Brace yourself for a new set of tricks, tracks and ways to race. The included Wii Wheel transforms your Wii Remote into a steering wheel that feels great in your hands, while the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller supply a classic control style for veterans of this racing series. Either way, you'll be able to perform impressive speed-boosting tricks, such as jumps, flips and wheelies.You can zip through brand-new tracks and arenas, and also tour classic courses from Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart: Double Dash and Mario Kart DS. There are even options for trying all-new motorbikes that have their own special tricks and techniques. The action gets fast, furious and funny when you race in Mario Kart Wii.
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This is an excellent, pure fun game to play. I recommend familiarizing yourself with the game operations by completing the Grand Prix mode first but that's just me. This will also unlock new maps and new racing vehicles.. and new characters! You can use them all too when you... race online against other people!! This is a LOT more challenging. If you enjoy challenging racing games, this game is for you! And you will find an online game available at any time since there is also a worldwide mode option... sometimes you will race against 3 other people, or to as many as 12 which is the max. I love this fact alone! I won't forget to mention lastly but quite important: for this game, it is very easy to master the controls. So the offline single mode is quite easy to learn! When you're ready for some challenge, race online.
What's great about it: easy to learn, familiar Mario Kart maps from all previous platforms, online multiplayer
What's not so great: you can't host a garage and "build" "upgrade" your own cars, bikes, etc.