Having lived in Berlin for 10 years, I was quite impressed with how many landmarks they managed to squeeze in. Especially since it made more geographical sense than Run Lola Run.
Soo true! As someone born and raised in Berlin, I think I'll have to take a slow tour around that track to check what all the different buildings are 😂
@@rajgus7638 then you're spoiled, the wii U version isn't in full HD or as stable as the Switch version. There's double the amount of tracks from the Wii U version on the Switch version. The Wii U version of mario kart 8 was pretty barebones without any of the dlc content back in the day.😂
@@MetaGamingDojo the Wii U version had some DLC, and 720p up scaled to 1080p is still HD. Some of the new tracks in the booster pass are pretty bare bones and soulless.
@@MetaGamingDojo Okay but the wiiu finished with 4 cups of dlc and 200cc. The amount tracks wiiu finished on is the same amount of tracks the switch started with. I don't feel it's anymore of an upgrade than someone who has owned 8deluxe for 5 years without ever touching the wiiu version. The fact that I've had to double dip for the game to play these new dlc tracks makes your point completely obscene to me
The ramp with anti grav is actually Nintendo reintroducing half pipes into Mario Kart, Merry Mountain is the first new track that has a half pipe in the design and is a course available on a mainline Mario Kart
I think it might be on par with Wii. The blue neon borders of the track kinda kill the aesthetic for me. Wish they weren't there. Then I'd be in full agreement!
I really like the city tracks, which I'm surprised by. They wind and turn and change. That the rework and change the old tracks is such a delight: peach's new retro track is a fond memory, but would get samy by the third round - this is such a pleasant version. And I love Alpine pass for the long glider sequences! My main gripe with the dlc tracks is how short some of them are. The XMas one is beautiful, but lacks corners and features. Then again that makes it very approachable for multiplayer
I know right. Love the Christmas theme track that's pretty good. Nice to play on Maple again, love the last lap change up of Peach Garden. The 3DS and VB is the only Nintendo systems i never owned after N64 so 3DS Rainbow Road was amazing freaking amazing favorite Rainbow Road track now.
8:42 Gotta agree with that point. I'm a big fan of Berlin Byways mainly because I live in this city. And while, like London Loop, it doesn't exactly catch the vibe of the place, it's just exciting riding past places in Mario Kart that I pass on my way to college every day. Basically every building you can see in this track actually exists in the city.
as an english person familiar with london i think simply making it overcast/rainy with more fog effects (maybe getting wetter each lap etc) wouldve been enough to really give it the london vibe it was going for (would LOVED to see the track go through one of the many famous Footy pitches in london (COME ON YOU SPURS!)
Nintendo has been killing it with these DLC tracks. I prefer them over the originals tbh. Some people have been complaining about the cartoony aesthetics but I'm a big fan of that style.
Yeah I honestly loved these city tracks. I was fond of Tokyo Blur in wave 1 but these two make it seem anemic in comparison! (Though New York is still my personal favorite. Love the atmosphere and music and harsh turns of that one :p) And we still have the likes of Los Angeles and Vancouver to look forward to!!
A shame to hear London wasn't accurate ro source material As a New Yorker, I thought New York Minute was incredibly accurate. I too fear for my safety while driving down the street and think Donkey Kong is the best musical.
As someone who is pretty familiar with London but not a resident I personally think they’ve undersold London Loop a little. It’s very much shrunk down but with how big London is IRL and how spread out the famous sites are it kinda had to be, I think they fit a lot into it and the addition of smog was a nice touch too.
I've lived in London for 15 years of my adult life and when I saw shy guy at the bus stop I was like bruh that's london. I guess you can't rip landmarks off because they have copyright? And imagine if they made london rainy all the time, it would be a bit of an insult! Even if true. I loved these tracks!
Even if some tracks look rather lazily ported (especially Mario Kart Tour tracks), I’m still pretty happy with what they’ve shown so far, and even more so for the latest course (Maple Treeway, whoo!) What would make this booster course even better, and it wouldn’t be that difficult for Nintendo to add in, would be more racers. With Link and the Inklings, it’s becoming a “Nintendo Kart” at this point and they should just add more iconic Nintendo characters in! At least Captain Falcon should be allowed to race in his own kart and tracks! XD
I'd rather have more Mario characters like Birdo, Diddy, Kamek, and Petey over other Nintendo characters tbh. I've been waiting for Birdo and Diddy to come back since 2008 (I don't want to play a mobile game to use them again), and I'd rather not have them get sidelined yet _again_ by characters who aren't even from the Mario series.
Agree with more racers, but I’d prefer them to primarily be Mario characters. I’d be fine with having past Mario Kart racers that aren’t in 8 to be brought in. I’d also love to have more kart parts added in, perhaps also from past Mario Kart games. Like I’d _love_ to have Dry Bones’ kart that’s basically a giant Dry Bones added back in, along with 7’s gliders.
The fact they've done not just new tracks, but patched in custom items and balance changes, is making me rather hopeful they'll be able to do some new characters down the line. If they're porting Tour tracks over, the Tour racers are just screaming to be added in as well. Classics like Birdo, Diddy, Funky, and also newbies like Monty Mole, Pauline, King Bob-omb, etc!
