Mario Kart 8 - Blu-ray Forum

Chaotic · 04-04-2014, 03:45 PM

I am so getting this

dyne · 04-04-2014, 05:01 PM

Same here. The only one I loved was the original. All the others I played since (N64 and Wii) put an emphasis on luck rather than skill (**** the blue shell). They sound like they're aware of this and while they didn't say it's outright fixed, it's mitigated. Of recent memory Sonic All Stars Racing seems the only one to have done this right. It does look gorgeous though. Shame there's no pre-order bonuses for NA yet that I've seen.

Joeker · 04-04-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dyne

Same here. The only one I loved was the original. All the others I played since (N64 and Wii) put an emphasis on luck rather than skill (**** the blue shell). They sound like they're aware of this and while they didn't say it's outright fixed, it's mitigated. Of recent memory Sonic All Stars Racing seems the only one to have done this right. It does look gorgeous though. Shame there's no pre-order bonuses for NA yet that I've seen.

I agree somewhat, although I do love the Gamecube Mario Kart. That and the Super Nintendo Mario Kart are my faves.

I did stop buying them cause no matter how well you raced if you were first you were always getting screwed somehow.

This one looks so good though, I'm definitely in even though I'm not a fan of the motion controllers.

dyne · 04-04-2014, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeker

I agree somewhat, although I do love the Gamecube Mario Kart. That and the Super Nintendo Mario Kart are my faves.

I did stop buying them cause no matter how well you raced if you were first you were always getting screwed somehow.

This one looks so good though, I'm definitely in even though I'm not a fan of the motion controllers.

Is motion even needed? I plan on using my pro plus controller for this.

Joeker · 04-04-2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dyne

Is motion even needed? I plan on using my pro plus controller for this.

Not sure, haven't kept up with the title. I'm hoping that its not needed though since I'm not a fan of motion.

dyne · 04-04-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeker

Not sure, haven't kept up with the title. I'm hoping that its not needed though since I'm not a fan of motion.

I'm pretty sure the only "gimmick" is that the gamepads screen will be a horn. Other than that I'm pretty sure all control styles are represented.

Just looked up on wiki

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The game is compatible with the Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote and Nunchuk, Wii U Pro Controller, and the Wii Wheel.[1]

Derb · 04-04-2014, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dyne

I'm pretty sure the only "gimmick" is that the gamepads screen will be a horn. Other than that I'm pretty sure all control styles are represented.

Just looked up on wiki

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The game is compatible with the Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote and Nunchuk, Wii U Pro Controller, and the Wii Wheel.[1]

Bold FTW.

Dynamo of Eternia · 04-05-2014, 01:06 PM

I'll definitely pick this up at some point. It looks really cool, particularly with the hovering feature.

I probably won't get it immediately upon release, but maybe when I find it on sale or something. I just finally picked up Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze when Best Buy had it on sale for $40 this past week.

rdm5777 · 04-06-2014, 04:46 AM

This is day 1 at my house.

Then1ck · 04-06-2014, 04:18 PM

Love Mario Kart! Day one for me, can't wait.

josuv22 · 04-06-2014, 05:25 PM

hope the do some free DLC adding more classic Tracks and some new ones too.

Pity the Limited edition is over priced,

Derb · 04-06-2014, 05:44 PM

Is 7 any good? Sorry, don't mean to throw thread off topic a bit.

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josuv22 · 04-07-2014, 01:36 AM

16 tracks from MK8

bfaulk85 · 04-07-2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rdm5777

This is day 1 at my house.

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Originally Posted by Then1ck

Love Mario Kart! Day one for me, can't wait.

+1. I have been waiting for this since the Wii U was released. I wonder if us in the US will get the special edition.

dyne · 04-07-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bfaulk85

I wonder if us in the US will get the special edition.

