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Mario Kart Wii is a game of its predecessors. It is a safe and plausible new addition to the Mario Kart universe. The game feels familiar from the beginning, Grand Prix, Time Trial, VS and Battle modes are all there. There are changes, a wheel that comes with the ...
Reviewed by Claude on July 21, 2008
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Mario Kart Wii is the Best Racing Game on the Wii so Far
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Mario Kart Wii is one of those games that offer both lighthearted fun for casual play, as well as some gaming depth for a more serious type of player. The game has improved vastly over its Gamecube predecesor, gathering more elements from the DS version than the GC format. Yet, ...
Reviewed by Vash_The_Stampede on Sept. 2, 2008
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Mario Kart Wii - the good and the bad
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kbd here to tell you the good and the bad of Mario Kart Wii in as few words as possible. ;)The good:+ 10 battle mode arenas (5 new and 5 retro) + 32 tracks (16 new and 16 retro)+ a 26 character roster (12 are available to begin with and the rest are unlocked through gameplay) + ...
Reviewed by kbdgod on July 5, 2009
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Mario Kart Wii is more Mario Kart, no more, no less.
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In 1992, the Mario Kart series was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Since then, it has become one of Nintendo’s most popular series, along with Zelda, Metroid and the Mario series in general. The Kart series has made the racing genre much more accessible for everyone. Over the ...
Reviewed by cann3dheat on July 21, 2008
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Mario Kart Wii Review
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The lights are green on Mario Kart Wii, the latest iteration of the plumbers racing series and with the addition of bikes to the action, things don’t look to be slowing down. Mario Kart Wii comes bundled with the new Nintendo Wii wheel. This is a shell for the wii ...
Reviewed by Shadowsun9 on July 23, 2008
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A strictly average take on the Mario Kart franchise
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Steven BeynonEpicSteve Mario Galaxy aside, Nintendo doesn't seem willing to reinvent their blockbuster brands, but merely remaking them for the current generation. Between hit titles such as Twilight Princess, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Metroid Prime 3, and so on, fans of these franchises got high quality titles, but also got ...
Reviewed by EpicSteve on July 23, 2008
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MK does everything right... ...for a Mario Kart Game.
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Mario Kart Wii is chocked full of fun tracks both new and retro. The retro list reads like a Rolling Stones' greatest hits album and the new courses are so good that I was blown away by their creativity and playability. The same can be said for the Battle arenas: ...
Reviewed by Bilawal on July 22, 2008
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Mario Kart Wii- A fun Kart racer
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When I first time I heard a lot of information about Mario Kart Wii I wasn't as excited as I could have been. It didn't look like it was moving the series forward and more of the same (which is not a bad thing). I liked the double Karts in ...
Reviewed by FinalBoss on July 21, 2008
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Checkered flag? Or wreck on the Carpool lane.
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I would say neither win or a fail, but a good solid fun game. Understandably more toned down to easier with the casual players. The new tracks are really well designed with fun environments and multiple pathways. The online works surprisingly well seeing as Smash Bros online was a complete ...
Reviewed by el_Sergomatico on July 21, 2008
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Mario Kart Wii review
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At first this whole deal with Mario cart wii and its motion wheel wasn't going to work out that well also with the motorbikes. How is this going to work if you wouldn't really have a steering wheel on your motorbike! I did not think this was going to work ...
Reviewed by KingKoopa on July 24, 2008
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The first game to beat Brawl on the Wii!
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In my opinion, MKW is probably one of the best Wii games so far. I can think of only a few that could be better. MKW keeps you playing it much longer than Brawl, and this is another game that has a ton of customization, unlockables, and gameplay features. One ...
Reviewed by AddictedGamer50 on Aug. 3, 2008
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Mario Kart Wii is not worth your money
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Mario Kart is one of Nintendo's best series. From playing the N64 version in a MCDonald's, to Double Dash, to MK DS, Mario Kart has been sucking my time away with its fun gameplay that was simple enough for any gamer to feel good, but deep enough for the pros. ...
Reviewed by braniac911 on July 23, 2008
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Mario Kart wii
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Mario kart wii is definitely a mario kart game. But what people don't understand is that that's not a bad thing. The mario kart series has always shined and this game is no different. Its fun in groups and alone. It has no great storytelling single player campaign but it ...
Reviewed by merchentohdeath on July 21, 2008
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Mario Kart is simple fun.
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Mario Kart Wii Review.posted: 05/29/2008 Mario Kart WiiPLATFORM (Wii)PUBLISHER (Nintendo)PRICE $50ESRB RATING (E for Everyone)PLAYERS (1-4, 12 online)It is a true tribute to the fun of the Mario Kart series that I managed to unlock half of the extra tracks included in Mario Kart Wii while immersed in marathon sessions ...