I am so incredibly annoyed that the second lap of rainbow road (the gate) has three stars instead of two stars. It should have two, it indicates lap two not three xD
3DS Rainbow Road, Maple Treeway, and Merry Mountain are the highlights of this wave for me. I love how we finally have halfpipes in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Plus, 4 tracks have anti-gravity this wave. I'm glad Nintendo remembered about the feature.
fun fact: tour tracks are based off of real life road layouts! meaning that, say, if you went to paris in real life and followed a similar path to Paris Promenade, you'd just about meet every landmark featured in Tour :D
The 2 3DS courses, Rock Rock Mountain 3DS & Rainbow Road 3DS are amazing. The music is also good in both tracks as well which is something reviewers seem to never want to talk about.
I really really liked this wave. All the tracks looks amazing imo, i love it. I do agree tho, the cities one are the weakest part of this wave but still, i am really happy with all of them
The fact they added the ramp feature into maple treeway gives me more hope for future Wii courses. They removed them along the cheese grater sections of Coconut Mall and every single time I play I crash into them because I used to be so used to driving along the sides
Every track in this wave is a banger. The 2 worst are Rock Rock which is still really fun but looks bad compared to the rest, and Merry Mountain which is a little simple but has a fantastic atmosphere
Custom items is a game changer..I was playing blue shells only and it was crazy Edit: I wonder if we're get new characters for future update and there is 2 slots missing! We're so getting new items!
How tf do they blend together? They’re all different from each other. I swear this indifference you people show towards the Tour tracks is just negative bias against Tour. It’s an INSULT to human intelligence, do you even get that? Lmao
Wave 3 has been a delight thus far, Berlin Bypass, Peach Gardens and Rock Rock Mountain have been my favourites thus far. Not sure how much of a controversial take this is, but Merry Mountain>London Loop
Merry Mountain is definitely the more "dynamic" course, but I personally prefer London for its tight windy turns and changing laps. Merry Mountain's definitely growing on me though. The fact it's 90% harsh incline turned me off at first but I'm starting to appreciate its turns :)
Maple Treeway for sure, it was a favorite of mine from the Wii (like everyone else lol). I didn’t think we’d ever see trick platforms in this game, but it was a really smart way of utilizing the gravity panels. It gives me hope that Rainbow Road Wii becomes a think for the final wave. Peach Gardens, I remember fondly racing on this on the DS, I was in awe when the course actually threw you in the opposite direction. I had wondered why there was an extra part of the course that wasn’t accessible for the start of it… then lap 3 hit and my face lit up with excitement. It’s this kind of nuance that I hope Nintendo puts into more retro courses in the future (either for the BCP or MK9) Merry Mountain has everything Christmas, I love all the Christmas stuff, they definitely planned to release that course in this wave, within this time frame. The road was really well textured, it was course, glossy and colorful. It was nice to look at. Rock Rock Mountain was another big standout for me, I love the gliding sections, especially after you ascend the mountain. I always glided over the pipes to skip the first section of the course for the following laps. I don’t remember much of this when I played MK7 (it’s been years), but I had fun with this. Boo Lake was really fun, the tight turns we’re actually pretty exhilarating. I use bikes when I race, I love courses that make me use tight turns, and the underwater section was really cool. Plus Luigi’s Mansion and the moon in the background were really cool. I thought this was the course from the DS retro cups, but that one was Banshee Boardwalk (N64). 3DS Rainbow Road… What do I even say? The vibrant background, the planets, riding on Saturn’s rings, riding on a moon, the actual road was phenomenal. It took me my surprise, it looked like I was racing on a ocean of stars encapsulated into a rainbow strip, it’s SO different from it’s look in the 3DS. This one I know people loved, I really like this one too. While it’s not my favorite Rainbow Road, it’s certainly near the top of the list, and what the BCP did to it, it’s amazing to race through. Now I strongly believe that Rainbow Road Wii will come to the Spiny Cup when that releases… in a year most likely. London Pass and Berlin Byways are basically the same, roads that change every lap. Berlin Byways was the most confused I’ve been during a city Tour track. Both just didn’t feel that inspiring to me. I do admire Byways for being more different with the following laps, like lap 3 where we have to pass the Whomps. Other than that I’m not a fan of these Tour tracks, for me these were the lowest points of Wave 3. Overall this wave was really fun. They definitely ramped up the quality of these track compared to the ones that came before this. Save maybe some of the textures looking a bit flat in a few courses, like the city Tour maps and the trees in Rock Rock Mountain. But this course is another win in my book.
Kate has been such a great addition to recent videos. Before I wasn't excited for Peach Gardens, but the 3rd lap made it so much better. A lot of the tracks feel much longer and that's a bonus, except Boo Lake. It's pretty short.
