Mario Kart 8 is the 8th installment of the Mario Kart series , for the Wii U console. The gameplay includes thirty-two circuits (sixteen brand new ones and sixteen retro ones) on which the characters race riding a variety of vehicles like motorcycles or karts, which can be customized.
The game features six play modes, including a new mode called Mario Kart TV where you can create your own pictures and videos. The roster includes thirty characters from the Super Mario universe, with twenty-one returning from previous games and nine new ones.
Gameplay is all about racing, with power-ups like the Boomerang Flower, Piranha Plant, Super Horn, and Eight-crazy available to use during gameplay.