In Mario Kart 8 characters take on racing each other, just like it has been in the previous games of this franchise. Those who like racing can have an immersive experience when competing against others. Racing is performed in go-karts, but there are also motorbikes as well as underwater racing. This game goes a step further than just being a straight car racing game, as there are also aspects of gravity involved, where walls and ceilings are used as a racing track. Opponents can be destroyed or simply racing skills improved. This game offers a multiplayer mode.

Mario Kart characters include the original array of favourite characters such as Mario, Luigi and Peach. There are thirty characters and some can be unlocked during progression when winning trophies. Unlike in standard bike racing, elements such as boomerang can be used to stop other players. Motorbike racing as well as truck racing acquires another dimension in this game. It’s not just about speed with Mario racing. The popularity of this game is in adventure as well as fun.