Every ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ Booster Course Pass Wave 1 Course Ranked From Worst to Best by Fans
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 courses have dropped, bringing classic N64 and Wii tracks to Nintendo Switch. Whether you race as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Toad, or even Link, the new racetracks offer retro fun to take on your friends. Here’s a look at every course added in Wave 1 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC from worst to best.
8. Golden Dash Cup: Toad Circuit (from ‘Mario Kart 7’ for 3DS)
While fans of the 3DS game recognize this track, Toad Circuit does not add the most exciting course in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1. Since it is the first course in the game, it is fairly generic in design.
Several fans place Toad Circuit at the bottom or near the bottom of their list.
7. Lucky Cat Cup: Tokyo Blur (from ‘Tour’)
Tokyo Blur might be a new track to players who never gave Mario Kart Tour a try. However, that did not stop it from ranking low for many Mario fans.
It features very few obstacles and enemies, which means less of the chaos the Mario Kart games are known for. At the very least, the third lap takes you on a different path, but other tracks include a similar gimmick.
6. Golden Dash Cup: Coco Mountain (from Nintendo 64)
Despite coming from the classic Nintendo 64 era, Choco Mountain has become an obligatory inclusion. Choco Mountain has appeared in plenty of Mario Kart games with graphical upgrades, but very few change-ups like how Nintendo reinvents Rainbow Road.
However, it received a massive glow-up in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1. It now features Shy Guys mining out bright crystals and even a gliding section. It brings enough nostalgia and newness to bump it to the top of some fans’ lists.
5. Lucky Cat Cup: Shroom Ridge (from ‘Mario Kart 7’ for 3DS)
Shroom Ridge received additional shortcuts and a music upgrade, making the course stand out for players in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1. Fans praised the track for not relying on cars as much as a track like Toad’s Turnpike.
4. Golden Dash Cup: Paris Promenade (from ‘Tour’)
Paris Promenade sports a beautiful sunset, with an excellent gliding section included. Fans loved the music for the Tour track, placing it higher up for many. They could not wait to race their favorite characters on the course again, from Luigi to Link.
However, the top three Booster Course Pass Wave 1 tracks stand out even more for players.
3. Lucky Cat Cup: Sky Garden (from ‘Mario Kart: Super Circuit’ for GBA)
While Sky Garden debuted in Mario Kart: Super Circuit on the GameBoy Advanced, it did not shine until it jumped into 3D. The fluffy clouds and bright sky make for a serene racing experience.
However, the top two courses consistently sat that top of many fanmade ranking lists for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC.
2. Lucky Cat Cup: Ninja Hideaway (from ‘Tour’)
Ninja Hideaway holds nothing back when it comes to flare. Taking inspiration from various Japanese aspects, players glide through massive bamboo shoots, race along dojo rooftops, and include several shortcuts.
While it does not feature shifting paths each lap like the other Tour tracks, fans praised the better design.
1. Golden Dash Cup: Coconut Mall (from Wii)
Out of all the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 courses, fans most often listed Coconut Mall from Mario Kart Wii at the top. While it removed the parking lot obstacles, it remains a fan favorite for its unique theme and frantic rush through the Donkey Kong-inspired track.
Once fans finish racing to play Wave 1, Nintendo will likely announce the release date for Wave 2.
