Haulin Azz 3D Drag Racing: Challenge Your Friends and Compete Online

Forget that "battle mode" is nearly unplayable now that it's set on the same courses designed for linear racing. Forget that online races between friends still bafflingly restrict you from voice chat. Forget that the item-juggling and motorcycle-wheelying gameplay has been simplified in some subtle but skill-reducing ways, or that the new items are a little underwhelming.

None of those complaints matter when Mario Kart 8 still captures the sheer joy the franchise has been known for for two decades now. The latest entry still has that delicate mix of item-based luck and power-slide heavy skill, with a design that's easy enough for complete gaming neophytes to get into and difficult enough that it can engage even racing game enthusiasts. This time around, it also comes with an HD polish that makes the excellent course design sparkle and a new hovercraft mechanic that leads to some interesting new track-bending options. Until the next Nintendo console comes around, Mario Kart 8 is going to be the party game of choice when gamers of different skill levels gather together.-Kyle Orland

Haulin Azz 3D Drag Racing

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