Mario Kart (Wii)
RRP: £39.99
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Binding : Video Game
EAN : 0045496901004
Label : Nintendo
Manufacturer : Nintendo
Publisher : Nintendo
Release date : 2008-04-11
Title : Mario Kart (Wii)
Studio : Nintendo
Brand : Nintendo
Model : rvlrrmce
MPN : WI-RVLRRMCE
Package quantity : 1
Platform : Nintendo Wii
Editorial reviews
Amazon.co.ukDrivers, start your engines!
Nintendo is bringing Mario and his friends with their finely tuned racing machines back and this time to the Nintendo Wii. With 3 different control styles and a Wii Wheel included in the box, Mario Kart Wii is bound to be the best in the series. The worldwide race is on with a whole new set of tricks, tracks, and ways to play! Place first in Grand Prix circuits or clear skill-based missions. Mario Kart Wii draws on courses and battle arenas from every game in the series - not to mention tons of new ones - the true king of the Mushroom Kingdom racing circuits will finally be crowned.
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Game Features:
- The Wii Wheel transforms the Wii Remote; controller into a steering wheel that feels natural in anyone's hands, while the Wii Remote and Nunchuk; controller offer a classic control style for the Mario Kart veteran. In either configuration, players can perform speed-boosting tricks with a shake of the Wii Remote.
- Players can race as their favourite Nintendo character, or even as themselves! Mario Kart Wii lets players race with their personalized Mii; characters. And racers will see other Mii characters they have created cheering from the sidelines on some race courses.
- Players can compete with up to three friends in their living room. Or challenge up to 11 opponents via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in the biggest Mario Kart race yet. All tracks and modes of play are available via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and players can visit the Mario Kart Channel to compete in tournaments, check rankings, see when their friends are playing and download ghost data.
- Cruise new tracks and arenas or tour classic courses from Super Mario Kart;, Mario Kart; 64, Mario Kart;: Super Circuit;, Mario Kart;: Double Dash!!; and Mario Kart; DS. Tired of riding on four wheels? Bust out one of the new motorbikes for special tricks and techniques.
Characters
Nintendo favourites Mario;, Luigi;, Peach;, Yoshi;, Donkey Kong;, Wario;, Bowser; and Toad;, plus a host of new faces-including your own! Get into the game and put your Mii; character behind the wheel.
Special Powers/Weapons/Moves/Features
Whether racing around an obstacle-filled track or battling in an arena, drifting and tossing items are the keys to Mario Kart success. Players can shake the Wii Remote while launching off a ramp to pull off a trick that will temporarily boost their speed. When riding a bike, players can gain additional speed by flicking the Wii Remote up and popping a wheelie
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection:
Keeping in the tradition of Mario Kart, Nintendo has pushed multiplayer racing even further utilizing the Wii's built in Wi-Fi Connection. There are two options for races and battles over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection: up to 12 people via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or up to 10 people via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection with two people playing locally.
Customer reviews
review by: Hobbes2008 date: 2008-06-29 rating:
Mario Kart still rules
There's not a lot that can be said about this game that hasn't already been said in the myriad of previous reviews.
It's a fabulous game, pure enjoyment throughout - there's nothing new really - it's just an update on mario kart, but why try and fix something that 'ain't broken?!
Online play is tremendous, adds even more longevity to the game.
If you're looking for a fun, easy to play game, look no further than mario kart.
review by: Pogo date: 2008-06-29 rating:
Controls? No problem!
Mario Kart on Wii is a fantastic, addictive and fun game. Your Mii has it's own drivers license and any cups that you win in any of the challenges are displayed here. There are over 30 different tracks to play on and many characters to play with (Luigi, Mario, Donkey Kong, Toad etc.). Mario Kart Wii game comes with a Wii steering wheel. It's helpful to buy another wheel so that the multiplayer is easier. You can play without the wheel but it is harder. There's another thing: the wheel. The wheel is great, easy to use and not too sensitive. Thus, it really is a fantastic game for all the family. The graphics are great for the Wii and the more you play this game, the more you appreciate it. When I open the game I thought... the controls are going to be sensitive or vice-versa. However this is not the case. Need a game to get you truly into the Wii? Mario Kart!
review by: Big Al Mack date: 2008-06-17 rating:
Happy Dayz
Well I remember the days of mario kart on the N64, this is sooooo much better, and so much fun,,,,,,, even the wife is getting addicted....
she will do better when she learns to turn the steering wheel though.
review by: date: 2008-06-15 rating:
2 steps forward and 1 step back. Slowly but surely Mario Kart is reaching perfection
For over the last decade Mario Kart has stood as the pinnacle of "not so serious" racing fun. As each new installment hit, so did a list of new pro's and con's. As debatable as Which Is The Best? might be, it is safe to say that with the latest Wii edition, Nintendo are definitely on the track to success.
The lack of single battle mode and unfair racing tactics aside, what we are offered is a game with heaps of features and unlockables, an enormous character roster, a good amount of tracks (good and not so good)... and the icing on the already delicious cake, worldwide online support. The online mode is where this game is at, challenge friends or complete strangers from anywhere on the globe. Its a shame there isn't a voice chat option, but this is the closest to perfection Mario Kart has gotten on a console thus far
review by: date: 2008-06-14 rating:
g00d Game :)
This game is good but it will take a while too get used too the control's because u may either turn the steering wheel(you get 1 with the game) too much or too little so if your going too get this game you will have fun.
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