario Kart: Double Dash
4. Mario Kart 7
3: Mario Kart Wii
5. Mario Kart 64
6. Super Mario Kart
7. Mario Kart: Super Circuit
8. Mario Kart 8 (obviously that's what all the drama has been about)

As much as I liked and played a lot of the SNES and 64 Mario Kart, I just don't like how the SNES game controls compared to the top 2 and the 64 has courses that run way too long. I mean, Rainbow Road is only done as 1 lap in MK8 because it is so freakin' long!

Double Dash is the last Mario Kart game I got a lot of multiplayer out of and love how that game handles with the GC controller. It started to change the formula up a bit and had some great strategy play with character specific items and swapping characters. If you dig into it, it's a very rewarding game and experience. Mario Kart DS was the beginning of my solo playing of Mario Kart and it delivers in a strong experience. It even has block fort in the battle arenas if you want some classic action. Smart move there. All Mario Kart games now copy what the DS did and it has a lot of top, killer courses for racing. Just a solid package. The only issue is the DS isn't as ergonomic to hold as a GC controller. Other than that, I can't say anything bad about it.

I rank Mario Kart 7 above Wii because I think it controls better but other than that, I consider the games pretty equal. So, for me, the high point of the series came in the GC to DS years and its just been stagnating since. I still like the games but it really doesn't seem like Nintendo is trying to much with the series or that they are unable to top what they did with the DS.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #240 on:** May 22, 2014, 12:14:39 AM »

MKDS with snaking taken out and battle mode playable online would be amazing.

NWR_Neal · « **Reply #241 on:** May 22, 2014, 01:33:06 AM »

If we're doing this....

1. Double Dash
2. Wii
3. 7
4. 8
5. 64
6. DS
7. SMK
8. Super Circuit

For me, DD and Wii are far away the best. 7 and 8 are virtually indistinguishable for me (aside from home console vs. portable). 64 is probably only as high because I still love that Battle Mode and nostalgia. I never got into DS that much. SNES is dated. Super Circuit sucks.

Traveller · « **Reply #242 on:** May 22, 2014, 01:56:42 AM »

Aw Neal.. Super Circuit is awesome!

Alright, gonna list mine now.

1. MK64
2. MK:SC
3. MK:DD
4. MK:DS
5. MKWii
6. SMK
7. MK7

The bottom end of the list is tricky to place. I liked 7 but didn't end up playing it all that much, and MKWii got frustrating with the A.I. on the higher difficulties. I've played more SMK than 7 and Wii probably.

Shaymin · « **Reply #243 on:** May 22, 2014, 08:56:56 AM »

1. 64
2. DS
3. 7
4. Super Mario Kart
5. Super Circuit
6. Wii
7. Double Dash

#comeatmebros

Adrock · « **Reply #244 on:** May 22, 2014, 09:18:13 AM »

1. 7
2. DS
3. 64
4. Wii
5. Double Dash
6. Super Circuit
7. Original

Not really sure where 8 will go, but from what I've read, my guess is supplanting 7 or DS.

Sarail · « **Reply #245 on:** May 22, 2014, 09:55:34 AM »

Oooh, lists!

1. MK DS
2. MK 64
3. MK: SC
4. SMK
5. MK Wii
6. MK 7
7. MK: DD

Based on the demo I played this past weekend - played all 8 courses, and a couple of them twice (the Airport and Mario Circuit tracks) - I'm gonna say MK8 is probably going to land between the current number two and three spots. It's good. 7.5 good. ^_^

nickmitch · « **Reply #246 on:** May 22, 2014, 10:11:26 AM »

1. Wii
2. 7
3. DD
4. DS
5. 64
6. Arcade
7. SMK
8. SS

DD ranks high for me because it's still the most unique version of the series.

Khushrenada · « **Reply #247 on:** May 22, 2014, 10:34:22 AM »

Wowzers. I did not expect to see so many different rankings. What's high for some is low for others and vice versa. No wonder this series is starting to get so many mixed reactions. But the one that completely surprises me is this one:

Quote from: Traveller on May 22, 2014, 01:56:42 AM

Aw Neal.. Super Circuit is awesome!

Alright, gonna list mine now.

1. MK64
2. MK:SC
3. MK:DD
4. MK:DS
5. MKWii
6. SMK
7. MK7

The bottom end of the list is tricky to place. I liked 7 but didn't end up playing it all that much, and MKWii got frustrating with the A.I. on the higher difficulties. I've played more SMK than 7 and Wii probably.

Ok, I got to know, what is the trick to Super Circuit? I got the game as part of the ambassador program and I put some time into it to try and beat it and get 3 star rankings before Mario Kart 7. But I could never seem to get a handle on the controls and drift or turn well at high speeds. What am I missing that you are getting to like the game this much? I finally gave up on the game.

pokepal148 · « **Reply #248 on:** May 22, 2014, 10:51:00 AM »

Quote from: Adrock on May 22, 2014, 09:18:13 AM

1. 7
2. DS
3. 64
4. Wii
5. Double Dash
6. Super Circuit
7. Original

Not really sure where 8 will go, but from what I've read, my guess is supplanting 7 or DS.

7 on top? no, just no.

pokepal148 · « **Reply #249 on:** May 22, 2014, 11:19:48 AM »

Quote from: NWR_Neal on May 22, 2014, 01:33:06 AM

If we're doing this....

1. Double Dash
2. Wii
3. 7
4. 8
5. 64
6. DS
7. SMK
8. Super Circuit

For me, DD and Wii are far away the best. 7 and 8 are virtually indistinguishable for me (aside from home console vs. portable). 64 is probably only as high because I still love that Battle Mode and nostalgia. I never got into DS that much. SNES is dated. Super Circuit sucks.

The DS game had this crazy idea called 'a good single player mode' that has since apparently been deemed 'un-mario kart' and hasn't been seen since.

Here's my list from what I've played,
#1 DS
#2 Wii
#3 what i've played of DD
#4 SS
#5 tie, Super and 7

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