Why does Mario Kart 8 look so much better than SSB for Wii U? Disappointed.

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The reason is simple: Smash Bros. IV lacks lighting, it's like it has very minimal light sources, almost like they're using an updated version of GC / Wii lighting. It's colorful sure, but the lack of precise lighting like MK8 is what makes it look factually less impressive technically.