Mario Kart 8
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About Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart 8 is an arcade and racing game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Nintendo, released on 29 May 2014.
Turn your racing experience upside down! Nintendo’s Mario Kart franchise comes to the Wii U console in full HD, introducing new racing circuit designs and anti-gravity karts that will have players driving upside down. And for the first time, all of Bowser’s seven Koopalings are playable characters-- get a taste of being bad on the race track by playing as Iggy, Larry, Lemmy, Ludwig, Morton, Roy and Wendy. Players will also enjoy a variety of series-favorite features, including the return of 12-player online competitive play, hang-gliders, underwater racing and motorbikes.
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Is it worth it?
At €60.77 on Gamivo, that is about €7.60 per hour for a main story of about 8h.
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How long does it take to beat Mario Kart 8?
Main story: 8h; Completionist: 50h.
What platforms is Mario Kart 8 available on?
Mario Kart 8 is available on Wii U.
When was Mario Kart 8 released?
Mario Kart 8 was released on 29 May 2014, developed by Bandai Namco Studios.
