Hey, everyone. Its been pretty long since I posted but I am looking to start a new series of posts of reviews. This is my first review so feel free to read it all and it is very much appreciated. Before I start I grade games on Single Player, Multiplayer(If available) and extras. I then rate the game by Gameplay (includes mechanics and controls) Graphics (I have to throw this in because it is a factor) Fun Factor and Lasting appeal.
SP
I got Mario Kart 8 and started with the grand prix. The one thing I needed to get used to was the power sliding but I got it after a while. At first I felt awkward accelerating with the A button but I got over it after my first 2 races. The controls felt good and the mechanics were great. The items felt well balanced and the AI was much smarter than on Wii. I had a lot of fun driving on walls and soaring through the air. The anti gravity was a game changer as I found many shortcuts and speed boosts. Gameplay ran smooth although at the mediocre 59 FPS (sarcasm). The fast pace gameplay was so intense that I could barely talk while playing.
MP
I played online multiplayer and it was awesome. I loved the fact that they give you limited tracks to choose from in each match because it mixes it up. I had no connections issues and there were no stutters. Again items were balanced out great. I was surprised to see myself connect to races so quickly.
Extras
Although people complain about the baby characters and koopalings, I felt that there was a great variety of charcters to choose from. I saw myself trying many kart combonations to find the one that best fits me which was great. Now for the battle mode. A lot of people were complaining about it only being tracks and not arenas. I felt that tracks were better for the reason that it made the game faster and that I will always find my self going head to head with an opponent.
Mario Kart 8 is probably the best Kart game Ive played in a long while. So far I have always found myself craving to play more!
Gameplay: 9.5/10
Graphics: 9.5/10 (Best looking game so far this gen in my opinion)
Fun Factor: 10/10
Lasting appeal: 10/10
Final Rating: 10/10
Edit: Sorry its under Gaming Discussion, it auto selefted it.