Reviewed by Valor79 on July 28, 2008
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That's the Mario Kart we know and love
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Last year, Nintendo shook the industry, especially Nintendo fanboys about a new installment to the predecessor in the Mario Kart franchise. This was then known as one of the most highly anticipated Nintendo Wii games in the gaming universe, and Mario won't disappoint.The game doesn't come along as it ...
Reviewed by damnboyadvance on July 24, 2008
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Baby steps
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As a guy who has played almost every Mario Kart game in existence (the GBA's Super Circuit and the Arcade GP being the exceptions), I always go into a new Mario Kart game with some level of reserved expectation. I always feel like there is plenty of potential with a ...
Reviewed by MajorMitch on Aug. 15, 2008
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Mario Kart Wii doesn't really send the franchise in any direction
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I think it's safe to say that as long as Nintendo is making new systems and hand helds it will be making new Mario Kart games. Whether or not these newer games will change in any noticable way is a whole nother story. As is late its also probably safe to ...
Reviewed by Lance on July 24, 2008
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By far the best racing game on the Wii.
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HE GOOD: Small changes and refinements make the gameplay more accessible for casual players while keeping it deep enough to satisfy hardcore gamers; Playing with the Wii Wheel is fun and helps you get more immersed in the game, but only after you get pass the not very small learning ...
Reviewed by Brunomen on Sept. 11, 2008
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Lap of Honor
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Mario Kart Wii Review Ever since Mario has been around there has been a group of sports which the faithful plumber likes to try his hand at. Some better than others he isn't the best at tennis or golf but he can kick some ass when fighting and drift like ...
Reviewed by tofford on July 22, 2008
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Mario Kart Wii
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Mario karts been around for ages, however unlike most game every single mario kart has been ****** good! But if you thought they were good your gonna get the blue shell syndrome, cos mario kart wii is 1000 mushrooms better!There really is nothing wrong with it, it has amazing online ...
Reviewed by Koopa_kid12 on July 23, 2008
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Mario Kart Wii Review
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Mario Kart is an awesome series, being my favorite racing series. The newest installment to this long running franchise arrived on the Wii. It is a very great game, and well worth the money... especially those new to the series. For veterans such as I, this game lives up to ...
Reviewed by OblivionGuy07 on July 22, 2008
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Putting The Series In Reverse
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Most developers follow a simple formula when creating sequels to their existing franchises; keep what was great from past titles, leave out what was terrible, and establish new and exciting elements to the gameplay. Mario Kart Wii seems to twist this formula around, resulting in a game that many fans ...
Reviewed by BrentGamer on July 23, 2008
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Mario Kart seems to have lost a bit of the magic it had
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Mario Kart Wii is the sixth game in the legendary Mario Kart series so how does it compare to the others.Well the Grand Prix mode is now up to 12 racers instead of 8 and the game for the first time features bikes but it seems as though it has ...
Reviewed by Mario_Galaxy_Fan on July 24, 2008
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Mario Kart Wii ( WII ) Reviewed by ShadowVirus on July 23, 2008 |
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Good Game Awesome Online
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Mario Kart on the Wii has been something gamers around the world have eagerly awaited. The graphics are smooth and near flawless, the gameplay handles well and tries (with great success) to include the good elements from previous games. The DS version, was in many peoples' opinion, the best Mario ...
Reviewed by ljlrj on July 23, 2008
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TON 'O' FUN!
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This game is a ton of fun. Got that, a ton. Do you even realize how much a ton is? Well, it's a lot, and that's my point. You've got cars, racing around, like really fast.. it's crazy! It's a lot of fun is what I'm tring to get across ...
Reviewed by falstaf on Oct. 29, 2008
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its over
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Look we need to talk. Things arnt like they used to be. theyre not nearly as magical as it used to be. Youve become bland dry and distatsteful. Those very same things i loved about you are no longer true. maybe its not you. Maybe its me. Your single player ...
Reviewed by eqaddictedfool on July 24, 2008
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Mario kart wii the ups and downs
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Since the dawn of time Mario has been exploited and forced into every title possible and has now been used in over 100 Mario games... WTF I agree that some have been amazing like super smash bros and Mario 64 which have been impressive on all consoles they have been ...
Reviewed by Soooty on July 24, 2008
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Great...for a Mario Kart
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Concept: Mario Kart Wii doesn't really break new ground in this category. It's still Mario characters driving go-karts. Oh, look, they've added bikes for no reason at all! Anyway, most of the things this game has to offer have already been done.Playability: In terms of controls, the game is spot-on. ...
Reviewed by LeafStorm on July 30, 2008
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| Game Name | Mario Kart Wii |
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| Original US Release |
April 27, 2008
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| Aliases | MKW |
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OFLC: G
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CERO: A
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| ESRB |
ESRB: E
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PEGI: 3+
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How To Unlock Characters in Mario Kart Wii
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