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The anti-gravity sections hold up better than most tracks from that era, tight controls and almost no input lag online. Compare that to GTA V's arcade racing…
Game entry
Mario Kart 8
2014 · Racing, Arcade · Wii U, Nintendo Switch · Nintendo
GameForever voters place Mario Kart 8 no. 46 in the world ranking, with 1,881 ELO points and 78% of wins across 373 duels settled. Of the 11 duels that pitted it against Grand Theft Auto V, it has won 3 and lost 8. In its strongest family it holds position no. 1 out of 203 (2014).
World rank
no. 46
ELO score
1,881
Wins
78%
Duels played
373
About Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart 8 is a kart racing game in which players control characters from the Mario universe and other Nintendo franchises. Racers compete on themed tracks using power-ups found in item boxes to gain advantages or hinder opponents. The game introduces anti-gravity sections where players drive on walls and ceilings, gaining speed boosts from collisions. It supports up to twelve players online, four locally on one system, and features modes including Grand Prix racing and arena-based battles. Vehicle customization allows players to mix kart bodies, wheels, and gliders. The Nintendo Switch version, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, includes all previous downloadable content, a revamped battle mode with dedicated arenas, and accessibility features for newer players.
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,881 ELO points over the last 215 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Grand Theft Auto V 27% 11 duels played · 73 points ahead
- against Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 30% 10 duels played · 70 points ahead
- against Need for Speed: Underground 63% 8 duels played · 241 points ahead
- against Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 80% 5 duels played · 75 points behind
- against Rocket League 60% 5 duels played · 133 points ahead
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Around this spot
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The standing
Where Mario Kart 8 ranks
The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Mario Kart 8 stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 1 out of 203 (2014).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 46 | 5,110 |
| Racing | 3 | 259 |
| 2010s | 16 | 2,044 |
| 2014 | 1 | 203 |
The community
The debate
7 comments
Cortez_1998
The anti-gravity sections hold up better than most tracks from that era, tight controls and almost no input lag online. Compare that to GTA V's arcade racing minigames and there's no contest in terms of handling precision. Frame pacing on Switch is smoother than the Wii U version ever managed too.
Geraldine_2001
Wasn't thinking handling, just remembered splitting four controllers for hours on this one.
Cosmo_Runolfsdottir
Put this against San Andreas and it's not even close, this one just feels alive every single race!!
QuestDragon93
Against San Andreas maybe, but does it really hold up the same way against something built for pure speed like Underground...
CritRunner70
Vaya, otro clásico "insuperable" que en realidad es Deluxe con menos pistas.
felipe30
Same energy here, I put it against San Andreas last week and it steamrolled, the drifting alone does more work than half that game's vehicle roster.
NeonRider
Con Deluxe compartí más partidas, o mejor dicho ahí jugué con mi hermana, aquí casi siempre solo. No cambia el puesto que merece.