Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Course Pass
- March 18, 2022
- Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 7
With circuits spanning new and old entries in the series, Wave 6 marks a well-balanced end to the Booster Course Pass. From humble beginnings on the SNES to the most recent Tour courses, this collection feels like the perfect combination.
"Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Course Pass" is a racing game that offers both single-player and multi-player modes. This paid DLC includes a total of 48 courses from past Mario Kart games, such as Tour London Loop and Tour New York Minute, as well as the return of half-pipes in courses like Merry Mountain and Wii Maple Treeway. The DLC aims to provide hours of additional fun for Mario Kart fans.
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- The Booster Course Pass adds a generous amount of new tracks, effectively doubling the content of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
- The new tracks and characters provide a fresh and exciting experience, with many nostalgic favorites included.
- Overall, the gameplay remains fun and engaging, making it a worthwhile purchase for both fans and newcomers.
- Some tracks feel uninspired or lack the creativity seen in the base game, leading to a mixed experience.
- Visuals can be inconsistent, with some textures appearing flat and lacking detail.
- Certain iconic courses are missing from the lineup, which may disappoint long-time fans.
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in Mario Kart Tour are praised for their clean visuals and creativity, particularly in retro courses like Waluigi Pinball and Mushroom Gorge, which have been enhanced. However, some players express disappointment with inconsistent textures and a lack of anti-gravity features, suggesting that while the visuals are generally strong, there are areas that could be improved. The addition of new tracks and custom items has been well-received, contributing to the game's engaging aesthetic.
“Waluigi Pinball and Mushroom Gorge are true highlights; retro courses look great with spruced-up visuals. The 'Tour' courses offer nice variety with each lap; it's more Mario Kart!”
“Seven of the eight courses are excellent; Rainbow Road is a true standout with beautiful visuals, and Merry Mountain is a lovely festive addition. Custom items are a welcome new feature.”
“Excellent line-up of tracks to suit all tastes; Yoshi's Island is a wonderful new addition, and visuals have received a much-needed boost.”
“The lack of anti-aliasing and some questionable graphical decisions contribute to disappointment, and it will be interesting to see if Nintendo addresses this with the remaining 40 courses.”
“The London Loop is a bit dull; the visuals remain inconsistent with some bland textures.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchiness and creativity, enhancing the overall experience with varied tracks and solid character additions. Players appreciate the fantastic soundtracks that complement the clean visuals and engaging gameplay.
“Squeaky Clean Sprint is a solid new track. Kamek, Wiggler, and Petey Piranha are all great character additions. Koopa Cape remains an excellent course, and the 'Tour' music is so catchy.”
“The music is fantastic and the visuals are clean, contributing to the overall creativity with varied routes.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as enjoyable and engaging, providing laughs even amidst the challenges and occasional frustrations players face.
“It's a fun yet challenging collection that will have you laughing, even while occasionally losing in frustration.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics and stunning visuals, consistently delivering an enjoyable experience that leaves players smiling.
“These latest additions only serve to further cement this title, with stunning visuals and engaging gameplay that bring a smile every time; it’s just that good.”
Critic Reviews
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 reviewed and ranked
Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.
70%Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 Review
Overall, Wave 1 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is enjoyable and gives a modern classic a thrilling new spark of life. After blasting through the race classes, it's likely the itch will be back and we'll be back in the online lobbies once again, eagerly awaiting the five further waves to come between now and the end of 2023. That's the key takeaway we took early on while sampling the Booster Course Pass — you can't go far wrong with 'more Mario Kart'.
70%Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass (wave one)
The first wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass brings a healthy dose of revamped nostaligia for many tracks previously only available on handheld devices, like Mario Kart Tour. The price seems steep at first, but that’s because you’re paying up front for 48 tracks, to be released over the next 18 months. It’s definitely worth picking the pass up now and enjoying each release as they come!
85%
