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[Spiritreaver]

Game looks beautiful in 1080p.

Game looks beautiful on the handheld screen.

I can't decide which I would rather play on, lol. Good thing I can do both.

 

[Mr. F]

Mannn that snare that kicks in when you're in first is a very good feeling.

 

[Jintor]

I didn't wake up expecting to buy this game but somehow I now own it

Weird

 

[The Xtortionist]

What a shame!

 

[KingBroly]

GP feels so easy now in 150cc. Either they tweaked it or skill went up from the Wii u days. It doesn't feel like AI rubber bands as much and doesn't throw an avalanche of items at you. Placebo effect probably.

They adjusted the item balance and the difficulty.

150cc wasn't hard for me on Wii U

Mirror Mode is where it got tough

200cc is Murderous and requires damn near perfect knowledge of the tracks and where not to boost (boost off a ramp = you're in a wall or a hole).

 

[Durden77]

Oh my god when that pink boost kicks in, that is so hype to me.

After spending about 5 hours with buds playing this, the best kart racer out there just got better as far as I can tell. I love the changes. Fuck yes.

 

[Shaanyboi]

What is the middle option in-between auto-accelerate and smart-steering?

 

[Killthee]

What is the middle option in-between auto-accelerate and smart-steering?

Tilt controls?

 

[Spinifex]

Holy shit what a game. I haven't played Mario Kart since Mario Kart DS and this is utterly sublime. I never played Zelda much in handheld mode but I've had maybe a 50/50 split so far between portable mode and on the TV, and it's brilliant both ways.

Like, it just feels so good, why does it feel so good? I loved Sonic Racing Transformed but this is on a whole other level, christ.

 

[daffy]

i dont understand how I'm dominating in random online play but as soon as i enter the gaf room I'm getting sweeped to the back. there's no in between.. lull

good games gaf

 

[Zemm]

Auto acceleration is a god send for my thumb, makes it much easier to brake and look backwards too.

 

[jrDev]

Auto acceleration is a god send for my thumb, makes it much easier to brake and look backwards too.

.

Game changer for me!!!

 

[meanspartan]

NOT LAST!

 

[mrklaw]

How long do joycons take to fully charge? Just attached some new ones to my switch

 

[meanspartan]

Guess we playin big blue lol

 

[Shahadan]

How long do joycons take to fully charge? Just attached some new ones to my switch

Something like three hours in sleep mode for a full charge. New ones would probably already be a bit charged anyway.

 

[Exentryk]

How many people in GAF race lobbies?

 

[MouldyK]

Auto acceleration is a god send for my thumb, makes it much easier to brake and look backwards too.

Feels weird with the Wheel though to me lol. Dunno why...something feels off in my mind lol

 

[meanspartan]

Please patch in SNES on big blue nintendo

 

[RoyaleDuke]

GAF.

The switch is the future.

This game man....

 

[forrest]

Not sure if its been addressed, but when I click the discord server link in the OP, it takes me to a single post by Roo, with no actual server info in it. Doesn't open anything in Discord either.

 

[ryushe]

Auto acceleration is a god send for my thumb, makes it much easier to brake and look backwards too.

Wait, what?

I didn't know this was a thing

 

[FinalAres]

Not quite like those platforms. On those you can deactivate through a website, no need to have your console on hand. With the Switch, if your console is stolen or breaks down the only way to get your purchases back is to call Nintendo so they can deactivate them from that console. Very similar to 3DS/Wii U in this scenario. Also why I would not recommend buying a console from outside of your home region.

ARE you kidding?? I assumed it was just like every other modern online service where I could download and play to any console I was logged in to. If that really is the case, why the hell are Nintendo still so bad at online?

 

[Cartho]

First ever Mario Kart apart from playing 7 on a friend's 3DS and first kart racer since renting CTR when I was like 9 years old.

Wow. This is the most fun I've had in ages. It feels so slick, so smooth and, now I'm gradually learning how the drift and boost mechanics work, just flat out brilliant as a racing game.

Bowser on a bike seems fun so far, gradually working my way through the 50cc GPs to learn how everything works. Seriously though GAF, I'm in love. The music, the colours, dat 60 FPS feel, the weapons - it's just awesome.

Just spent the last hour and a half in bed with my Switch in tabletop mode and the joycons detached in each hand. This is gaming evolved.

 

[FutureLarking]

Guess we playin big blue lol

was there ever any question? Music is too good.

 

[meanspartan]

was there ever any question? Music is too good.

