Author Topic: Freewheeling Mario Kart 8 Thread. (Read 14317 times)

Khushrenada · « **on:** June 11, 2013, 10:24:31 AM »

Guess they are sticking with the numbering system of the Kart games.

I actually really like the look of this game. So far it seems to be one of the more graphically advanced Mario featured games. It's like a blend of Kart and F-Zero with anti-gravity now intruduced and the tracks look more like F-Zero tracks. This could be good.

stevey · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2013, 10:45:30 AM »

Bikes are also back! Hopefully Rosaline is too

Ian Sane · « **Reply #2 on:** June 11, 2013, 01:17:00 PM »

It's hard to think of ways to add new ideas to racing games so I'll give Nintendo credit in coming up with the anti-gravity thing. They could (and I would have expected it) just make gloried track packs, one for each system, and probably get away with it.

Mop it up · « **Reply #3 on:** June 11, 2013, 03:26:01 PM »

Everything in the trailer looked good, but there's still a lot more I want to see before I get excited.

shingi_70 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 11, 2013, 03:32:52 PM »

This game looks so freaking good.

Mop it up · « **Reply #5 on:** June 11, 2013, 05:40:24 PM »

These characters are selectable in the demo:

Mario
Luigi
Peach
Daisy
Yoshi
Wario
Waluigi
Toad
Toadette
Donkey Kong
Bowser
Koopa Troopa

Shorty McNostril · « **Reply #6 on:** June 11, 2013, 05:43:39 PM »

This game looks awesome. Props for adding something new. Well done.

Adrock · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2013, 06:24:17 PM »

Quote from: Mop it up on June 11, 2013, 05:40:24 PM

These characters are selectable in the demo:

Mario
Luigi
Peach
Daisy
Yoshi
Wario
Waluigi
Toad
Toadette
Donkey Kong
Bowser
Koopa Troopa

The only one who matters.

Caterkiller · « **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2013, 12:47:05 AM »

The graphics I impress me most about this game. Honestly when I think back to F -Zero, driving upside down and through cork screws don't mean anything when the camera moves with you. It all appears "normal" if you know what I mean. I certainly don't expect this to affect gameplay much at all.

EasyCure · « **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2013, 08:56:39 PM »

Quote from: Caterkiller on June 12, 2013, 12:47:05 AM

The graphics I impress me most about this game. Honestly when I think back to F -Zero, driving upside down and through cork screws don't mean anything when the camera moves with you. It all appears "normal" if you know what I mean. I certainly don't expect this to affect gameplay much at all.

speak for yourself. having the sky below me on those cylindrical tracks through me off, literally. I couldn't concentrate on going straight and if I turned too hard my machine would jump off the track and every now and again i would fly off the track entirely.

KeyBilly · « **Reply #10 on:** June 13, 2013, 01:18:36 PM »

This was one of the most visually impressive games, and is making me think of buying Mario Kart again after skipping 7. The beautiful rendition of the Mushroom Kingdom and castle make me eager for the next full Mario title. I am glad to see them putting effort into the presentation, in addition to the cool new anti-gravity gimmick.

shingi_70 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 13, 2013, 01:33:05 PM »

I found the trailer to be pretty lame but I have to say this is probably one of the bes looking games at E3.

Adrock · « **Reply #12 on:** June 13, 2013, 02:08:38 PM »

I don't remember the last time I was legitimately excited about a new Mario Kart. I buy each one and it's Mario Kart so it's not like anything is a surprise. I just expect it to be announced and I have my fun with it. As long as Daisy is in it, everything else is a formality.

Soren · « **Reply #13 on:** June 13, 2013, 02:24:44 PM »

The game looks awesome.

EasyCure · « **Reply #14 on:** June 13, 2013, 05:12:28 PM »

I find it funny that while the visuals really impressed me, the trailer was still a little dull. I don't own and I've hardly play mk7 but I know enough about it to know the gliders are nothing new, not sure about the submerged areas though..

I grew tired of mkwii pretty fast and it might be because mk64 and ds were some of my fave games that Wii just didn't add enough new to the formula to stay fun..