The custom items made this game better now, new tracks are fun for a day but choosing items make it way more fun, so many different combos will make it a challenge
I just love that GBA tracks got the biggest makeovers. I hated Snow Land the most given how hard it is to drive there and screen's also got all shaky, the remake is now almost unrecognizable and the music is just a certified banger. Here's to hoping they'll include Lakeside Park in the next waves, that track stood out among the GBA tracks
Lovin' all the DLC. I mean.... I hear graphics complaints....but it's not like they're 16-bit or something!!! I'm just glad they are adding to this game and giving it more life. Can't wait to see the full roster towards the end of next year!!💯💯💯
The qualitative increase is perceptible, both in the aspect of graphic care and in the choice of tracks. I want to give a note of merit to the musics: really impressive, I hope Nintendo continues to improve these packs to the end but I also strongly think that the rooster of characters should be implemented, even if only with alternative costumes
I see what you mean. Personally I am not fond of the blue neon borders of the road at all. They really ruin the aesthetic. Wish they weren't there at all. Other than that it seems pleasantly detailed to me in its own way, fitting for MK8.
that is technically separate from the dlc and i think these videos have just been to discuss the new tracks so far, but maybe all the sudden changes they brought in this update could be another discussion? i'd definitely like to hear them talk about that
I've really enjoyed the DLC tracks. I'm not particularly a fan of the real world location ones from Tour, but otherwise I think they picked some good ones.
@@WritingCountingOriginal the problem I have with them is that they're not unique at all anymore. There's too many of them and going different routes doesn't really work for every track. I'd rather see a long one lap track. Some of them are a little difficult to navigate, but that's rather a skill issue than an actual track issue
@@jamiee4630 they are unique. You’re just fixated on the fact they have an asphalt road. How about instead of dismissing Tour tracks go search on RUclips about the remaining Tour cities. They’re certainly different like Vancouver’s forest section and Singapore having you glide onto a skyscraper. You’re not even open or having faith or acknowledgement towards any of these differences between each city. Oh and if you have difficulty navigating Tour tracks, that’s a you problem. That doesn’t make the tracks any worse for most of us
@@timhutchinson8485 you just prefer the more fantasy-type tracks. Still though, thematically the Tour cities aren’t a bad idea. Mario CAN have real world themes represented and feel “Mario-y” if you know what I mean
*Yep, Nintendo is going to be fucking MILKING the current switch systems and games in the market for years. Until we stop liking it cuz of the newer consoles and games from Microsoft and Sony most likely. So uh enjoy that Nintendo switch, cuz you'll have to chew on that for the time being(to be specific: a veryyyy long time)... CHADtendo🤔🤣*
I have LOVED every new track. They have been faithful to the originals and I appreciate the nostalgic feels they bring. The texture argument ignores the history of the older tracks. I’d rather they hint at their origin than look brand new and contemporary. Maybe this is all because I’m “classic” as well. I’m a 58 y.o. grandpa. Thanks , Nintendo, for the many years of family connection and fun!
Even though I think the Rainbow Road on 3DS had better music, and had more shortcuts, this is still the best track in the dlc. It has a different kind of charm.
I think my favorite course out of this batch would have to be Peach Gardens. The only reason I can't give it to Maple Treeway is because of this little change in the blast section at the beginning of the course. So in the original version of the course, you get shot from the cannon and fly straight through the leaves of the tree, but now in 8's variant there's this little hole cut out in the treetop for the karts to go through. I know it's not a huge deal if you've played the track more than once, but I feel like it take's away from the overall experience.
@@jaydabomb2510 Dang man you're right. I don't know why but Mario Kart 7 has just faded into the back of my mind. Like it's not a bad game far from it, but both Wii and 8 just left more of an impression on me 🤔
13:18 here in the southern hemisphere of the world it's summer and at least where I live it's really hot, but even with that I'm used to having that christmas spirit atmosphere even if the weather outside doesn't reflect it haha
I guess the London Loop very much follows the places that tourists would go rather in Central London than all the other parts, since London is quite a big place. I usually find myself in East London, and it's obviously a very different vibe, and I learnt that very recently having to go somewhere in West London. London Loop probably makes more of a connection with folks from outside of the UK with how they perceive it to be rather than those in the UK. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
So I just played them tonight. I’ve had it as a bit of a tradition to play new Mario Kart games and tracks on 50cc (as that was what I would do as a kid). I think I might have to stop doing that, as they’re coming off as quite boring at that speed. One thing I noticed even more so seemingly on this wave than any other is just how tiny all the racers are compared to the track elements. The Toads and Yoshis seem absolutely _massive._ And weirdly in Berlin the traffic on the roads that serve as stage hazards feels about on par in size with the racers than they do the background elements. It’s especially noticeable when an on-road car looks like it’s about the same length as the random mopeds on the sides of the roads.
I mean, to nail a London vibe you'd have to have everyone stuck in a traffic jam constantly while also paying for the emissions tax just to enter certain parts of the track
OK well I'm glad that everyone seems to be enjoying this wave. Personally this is actually my least favourite wave so far, I just think I like more of the tracks in the first two wave overall for whatever reason (nostalgia, music, etc. etc.). That being said, still some really great stuff here! Rainbow Road is obviously awesome, Maple Treeway is really great, Alpine Pass is a bit simpler than I remember in 7 but it's a bit of fun anyway, and Berlin Byways is currently tied with Sydney Sprint as best city/original track in the game so far. All of the others are kind of meh for me but none of them are outright bad. Except Merry Mountain. That one was a huge letdown imo. The vibe is great but it definitely feels like a Tour track. Glad we're getting more anti-grav too. Even if I'm not on board with all the track selections the quality in general is definitely getting better which is very nice!
Peach Gardens was also in Mario Kart Wii, so that might be where you played it. I realise someone might have pointed that out already, but I thought I'd mention it just incase.
