Mario Kart 8 (Deluxe) – Turbostart and Co.: The 8 best tips and tricks
With our tips you can drive to the top in MK8.
has been leading for years Mario Kart 8 (Deluxe) the field of fun racers. The title has incredible stamina and is by far the best-selling game on the Switch and Wii U. According to rumors, Nintendo is now working on a successor, which is said to be called Mario Kart 10, but until then there will probably be a few newcomers give. Are you one of them or do you want to refresh your basic knowledge? Then we have the most important tips for you here.
What is the right controller for me?
In a race, press pause to see the control options. You can adjust the following aspects:
- that your kart accelerates automatically (good for beginners)
- a steering aid that intervenes in the event of driving errors (good for beginners)
- enable motion controls (advanced)
Which driver should I choose?
In Mario Kart 8, just like in all other parts, there are three categories of characters: Easy, Medium and Hard. The heavier a character is, the lower the acceleration and the higher the maximum speed. Beginners therefore prefer to choose light drivers, and experts choose a heavyweight.
Here you can find out which drivers and karts are the fastest for you:
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How do I enable turbo start?
With the Super Start you can start a race with an advantage – you just have to step on the gas at the right moment. Press the button when the countdown reaches “2”. Depending on how good your timing is, you get a small or a big boost.
How does the mini turbo work?
When you drift into corners with R and alternately move the analog stick left and right, a flame will appear on your tires. This changes from blue to red and gives you a turbo when you let go. You should also always press R when driving over a ramp.
What do I have to consider when floating?
When you enter a zero gravity area, your tires will spin horizontally. Here you are a little slower, but you can get a boost by crashing into the blue cylinders on the track or into an opponent.
What do I do with my items?
Basically, you should use items quickly, because you get new ones regularly. However, when you’re in the lead, you should always have a tank, banana peel, or horn in your pocket to ward off attacks. You can also drag the first two behind you as a shield by holding down the item button.
Can I dodge a blue tank?
Yes, you can, but it’s not that easy. You have the following options for the maneuver:
- Mushroom: When the blue tank circles right above you, you activate the turbo.
- Invincibility items: Star, Bullet Willi, Super Horn and Buu Huu protect you from all attacks, including the blue tank.
- Drop Back: Hit the brakes and let someone else take first place momentarily so he or she can get the tank.
- Down: You can also drive into an abyss, which may take less time than being hit by the blue tank.
Repelling a blue tank requires good timing.
How can I get coins fast?
The coins distributed along the route not only make you faster, but also unlock vehicle parts. In a race, the number of coins you can earn per track is limited to ten. In order to get rich as easily as possible, you should therefore play the coin battle in battle mode and cash in – preferably with several drivers at the same time.
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