Posted May 31, 2014 In regards to items ruining the game, are we talking about Grand Prix mode only? I've found that online is more about skill -- hence why the cream rises to the top in the overall points tally. Quick race mode is also fine as you can pretty much set the items as you wish. I can see the issues with GP mode as it can be brutal...especially on 150cc. But when hasn't it been? Outside of that, there are plenty of ways to customise and enjoy the game. Now we just need Battle Mode DLC and, as others have said, it will be even better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 No, I'm still waiting, too. And, will be after you 2 get yours! But, that's the choice of living in another country. Finally got mine, enjoyed playing a few cups but.. yeah delivery could have been a LOT smoother! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Finally got mine, enjoyed playing a few cups but.. yeah delivery could have been a LOT smoother! Did you not get the download code? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Hehehe. I captured all of those N-E races, will have to check out the footage. Definitely want to see a really long distance green shell hit that I somehow managed on @Sprout (Maidens) again. Pfft, whether it's shells or , you always find a way to hit me. =P I had fun last night, though! Was surprised that I came first in my first online race, heh. This race was my personal favourite: Pay no attention to the fact I threw a banana directly in front of me and slipped on it. Might post more in-depth impressions later, but for now I'll just say that I like this game! Which, y'know, was kind of expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Did you not get the download code? Nope. No download code. No physical copy, until a couple of hours ago when yodel finally delivered it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Decided to get Wii Party U. Nothing else interested me. Was going to get W101 but the filesize and demo put me off. At least I'll play this when friends are over. If I'd got W101, I'd have played it once then given up most likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Didn't realise voice chat was only in private matches... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Didn't realise voice chat was only in private matches... Indeed. Given how little time there is to talk between rounds, not to mention the shoddy quality of it, Nintendo may as well not have bothered with this very weak attempt of communication. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Indeed. Given how little time there is to talk between rounds, not to mention the shoddy quality of it, Nintendo may as well not have bothered with this very weak attempt of communication. hence why people complained about it not being in races. will get shot down though and be told that having voice chat in lobbies only is a good thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Just had another awesome session playing online. This game is just as mental as MK Wii was online, perhaps even more so. The N-E League is certainly going to be interesting this time around, put it that way. And it looks like we're going to have another great player in the form of @Glen\-i. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Just had another awesome session playing online. This game is just as mental as MK Wii was online, perhaps even more so. The N-E League is certainly going to be interesting this time around, put it that way. And it looks like we're going to have another great player in the form of @Glen\-i. We'll just pretend that last session didn't count... yeah, that was a pretty shameful performance from me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Biggest grips - - Map not on screen. - "View Highlights" is first option "Next Race" is second. Do I looks like I got time to press down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 The game is incredible, so close to perfection. Patch in time trial leaderboards, dlc battle mode arenas and last man standing rules and it will just be sublime! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 We'll just pretend that last session didn't count... yeah, that was a pretty shameful performance from me... I wasn't exactly karting at my usual standard either. It's a completely different ball game when playing this online, the hectic nature of 12 players makes it very difficult to play consistently well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 I'm enjoying hearing that the online is a bit of mayhem! The league is always brilliant fun, but by the sounds of it the online in MK8 means that anyone could come out on top in a GP! Good to hear! : peace: I haven't bothered with online yet as I want to try and star everything first and get to know the tracks a bit more. Also, I really haven't found a character I'm comfortable with yet. I dunno why as normally I'm all about Peach. However I'm finding Wario/Waluigi to be a little easier to handle. What are the weight classes of the characters? Is there a way to see? I know pressing + gives you the car / wheels / glider stats but anywhere to see character weight classes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 The 12 player online is crazy good, it's soo chaotic lol. @RedShell @Dcubed good games earlier! i was Ninty K (the shy guy) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 What are the weight classes of the characters?Check this out:http://www.mariowiki.com/Mario_Kart_8#Driver_base_stats Pfft, whether it's shells or , you always find a way to hit me. =PHehehe! I'd forgotten about that. Anyway, found the green shell moment: : peace: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Check this out:http://www.mariowiki.com/Mario_Kart_8#Driver_base_stats Hehehe! I'd forgotten about that. Anyway, found the green shell moment: : peace: Great timing on the video ending there. Bye bye! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 I'm finding 100cc rather annoying. I find myself being fisted on the last lap and ending up (anything that isn't first) with no way of coming back, ruining my three star action. I've unlocked all of the characters and giving each of them a go. But I'm finding myself going back to my favourites. Watching everyone jump when you bang your horn at the starting line - weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 I got a Super Horn on the first item box on Mount Wario. It lasted until the third section. Then I got zapped by lightning and then hit by a blue shell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 I'm glad I tried an online game, I was finding the single player mode a bit of a let down. Multiplayer though makes the game worth it all on it's own! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Biggest grips - - Map not on screen. - "View Highlights" is first option "Next Race" is second. Do I looks like I got time to press down? Those are also my gripes. I mean yeah Nintendo the game is pretty, but I also want to see if someone is about to use lightning before I go to fly over a bottomless pit and looking down to my hands is taking my attention off the road for longer than I'd like. Anyway mostly impressed so far though. Love the haunted mansion track. Such polish on this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Considering how fun it is with the current online set-up, imagine how much fun Mario Kart would be with a good online mode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 Considering how fun it is with the current online set-up, imagine how much fun Mario Kart would be with a good online mode. It is a good online mode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2014 It is a good online mode. But it could be better though. Just a check.. there's an option to message people inb your friends list. Is that within MK8, or do they have to leave MK and check their Wii U messages? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
