Mario Kart 8
New screenshots for "Mario Kart 8" for Wii U. Nintendo

The greatest thing about Mario Kart 8 is the variety of items that equalizes all the players. Nothing can save you from last place like Bullet Bill! At the same time, nothing can ruin your lead like the dreaded spiny blue shell. However, there is one classic way to gain an edge over the competition -- mastering the Mario Kart 8 shortcuts.

Mario Kart 8 features 32 tracks in total, 16 of which are completely brand new while the other 16 are remastered for Nintendo Wii U. Mario Kart 8 also introduces an all new dimension of gameplay with the exciting addition of anti-gravity, which allow players to race on any surface. Bikes, gliders, and underwater driving are also back in the latest iteration of Mario Kart.

With so much going on at once, it is difficult to identify all shortcuts available on the tracks. Some Mario Kart 8 shortcuts are extremely well hidden while others require an extra mushroom or speed boost in order to reach. As you should already know, there's no such thing as free lunch. The shortcuts on the track are usually narrow and treacherous and can punish a player significantly if they get it all wrong.

In order to ease the learning curve for mastering Mario Kart 8, study the video below, which demonstrates how to tackle the most important shortcuts in the game. Practice makes perfect!

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