How do driver choices and kart customizations affect actual play in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
In MK8D There's no (obvious) indication of whether your driver and kart selections (kart body, wheels, glider type) have any impact on how you drive.
I'm pretty sure I recall that in earlier games some of these choices translated into in-game physics differences. I think some drivers had higher top speeds, but worse handling, in the N64 game? And I thought I recalled that sure motorcycles behaved differently than karts in the first game they appeared in? But I don't see any driver or kart part stats to suggest that's true in the new game.
So my questions are:
- Do any of these choices (driver, kart parts) affect how you actually race?
- Assuming some do, which ones?
- Is there any way in-game to see the differences and compare them?
Best Answer
The combination of driver, kart, wheels and glider all affect your race stats individually. Multiple parts give similar stats, but you can get unique combinations between the choices. The easiest way to view the stats is to press the + or - button on the Nintendo Switch controller while you are selecting parts.
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Does customization matter in Mario Kart 8?
In MK8D There's no (obvious) indication of whether your driver and kart selections (kart body, wheels, glider type) have any impact on how you drive.Do vehicles matter in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
Each vehicle can be combined with Wheels and a Glider, making for a wide range of customization. Each part of your vehicle will affect the overall stats in five different categories.Do the tires in Mario Kart make a difference?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gives players access to many different combinations of karts. You can change your glider, wheels, and body, that all effect your top speed, acceleration, weight, handling, and traction/grip.Do stats matter Mario Kart 8?
Each character shares stats with at least one another, so we've grouped them together in a handy table for you. Here's what each stat does: Speed: Pretty self-explanatory, the higher your speed, the faster you'll go. Acceleration: The higher your acceleration stat, the faster you'll reach your top speed.More answers regarding how do driver choices and kart customizations affect actual play in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
Answer 2
1 and 3 have been answered, so I won't answer them. The best kart combination for Mario Kart 8 is the combo with the highest speed. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, however, nerfed speed by removing a glitch that benifited speed. Now, the hidden Mini-Turbo stat (which means how fast you charge mini-turbos when drifting) is the most important stat. The best combination now is Wario's weight class (Or Waluigi's in 200cc), the Biddybuggy or Mr. Scooty (Mr. Scooty in VS, Biddybuggy in Time Trials), Roller or Azure Roller wheels, and I guess the Cloud Glider's Weight Class, but gliders don't matter too much.
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