Game Format- PAL, Online Mode- Yes, Developer- Nintendo EAD
- Game continues the traditional gameplay of the Mario Kart series, in which characters from the Mario universe race against each other in go-karts
- Attempting to hinder their opponents or improve their racing performance using various tools found in item boxes
- Crisp HD graphics and a 60-frames-per-second frame rate offer players the most visually stunning entry in the series yet
- Returning features from previous installments include motorbikes and 12-player racing from Mario Kart Wii, as well as hang gliders, underwater racing and vehicle customization from Mario Kart 7
- Mario Kart 8's new features include anti-gravity racing, in which certain parts of a track can allow racers to drive on walls and ceilings