How good is auto-drift in Mario Kart 8?
In Mario Kart Wii you could ignore drifting a bit, and I never learned. On Mario Kart 8 it seems more important. I noticed that sometimes my engine flares up randomly. Is this it doing a little auto-drift? When do you get the speed burst? It seems random to me, but maybe it's when you come out of a turn?
Should I always drift when steering?
Last night I tried to start drifting on turns. One course didn't seem to have turns big enough to get a boost from. Do you need to be selective when drifting? Only large turns? Is there any reason not to do it on every turn? Even just around pillars in a cave?
Best Answer
Yes, totally.
While drifting you can get a boost. Blue sparks coming from your tires signifies the first level of Boost, while orange sparks are level two. When you release the R button, you'll boost forward with flames coming from your tailpipe.
It's always suggested to drift each time you can to get those boosts, at least the blue one.
To drift successfully you should start drifting before entering a turn, trying to carry on until you see the sparks, using the steer towards the inside or outside of the turn. You can still steer while in the drift, as moving the analog stick left or right help you to stay in control.
In the past people used to abuse drifting, for example in Mario Kart 64 and Mario Kart DS there was a technique known as snaking. Snaking allows the user to continuously drift back and forth to perform Mini-Turbos on a straightaway.
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Can you auto drift in Mario Kart 8?
When turning regularly, your kart loses speed. However, if you hit R before turning, you will perform a small hop and start drifting as long as you keep holding the button and steering left or right. Not only does this maintain your speed, it will also start building up boost power for a mini turbo.Does drifting make you faster in Mario Kart 8?
Turbo Boosts from Drifting in Mario Kart 8 DeluxeThe longer and more effective the drift, the different coloured sparks and the better boost you get. Ultra Mini-Turbo - The final stage of a drift will show purple sparks, exit the drift for the best boost!Is manual or automatic better in Mario Kart?
Yes, both bikes and karts can be driven in automatic mode at the expense of the drift speed boost. If you want to improve at the game, I would recommend learning to use manual. The mini-turbos are invaluable for getting and maintaining better speeds.Does drifting slow you down in Mario Kart 8?
Drifting or turning on straightaways is not beneficial in MK8 (although it was in MK:DS), but players will often begin drifting into a turn before they actually reach that turn. This is to build up a boost faster and to cut the turn as close as possible.Everything You Need to Know About Drifting in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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