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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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Driving Like a Madman and Loving It
on February 18, 2010
Posted by: HomerJay
from Philadelphia, PA
I'd only tried MarioKart for Wii once before, at a relative's house, but could immediately see how it could become addicting. Not surprisingly, when I received a Wii of my own, one of my earliest game purchases was MarioKart.
With its vibrant colors, cute characters and cartoonish approach to competition, MarioKart Wii upholds the stellar Nintendo approach of creating games that everyone can enjoy together. It would be impossible to summarize all of the individual elements of a game on a review site like this, so let's focus on the major themes.
Usability
A 7 out of 10 here. WIth every new generation of console, it seems new versions of games (and Mario Kart has a history spanning several platforms) need to pack in new features to show the capabilities of the new platform. That's all well and good, and the end result with Mario Kart Wii is a mind-blowing array when you combine the (1) multiple race course options, (2) features/obstacles you encounter on the courses, (3) race car options and (4) ways to play (one player, multiple players working as a team or against one another...not to mention the online versions). It's not that fewer options would necessarily improve the game, but what would help is the ability to turn some of that off and on based on the skill levels of the player(s).
A 7 out of 10 here. WIth every new generation of console, it seems new versions of games (and Mario Kart has a history spanning several platforms) need to pack in new features to show the capabilities of the new platform. That's all well and good, and the end result with Mario Kart Wii is a mind-blowing array when you combine the (1) multiple race course options, (2) features/obstacles you encounter on the courses, (3) race car options and (4) ways to play (one player, multiple players working as a team or against one another...not to mention the online versions). It's not that fewer options would necessarily improve the game, but what would help is the ability to turn some of that off and on based on the skill levels of the player(s).
Appearance
10 out of 10 (maybe 11 out of 10, really). The visual detail is remarkable (keep in mind, this is coming from soneone whose game playing days date to the Atari 2600, to be fair), and looks like a crayon factory exploded onto the screen. Bright, eye catching colors with clever design touches make this game as much a feast for the eyes as the mind.
10 out of 10 (maybe 11 out of 10, really). The visual detail is remarkable (keep in mind, this is coming from soneone whose game playing days date to the Atari 2600, to be fair), and looks like a crayon factory exploded onto the screen. Bright, eye catching colors with clever design touches make this game as much a feast for the eyes as the mind.
Family Appeal
9 out of 10. The very young and those with little to no familiarity with video games will find it hard to play along, moreso if you have an experienced gamer who ends up leaving the less talented in the proverbial dust. But if everyone playing can keep in mind the mantra that it's just a game, and has some fun when they drive their car into the middle of the ocean or off a cliff, Mario Kart Wii can be a fun bonding experience for everyone.
9 out of 10. The very young and those with little to no familiarity with video games will find it hard to play along, moreso if you have an experienced gamer who ends up leaving the less talented in the proverbial dust. But if everyone playing can keep in mind the mantra that it's just a game, and has some fun when they drive their car into the middle of the ocean or off a cliff, Mario Kart Wii can be a fun bonding experience for everyone.
All in all, there's a good reason Mario Kart Wii remains so popular. It's quite simply an amazing game that showcases the Wii system in all its glory, and helps explain why Wii is as popular as it is.
What's great about it: Family friendly fun that offers ample opportunity to explore and learn
What's not so great: Can be overwhelming to understand initially.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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