|  | Author: David Hodgson
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 38248
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: Pap/Pstr
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 7.9 x 0.4
MPN: GKW34088
ISBN: 0761559701
Dewey Decimal Number: 794
EAN: 9780761559702
ASIN: 0761559701
Publication Date: April 27, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New, Ships From OR, Sealed, Smokefree Home,
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 great guide for a great game - with one error October 28, 2008
J. Hohulin (San Francisco, CA)
My daughter and I got the guide after the game, to help us improve our scores and it certainly did that. This is a well-written, very helpful guide, with ONE minor but glaring error: It states that specific characters do not affect vehicle performance. This has been proven otherwise, as I found out while searching some of the internet gaming sites. Aside from that one imperfection, the guide is terrific, and well worth the investment. It has certainly enhanced our Mario Kart experience.
 A must-have for the serious gamer August 7, 2008
Michael R. Then (NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book not only helped me unlock some of the fastest karts in the game, it helped me knock several seconds off each lap. The techniques, suggestions, and shortcuts are invaluable for the serious gamer, especially those that wish to dominate online!
it's my secret weapon July 16, 2008
*~*Jenny*~* (Behind the Orange Curtain, CA USA)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have learned a lot from reading this manuel. I'm not a hardcore gammer, but I am addictedd to Mario Kart and it has improved my game. It taught me how to boost start, where to drop items, and just overall how to get better ratings. I am now a one star player and I owe it to this book. (Still working on getting more stars, but I'm happy with one, for now...)
Mario Kart June 26, 2008
R. Lee (San Francisco, CA USA)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
My wife and I have never played any of the Mario Kart games before, so this was new to us. We really enjoyed it! It was a great deal of fun, and about the only complaint is that it is so addictive as you try to get that 1st place finish to open new screens. Get it, very good fun.
Prima Makes a Great Comeback June 18, 2008
Lisa Marie Whiteford
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Main Review
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After Nintendo stopped making guides, they left making guides in the hands of Prima. Prima has not done well with this, especially in guides for games like Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Smash Brothers Brawl.
However, then the almighty David Hodgson, who writes many awesome guides, wrote the guide for Mario Kart Wii. And the first thing I want to say is: Welcome back, Prima.
There may be one or two minor problems in this guide, but it's almost perfect! If you remember Nintendo Power guides for previous games, they had the numbers (numbers and letters, in this case) that correspond to the tips later.
That's what made Nintendo Power guides so great. Now, Prima borrows that idea, and does it as well as Nintendo did it.
The guide starts off with a simple introduction as well as easy-to-read lists of controls for all different types of ways to play the game.
Next, is the Basic Info, which might be useful to Mario Kart Newcomers, but won't really do anything for veterans. It's still there if you need it, though.
Next it has a list of the items and a few other basic things.
Finally, we get to the meat of the guide. There's a guide for every course and this is how ever course in the drivethrough is set up.
The first two pages contain the map of the track as well as Tactics for Time Trial Mode on that track. There are also course hazards and occasionally a coll little "Look at Mii!" box on the left.
Next, they have notes on Laps 2 & 3 on Time Trial as well as their best time and how they acheived it. Then, they hav the guide for the Grand Prix. Finally, every drivethrough ends with the Mirror Mode Map.
After the drivethrough is the guide for Battle Mode. Finally, they have easy-to-read lists of all the secrets in the game. Don't forget there's a poster included.
If you get it from a store, it's around $20 (in the USA), but it's worth it, defenitely!
Pros
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- Easy to read maps.
- Easy to read lists.
- Organized basic section.
- Full drivethrough for all modes.
- List of all secrets.
- Poster included!
Cons
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- A bit unorganized.
Grades
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Maps: A+
Walkthrough: A
Setup: A-
Overall: A
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