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List Price: $49.99
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Rating:  744 reviews
Sales Rank: 8
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: Brand new and factory sealed. I only sell US Retail. Fast shipping with free delivery confirmation! It will be well-packed with bubble wrapper in a sturdy box. Check my feedback! No APO/FPO orders, please!
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 Great Fun, but Frustrating at Times April 28, 2008
Benjamin Dickens
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
It is a beautiful game with great new and retro courses. Lots of fun unlockables and some great battle modes.
But can someone please stop the madness of constant explosions, spin outs and lightening bolts while playing the computer? That is the only real frustrating aspect of the game play itself.
And just to get this off of my chest: I will never understand why the Mario Kart character models look like they were made on the N64console...the character models from GameCube's Mario Golf Toadstool Tour and Mario Power Tennis look 100 times better than the Mario Kart models...I don't get it...but that maybe I'm nuts, LOL
Typical Mario Kart fun! April 28, 2008
B. Frantz (Earth)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
This game doesnt steer too far from previous titles. The new levels are a blast, (I especially like the one with the mushrooms that make you bounce)and the option to race in a car or bike makes for an interesting race. Plus, you have the option to race in some of the tracks from the older MK games. The graphics are no better than double dash, which is ok by me. The one thing I do not like is the new "steering wheel controller". I guess maybe it will take a while to get used to, but thankfully you can play with any contoller compatible with the Wii. Overall if you have played any Mario Kart before, you know what to expect. Definitely a fun new game for the Wii.
 Finally the wait is over!!!!!!!! April 28, 2008
Ernest (U.S Air Force)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
I love the fact that this awasome game is now online. I've alway been good at the game but wow was I supprised to see how many great female racers there are out there!!! Kutos to all of ya. But this game surpasses all my expectations and Nintendo has delivered a great game as promised.
a solid title, but there are balance issues April 28, 2008
goldentoaster (Los Angeles, California)
18 out of 24 found this review helpful
Before i begin the review, a brief preface is necessary:
I am not a fan of mario kart, nor am i a hater. I am writing this review as an objective review. If you are a die hard fan of the series, you probably will buy this game, and if you hate nintendo games you will most likely avoid it. This review is not for you people, it is for those who are interested but undecided. It is not particularly biased, but it is still an opinion. My only aim is to help, so treat my review as such.
For anyone who has not played a mario kart game, here is the skinny: pick a Mario mascot, pick a wacky kart, and race across various themed tracks, and achieve victory or failure by utilizing the various "items" (power ups and weapons). The mario kart franchise popularized the item-based kart racer, and each previous version was successful at doing so by balancing items and racing that utilizing both driving and weapons was key to winning. Mario kart has always been a "party game" which means it is best played with friends, and is accessable for all ages and skill levels, while also appealing to vets. Mario kart Wii is the latest and arguably the best mario kart to date, but that does not mean that it is without problems.
Mario Kart Wii sticks with the the old formula and should feel very familiar at first. This is a good thing because previous mario karts were very fun. The most drastic change is the inclusion of dirt bikes into the mix. They offer a alternative way to race, while also adding a new tricks system. The mechanics work quite well and go hand in hand with the other big change, the steering wheel included. The steering wheel includeded in the game's package encourages play with the wii-mote, allowing players to steer the controller to produce the desired effect in the game. It works well, but it is apparent that it is a novelty, luckily there are plenty of other control options for playing, including the gamecube controller.
But back to the bikes. Thanks to the new tricks system, nintendo decided to design the tracks with the tricks in mind. The result is a lot of half pipes and jumps; the tracks look like a mixture between a skate park and a rollercoaster. It is a very fun, and it works well until items come into play. The items were designed for kart racing and not biking and tricks. biking becomes unenjoyable with items constantly hindering you. this leads into the games biggest problems.
Items appear way too frequently and will hurt you more than they will help. There are too many items now that are impossible to defend against, many of which affect everyone playing. Items in previous mario kart games required more thought to execution and the target could defend himself, this coupled with the fact that items are more frequent and there are now 12 racers instead of 8, means a racer will be a victem much more often. While an element of luck has been a part of every mario kart game, players will go from first to last within a matter of seconds. A lot of skill has been drained from racing, making victory a matter of who happens to get the best items closest to the finish line.
Another issue is that single player grand prix mode, (the meat of the single player experience), suffers from horrible "rubber band" AI. This means that the game is designed so that there will always be computers on your tail. even if you should be leaving them in the dust, the computers when falling too far behind will go faster than technically possible to catch up to keep close to you. It keeps the game chaotic to an unnecessary level and leaves you feeling cheated.
Fortunately, most of the issues are alleviated in multiplayer mode. There are no computer issues in multiplayer, and items can be regulated in the settings menu to keep things a little more balanced. Multiplayer is the real draw of this game, it is fun and stimulating with friends, and is best enjoyed in a social manner. Online multiplayer is an even bigger feat. Online is seamless, offering great quality matches with almost no lag or hitches. Online comes complete with its own chanel, allowing you to track scores and tournaments for you and your friends. The ranking system, integration, and sheer depth of the online aspect is unheard of so far in a Wii game. It pushes the bar for Wii online content, doing it better than any game has in the past.
Otherwise, Graphics and sound are kind of crappy and kiddy, but they are clean, and get the job done. To be honest, graphics do not play a huge role in this game, but nothing is to offensive, nor should anything be an issue.
So what is the verdict? It is a tough choice. If you are hoping that you will be playing mostly single player and occasional multiplayer to get by, this is probably not the game for you. The single player is weak, and the system itself is plagued with imbalance issues, which can only be alleviated by the distraction of other people. If you plan on playing a lot of multiplayer or online, this game is much more valuable in terms of quality content.
Over all it is a solid 4 out of 5 thanks to spectacular multiplayer, but imbalanced single player and game mechanics
I love LOVE love this game April 28, 2008
T.F.H. (McAlester, OK USA)
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
Wow. I just got this in the mail yesterday, and I haven't stopped playing it since. It's so fun.
I was really disappointed with Kart for the Game Cube. I probably only played it a handful of times.
But MarioKart for the Wii reminds me a LOT of Kart for the N64. If you liked that version, then you will really like this.
It can be quite chaotic at times, especially when you're playing 12 other people in the online modes, but it's also really fun.
I can't say enough good things about this game. The races are great, the battle modes are great, the levels are wonderful! Maple Treeway anyone?
Get this game. And then let me beat you when I play you online.
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