Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

April 28, 2017 Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9, Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development Nintendo
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Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!
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92.8
Critic Score
88.6
Total Score
624
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Release Date April 28, 2017
Developer Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9, Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development
Publisher Nintendo
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Fantasy, Kids, Party
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