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Rating:  745 reviews
Sales Rank: 14
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: kart_racing_and_flying_games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 7.5 x 3
MPN: NIN517
Model: rvlrrmce
UPC: 045496901004
EAN: 0045496901004
ASIN: B000XJNTNS
Publication Date: April 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: sealed box
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 Another hit for the Wii! April 28, 2008
C. L. Hanson (Coon Rapids, MN United States)
46 out of 58 found this review helpful
To anybody who has reservations about Mario Kart Wii being a disappointment, let me ease your worries.
Nintendo has hit another home run here. I have yet to play one bad game for the Wii, and this game here just kept me up until 1:30am, which I have to say hasn't happened yet with any Wii title since buying the system back in 2006, which includes Metroid Prime 3 and Super Mario Galaxy.
I didn't really care for the last console Kart, Mario Kart Double Dash!! for the GameCube. While a visually pleasing game, I felt it lacked the heart of the original series, and ended up disliking the "two-person-per-Kart" concept, sappy levels, the feeling that the Karts were only going 10mph and the immense cheating by the AI were a real disappointment. The list goes on.
That being said, I was a bit apprehensive to buy (not rent) the new Mario Kart, until I saw someone playing it the night before it went on the shelves. No question I had to buy it. While Mario Kart Wii is basically the GameCube version with stepped-up graphics, a lot of what made MKDD stink (in my opinion) was removed. It feels more like a true sequel to Mario Kart 64, much like Super Mario Galaxy is considered to be a true sequel to Super Mario 64.
What Works: The biggest feature of course here is the Wii Wheel, which your Wii remote fits in. You can go without the wheel, and use the remote and Nunchuck, or a GameCube controller, but the Wheel really adds to the game. The cars and characters are a blast to see and hear. When you pick up a Turbo Mushroom, or transform into a massive Bullet Bill to catch up from behind, or blast through a cannon, you can feel the speed. This was something I felt lacking in Double Dash. Motorcycles are now available, and you can now choose either Manual or Automatic controls with whichever vehicle you choose. Manual allows you to "jump" your Kart, which was an omission from Double Dash which I sorely missed. When jumping before hitting a curve, you can drift and release to gain a small burst of speed. While easier, automatic doesn't do this for you. If you hang behind an opponent, you can gain speed by drafting. This is a cool little feature which works well. When in midair, you can do little stunts, I haven't figured that out just yet. The boards are terrific, colorful, and addicting. There are even a bunch of throwback boards to each Cup, with some of the best of the best in the series, including the music which you're sure to remember. By far though, the best feature is the online play. You can play with opponents from all points on Earth, which is an absolute blast. You can even use your Mii character to play, which I think has to be unlocked. Again, I just bought the game, I haven't gotten that far. Too many pluses to go on.
What Doesn't Work: One thing I wish they'd get back to is the Coins. After all, it is "Mario" Kart, and the coins were a nice touch. The more coins you got, the faster your Kart. The original SNES and Mario Kart Super Circuit for the GBA were the only Kart games (I think) which had coins. I kind of wished they'd return here, but oh well. Another downside is what plagued Double Dash, which was the AI rubber banding. If you're way out in front, you are sure to get nailed by a POW block, red or blue shell, or some other obstacle which will leave you in 4th place. I haven't run into it much so far in the 50 or 100 Cups, but the 150 I heard is insane. Anyway, I'm too happy with the game to complain, and the online gaming, to me, more than makes up for what the AI does.
Folks, if you're a Mario Kart fan, and have a Wii (or if you don't have one yet, get one and this game) you won't be disappointed with this game. I had my reservations, but they are a thing of the past.
 Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! April 28, 2008
KOOL
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I could play this game for hours!
This game is very fun and cool since it seems like you are actually inside the game driving.
I love the cups and the diffrent characters. Specially baby mario and baby peach. They are the cutest!
Don't doubt in buying this product
it's Super Fun for Family and Friends
IT'S AWESOME!!!!
