Turns out, Mario Kart 8 has been gaslighting everyone for a decade
Briefly

Players have discovered that Mario Kart 8's 200cc mode is actually 38% faster than expected, feeling more akin to a 415cc speed class. This discrepancy has perplexed fans since the original game's release in 2014, with many labeling it as 'too fast.' Emphasis on strategies like braking and selecting lighter characters has emerged among players to cope with the speed. Future installments, like Mario Kart World, remain unclear on whether they will address speed representation in their mechanics.
Apparently, the number does not accurately represent the jump in speed that Mario Kart 8 really throws at you.
200cc is apparently 38% faster than it should be...the kicker? What's called 200cc is really 415cc, relatively speaking.
Fans call 200cc 'ridiculous' and 'too fast,'...dismissing replies tell complainers 'you need to get used to it.'
The most common suggestion? Learn to love braking, or 'brake drift,' to manage corners more easily.
Read at Polygon
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