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Re: Mario Kart 8
I agree with all the things you said except for one thing. I think Rosalina should always be unlockable. I don't know, I just think she's too special to be a basic character and I'd rather work hard to get her. I was pretty mad when I was told she was a basic character in Super Smash Bros. 4. Maybe that's just me.
I think that my main problem with Mario Kart 8 is that it feels too rushed. I guess that's understandable, since Nintendo needed to get something out quickly in order to start selling Wii Us.
In fact, I was thinking that Nintendo should release another Mario Kart for the Wii U. Yes, I know that this has never been done before and that it's pretty much impossible, but hey, Nintendo likes to give surprises. I read somewhere that implementing the Double Dash mode was among the talks when they were developing Mario Kart 8, so why not bring that back and make a Double Dash-like game for the Wii U that lets 8 people play at the same time like with Smash 4? I even thought of a roster and everything:
Explanations:
Let me know your opinions
Sprag94 said:
I agree with all the things you said except for one thing. I think Rosalina should always be unlockable. I don't know, I just think she's too special to be a basic character and I'd rather work hard to get her. I was pretty mad when I was told she was a basic character in Super Smash Bros. 4. Maybe that's just me.
I think that my main problem with Mario Kart 8 is that it feels too rushed. I guess that's understandable, since Nintendo needed to get something out quickly in order to start selling Wii Us.
In fact, I was thinking that Nintendo should release another Mario Kart for the Wii U. Yes, I know that this has never been done before and that it's pretty much impossible, but hey, Nintendo likes to give surprises. I read somewhere that implementing the Double Dash mode was among the talks when they were developing Mario Kart 8, so why not bring that back and make a Double Dash-like game for the Wii U that lets 8 people play at the same time like with Smash 4? I even thought of a roster and everything:
Basic:
1 - Mario & Luigi
2 - Peach & Daisy
3 - Yoshi & Birdo
4 - Toad & Toadette
5 - Toadsworth & E. Gadd
6 - Baby Mario & Baby Luigi
7 - Baby Peach & Baby Daisy
8 - Koopa Troopa & Paratroopa
9 - Shy Guy & Nabbit
10 - Donkey Kong & Donkey Kong Jr.
11 - Wario & Waluigi
12 - Bowser & Bowser Jr.
Unlockable:
13 - Rosalina & Luma
14 - Diddy Kong & Dixie Kong
15 - Hammer Bro. & Magikoopa
16 - Boom Boom & Pom Pom
17 - Petey Piranha & King Boo
18 - Dry Bowser & Dry Bones
1 - Mario & Luigi
2 - Peach & Daisy
3 - Yoshi & Birdo
4 - Toad & Toadette
5 - Toadsworth & E. Gadd
6 - Baby Mario & Baby Luigi
7 - Baby Peach & Baby Daisy
8 - Koopa Troopa & Paratroopa
9 - Shy Guy & Nabbit
10 - Donkey Kong & Donkey Kong Jr.
11 - Wario & Waluigi
12 - Bowser & Bowser Jr.
Unlockable:
13 - Rosalina & Luma
14 - Diddy Kong & Dixie Kong
15 - Hammer Bro. & Magikoopa
16 - Boom Boom & Pom Pom
17 - Petey Piranha & King Boo
18 - Dry Bowser & Dry Bones
Explanations:
On Toadsworth & E. Gadd: I think these two deserve to be playable, especially since E. Gadd was originally planned for Mario Kart DS. I paired them up because I think they're pretty funny and since they're both old guys I think they make up for a hilarious team.
On Nabbit: this guy is pretty much everywhere after New Super Luigi U, even being playable in Mario Golf: World Tour, so why not make him playable in Mario Kart and pair him up with the other little rascal of the group?
On Donkey Kong Jr: here we go with the controversial topic again. I do not think Diddy Kong should have replaced this little guy. Nintendo could rework their relationship and make them a pair of mischievous cousins or something like that. I also don't believe in the bullshit theory of "HURRR JR IS THE CURRENT DONKEY KONG DURR HURR" because that doesn't make sense and this is a Mario game we're talking about, so logic is not something we should take into account, especially if Mario can race with a younger version of himself. Besides, he appeared in the original Super Mario Kart, so I think this is a perfect opportunity for him to make a comeback.
On Luma: Rosalina is rarely seen without a Luma near her, and since Lubba already fell out of relevancy and Luma is much more recognizable, I guess it's a better choice. Of course, it would have to be a bigger Luma than the ones we see in Galaxy, not huge but at least Baby Mario and company's size.
On Dixie Kong: well, since Donkey Kong Jr is returning in this roster, Diddy Kong has to have a partner, and who better than his girlfriend? She has appeared in the Mario Baseball series and I think it would be ok for her to be a newcomer in Mario Kart.Anything is better than having Funky Kong and his horrible voice back.
