'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' reviews are in: Still great, three years later

There's a new Mario Kart coming!

Uhhhh... sort of? Not really fully new. More like "old, but re-released with new bits."

It's called Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and it's the Nintendo Switch version of the racing series' Wii U game. All 48 tracks from the original are included — post-release DLC and all — but so much more has changed. New racers, new rules, completely (and thankfully) revised Battle Mode... and quite a bit more.

SEE ALSO: Controversial speed trick has been removed in 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'

The game is out on April 28, but reviews are starting to surface. So if you're looking for an early peek at what the critics think of Mario Kart's first Switch appearance — in all its Frankenstein's monster-esque glory — read on. Read more...

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