Nintendo: "Let's add another Rainbow Road for the 100th time." Berlin Byway's soundtrack slaps hard and that's all I care about with this specific track.
3ds rainbow road is a fantastic course and to see it in HD is great. Its definitely number one for me followed by maple tree way which was my favourite wii track.
I'm sorry, but living in London for 3 years myself and visiting it multiple times later in life. They got that track very well. With the building design and landmarks. Especially in a mario kart design. My whole time living in London, the only place I ever saw a rat was on the underground railway tracks. I'm not saying that place is a haven, but you made it sound way worse than it is.
I haven't touched the new wave pack yet as I've been bouncing back & forth between Splatoon 3 & MHR Sunbreak....and FF VII Crisis Core just came out today too...well, I'll get to it eventually. The tracks look real fun to race on!
Boardwalks on water are definitely a thing. Just look at any pier or dock, particularly ones involved with a tourist trap type of place. I think the horror element comes from the shady side of those boardwalks where murders could happen, at least in Hollywood that is.
The only problem I have with the DLCs is the textures, though they keep having better textures with each new DLC. The textures still are far less detailled than the original courses or the Wii U DLC. But with $25 for 48 courses, what could we expect ?
A few battle courses would be welcomed only having 8 gets to repetitive considering when you look at online numbers battles is still popular with players
My opinion on this is neither positive nor negative, but an interesting note, Maple Treeway took away the bananas that could randomly spawn from leaf piles, thus taking away the risk of driving through them, either they drop Mushrooms, or nothing.
For $25, the sheer volume of additional quality tracks we've received already is worth it. The fact we still have FIVE more waves of TEN additional cups of FORTY new and remade tracks is mind boggling.
Heated the London track. Loved Berlin tho. Ball is in their hands. They clearly know what they are doing and tbh no reason not to trust em'. These are some of the best tracks yet!!
Having lived in Berlin for 10 years, I was quite impressed with how many landmarks they managed to squeeze in. Especially since it made more geographical sense than Run Lola Run.
Soo true! As someone born and raised in Berlin, I think I'll have to take a slow tour around that track to check what all the different buildings are 😂
I feel the same way about London.
Yeah,I have so many good memories from Berlin that I'm super biased with that track. Seeing all those landmarks just brought a smile on my face.
What is it with Germans and- Run Lola Run, and Christine F Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo?
@@Anni_ka I did yesterday, it was kinda amazing! Big fan of that track mainly because I live here.
The DLC tracks are like modded tracks you have all of them are in different qualities
It's a huge upgrade if you were a Wii U owner
@@MetaGamingDojo I was a wii u owner and got mk8 when it came out. I don't get what you mean
@@rajgus7638 then you're spoiled, the wii U version isn't in full HD or as stable as the Switch version. There's double the amount of tracks from the Wii U version on the Switch version. The Wii U version of mario kart 8 was pretty barebones without any of the dlc content back in the day.😂
@@MetaGamingDojo the Wii U version had some DLC, and 720p up scaled to 1080p is still HD.
Some of the new tracks in the booster pass are pretty bare bones and soulless.
@@MetaGamingDojo Okay but the wiiu finished with 4 cups of dlc and 200cc.
The amount tracks wiiu finished on is the same amount of tracks the switch started with. I don't feel it's anymore of an upgrade than someone who has owned 8deluxe for 5 years without ever touching the wiiu version. The fact that I've had to double dip for the game to play these new dlc tracks makes your point completely obscene to me
I think it's a nice detail to have Berlin Byways include the Berlin Wall, with part of it replaced by Whomps that crash down on you.
Maple Treeway is by far my favorite track.
It's been my favorite since Wii.
Its everyones favorite track
@@rayminishi689 Well I really like Mushroom Gorge and Airship Fortress.
So called “Wii Thinkers” when asked what their favorite Mario Kart track is:
That's the one with the Tony hawk half pipe kinda part ??? Put a huge smile on my face when I hit that part
I've never played it before and was getting chills playing it just now. This track rules!
I think by adding custom items to VS mode, it made the game a lot better
The ramp with anti grav is actually Nintendo reintroducing half pipes into Mario Kart, Merry Mountain is the first new track that has a half pipe in the design and is a course available on a mainline Mario Kart
Damn that's definitely the most beautiful rainbow road of all time
nah that still goes to n64 remake
I can't wait to see Wii remade
I think it might be on par with Wii. The blue neon borders of the track kinda kill the aesthetic for me. Wish they weren't there. Then I'd be in full agreement!
I loved pretty much every track. This was a wonderful update. I had a bunch of fun playing it with friends so far
I really like the city tracks, which I'm surprised by. They wind and turn and change.
That the rework and change the old tracks is such a delight: peach's new retro track is a fond memory, but would get samy by the third round - this is such a pleasant version. And I love Alpine pass for the long glider sequences!
My main gripe with the dlc tracks is how short some of them are. The XMas one is beautiful, but lacks corners and features. Then again that makes it very approachable for multiplayer
I know right. Love the Christmas theme track that's pretty good. Nice to play on Maple again, love the last lap change up of Peach Garden. The 3DS and VB is the only Nintendo systems i never owned after N64 so 3DS Rainbow Road was amazing freaking amazing favorite Rainbow Road track now.
