The newest Mario Kart game is in stores today, and it’s literally been driving the streets bananas. One of the highest rated Mario Kart games of all time and the first high-definition Mario Kart title ever, the latest installment ignores the laws of gravity, allowing Mario and his compadres to drive up walls, on ceilings and much more.

Here’s a look at several esteemed criticisms from around the web:

Game Informer: 9.25/10
Joystiq: 4.5/5
Polygon: 9/10
Eurogamer:10/10
CVG: 9/10
IGN: 9/10
Destructoid: 9/10
Giant Bomb: 4/5

Must-own Wii U titles have been few and far between over the last several months, so the arrival of Mario Kart 8 is definitely just what the doctor ordered for owners of the platform. Why are Mario Kart games always so good?