Mario Kart Wii makes it worth it with free online play
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Unlike some consoles where you have to shell up a monthly fee to play online, *Coughxboxlivecough*, Nintendo offers free online play which makes it worth it. You will make all your friends buy this, and meet up online for crazy games with mushrooms, and bombshells, and what not.

At $45, this was worth every penny. Check out merit line for spare wheels if you need them. It could be cheaper, but I'm guessing Nintendo is bankrolling their server infrastructure with the profits fro
4795975
Let's be honest here.. Double Dash was fun, but it was horribly balanced with special moves and snaking made it impossible to beat anyone who was good at it. Mario Kart has never been about driving "Skill" it's been about driving "strategy."

I'm the guy who rides in 7th place purposely waiting for the lightning bolt ;-)

Anyways the game has a single player mode that can be quite difficult in the 100 and 150 class races and there are a lot of cool player unlocks such as the ability to play as your Mii. The wheel takes a while to get used to, and i inevitably gave up on it and either use the gamecube controller or the nunchuck but it's still a lot of fun and something different. If the single player mode isn't enough to quench your thirst, there's a very well conceived online mode that let's you put your ranking up to the test in both race and battle modes. My only complaint is the really shotty online friends menus, which make it nearly impossible to set up a game with friends and really enjoy it.

Overall I think this game is a lot more fun and balanced than the previous installations, and a lot of the retro maps are included (including SNES!) That being said, if you own a Wii and do not own this game then you might as well be using to help hold up your couch.
3607819
And we were able to play Mario Kart 8 nonstop for about 7 hours. There aren't too many games that can create that much replayability and fun for that long for that 13 people ranging from ages 11 to 45. It's a must-buy if you have a Wii U and is good enough that, as long as you have people to play with, it's worth buying the system just to play this game.
2239438
The people at Nintendo have really outdone themselves this time.  I have always been a big fan of the Mario Kart series, and each release has been better than the last.  This is no exception.  Mario Kart Double Dash includes all of the classic elements that made the Super NES and N64 versions so much fun--wacky cast of characters, cool weapons, intense battle mode, very enjoyable Grand Prix mode--and yet manages to improve in almost every aspect of the game.
The new Karts, which hold two people, are a great new feature.  Not only does this allow two players to team up together, it also allows four people to play in Grand Prix mode, something that was not available on the N64.  In addition, each character has a unique weapon, which adds variety to the game.  With many characters to choose from, and a large assortment of unlockable karts, levels, and characters, Mario Kart Double Dash also has a greater potential for extended game play than any of its predecessors.
The graphics are stunning, and the commentary by the characters enjoyable.  It is entertaining to work on various combinations of characters, and try to pick out a kart suited for them.  The game is difficult, but not so difficult that you have to dedicate your life to playing it.  As always, the battle mode contains unlimited possibilities in the way of kart mayhem. In short, this is an excellent game, worthwhile in every way. With this game, Nintendo continues its tradition of excellent, unique games, and provides yet one more reason why the GameCube is a great choice for a system.
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I'd like to begin by saying that my kids and I have never played this game on the GC. I did not like this game at first, either, because of the play control with just the Wiimote. It is awkward, and at some points you lose sight of why you hit the ball. However, after plugging in the nunchuck, I was able to get separate swing and body motion control (swing=Wiimote, nunchuck=body motion). It's a similar setup to Mario Super Sluggers, where more casual players can hit and pitch while other players can have better control by using both devices. The game itself has a few very fun minigames, a good tournament and exhibition section, neat courses with clever twists (I never played tennis with a crocodile on my ankle before), cool graphics, and just general Mario fun. The speech messages sent to the remote when you win or lose are great also. It's a good Wii port of a good game.
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My family and I have owned every Mario Kart made and we are not disappointed with the new Mario Kart for Wii.  Our T.V. hasn't been on for anything other than to play Mario Kart for the last couple of weeks.  I like that it has so many tracks and our 9 year old loves that the retro tracks are on there.  I am addicted to the on line play.  Came in first for the first time last night ( I said I love the game not that I'm good at it ).

I was also very glad that they made it a bit harder to get all the extras.  No more playing it for one night and getting all the goodies.  So we should get lots more play time out of it before we erase it and start over again.
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The "Wii" is by far the best video game system we have ever owned and is much enjoyed by our son (12), daughter (16), my wife (48) and me (44).  The controls were easy for all of us to master (using the included Wii Sports game to learn).

We have had the Wii for about 7 months and have about 12 or so games for the system, not including all of the GameCube games that it plays as well (which was important of us since we had about 30).

The ability to connect over our Internet connection and play games with on-line players is a big plus and works very well (we recommend&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mario-Kart-Wii-with-Wii-Wheel/dp/B000XJNTNS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel</a>&nbsp;for this, very fun). The on-line polls and contests are also fun.

Highly recommended!
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I've got to say, I'm definitely very impressed with this game and the overall setup of it.

Graphics: The graphics on this game were set up pretty nicely for a Wii game. Sometimes, it seems like the 3d lags a little bit, but it's not really a huge problem, and I was generally impressed with the appearance of this game. Characters are very lifelike and creatively drawn, and the scenery in the background is lovely.

Playability: Very easy game to play. At some points, I found myself wishing that it was a little bit harder, as the first four worlds only took a couple of hours to get through. However, it does pick up a little bit of difficulty later in the game, which is good for starting players. If you're a fan of the Mario games, odds are that you will like this one as well. Many of the features are similar, such as running, jumping, defeating enemies, the overall setup of the levels, as well as a lot of the unlockables.

