History Heartwarming / MarioKart8

* The credits scene unlocked upon clearing all the cups in the Booster Course Pass is a very emotional trip down memory lane which shows many of the racetracks added to the game thanks to the expansion. It is accompanied by a montage of lovely music tracks, including some of the more popular ones like those of Ninja Hideaway, Berlin Byways, Singapore Speedway, and Vancouver Velocity.

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* The ''VideoGame/MarioKartTour'' tracks getting a more permanent home in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' counts as well for the simple fact that ''Tour'' rotates around their available tracks every two weeks, meaning stages like Tokyo Blur, Paris Promenade, and Ninja Hideaway could potentially never be played on again if you missed out on your chance of playing those tracks earlier on. Even more so for the fact that each of the ''Tour'' tracks included thus far have gotten positive reception for their inclusion in ''Deluxe'', especially Ninja Hideaway.

* The characters' laughter/cheers when performing tricks and such can be this, depending on the character. For one, it's nice to hear [[TheStoic Rosalina]] sound so upbeat after all her years of loneliness in space. In fact, even ''LINK'' seems excited to be in the race, and it's nice to see him having some fun for once.

* If you get the [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link]] DLC, you'll see that he is clearly having the ''time of his life''. The look of glee on his face when he wins is simply adorable. FridgeBrilliance kicks in when you realise that the fastest thing he's ever ridden is a horse — riding a kart or bike must be incredible to him.

* The characters' laughter/cheers when performing tricks and such can be this, depending on the character. It's nice to hear [[TheStoic Rosalina]] sound so upbeat after all her years of loneliness in space. Hell, just look at Link! The guy is excited to be in the race, and it's nice to see him having some fun for once.

* The sight of some of these retro tracks not only being imported into a new ''Mario Kart'' game, but getting an unprecedented graphics overhaul to the point where they look ''totally brand new'' when paired up at their less graphically advanced original designs. Some veteran fans may have imagined these tracks with better visuals, but to take it the extra mile and throw in SceneryPorn that was not even in the original shows the game designers truly pulled out the stops on this one.

* The general sense of togetherness and happiness that the game portrays with the cooperative and pack mentality friendly collision boost mechanics of the zero gravity sections and the celebratory and party atmosphere that's prevalent in a lot of the tracks is very heartwarming indeed. It's as if the game is a gigantic party celebrating Mario Kart's history and future in-universe.

* The love that Creator/{{Nintendo}} has been giving to third-parties in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' has spilled over into ''Mario Kart'', where racing suits of [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Sonic]], Franchise/MegaMan, and VideoGame/PacMan are accessible.
* The revamped design of the DLC course Ribbon Road. It’s set in a child/adolescent’s room littered with toys, particularly model karts and their packages, sure to bring back fond childhood memories for any old-school nerd.
* The Tour tracks getting a more permanent home in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe counts as well for the simple fact that Tour rotates around their available tracks every two weeks, meaning stages like Tokyo Blur, Paris Promenade, and Ninja Hideaway could potentially never be played on again if you missed out on your chance of playing those tracks earlier on. Even more so for the fact that each of the Tour tracks included thus far have gotten positive reception for their inclusion in Deluxe, especially Ninja Hideaway.

* The love that Creator/{{Nintendo}} has been giving to third-parties in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' has spilled over into ''Mario Kart'', where racing suits of Sonic, Mega Man, and Pac-Man are accessible.

* If you get the [[Franchise/{{TheLegendOfZelda}} Link]] DLC, you'll see that he is clearly having the ''time of his life''. The look of glee on his face when he wins is simply adorable. FridgeBrilliance kicks in when you realise that the fastest thing he's ever ridden is a horse - riding a kart or bike must be incredible to him.

* The characters' laughter/cheers when performing tricks and such can be this, depending on the character. It's nice to hear [[TheStoic Rosalina]] sound so upbeat after all her years of loneliness in space. Link especially seems happy to just get the chance to ride around on his new motorcycle.

** Doubles as FridgeBrilliance- Shy Guys are so shy they don't even show their faces, let alone work up the courage to speak. The act of winning makes them so happy that they actually say something!

