Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Jim Smale · Published December 8, 2023 · Updated December 7, 2023

For this Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review, we play Race on 48 remastered courses from across the Mario Kart series with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass! All courses form 12 new cups, and returning characters from the Mario Kart series have also been added.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Review Pros:

Gorgeous graphics.
11.2GB Download size. (base game and all tracks included)
The base game contains all previous DLCs from the Wii U version.
LABO support.
New characters were added with the tracks – Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, Peachette, Kamek, Wiggler, Petey Piranha, and Birdo.
Four-player split screen support.
Two local players can go online and race with others.
12 Player online races.
Wireless mode allows two Switches to connect making 8 player local races a thing.
Amiibo support- Scan Amibo to unlock special outfits for your Mii racer. The Amiibo section has a checklist so you know who is scanned in, Also you only need to scan the Amiibo once.
Mii creator within the game.
Supports big screen and handheld mode.
Controller- Supports both Joycons, Single Joycons, and Pro Controller.
Driving aids- Smart steer and Auto accelerate.
Motion control support.
Full stats breakdown, Split into online/solo/wireless.
MKTV is back and allows you to watch the community replays of gamers.
Classic bright cheery soundtrack.
Tutorial/help section.
You can now carry two items at once.
Grand Prix has 12 cups with four races in each.
Five game speeds- 50, 100, 150, 200cc and Mirror.
47 Characters to play as well as your Mii so it is actually 48.
Earn 1-3 stars in races and they in turn unlock new kart parts.
Full kart customisation. Choose your frame, Wheels, and glider. Each one will change your stats and you can bring the stats screen up to check.
Time trials with ghost management.
Vs and battle mode races you can choose speed, tracks, rounds, AI, difficulty, etc.
Battle mode has 6 modes- Balloon battle (hit each other to lose balloons), Renegade round-up (Like cops and robbers), Bob omb blast (Bombs only), Coin runners (Collect the most coins), Shine thief (hold the crown for the longest time) and random.
New purple ultra mini turbo drift.
Miis can wear themed outfits like a Bowser suit and helmet or peach, piranha plant etc.
New items for battle mode.
Can set up online tournaments for people to join.
Can host or join online races.
Addictive gameplay.
Controls are as tight and fluid as ever before.
Fun to play.
Easy to pick up and play.
Ten new cups – Turnip, propeller, rick, moon, fruit, boomerang, feather, cherry, acorn, and spiky. Each has four tracks in each.
The new tracks bring a lot of old favorites with a few new tracks from newer games.
No unlocking is needed, all new tracks and cups are instantly playable.
An easy game to come back to.
The whole set of tracks is FREE with the Nintendo Online subscription.
48 tracks added.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Review Cons:

Playing with friends online with others is still a pain in the ass, With no friend invite system.
Driving assists start n as default and the game doesn’t tell you or that they exist.
Split screen can be hard to see around the track and this is especially evident in battle mode.
No friend ghost download option.
AI can still be cheap at times.
No control layout options.
Online has a few connection issues from time to time.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass:

Official website.

Developer: Nintendo

Publisher: Nintendo

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