Anti-gravity

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Mario driving a kart in anti-gravity mode
Bowser, near the new anti-gravity booster (blue, with arrows) at Mario Circuit.
Bowser near an Antigravity Panel in Mario Circuit from Mario Kart 8

Anti-gravity is a mechanic in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. When drivers are in anti-gravity mode, they slightly hover above the ground and can drive on walls and upside-down, and their tires turn sideways and glow blue; certain vehicles have blue glows and lights in other places, including the engine in some cases, and the Koopa Clown activates a pair of propellers. Additionally, they can receive a Spin Boost by bumping into other drivers or Spin Boost Pillars. Characters and vehicle parts have different top speed and handling stats in anti-gravity mode that are not shown by the game. Most courses featuring anti-gravity have designated sections in which it is activated that start with Antigravity Panels, though there are some courses set entirely in anti-gravity with all drivers already in anti-gravity mode at the start. Wild Woods uniquely starts in an anti-gravity section with all drivers already in anti-gravity mode but is not entirely set in anti-gravity. The first time a driver enters an anti-gravity section, they will audibly react to this, usually saying something related to the activation of anti-gravity mode.

Every new course in the games except Excitebike Arena, Animal Crossing, and Super Bell Subway features anti-gravity, with Mute City, Big Blue, and Sky-High Sundae entirely taking place in anti-gravity. Additionally, sixteen classic courses feature anti-gravity (seven from the Mario Kart 8 base game, five from its DLC, and four from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass):

Additionally, in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the battle courses Battle Stadium and Lunar Colony feature anti-gravity, with the latter being set entirely in anti-gravity.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 反重力[?]
Hanjūryoku
Antigravity
Chinese 反重力[?]
Fǎnzhònglì
Anti-gravity
Dutch Antizwaartekracht[?] Antigravity
German Antigravitation[?] Antigravity
Italian Antigravità[?] Antigravity
Korean 반중력[?]
Banjungnyeok
Antigravity
Portuguese Antigravidade[?] Antigravity
Russian Антигравитация[?]
Antigravitatsiya
Antigravity
Spanish Antigravedad[?] Antigravity

Trivia

Larry charging a Super Mini-Turbo on his Standard Bike while in Anti-gravity mode in Mario Kart 8.
Larry charging a Super Mini-Turbo on his Standard Bike while in anti-gravity mode

References

  1. ^ GamersPrey (May 1, 2014). Mario Kart 8 - Direct Presentation 30.04.2014 [HD]. YouTube. Retrieved August 31, 2022.