Mario Kart 8

About Mario Kart 8

Mario Kart 8 is a racing game released for the Wii U on May 29, 2014, developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development and published by Nintendo. It is part of the Mario Kart series and features characters from the Mario franchise alongside creatures and racers from other Nintendo properties, including Yoshi, Donkey Kong, and Wario. The game is viewed from a third-person perspective and carries an ESRB E rating for Everyone.

Players race on themed courses and collect items from item boxes to gain an advantage or slow down rivals. Tracks include sections where karts drive along walls and ceilings, and the game offers a range of vehicle parts that can be mixed to suit different play styles. Its modes include single player, local split-screen play for up to four players, and online multiplayer for larger groups.

The game's party and kids themes make it approachable for a wide range of players, and its arcade-style racing keeps the action fast. Mario Kart 8 is also the basis for a later version on the Nintendo Switch, which is listed separately in Respawndex.