* Koopa Troopas are guiding the trolleys in Toad Harbor. It's really cute seeing how normally enemy Koopas giving cheerful Toads a ride around the bay.
* Koopa Troopas and Shy Guys dancing together in Electrodrome

* The way the crowd goes ''absolutley wild'' when you do tricks in the Exitebike Arena is bound to make anyone smile.
* Just look at Link! The guy is excited to be in the race, and it's nice to see him having some fun for once.
* The love that Creator/{{Nintendo}} has been giving Franchise/MegaMan in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros.'' has spilled over into Mario Kart where the Mega Man amiibo can unlock a Mii suit.

* The love that Creator/{{Nintendo}} has been giving Franchise/{{MegaMan}} in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros.'' has spilled over into Mario Kart where the Mega Man amiibo can unlock a Mii suit.

* Just look at Link! The guy is excited to be in the race, and it's nice to see him having some fun for once.

** The sight of some of these retro tracks not only being imported into a new ''Mario Kart'' game, but getting an unprecedented graphics overhaul to the point where they look ''totally brand new'' when paired up at their less graphically advanced original designs. Some veteran fans may have imagined these tracks with better visuals, but to take it the extra mile and throw in SceneryPorn that was not even in the original shows the game designers truly pulled out the stops on this one.

* Just look at Link! The guy is excited to be in the race.

* The way the crowd goes ''absolutley wild'' when you do tricks in the Exitebike Arena is bound to make anyone smile.

* The general sense of togetherness and happiness that the game portrays with the cooperative and pack mentality friendly collision boost mechanics of the zero gravity sections and the celebratory and party atmosphere that's prevalent in a lot of the tracks is very heartwarming indeed. It's as if the game is a gigantic party celebrating Mario Kart's history and future in-universe.

* The characters' laughter/cheers when performing tricks and such can be this, depending on the character. It's nice to hear [[TheStoic Rosalina]] sound so upbeat after all her years of loneliness in space.

* The general sense of togetherness and happiness that the game portrays with the cooperative and pack mentality friendly collision boost mechanics of the zero gravity sections and the celebratory and party atmosphere that's prevalent in a lot of the tracks is very heartwarming indeed. It's as if this particular get-together is a gigantic party celebrating Mario Kart's history and future in-universe.

* Koopa Troopas and Shy Guys dancing together in Electrodrome.

** The sight of some of these retro tracks not only being imported into a new ''Mario Kart'' game, but getting an unprecedented graphics overhaul to the point where they look ''totally brand new'' when paired up at their less graphically advanced original designs. Some veteran fans may have imagined these tracks with better visuals, but to take it the extra mile and throw in SceneryPorn that was not even in the original shows the game designers truly pulled out the stops on this one.

** Doubles as FridgeBrilliance- Shy Guys are so shy they don't even show their faces, let alone work up the courage to speak. The act of winning makes them so happy that they actually say something!

* If you win a race while playing as the Shy Guy, it'll sometimes yell out "Yahoo!!!" as it does its little [[HappyDance victory dance]] ([[FridgeLogic while standing up in its seat even though the car's still definitely moving forward and being steered]]). For a Shy Guy to say [[TheUnintelligible something that you can understand]] is ''very'' rare indeed. You sure must have made him happy by winning that race!

* If you win a race while playing as the Shy Guy, it'll sometimes yell out "Yahoo!!!" as it does its little HappyDance ([[FridgeLogic while standing up in its seat even though the car's still definitely moving forward and being steered]]). For a Shy Guy to say [[TheUnintelligible something that you can understand]] is ''very'' rare indeed. You sure must have made him happy by winning that race!

* If you win a race while playing as the Shy Guy, it'll sometimes yell out "Yahoo!!!" as it does its little VictoryDance ([[FridgeLogic while standing up in its seat even though the car's still definitely moving forward and being steered]]). For a Shy Guy to say [[TheUnintelligible something that you can understand]] is ''very'' rare indeed. You sure must have made him happy by winning that race!

* The characters' laughter/cheers when performing tricks and such can be this, depending on the character. It's nice to hear [[TheStoic Rosalina]] sound so upbeat after all her years of loneliness in space.