Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a kart racing game for Nintendo Switch released in 2014 as an enhanced port of the standard MK8 from the Wii U. In this game, you choose one of the many available characters from the biggest roster yet, and then pick your kart and start racing in one of the classic or battle modes. You can play it against the AI or with your friends as well as through the internet with other kart racing enthusiasts. Gameplay Mario Kart 8 Deluxe In this game, your goal is to win kart races or get as close to the first place as possible and at the same time, halt other players from doing so by using various power-ups from boxes placed on the tracks. Before starting the race, you choose your character from an extensive roster of previous Mario, as well as other game series like The Legends of Zelda. Additionally, you choose your vehicle, which can be created from different parts unlocked during the game and each part gives you different statistics such as acceleration or handling. Y