Kart 8 Deluxe — Mario

So, pour one out for Mario Kart 9 . We’ll see it eventually. But until then, I’ll be drifting around Coconut Mall, praying for a Bullet Bill.

Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe perfect? No. The item balancing can feel cruel. The offline AI still cheats (rubber-banding is real, don't let them gaslight you). And the roster, while huge, has weird omissions (where is Captain Falcon ?). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe suffers from the Smash Bros Ultimate problem. They put so much content into one game that the sequel feels impossible. Any Mario Kart 9 will likely launch with 32 tracks. After playing 8 Deluxe for nine years, going back to 32 tracks will feel like going from a buffet to a vending machine. So, pour one out for Mario Kart 9