It made some races disastrous, but I relished the satisfaction of finding good combinations. Even after tens of hours, I was still toying with different character and vehicle combinations, discovering what felt right to me, what was too slow to keep up and what moved so fast that I could hardly control it. The depth to Mario Kart 8's otherwise simple formula is found here. After picking a driver, you piece together a vehicle, choosing the body, tires and glider individually to create the ideal blend of speed and handling. Mario Kart 8 is packed with 30 characters to choose from (around half of which are locked away until you complete certain objectives).
Before getting into the races, you'll need to choose a driver.