On Hammer Bro. & Magikoopa: these two are among the most popular and toughest of Bowser's minions, and since Hammer Bro. was planned for Mario Kart Wii and has been playable in several other Mario games, and Magikoopa was originally meant to be playable in Mario Kart 64 but was replaced by Donkey Kong, I think they make up for a perfect team this time around.
On Boom Boom & Pom Pom: Boom Boom is a classic enemy and he's even older than most of us here, and he has appeared as a semi-boss with a decent frequency lately along with his female counterpart, Pom Pom, so I think it would be good if they appeared in the game.
On cutting the Koopalings: I think their addition was not well received by most people (including me) and it would be awkward to have them back, paired up with each other and leaving one out, so I just cut them altogether. They're better as a Mario Kart 8 exclusive.
On cutting Lakitu: this is just me, but I didn't like his addition to the Mario Kart roster. It's just awkward to have him without his cloud and racing.
On cutting Baby Rosalina: I had no one to pair her up with and I'd rather cut her than create another bullshit character. Besides she completely ruins Rosalina's backstory and I think she's a very unnecessary character.
On cutting Metal Mario: seriously, what a waste of a spot. I can have him back as a recolor of Mario, but not as a separate character.
On cutting Pink Gold Peach: this is an obvious one. It's a character everyone hates and absolutely no one understands. I guess that if she (somehow) got some fans I could have her back as a recolor for Peach, but that's as far as it gets.
On other characters not making a return: Wiggler would be awkward to animate when switching spots with the driver and is too big (not Ridley big obviously, but still) and never liked his addition in Mario Kart 7. Honey Queen was hated by pretty much everyone (although I never found her that bad) and I had no one to pair her up with. R.O.B. was a joke and a mistake that should never be repeated. I hate Funky Kong and his voice so I decided to not have him back.
On Nabbit: this guy is pretty much everywhere after New Super Luigi U, even being playable in Mario Golf: World Tour, so why not make him playable in Mario Kart and pair him up with the other little rascal of the group?
On Donkey Kong Jr: here we go with the controversial topic again. I do not think Diddy Kong should have replaced this little guy. Nintendo could rework their relationship and make them a pair of mischievous cousins or something like that. I also don't believe in the bullshit theory of "HURRR JR IS THE CURRENT DONKEY KONG DURR HURR" because that doesn't make sense and this is a Mario game we're talking about, so logic is not something we should take into account, especially if Mario can race with a younger version of himself. Besides, he appeared in the original Super Mario Kart, so I think this is a perfect opportunity for him to make a comeback.
On Luma: Rosalina is rarely seen without a Luma near her, and since Lubba already fell out of relevancy and Luma is much more recognizable, I guess it's a better choice. Of course, it would have to be a bigger Luma than the ones we see in Galaxy, not huge but at least Baby Mario and company's size.
On Dixie Kong: well, since Donkey Kong Jr is returning in this roster, Diddy Kong has to have a partner, and who better than his girlfriend? She has appeared in the Mario Baseball series and I think it would be ok for her to be a newcomer in Mario Kart.
On Hammer Bro. & Magikoopa: these two are among the most popular and toughest of Bowser's minions, and since Hammer Bro. was planned for Mario Kart Wii and has been playable in several other Mario games, and Magikoopa was originally meant to be playable in Mario Kart 64 but was replaced by Donkey Kong, I think they make up for a perfect team this time around.
On Boom Boom & Pom Pom: Boom Boom is a classic enemy and he's even older than most of us here, and he has appeared as a semi-boss with a decent frequency lately along with his female counterpart, Pom Pom, so I think it would be good if they appeared in the game.
On cutting the Koopalings: I think their addition was not well received by most people (including me) and it would be awkward to have them back, paired up with each other and leaving one out, so I just cut them altogether. They're better as a Mario Kart 8 exclusive.
On cutting Lakitu: this is just me, but I didn't like his addition to the Mario Kart roster. It's just awkward to have him without his cloud and racing.
On cutting Baby Rosalina: I had no one to pair her up with and I'd rather cut her than create another bullshit character. Besides she completely ruins Rosalina's backstory and I think she's a very unnecessary character.
On cutting Metal Mario: seriously, what a waste of a spot. I can have him back as a recolor of Mario, but not as a separate character.
On cutting Pink Gold Peach: this is an obvious one. It's a character everyone hates and absolutely no one understands. I guess that if she (somehow) got some fans I could have her back as a recolor for Peach, but that's as far as it gets.
On other characters not making a return: Wiggler would be awkward to animate when switching spots with the driver and is too big (not Ridley big obviously, but still) and never liked his addition in Mario Kart 7. Honey Queen was hated by pretty much everyone (although I never found her that bad) and I had no one to pair her up with. R.O.B. was a joke and a mistake that should never be repeated. I hate Funky Kong and his voice so I decided to not have him back.
Let me know your opinions
