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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Reviewed by Daniel L. · January 2021
Nintendo · Racing · 2017
Coop Games score: 7/10 (Game 5/5, Co-op 2/5)
Co-op facts
- Co-op players
- 1-4 (verified by Coop Games)
- Store listing
- The Nintendo eShop lists up to 12 players, which counts the online races and battles
- Co-op modes
- Couch (4), Online (4), LAN
- Single-player
- Yes
- Split screen
- Yes, up to four ways
- Copies needed
- One on couchplay, one per player online
- Cross-platform
- No, everyone needs the same kind of system
- Platforms
- Switch 2, Switch 1
- Genre
- Racing
Game
The legendary Mario Kart series is back for the Switch. It is Mario Kart 8 that was released originally for the Wii U but this "Deluxe" version includes all the DLCs that were released for the original game.
This would feel like a cash grab if it wasn't for that it's so damn good. Beautiful and playful graphics combined with entertaining gameplay that works for the entire family. Easy to learn the basics yet hard to master. Best Mario Kart game in a long time.
Co-op
You only need one joy-con for each player. Meaning that if you have a standard Switch you already have what's needed for two players.
The downside coop wise is that it isn't very entertaining as a cooperative game. Where it really shines is when you compete against one another, resulting in a low coop score from us. But don't be fooled: This game is awesome!
Frequently asked
Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe co-op?
Yes, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports 1-4 player co-op, both on the couch and online.
How many players can play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe together?
Up to 4 players in co-op. The Nintendo eShop lists up to 12, which counts the online races and battles. We verify co-op player counts ourselves instead of repeating the store page number.
Is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe couch co-op?
Yes, up to 4 players on one screen, and online co-op is supported as well.
Similar co-op games
- Mario Kart: World, 7/10
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, 9/10
- Super Mario Galaxy, 4/10
- It Takes Two, 10/10
- Cuphead, 9/10
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