Another great game added to the Mario Kart legacy! April 28, 2008
A. Jefferson (Long Beach, CA USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have eagerly anticipated this game for months now. When I finally received it on Sunday (this was the first time I took SSBB out of my wii in months!), I couldn't wait to see if the game lived up to the hype. I am glad to report that it certainly did! The gameplay is just what you would expect from a Mario Kart game... so if you are looking for Grand Turismo, this is not the game for you! If you are looking for hours of way fun kart racing then read on. Here are some of my observations:
Controls - I love that the wii games are giving several control options. Initially, I tried the wii wheel control schema, and it is really well done. However, I found that powersliding was a little more difficult using this method. I was more comfy with the gamecube controller or the wiimote+nunchuck. After playing for a few hours, i switched back to the wii wheel, and it was a bit easier than before, and a bit more fun. In my opinion, the wiimote+nunchuck is by far the best control type. Pulling off tricks is kinda tricky with the gamecube controller.
Gameplay - Lots of people are griping about how the items you get from item boxes are dependant on your placement in the race. I think it makes perfect sense and works well. Also, many are complaining about the blue shell (which automatically wipes out the person in first place). I admit is sucks to get hit while you are in first place, but in my experience, this only costs you about 2-3 seconds, and it has yet to cost me to lose a race (that I can remember). I think these are really nice features to ensure that everyone has fun playing, including novices!
Levels - I LOVE that they included lots of retro levels. SNES Ghost track, N64 Bowser's Castle... really exciting. Also, all of the retro levels have been somewhat updated graphically... all in all the game is beautifully done. Granted, it isn't Grand Turismo.... but again, if you are looking for those kind of graphics... you are playing the WRONG GAME on the WRONG CONSOLE! :P
ONLINE - WELL DONE, NINTENDO! Brawl was OK in the online department, but so far, it seems that Mario Kart got it right! It is 100% free to play online, and I haven't experienced any kind of lag, no trouble connecting. Me and a friend were able to register each other in no time, and got playing right away! One really cool feature is that there is an online rating/points system that is used to pair you with other online players with similar scores/skills. This keeps the games a bit closer and fair. I also love the fact that you can view people from your area (graphically represented on the map using their mii) that have similar times on various courses. Kinda cool. I can also compare my scores to my friends scores...which is a nice feature as long as I am ahead! Again, I cant stress enough that the online portion of this game is VERY well done, and is even more fun than the single player mode! I played online the same day the game come out, so I am sure that there was way more traffic (pun intended) on that day that any other day in the future, and I had no problems connecting and experienced no lag (which is a bit more than I can say about brawl, as their online service had a rough time the first few days).
Anyway, this game will receive plenty of 5-star ratings, so I wont ramble any further. Do yourself a favor and buy the game!
Fantastic Game, Well Worth It! April 28, 2008
Nathan Ashworth (Guilford, NY)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've been playing it since midnight on Sunday and it's an awesome title. It feels more like the traditional Mario Kart than the newer games, it's really a blast to play.
The graphics are pretty standard Wii material, the sound is good.
The best parts:
- Online play, it's fantastic and free! You can do both grand prix and battle online, it's like a whole new game besides playing the computer.
- The Wii wheel makes it fun as well, I haven't tried it using the nunchuck or classic because I haven't seen a need to, the wheel provides accurate control once you get used to it.
- The tracks are a mixture of new and old, taken from SNES, N64, DS and GameCube versions of Mario Kart. They make it even better to get a blast from the past. The same goes for the battle mode, new maps and maps from the older versions.
For me, it's worth for the money, I'd highly recommend it to any family or Mario Kart fan.
Best Game In The Market!!!!!!!!! April 28, 2008
Tuan A. Pham
3 out of 10 found this review helpful
Omg, you to have this wonderful game. It is fun in every way! The wheel is the best part bebe.So go out there and get yourself one. I will guarantee you this is the best game on earth.I played this and I got to addicted and cant stop bebe..
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