8:42 Gotta agree with that point. I'm a big fan of Berlin Byways mainly because I live in this city. And while, like London Loop, it doesn't exactly catch the vibe of the place, it's just exciting riding past places in Mario Kart that I pass on my way to college every day. Basically every building you can see in this track actually exists in the city.
The uniform generic road surfaces are definitely part of what's making the city courses feel so incredibly similar to each other.
3DS Rainbow Road is one of the best tracks in the whole series; LOVE that it's here!!
as an english person familiar with london i think simply making it overcast/rainy with more fog effects (maybe getting wetter each lap etc) wouldve been enough to really give it the london vibe it was going for (would LOVED to see the track go through one of the many famous Footy pitches in london (COME ON YOU SPURS!)
Nintendo has been killing it with these DLC tracks. I prefer them over the originals tbh. Some people have been complaining about the cartoony aesthetics but I'm a big fan of that style.
Controversial: I actually really liked the London and Berlin tracks. I think these are the best cups so far, even including the main game.
Yeah I honestly loved these city tracks. I was fond of Tokyo Blur in wave 1 but these two make it seem anemic in comparison! (Though New York is still my personal favorite. Love the atmosphere and music and harsh turns of that one :p)
And we still have the likes of Los Angeles and Vancouver to look forward to!!
A shame to hear London wasn't accurate ro source material
As a New Yorker, I thought New York Minute was incredibly accurate. I too fear for my safety while driving down the street and think Donkey Kong is the best musical.
As someone who is pretty familiar with London but not a resident I personally think they’ve undersold London Loop a little. It’s very much shrunk down but with how big London is IRL and how spread out the famous sites are it kinda had to be, I think they fit a lot into it and the addition of smog was a nice touch too.
I've lived in London for 15 years of my adult life and when I saw shy guy at the bus stop I was like bruh that's london.
I guess you can't rip landmarks off because they have copyright? And imagine if they made london rainy all the time, it would be a bit of an insult! Even if true.
I loved these tracks!
Even if some tracks look rather lazily ported (especially Mario Kart Tour tracks), I’m still pretty happy with what they’ve shown so far, and even more so for the latest course (Maple Treeway, whoo!)
What would make this booster course even better, and it wouldn’t be that difficult for Nintendo to add in, would be more racers. With Link and the Inklings, it’s becoming a “Nintendo Kart” at this point and they should just add more iconic Nintendo characters in! At least Captain Falcon should be allowed to race in his own kart and tracks! XD
I'd rather have more Mario characters like Birdo, Diddy, Kamek, and Petey over other Nintendo characters tbh.
I've been waiting for Birdo and Diddy to come back since 2008 (I don't want to play a mobile game to use them again), and I'd rather not have them get sidelined yet _again_ by characters who aren't even from the Mario series.
Agree with more racers, but I’d prefer them to primarily be Mario characters. I’d be fine with having past Mario Kart racers that aren’t in 8 to be brought in.
I’d also love to have more kart parts added in, perhaps also from past Mario Kart games. Like I’d _love_ to have Dry Bones’ kart that’s basically a giant Dry Bones added back in, along with 7’s gliders.
The fact they've done not just new tracks, but patched in custom items and balance changes, is making me rather hopeful they'll be able to do some new characters down the line. If they're porting Tour tracks over, the Tour racers are just screaming to be added in as well. Classics like Birdo, Diddy, Funky, and also newbies like Monty Mole, Pauline, King Bob-omb, etc!
I am so incredibly annoyed that the second lap of rainbow road (the gate) has three stars instead of two stars. It should have two, it indicates lap two not three xD
Happy that they are coming out with more tracks But still wish they would also add a few battle courses as well
3DS Rainbow Road, Maple Treeway, and Merry Mountain are the highlights of this wave for me. I love how we finally have halfpipes in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Plus, 4 tracks have anti-gravity this wave. I'm glad Nintendo remembered about the feature.
With halfpipes back and Waluigi Stadium datamined, I wonder if it will have halfpipes like it did in Wii 🤔
I'm sure someone already posted this but 14:14 - Wow, I'm a big fan of big laps. -Felix, 2022
As someone who play the GBA Mario Kart, I'm so glad they brought Boo Lake back, it definitely handles better now than it did back then
fun fact: tour tracks are based off of real life road layouts! meaning that, say, if you went to paris in real life and followed a similar path to Paris Promenade, you'd just about meet every landmark featured in Tour :D
Ah, that's incredible! I was wondering if they shared any structural resemblance to their real-world cities besides just landmarks lol
The 2 3DS courses, Rock Rock Mountain 3DS & Rainbow Road 3DS are amazing. The music is also good in both tracks as well which is something reviewers seem to never want to talk about.
I really really liked this wave. All the tracks looks amazing imo, i love it. I do agree tho, the cities one are the weakest part of this wave but still, i am really happy with all of them
The fact they added the ramp feature into maple treeway gives me more hope for future Wii courses. They removed them along the cheese grater sections of Coconut Mall and every single time I play I crash into them because I used to be so used to driving along the sides
Finally someone that doesn't hate Rock Rock Mountain!
This wave was so good! Outside of Rock Rock Mountain. But man that MK8 rainbow road goes HARD
6:48 yep. There were no ramps like in Mario Kart Wii in MK8.
