It’s just so absurdly goofy that it never fails to make me grin, and that’s why I often turn to it in VS. Okay, I’ll admit a big reason why this got on here is for my sheer love of the concept I mean, a Mario rave party?!? That’s something I’d expect to see parodied in Paper Mario, and yet here I’m immediately charmed by the neon-strobe Piranha Plants, monitors showcasing dancing Koopas and Shy Guys, and yes, even a brief cameo of Larry Koopa serving as disc jockey. Who’d ever guessed Thwomps could be so majestic? 13.
The Celtic feel of the music grants a unique atmosphere never before seen in the series, and the sights of dandelions and ominous statues present the first outright beautiful course players will probably encounter. More than that, though, it’s just a lovely course by Mario Kart standards. By the second lap, millstones chase players down through tunnels and an aerial shortcut opens up mid-way…at risk of flying straight into a Thwomp, so you have to choose your path wisely: do you take the anti-gravity walls, take the risk and fly past the Thwomp, or make an emergency landing into the surrounding water?
Mario Kart Stadium and Thwomp Ruins both bookend the Mushroom Cup as a wonderful introduction to Mario Kart 8‘s anti-gravity feature, but the way the latter gradually opens up especially memorable. The way this particular segment bends and curves up to the air and down to the ground is unlike anything else be sure to land with a graceful pose and not a pitiful thud! 14. In that sense, quick anti-gravity bursts like Wario Stadium’s floating mid-point often stand out the most for their fleeting thrills. What’s great about Mario Kart 8‘s anti-gravity design is how it’s never in-your-face: while it certainly awes, it’s just subtle enough to never distract the player, and as it fades from our concentration we learn to focus more on the actual racing. While it still echoes the design of the original handheld version, it’s overhauled with brand new anti-gravity/underwater sections complete with a gliding finish combined with a fun synth arrangement of the fan-favorite Waluigi Pinball theme, it’s just a really fun course. I love me some Mario Kart DS, but while DS Tick Tock Clock received the finest visual overhaul, I think DS Wario Stadium better represents Mario Kart 8‘s repertoire of racing mechanics. Out of the 48 raceways, only 15 have made the cut! 15. In honor of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe‘s release, I’ve listed what I consider to be the best tracks in Mario Kart 8. With the revamped Battle Mode propping that up, I think we’re in for a real treat. In case you hadn’t heard, however, there aren’t any new courses with the original team hard at work on the upcoming ARMS fighter, creating all-new tracks for a three-year-old racer probably wasn’t a priority (and don’t get your hopes up for DLC: while the game’s developers said they’d consider it in response to good sales, they already feel the game has enough content as it is).ĭisappointing? Perhaps, but Mario Kart 8‘s tracks are so amazing that I’ve yet to tire of them in fact, I’d go as far to say they represent the best course design in the entire series.
#SUPER MARIO KART COURSES UPGRADE#
It’s a full-service pit stop offering every single track – and it’s buffet-style! You can start your engines wherever feels right and enjoy each course as much or as little as you want.The ultimate version of Wii U’s beloved Mario Kart 8 has been released for Nintendo Switch! Dubbed Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, this upgrade features new racers, a vastly improved Battle Mode, and exclusive karts, items and mechanics. You can also choose to race at the 150cc level. Take a trip down Rainbow Road at 150cc speeds! In this special version, all cups and all courses are playable. There is a 12 month Family Membership for £31.49 ($34.99) that allows a Nintendo Account holder to “invite up to seven others to join a family group” that will all have access to Nintendo Switch Online. The pricing plans for Nintendo Switch Online are £3.49 ($3.99) per month, £6.99 ($7.99) for three months or £17.99 ($19.99) for 12 months. That has seen them add Super Mario Kart SP, which unlocks all cups, courses and the 150cc level straight away.
But, as with other updates, Nintendo has thrown in an extra surprise.
#SUPER MARIO KART COURSES SIMULATOR#
Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online has been updated with four new games this week in Caveman Ninja (also known as Joe & Mac), Magical Drop 2, Spanky’s Quest and Super Baseball Simulator 1.000.