Information from the research of scientist Antoine Mayerowitz reveals that Mario Kart 8 offers a staggering 703,560 different customization options for in-game cars. The cars in the game consist of four main components: characters, vehicles, tires, and rear-spoilers, with many interchangeable parts sharing similar stats. This allows for a condensed selection of just 25,704 possible combinations.
Antoine notes that Bowser and Wario are the fastest drivers in the game but lack in acceleration, whereas characters like Cat Peach, Villager (female), Inkling Girl, and Diddy Kong excel in cornering. By utilizing the Pareto front method, a total of 585 character setups with varying speed and acceleration values were analyzed, ultimately narrowing down to the top 14 most efficient configurations.
Analysis of data from experienced gamers indicates that using the character Peach with the Teddy Buggy car, Roller Types tires, and Cloud Glider rear-spoiler maximizes speed, acceleration, and Mini Turbo Boost capabilities in the game.
Currently, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe stands as the best-selling game for the Nintendo Switch, exceeding 60 million units sold. It continues to dominate the charts in Japan, with the latest sales figures reaching 11,247 units and securing the second spot in the best-selling games list.
Source: Mayerowitz.io via Eurogamer
TLDR: Mario Kart 8 offers over 700,000 car customization options. The game’s top-performing character setup includes Peach with specific vehicle parts. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains a best-seller for the Nintendo Switch, with consistently strong sales in Japan.
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