Until now :P
Every track in this wave is a banger. The 2 worst are Rock Rock which is still really fun but looks bad compared to the rest, and Merry Mountain which is a little simple but has a fantastic atmosphere
My thoughts exactly
What about boo lake then? Merry Mountain at least had decorations, Boo Lake was kinda plain in every way
@@jamiee4630 I love boo lake. Game needed another haunted track, great atmosphere, first underwater track since base MK8
@@moneykenny119 100%, but this wasn't it
That ending bit with Yoshi noises was so cute. You can tell that you guys love what you do🎉.
Custom items is a game changer..I was playing blue shells only and it was crazy
Edit: I wonder if we're get new characters for future update and there is 2 slots missing! We're so getting new items!
I'm glad I'm not alone in having all the city tracks blend together.
How tf do they blend together? They’re all different from each other. I swear this indifference you people show towards the Tour tracks is just negative bias against Tour. It’s an INSULT to human intelligence, do you even get that? Lmao
Wave 3 has been a delight thus far, Berlin Bypass, Peach Gardens and Rock Rock Mountain have been my favourites thus far. Not sure how much of a controversial take this is, but Merry Mountain>London Loop
Merry Mountain is definitely the more "dynamic" course, but I personally prefer London for its tight windy turns and changing laps. Merry Mountain's definitely growing on me though. The fact it's 90% harsh incline turned me off at first but I'm starting to appreciate its turns :)
Maple Treeway for sure, it was a favorite of mine from the Wii (like everyone else lol). I didn’t think we’d ever see trick platforms in this game, but it was a really smart way of utilizing the gravity panels. It gives me hope that Rainbow Road Wii becomes a think for the final wave.
Peach Gardens, I remember fondly racing on this on the DS, I was in awe when the course actually threw you in the opposite direction. I had wondered why there was an extra part of the course that wasn’t accessible for the start of it… then lap 3 hit and my face lit up with excitement. It’s this kind of nuance that I hope Nintendo puts into more retro courses in the future (either for the BCP or MK9)
Merry Mountain has everything Christmas, I love all the Christmas stuff, they definitely planned to release that course in this wave, within this time frame. The road was really well textured, it was course, glossy and colorful. It was nice to look at.
Rock Rock Mountain was another big standout for me, I love the gliding sections, especially after you ascend the mountain. I always glided over the pipes to skip the first section of the course for the following laps. I don’t remember much of this when I played MK7 (it’s been years), but I had fun with this.
Boo Lake was really fun, the tight turns we’re actually pretty exhilarating. I use bikes when I race, I love courses that make me use tight turns, and the underwater section was really cool. Plus Luigi’s Mansion and the moon in the background were really cool. I thought this was the course from the DS retro cups, but that one was Banshee Boardwalk (N64).
3DS Rainbow Road… What do I even say? The vibrant background, the planets, riding on Saturn’s rings, riding on a moon, the actual road was phenomenal. It took me my surprise, it looked like I was racing on a ocean of stars encapsulated into a rainbow strip, it’s SO different from it’s look in the 3DS. This one I know people loved, I really like this one too. While it’s not my favorite Rainbow Road, it’s certainly near the top of the list, and what the BCP did to it, it’s amazing to race through. Now I strongly believe that Rainbow Road Wii will come to the Spiny Cup when that releases… in a year most likely.
London Pass and Berlin Byways are basically the same, roads that change every lap. Berlin Byways was the most confused I’ve been during a city Tour track. Both just didn’t feel that inspiring to me. I do admire Byways for being more different with the following laps, like lap 3 where we have to pass the Whomps. Other than that I’m not a fan of these Tour tracks, for me these were the lowest points of Wave 3.
Overall this wave was really fun. They definitely ramped up the quality of these track compared to the ones that came before this. Save maybe some of the textures looking a bit flat in a few courses, like the city Tour maps and the trees in Rock Rock Mountain. But this course is another win in my book.
So happy to be able to turn of that dang shock
What do you mean, London doesn't have Toads and small Dinosaurs everywhere?
13:18 "This would've been so rude if it came out on the summer" Everyone on the south hemesphere: ¬¬" try again
Kate has been such a great addition to recent videos. Before I wasn't excited for Peach Gardens, but the 3rd lap made it so much better. A lot of the tracks feel much longer and that's a bonus, except Boo Lake. It's pretty short.
Very satisfied with this wave of tracks.
Alpine Pass, Boo Lake and Maple Treeway are my favourites from this wave
Love to see Maple Treeway back
13:18 "This would've been so weird if it came out in summer"
*cries in southern hemisphere*
Why is there no mention of the fact you can now have crazy races like only blue shells or bullet bills and the absolute chaos that comes with that??
The custom items made this game better now, new tracks are fun for a day but choosing items make it way more fun, so many different combos will make it a challenge
I live in Berlin since 30years and i think they nailed it. There are like at least 12 iconic sites from the city
I just love that GBA tracks got the biggest makeovers. I hated Snow Land the most given how hard it is to drive there and screen's also got all shaky, the remake is now almost unrecognizable and the music is just a certified banger.
Here's to hoping they'll include Lakeside Park in the next waves, that track stood out among the GBA tracks
Lovin' all the DLC. I mean.... I hear graphics complaints....but it's not like they're 16-bit or something!!!