I've been wondering too. If Wind Waker got a statue, this should get something.

ozzsoad · 04-07-2014, 02:05 PM

I'm a big Mario Kart fan. I've played them all ever since Super Mario Kart first came out when I was a kid. Mario Kart 64, Wii, and 7 are my personal favorites. This new one looks pretty damn awesome, I'm really looking forward to it.

Phocough · 04-08-2014, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dyne

I've been wondering too. If Wind Waker got a statue, this should get something.

I'm waiting on an announcement as well. I almost missed out on the wind waked limited edition because I didn't even hear about it until last minute and it was sold out, I managed to get one online at GameStop.

Bucky · 04-08-2014, 05:13 PM

I wish they would have a Double Dash mode. Double Dash and Super Mario Kart are my two favorites in the series.

I hear they will be having more item customization in this one. Hopefully we can have some all blue shell and bullet bill races.

dyne · 04-08-2014, 06:28 PM

Have they said how multiplayer will work in this? My brother has a WiiU as well and we'd like to play together on our own systems. Will they allow that or is matchmaking completely random? I'd love to go through the career (story) mode with him.

josuv22 · 04-08-2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dyne

Have they said how multiplayer will work in this? My brother has a WiiU as well and we'd like to play together on our own systems. Will they allow that or is matchmaking completely random? I'd love to go through the career (story) mode with him.

from what I seen it will be same as previous game split screen with 2 human players and x amount CPU's players.

they also made changes to the items, you can now only carry one item,
before if you had 3 green shells etc around you cart or dragging an item you could have an other item in you box ready to go, this is no longer the case.

also now the bikes play the same as the karts, you no longer get boasts etc for Wheelies,

04-04-2014, 05:01 PM	#2
dyne Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:508 Trading Score:7	Same here. The only one I loved was the original. All the others I played since (N64 and Wii) put an emphasis on luck rather than skill (**** the blue shell). They sound like they're aware of this and while they didn't say it's outright fixed, it's mitigated. Of recent memory Sonic All Stars Racing seems the only one to have done this right. It does look gorgeous though. Shame there's no pre-order bonuses for NA yet that I've seen.

04-05-2014, 01:06 PM	#8
Dynamo of Eternia Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:1857 DVD collection:1573 Trading Score:3	I'll definitely pick this up at some point. It looks really cool, particularly with the hovering feature. I probably won't get it immediately upon release, but maybe when I find it on sale or something. I just finally picked up Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze when Best Buy had it on sale for $40 this past week.

04-06-2014, 04:46 AM	#9
rdm5777 Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:116 Blu-ray collection:598 DVD collection:124 Digital collection:127 Trading Score:38	This is day 1 at my house.

04-06-2014, 04:18 PM	#10
Then1ck Junior Member Member since:Mar 2014	Love Mario Kart! Day one for me, can't wait.

04-06-2014, 05:25 PM	#11
josuv22 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:1723 DVD collection:128 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:21	hope the do some free DLC adding more classic Tracks and some new ones too. Pity the Limited edition is over priced,

04-06-2014, 05:44 PM	#12
Derb Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Vancouver, B.C. Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:3278 DVD collection:4 MA collection:3 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:51	Is 7 any good? Sorry, don't mean to throw thread off topic a bit. [Show spoiler]

04-07-2014, 02:05 PM	#16
ozzsoad Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:California Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews: 8	I'm a big Mario Kart fan. I've played them all ever since Super Mario Kart first came out when I was a kid. Mario Kart 64, Wii, and 7 are my personal favorites. This new one looks pretty damn awesome, I'm really looking forward to it.

04-08-2014, 05:13 PM	#18
Bucky Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:626 DVD collection:2	I wish they would have a Double Dash mode. Double Dash and Super Mario Kart are my two favorites in the series. I hear they will be having more item customization in this one. Hopefully we can have some all blue shell and bullet bill races.

04-08-2014, 06:28 PM	#19
dyne Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:508 Trading Score:7	Have they said how multiplayer will work in this? My brother has a WiiU as well and we'd like to play together on our own systems. Will they allow that or is matchmaking completely random? I'd love to go through the career (story) mode with him.

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