So I'm finding myself in a predicament:

I definitely plan on buying a 3ds soon (more like eventually) so do i skip 8 and buy only 7? Or wait until 8 is out, be as informed as possible, play a demo or 2 and then figure out if I'll buy that over 7...

You can't go wrong with portable Mario Kart, but if 8 has crazy new tracks and tons of new characters.. Blah I hate decision making

Adrock · « **Reply #15 on:** June 13, 2013, 05:22:10 PM »

Mario Kart 7 is my favorite one. If you can stand to wait until Mario Kart 8, you might just want to do that since it's supposed to be the "definitive" Mario Kart.

Mop it up · « **Reply #16 on:** June 13, 2013, 06:47:06 PM »

For me, Mario Kart VII is a huge step down from the Wii game, it's missing a lot of the stuff I liked.

Adrock · « **Reply #17 on:** June 13, 2013, 06:53:13 PM »

I missed the bikes, but I liked the new tracks more.

Mop it up · « **Reply #18 on:** June 13, 2013, 07:03:31 PM »

I actually don't care about the bikes. I missed the 12-player races, some of the items, the rear-view button, the larger character roster, sending ghosts to friends, automatic drift, and more I've forgotten about. Plus I can't play it in local multiplayer, though I can't really fault the game for that since it does have it.

Adrock · « **Reply #19 on:** June 13, 2013, 07:07:52 PM »

I didn't use most of that. And the roster begins and ends with Daisy. I only use other characters until I unlock her. Daisy and tracks. That's essentially what I pay attention to.

Caterkiller · « **Reply #20 on:** June 13, 2013, 07:08:29 PM »

Quote from: EasyCure on June 12, 2013, 08:56:39 PM

Quote from: Caterkiller on June 12, 2013, 12:47:05 AM
The graphics I impress me most about this game. Honestly when I think back to F -Zero, driving upside down and through cork screws don't mean anything when the camera moves with you. It all appears "normal" if you know what I mean. I certainly don't expect this to affect gameplay much at all.
speak for yourself. having the sky below me on those cylindrical tracks through me off, literally. I couldn't concentrate on going straight and if I turned too hard my machine would jump off the track and every now and again i would fly off the track entirely.

Oh please... *goes to play GX*

Holy crap I forgot what it was like!!! Maybe this will really spice things up!

Oh but you know what? I don't know how you guys feel about this but snaking is back. Get on miiverse and complain right away if it bugs you. Best thing about MK7 was that there was no snaking. I don't know if I can deal with NK DS levels of it. ThatGuy and/or ShyGuy used to drive me nuts with drybones and that dry bomber.

EasyCure · « **Reply #21 on:** June 13, 2013, 08:55:04 PM »

i remember back when everyone complained about the snaking and I had to go google it.. lol

Mop it up · « **Reply #22 on:** June 14, 2013, 05:53:33 PM »

Here are some more details I've compiled from the videos and demo impressions:

-Supports 12 racers both offline and online.
-Custom karts returning from Mario Kart VII seems likely, as it appeared some of the same karts had different wheels.
-Coins have been spotted and likely increase speed again, but not confirmed.
-Glider and underwater propeller are in.
-Items seen so far are bananas, red and green shells, mushrooms, golden mushroom, and fire flower.
-Miiverse can be used to set up tournaments, and play with people in the community.
-A 30-second "highlight reel" is recorded after each race.
-"Mario Kart TV" can be used to watch and share replays.
-"All controllers" supported.

Khushrenada · « **Reply #23 on:** October 29, 2013, 05:22:45 PM »

Not sure if other forum members frequent the Pietriots site but you should. It's good stuff. Just wish it updated more.

The latest article was some impressions from Mario Kart 8. Most interesting factoid for me was how colliding with other racers in anti-gravity mode gave a speed burst to your kart.

All in all, it's sounding really good.

Read about it here: http://pietriots.com/2013/10/21/mario-kart-8-one-race-detailed-impressions/

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #24 on:** October 29, 2013, 06:10:52 PM »

Never really watched any videos until now, but damn this game looks pretty great.

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Author Topic: Freewheeling Mario Kart 8 Thread. (Read 14317 times)