Snes music is goat tho

 

[Roo]

Not sure if its been addressed, but when I click the discord server link in the OP, it takes me to a single post by Roo, with no actual server info in it. Doesn't open anything in Discord either.

you have to quote that single post. The Discord link is hidden behind email tags under "HERE:"

As I said, the OT kept breaking the link for some stupid reason so it had to be placed in a separate post.

 

[Zemm]

Wait, what?

I didn't know this was a thing

It's in the options when you select your bike along with tilt controls, it's the icon with the arrow going forward.

 

[watershed]

The two item boxes make races seem more hectic. I feel like I'm having to fight more for 1st place which is fun.

 

[Exentryk]

Has anyone gotten a mushroom in first place under normal items?

 

[forrest]

you have to quote that single post. The Discord link is hidden behind email tags under "HERE:"

As I said, the OT kept breaking the link for some stupid reason so it had to be placed in a separate post.

Thanks!

 

[nubbe]

GAF.

The switch is the future.

This game man....

dunno. GAF said it was Nintendo's worst mistake ever

 

[marc^o^]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe |OT 2| GAF. The Switch is the future. This game man.

 

[Roo]

Has anyone gotten a mushroom in first place under normal items?

Pretty sure Nathan did a couple times yesterday.

 

[Exentryk]

Pretty sure Nathan did a couple times yesterday.

And I read Frantic items didn't really change things much, so I guess we can just stick to normal items then?

 

[Anson225]

hi guys, just got the game
is joining the tournament codes in OT the easiest (or the only) way for GAF games?

 

[Exentryk]

hi guys, just got the game
is the easiest way to join GAF games via the tournament codes in OT?

Yes. Please let me know the number of people playing currently in the lobbies once you get in.

 

[Roo]

And I read Frantic items didn't really change things much, so I guess we can just stick to normal items then?

From what I read, yeah, frantic and normal items seem to be pretty similar.
The change doesn't seem to be as noticeable as the Wii U version anyway so yeah we can stick to normal items for the time being.

 

[PrimeX]

Didn't have much read on this Deluxe version, so...can I join a deluxe online match with my wiiu version? Suppose not but I have to ask.

 

[Caelus]

Anyone care to report on their experience using single Joy-con for multiplayer? The other player will be a family member so they won't be too picky, I just want to know how comfortable it may be.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Didn't have much read on this Deluxe version, so...can I join a deluxe online match with my wiiu version? Suppose not but I have to ask.

Nope. There are differences in content the WiiU game doesn't have. Not to mention balance differences.

 

[AGoodODST]

Rainbow Road 64 is still such a great track. I wish it was more than one lap.

Didn't have much read on this Deluxe version, so...can I join a deluxe online match with my wiiu version? Suppose not but I have to ask.

Nah, it's just the Switch game.

 

[AmyS]

I just wish Sega would release Daytona USA (Xbox360 Version) for Switch...

It wouldn't work. Switch has no analog triggers.

 

[-Mutsukki-]

From what I read, yeah, frantic and normal items seem to be pretty similar.
The change doesn't seem to be as noticeable as the Wii U version anyway so yeah we can stick to normal items for the time being.

On Bob-Omb battle at least every item box is a double box (unlike the normal mode in which they all transform into doubles by the end), so it did change quite a bit, it was a lot more hectic lol

 

[Milly Osworth]

I wish Nintendo gave rewards for playing online. So you have even more reason to keep playing. Like at 2000, 5000, 10000 rating you get something cool.

Why doesnt Nintendo do that?

 

[jamesmccloud]

The tournament codes in the OP don't seem to work, or am I doing something wrong? Says no tournament with such code exists.

 

[Cjdamon042]

The game looks soooo good in handheld mode.

What a time to be alive.

 

[ryushe]

ARE you kidding?? I assumed it was just like every other modern online service where I could download and play to any console I was logged in to. If that really is the case, why the hell are Nintendo still so bad at online?

Yeah, I'm actually surprised this is the case. I gotta be more weary about buying games from other regions digitally from now on...

 

[-Mutsukki-]

Yeah, I'm actually surprised this is the case. I gotta be more weary about buying games from other regions digitally from now on...

Why specifically other regions? It isn't any different from the region you're on

 

[Roo]

On Bob-Omb battle at least every item box is a double box (unlike the normal mode in which they all transform into doubles by the end), so it did change quite a bit, it was a lot more hectic lol

I didn't know that about bob-omb blast :O
That's actually pretty cool.

The tournament codes in the OP don't seem to work, or am I doing something wrong? Says no tournament with such code exists.

Considering there have been people playing in those tournaments for the past 24 hours, yes, you're doing something wrong