I don't have a big "intro paragraph" for this review, so let's just cut right to the chase: "Mario Kart 8" is fantastic, and in my opinion, it is the best game on the Wii U. Even as a hardcore fan of the "Super Smash Bros." series, I've gotta say "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U" is not the best game on the Wii U (though it is in my top three). That title goes to "Mario Kart 8," an absolutely gorgeous, rip-roaring, fun-filled, exciting time on the Wii U. On top of being gorgeous and fun, the music is brilliant and the online is actually pretty excellent, even on a console like the Wii U that has an awful online infrastructure.
Sure, the roster may have a few too many unnecessary additions, and the Battle Mode may not be as exciting as the previous entries, but at the very end of the day, "Mario Kart 8" is a game that you absolutely must own. Looking for that one Wii U game that's as close to being "perfect" as you can get? Here it is: "Mario Kart 8" is phenomenal.
Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"