Robin64
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It's pretty bullshit and I'll probably just stick to a couple of tracks because of it.
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Mario Kart 8 |OT| 8 oW
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It's pretty bullshit and I'll probably just stick to a couple of tracks because of it.
OricWindstar
Member
Last second destruction by Feyder at the end. -_-
http://www.mariowiki.com/Mario_Kart_8#Driver_base_stats
And the parachutes do have an effect on stats.
There are codes to both a race and a battle tournament in the OP. Just quote it
worst track by far. It's always my downfall
Got it, thanks!
Parachutes also lower your air speed but also decrease your falling speed which means you can remain in the air longer.
Changed my name because I could. I am now Beat.
Fellow Texan I see.
OricWindstar
Member
I had a super horn, but still...3 blue shells in three races? Shit is cray.
Not75Drops
Member
Is there any word on hidden stats from an official guide? I know they're there because they're always there and some parts have the same visible stat boosts.
friskykillface
Banned
Yfvnkyfvkj I got smushed by the music note, smh could have got 2/3rd
Yeah, like Oric said, come join us! We've already got a good group of people who're interested in doing this later tonight, and I'm pretty excited for it! PM me if you want in.
Ha, nice! Finally some replays of me doing (deceptively) well.
I just cant seem to get the hang of it. Turns, turns, turns, ugh
friskykillface
Banned
When two miis dance with each other , always funny
Teletraan1
Banned
I have had this happen for most of the races I have done in public. I get the feeling that my Canadian flag when all the other participants are American is working against me. Why on earth would I be in first in the final stretch of Mount Wario and finish 8th with every other player unloading everything they had on me. I got hit by a blue shell, 3 red shells, and a green all in the span of a few seconds. Only getting coins through the entire race really helped out there.
SoraanTribal
Member
So after putting quite a few hours into Mario Kart 8 with a friend last night and today, I think I have formed a solid opinion on the game.
Quite possibly the most satisfying kart racer to actually play/race. The controls are basically perfect, and it feels great sliding around corners, getting boosts, using your items wisely.
The track design is the best in the series. Not just how they play, but the sheer amount of detail and polish in every track is mindboggling. The graphics are crazy nice, too. I don't know if it was my friend's TV or that we were sitting further back, but I didn't even notice any jaggies personally. I'm not saying they aren't there, but they were not as noticeable as I was expecting considering the complaints.
Fantastic music and sound effects.
The roster is very... weird. I actually really enjoy the koopalings being in there, but to quote my friend last night upon unlocking Pink Gold Peach, "What the fuck is that? Come on..." lol Too many babies and repeat/reskinned characters. No King Boo was a big let down for my friend.
Worst battle mode in the series. I know it hasn't been super great for a while, but MK8 is by far the worst of the bunch. I don't care what bullshit excuse they gave in that one interview about "wanting people to not expect someone else coming around a corner" - it was just rushed/ran out of time. That's the only excuse I'll accept. I will forgive them if they release DLC arenas with a few extra modes besides balloon battle (probably not happening).
Lack of modes. Lack of different gameplay types. Give me Career mode (ala SART) or Mission Mode (MKDS) at the very least. Those have a lot of replay value and keep me playing the game for a long time. Just having online racing isn't enough for me.
Overall - very fun game, but still a little bit disappointing. The gameplay is aces, but the lack of modes/variety/options really holds the game back just like it has the past few Mario Kart games.
Quite possibly the most satisfying kart racer to actually play/race. The controls are basically perfect, and it feels great sliding around corners, getting boosts, using your items wisely.
The track design is the best in the series. Not just how they play, but the sheer amount of detail and polish in every track is mindboggling. The graphics are crazy nice, too. I don't know if it was my friend's TV or that we were sitting further back, but I didn't even notice any jaggies personally. I'm not saying they aren't there, but they were not as noticeable as I was expecting considering the complaints.
Fantastic music and sound effects.
The roster is very... weird. I actually really enjoy the koopalings being in there, but to quote my friend last night upon unlocking Pink Gold Peach, "What the fuck is that? Come on..." lol Too many babies and repeat/reskinned characters. No King Boo was a big let down for my friend.
Worst battle mode in the series. I know it hasn't been super great for a while, but MK8 is by far the worst of the bunch. I don't care what bullshit excuse they gave in that one interview about "wanting people to not expect someone else coming around a corner" - it was just rushed/ran out of time. That's the only excuse I'll accept. I will forgive them if they release DLC arenas with a few extra modes besides balloon battle (probably not happening).
Lack of modes. Lack of different gameplay types. Give me Career mode (ala SART) or Mission Mode (MKDS) at the very least. Those have a lot of replay value and keep me playing the game for a long time. Just having online racing isn't enough for me.
Overall - very fun game, but still a little bit disappointing. The gameplay is aces, but the lack of modes/variety/options really holds the game back just like it has the past few Mario Kart games.
Ok my new favorite tracks:
-Cloudtop Cruise: Gorgeous to look at, lots of fun curves and turns. Speed boosts at the dark clouds make it strategic. Dat leaf shortcut is great.
-Mario Circuit: I never love mario circuits, but this one has enough turns and tricks to make it fun. Seeing racers going over you is amazing.
-Sunshine Airport: My favorite track in the series. I love everything about it, the planes, the turns, the last gliding section, the routes. And is full of little details.
-Cloudtop Cruise: Gorgeous to look at, lots of fun curves and turns. Speed boosts at the dark clouds make it strategic. Dat leaf shortcut is great.
-Mario Circuit: I never love mario circuits, but this one has enough turns and tricks to make it fun. Seeing racers going over you is amazing.
-Sunshine Airport: My favorite track in the series. I love everything about it, the planes, the turns, the last gliding section, the routes. And is full of little details.
Saint Gregory
Member
I think MK8 has finally broken me.
I've learned now to just sit back and accept the coining :{
I've learned now to just sit back and accept the coining :{
Angel Abaddon
Member
Screw you all and your red shells
SMG's tunes never fail.
I would have felt bad if I took that first place at the last second with the blue shell.
OricWindstar
Member
I always feel so stupid when the blue shell hits me on the way to the guy in first.
Saint Gregory
Member
God, you can always feel the comm error as it approaches
I know that feel all too well... sometimes I back up to get the item if I'm last anyway.When at the start of a rece EVERYBODY gets item boxes but you:
ViewtifulJC
Banned
God, you can always feel the comm error as it approaches
the worst is that 10 seconds where you know its happening and you can't back out or anything
AlexMeloche
Member
Wtf is happening ro me. I'm always finishing last damnit.
friskykillface
Banned
Haha the same tracks get played over and over, the 4 map selection didn't help at all
Got first by luck in the music track
When at the start of a race EVERYBODY gets item boxes but you:
I know dat feeling. Just as bad when you get one in the middle of the pack and get coins, it's like you got the shit bag in Battle Royale, it's over.