Mario kart 8 dlc pack 2 looks astonishing! (new trailer)

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Nuvendil said:

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Yeah, Nintendo's graphical output on Wii U has improved dramatically since launch. It's no secret they struggled with HD development early on, but they seem to have a good handle on it now. Comparing launch games like New Super Mario Bros U and Nintendoland to newer stuff like this and Captain Toad, it's not even close.

I think one thing that helped their HD transition a lot is that they resisted the urge to limit or mute their color palette.  A lot of devs did this when making the transition, with the purpose being iirc to compensate for deficiencies in their engines, specifically lighting.  However, I think keeping their color palette wide has helped Nintendo's visuals stay solid even during early struggles.

Even within the bounds of a colourfful presentation, they've come a long way: