If you’ve opted for the double Luigi setup demonstrated by Polygon each three-lap race will last around 2:45 after which you’ll have to press ‘A’ about three or four times to kick off the next race. Make sure both smart steering and auto acceleration are switched on for both(/all) racers and then start your first race. Then on the race settings menu make sure that there are no teams, items or computer players, select ‘choose’ for the ‘courses’ option (you’ll want to select Moo Moo Meadows every time) and select up to 48 races, depending on how much time you have. Select a multiplayer race for as many Jo圜ons (for most people this will be two) as you have. There are a number of different setups and strategies out there but we’ve tried and tested the method detailed by Polygon, which has you place at least two medium-weight racers like Luigi in notably different vehicle setups to ensure that they don’t readily interfere with each other on the track. And although the effect is small, it can make the difference between finishing first or second in some of the more trying cups. The more coins you grab (up to a maximum of ten per race), the faster your machine becomes. Sure, coins are the fundamental means of unlocking new kart parts between races but they also serve a more immediate purpose on the track too. Just don’t blame us if your fellow racers don’t unleash items on you should you get too close. Simply bump into opponents within this sections of the track to be flung to a whirlwind of blue energy momentarily before accelerating away. Not only are the anti-gravity sections of most courses the craziest, they also open up the potential for extra speed with Spin Boosts. When done correctly your showboating will be rewarded with a speed boost equivalent to that of a standard Mini-Turbo boost. one that doesn’t initiate your glider) tap the ‘R’ shoulder button as you launch into the air to pull off a stunt. From here you’ll then be able to overtake them and move further up the pack.
You’ll know when you’ve moved into the perfect spot as wind/speed lines will appear around your kart. SlipstreamĪ simple but effective means of overtaking other racers is to position yourself as close to the back of the next racer in front of you to draft using their slipstream. The longer you drift, the more powerful the Mini-Turbo’s effects are, becoming a Super Mini-Turbo when the colour of the sparks changes to orange and an Ultra Mini-Turbo when they change again to purple. Tap the ‘R’ shoulder button to initiate a drift on a bend and once you start seeing blue sparks flying from your wheels, cancel the drift to receive a small spurt of acceleration.
There are a ton of ways to grab an additional injection of speed on the track, one of which is the Mini-Turbo. You’ll get a burst of speed off the start line, hopefully propelling you into an early lead. Start as you mean to go on by putting pedal to the metal (pressing and holding ‘A’) at the tail end of the ‘2’ count during Lakitu’s countdown at the beginning of each race. Whether you’re a seasoned speed demon or lowering yourself into your kart for the very first time, we’ve got a collection of handy tips, tricks and some hidden features to help you stay ahead of the pack in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch.