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Phenomajp13 on 09 April 2025
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Hardstuck-Platinum said:
RolStoppable said:

Louie just explained how little graphics mean and the first thing you ask about is graphics.

The value difference between MK8D and MKW was already evident in its reveal, it will be all the more clear after next week's Direct. World doesn't only provide a good number of all-new tracks that are embedded in an actual world (a first for the MK series), but also new vehicle types (boats and planes) as well as the ability to slide on rails and walls. The question of value is not "does it look differently", but "does it play differently."

Eight years ago people seriously questioned if Breath of the Wild can sell the Switch. At least back then the Zelda series came off a sales disappointment in Skyward Sword that sold only around 4m copies, but the different direction that BotW took shouldn't have been ignored either way. The denial and stupidity on display was bad enough.

But here you are and question Mario Kart which is coming of a game that is closing in on 70 million copies sold when the only thing that concerns people about Switch 2 is the pricing. Pricing that happens to be comparable to the PS5. Switch 1 was declared dead on arrival because when it came out, the console itself cost as much as the PS4 with a game. But clearly, pricing that is comparable to the current PS console is not a disadvantage, because Switch is a hybrid whereas PS doesn't have this same important value for a video game console. Sony's solution to compete with Nintendo is not only more expensive (PS5 + PS Portal), but also technologically inferior. And Xbox is even less of a factor this time around.

Just because I used the words "looks similar" doesn't mean I was talking solely about graphics. Surely that was obvious. I just googled "Mario kart 8 improvements over Mario kart wii", and this is the response. 

Mario Kart 8 vs Wii Improvements

Mario Kart 8 introduced several gameplay improvements over Mario Kart Wii. It featured new anti-gravity sections where players could drive on walls and ceilings, adding a fresh dimension to racing. Additionally, Mario Kart 8 included motorbikes and 12-player racing from Mario Kart Wii, but it also added hang gliders, underwater racing, and vehicle customization from Mario Kart 7. These features enhanced the gameplay experience and provided more variety in terms of gameplay mechanics and level design

Clearly there was a lot of things added to MK8 that made it's overall look and feel different than MKWii, but YOU chose to make it all about graphics, not me

Hardstuck-Platinum said:
Phenomajp13

@Hardstuck-Platinum You could literally make an excerpt just like that between MK8 and MK World. It's obviously introducing new things as well and this is before the direct. 

CourageTCD said:

Haven't you seen Mario Kart World's trailer review?

The only thing I could notice different was the increased player count and the rail riding thing. 

Well let's see what the direct bring us, this all seems alittle premature. It's an open world playground with planes and boats along with support for gameshare with a single copy. Rail riding, wall riding, and free roam. There's no telling what's in store for us.

Edit: This could be Mario Kart GTA and you are doubting it? I don't know bro, I think they got something up their sleeves. Battle mode will take a huge step up and could we see a Battle Royale mode?

Last edited by Phenomajp13 - on 09 April 2025