Sooo much better than mario kart 8 deluxe. let's be honest now. graphics are way better and don't hurt my eyes. the gameplay is so much more skill-based. the vehicles and drifting are smooth and they didn't ruin inside drift. Even though there are definitive S-tier vehicles (specifically the Mach Bike and Flame Runner) other vehicles, like the Dolphin Dasher or whatever that offroad one is called i think it's the magikruiser have their niches and charms. Even terrible vehicles like the baby booster or jetsetter can shine in the right hands. the community is amazing and mods and especially Wiimfii give the game a competitive scene. I really love this game and have been playing it since I was about 6. I will always stand by MKWii as the best MK out there.