I'm just glad they are adding to this game and giving it more life. Can't wait to see the full roster towards the end of next year!!💯💯💯
What?!? LONDON DOESNT LOOK LIKE A MARIO KART TRACK?!?!?!?!? HUH??? That’s wild!
I played the new trackd ls once and they were all pretty fun. They were a major improvement from the previous entries.
Nintendo life like something nintendo make challenge (impossible difficulty)
i love predicting the routes that the tour tracks go through. i was really excited to see my predictions be correct for this wave lol
I also constantly took wrong turns in Berlin.
Kate!!! I cannot believe this footage of you playing Berlin Byway 😭😂😂
Edit: actually all of the Kate footage is wild 😅
Peach Gardens feels straight out of the base game.
Boo Lake’s music goes soooo HARDD broooo 😩😩
finally a nintendo life video that isn't complaining
The qualitative increase is perceptible, both in the aspect of graphic care and in the choice of tracks. I want to give a note of merit to the musics: really impressive, I hope Nintendo continues to improve these packs to the end but I also strongly think that the rooster of characters should be implemented, even if only with alternative costumes
It would be odd if they added a rooster to the game
@@hasanelrabih283 I'm sorry for my english but a rooster could be funny btw
A pity that rainbow road lost so much of the colour it had on 3DS
I see what you mean. Personally I am not fond of the blue neon borders of the road at all. They really ruin the aesthetic. Wish they weren't there at all. Other than that it seems pleasantly detailed to me in its own way, fitting for MK8.
If you people think the track is ruined then I’m sorry but that’s nitpicking and your opinion is not good for you or anyone lol
@@WritingCountingOriginal its true
@@novustalks7525 nah you just nit-picking
@@WritingCountingOriginal nope
I missed you guys commenting on the new personalized item options on Vs menu
that is technically separate from the dlc and i think these videos have just been to discuss the new tracks so far, but maybe all the sudden changes they brought in this update could be another discussion? i'd definitely like to hear them talk about that
I've really enjoyed the DLC tracks. I'm not particularly a fan of the real world location ones from Tour, but otherwise I think they picked some good ones.
Why aren’t you a fan of the real world tracks? Can’t wrap your mind around unique tracks? 🤦♂️
@@WritingCountingOriginal I just prefer the Mushroom Kingdom levels. No deep reason for it.
@@WritingCountingOriginal the problem I have with them is that they're not unique at all anymore. There's too many of them and going different routes doesn't really work for every track. I'd rather see a long one lap track. Some of them are a little difficult to navigate, but that's rather a skill issue than an actual track issue
@@jamiee4630 they are unique. You’re just fixated on the fact they have an asphalt road. How about instead of dismissing Tour tracks go search on RUclips about the remaining Tour cities. They’re certainly different like Vancouver’s forest section and Singapore having you glide onto a skyscraper. You’re not even open or having faith or acknowledgement towards any of these differences between each city.
Oh and if you have difficulty navigating Tour tracks, that’s a you problem. That doesn’t make the tracks any worse for most of us
@@timhutchinson8485 you just prefer the more fantasy-type tracks. Still though, thematically the Tour cities aren’t a bad idea. Mario CAN have real world themes represented and feel “Mario-y” if you know what I mean
starting to think we're not going to see a Switch 2 until all of the MK8 DLC is released.
*Yep, Nintendo is going to be fucking MILKING the current switch systems and games in the market for years. Until we stop liking it cuz of the newer consoles and games from Microsoft and Sony most likely. So uh enjoy that Nintendo switch, cuz you'll have to chew on that for the time being(to be specific: a veryyyy long time)... CHADtendo🤔🤣*
I have LOVED every new track. They have been faithful to the originals and I appreciate the nostalgic feels they bring. The texture argument ignores the history of the older tracks. I’d rather they hint at their origin than look brand new and contemporary. Maybe this is all because I’m “classic” as well. I’m a 58 y.o. grandpa. Thanks , Nintendo, for the many years of family connection and fun!
Even though I think the Rainbow Road on 3DS had better music, and had more shortcuts, this is still the best track in the dlc. It has a different kind of charm.
As someone who played a lot of Boo Lake back in the day on the GBA, it was really cool seeing it in this form.
I remember on Mario Kart 7 where you could do 3 laps of the rainbow road, which was fine as this track has my favorite music to it
Really? I remember it being 3 sections
@@user-uv8kw9nd2e Oh? Maybe I remember wrong
I think my favorite course out of this batch would have to be Peach Gardens. The only reason I can't give it to Maple Treeway is because of this little change in the blast section at the beginning of the course. So in the original version of the course, you get shot from the cannon and fly straight through the leaves of the tree, but now in 8's variant there's this little hole cut out in the treetop for the karts to go through. I know it's not a huge deal if you've played the track more than once, but I feel like it take's away from the overall experience.
That started in 7. Kinda have to blame that game for that change
@@jaydabomb2510 Dang man you're right. I don't know why but Mario Kart 7 has just faded into the back of my mind. Like it's not a bad game far from it, but both Wii and 8 just left more of an impression on me 🤔
The reverse lap in Peach Gardens might be a reference to Mission Mode from Mario Kart DS, as that was one of the missions there.
