Video: Let's Play Mario Kart 8 With Lydia Part Two: Shell Cup 150cc Challenge

150cc or bust

by Lydia Ellery Fri 14th Nov 2014

Not so long ago I tested my skills at Mario Kart 8's 150cc Mushroom Cup, and as promised, I'm back to take on the Shell Cup.

Have my skills improved in the time that has passed since I gunned for Mushroom Cup glory? Have I mastered my racing lines and become more adept at blasting back-markers with red shells? You'll have to watch to find out, and remember to drop me any tips you might have by posting a comment!

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Thaswizz
Fri 14th Nov 2014

Hey Lydia you know how mentioned escaping a blue shell with a mushroom? That i have never done but for 100% sure the music box that make a big wave knocks the shell out. I've done it online n quite few times it always puts a smile on my face.

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97alexk
Fri 14th Nov 2014

Here we go again xD

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Porky
Fri 14th Nov 2014

Toads Turnpike is the best out of the cup in my opinion. That music is wonderful.

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Kogorn733
Fri 14th Nov 2014

Lydia, if you do another 150cc challenge could you do the Special Cup? Cloudtop Cruise and the new Bowser's Castle are some of the best tracks in the game and it would be great to showcase them!

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Freeon-Leon
Fri 14th Nov 2014

You should use a heavier character. And I don't mean Bowser or Morton, maybe Pink Gold Peach/Metal Mario would work. Also, make sure the acceleration stat is always a round number, fractions of it doesn't add anything to your kart

Good video again!

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whodatninja
Fri 14th Nov 2014

Try out the DLC! It's awesome! (Especially Mute City)

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chewytapeworm
Sat 15th Nov 2014

3:22 "It's like, I saw it coming but I still just went into it!"

Preaching to the choir Lydia, preaching to the choir....

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ViolaBouquet
Sat 15th Nov 2014

Heaver kart doesn't matter. Acceleration I would say is best since it will get you going again after hits or running into walls. The biggest thing is to take as close to the wall and corners as possible. In Toad's Turnpike you're driving after the middle of the road. Drift right next to the wall (Although takes some practice) will get much faster times throughout.