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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I have been a Mario Kart fan ever since the Super NES days.
What I love about Mario Kart Wii is how it's essentially reinvented itself...again.
It's got brand new weapons and tracks and characters, but all the old throwbacks as well. I was also quite impressed with how responsive the Wii wheel is.
And, of course, on-line play rocks!!
Drawback: Get used to last-second flukes...they happen a ton in this game and it's really annoying sometimes. Don't be surprised if you're in the lead for the entire race up until the final seconds...that's when you get bombarded by about three things you can't dodge and wind up in 10th place.
What's great about it: Hands down the best Mario Kart yet!!
What's not so great: Gameplay is extremely fluke-based at times