13:18 here in the southern hemisphere of the world it's summer and at least where I live it's really hot, but even with that I'm used to having that christmas spirit atmosphere even if the weather outside doesn't reflect it haha
I guess the London Loop very much follows the places that tourists would go rather in Central London than all the other parts, since London is quite a big place. I usually find myself in East London, and it's obviously a very different vibe, and I learnt that very recently having to go somewhere in West London. London Loop probably makes more of a connection with folks from outside of the UK with how they perceive it to be rather than those in the UK. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Some of the city courses have definitely been better than others so far. I'd say London loop was on the weaker end of the scale.
So I just played them tonight. I’ve had it as a bit of a tradition to play new Mario Kart games and tracks on 50cc (as that was what I would do as a kid). I think I might have to stop doing that, as they’re coming off as quite boring at that speed.
One thing I noticed even more so seemingly on this wave than any other is just how tiny all the racers are compared to the track elements. The Toads and Yoshis seem absolutely _massive._ And weirdly in Berlin the traffic on the roads that serve as stage hazards feels about on par in size with the racers than they do the background elements. It’s especially noticeable when an on-road car looks like it’s about the same length as the random mopeds on the sides of the roads.
I mean, to nail a London vibe you'd have to have everyone stuck in a traffic jam constantly while also paying for the emissions tax just to enter certain parts of the track
Another thing I have to nitpick about these recent ones you can hear where can I restart
OK well I'm glad that everyone seems to be enjoying this wave. Personally this is actually my least favourite wave so far, I just think I like more of the tracks in the first two wave overall for whatever reason (nostalgia, music, etc. etc.).
That being said, still some really great stuff here! Rainbow Road is obviously awesome, Maple Treeway is really great, Alpine Pass is a bit simpler than I remember in 7 but it's a bit of fun anyway, and Berlin Byways is currently tied with Sydney Sprint as best city/original track in the game so far. All of the others are kind of meh for me but none of them are outright bad. Except Merry Mountain. That one was a huge letdown imo. The vibe is great but it definitely feels like a Tour track.
Glad we're getting more anti-grav too. Even if I'm not on board with all the track selections the quality in general is definitely getting better which is very nice!
Is Blue Shy Guy driving at 450cc?!
Peach Gardens was also in Mario Kart Wii, so that might be where you played it. I realise someone might have pointed that out already, but I thought I'd mention it just incase.
"I remember playing this as a kid on DS" 😭 that just made me feel old af
Water usually symbolizes death, winter or end of a cycle so ghosts and water makes sense.
Nintendo: "Let's add another Rainbow Road for the 100th time."
Berlin Byway's soundtrack slaps hard and that's all I care about with this specific track.
Loving the DLC tracks!!!
So much Mario Kart to play 👏✨
3ds rainbow road is a fantastic course and to see it in HD is great. Its definitely number one for me followed by maple tree way which was my favourite wii track.
I hope we get at least 2 more missing Rainbow Roads and an option to do laps on them
That would be good, I wish the n64 rainbow road was multiple laps.
The london track needs more rain, wind and clouds ;)
I'm sorry, but living in London for 3 years myself and visiting it multiple times later in life. They got that track very well. With the building design and landmarks. Especially in a mario kart design. My whole time living in London, the only place I ever saw a rat was on the underground railway tracks.
I'm not saying that place is a haven, but you made it sound way worse than it is.
Someone please teach Kate how to drift😭
Literally the best rainbow road course I’ve ever played
I haven't touched the new wave pack yet as I've been bouncing back & forth between Splatoon 3 & MHR Sunbreak....and FF VII Crisis Core just came out today too...well, I'll get to it eventually. The tracks look real fun to race on!
Boardwalks on water are definitely a thing. Just look at any pier or dock, particularly ones involved with a tourist trap type of place. I think the horror element comes from the shady side of those boardwalks where murders could happen, at least in Hollywood that is.
Wait is this out already? I played mk yesterday and didn't see these. I do have the dlc but only have the tracks from the first two waves
I don't get why in maple leaf there is a big hole in the tree you fly to but then you don't fly through it, but just underneath instead
3DS RAINDBOW ROAAD EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS
I’ve been waiting to hear the nintendolife discussion about this
The only problem I have with the DLCs is the textures, though they keep having better textures with each new DLC. The textures still are far less detailled than the original courses or the Wii U DLC. But with $25 for 48 courses, what could we expect ?
Peach gardens was DS, not wii
I want Double Dash tracks!!
Give me Double Dash Rainbow Road you cowards!!
A few battle courses would be welcomed only having 8 gets to repetitive considering when you look at online numbers battles is still popular with players
My opinion on this is neither positive nor negative, but an interesting note, Maple Treeway took away the bananas that could randomly spawn from leaf piles, thus taking away the risk of driving through them, either they drop Mushrooms, or nothing.
The best wave so far! 3DS Rainbow Road is for sure my favorite! Can't wait for waves 4-6!
For $25, the sheer volume of additional quality tracks we've received already is worth it. The fact we still have FIVE more waves of TEN additional cups of FORTY new and remade tracks is mind boggling.
No we don’t? We only have 3 new waves left
Love these discussions!! So wholesome, casual, and funny 😂👍
Heated the London track.
Loved Berlin tho.
Ball is in their hands. They clearly know what they are doing and tbh no reason not to trust em'. These are some of the best tracks yet!!