Multiplayer: The multiplayer option on this game was surprisingly satisfying. The first player is always pink Kirby by default. However, when another player joins, they can decide between being Meta Knight, King Dedede, or Yellow Kirby. It's definitely a lot of fun to try out the abilities of the other characters, especially Meta Knight. Both players have the option to ride on each other's shoulders, so if anybody needs to take a quick break, the other player can carry them around. Both players have the ability to collect stars, kill enemies, and fight bosses. The multiplayer features on this game are quite exceptional.

Fun: This version is loaded with mini games, and other assorted unlockables. While I found some of them to be a little difficult, or not that enjoyable to do, I was still very impressed with the variety of unlockables. The game definitely doesn't leave you feeling like there's not enough to do.

Overall, this game plays like a lot of the older versions used to play, and it's very fun for the whole family.
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Since after the first Mario Kart was released, the Mario Kart series has progressively improved as the time goes on. From Mario 64, Super Circuit, Double Dash, Mario Kart DS, and then, this. Mario Kart Wii. Although there is really nothing new in general, this game is absolutely fun and very challenging. There are vast variety of characters, vehicles, and items. When we think that Wii is family-oriented and best console for playing with friends, Mario Kart Wii is definitely the greatest game to play. Moreover, you can also play with other people at online! Seriously, if you have Wii, this is a must-have title.
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This is one of those games that in certain circles you say something about how you really prefer games that can teach you something.  Well with this game I think you can actually make that statement and still be telling the truth.

Was this game more fun Mario Kart on the DS?  No way.

Was this game more fun than most games on the DS?  Yup!

I really enjoyed playing this.  I found that most of the words, puzzles and games were not difficult at all.  This is ok.  If you learn one thing out of every 20 questions or so that is OK with me.  I like to know I am not an idiot so a little validation in my game experience is OK with me.

The only complaint I have is often I would not score as high as I thought I should have and it would take me longer to answer a timed question or I would get it wrong due to the hand writing recognition software not recognizing my input.  I am sure this is due to the way I am writing the letters and numbers but I did read the directions and it seems that the system has some consistent difficulty parsing my meaning.  I don't see this as a complaint that others are raising so it must be mostly me.  I wouldn't let it concern you.  This is still a great game and I gave it 4 stars and probably would still have given it 4 stars with a perfect writing input featurset.
171977
With Mario Kart 8 there's no need to play this except for when you're on the go, but at the time it was the best Mario Kart. Still, I appreciate the graphics it achieved and the constant 60fps.
639756
This is probably my favorite Mario Kart game so far.  I loved the one for SNES and Double Dash for GCN but this one, just wow!  I loved being able to sync up with my friends and play against them on my own DS.  I also love all the different tracks and how smoothly this game plays.
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My wife and I recently got a WII through sheer luck by winning a drawing for the opportunity to purchase the unit. Man we have been hooked ever since! In addition to WII sports, this game is the reason why!! The game has a very marginal learning curve and was very simple to pick up on right away. After a brief training session, the controls come second nature and you are immediately immersed into the gameplay. There is no story, no realistic vehicle dynamics, and next to no unneeded nonsense to detract from what this game has to offer: pure fun!! The controls feel very responsive, and the controller exhibits a TON of feedback through rumbles, audio responses, and dynamic gestures to spin your vehicle while its flying through the air. The game is not based on any realistic environment which allows you to fly your vehicle across huge chasms. The person who places first in each race is often by no means the winner of that race, only the racer who racks up the most stars which can be accomplished over a wide variety of stunts and jumps performed by your truck. This game would likely be fun for just about anyone because it is so easy to pick up right away. However, the game does present some challenges at the higher levels for those that advance, which keeps the game going at a great pace. I HIGHLY recommend this game. GET IT!!!!!
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Mario Kart wii has its fair share of pros and cons:

pros:
Compatibility with four control schemes makes sure everybody has a remote to match their style!
Nice cast of characters.
The drive as your mii feature is not lacking, as in other mii-integrated games.
Nice courses.
Graphics are good considering its the wii.
fun for kids and adults. Simple rules make this a "pick up and go" type of game.
Online is a great feature, alowing you to play with one, or two players over the internet

cons:
some characters seem almost inpossible to unlock, making you do perfect laps, and endless time trials.
Internet can get laggy if you don't have a good connection.
The wii wheel can not function properly if not held in an upright position, and can be too sensitive, or not sensitive at all,depending on your distance from the sensor bar.
four-player can make the screen a little crowded, especially if you have a small tv.

But don't take my word for it! I reccomend renting this or trying at a friend's to make sure that you will enjoy it. Thanks for reading!
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At the beginning, I used the wheels to control the race cars, and kept sliding down into water, cliff, off the rail, or whatever.  Very frustrating and almost toss the game away.  Finally, I tried it with the Wii controller (the full set), and found it is much easier to use the controller than the wheels.  It took me about a month to get gold star for every tournaments, including the locked mirror mode.

This Mario game is really addictive and entertaining, and can be played alone or with friends.  It is my favoriate Wii game of all times.  By the way, you can also learn shortcuts and other tricks by visiting youtube.
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The battle option has consistently resulted in lots of family fun -- fast-paced, good graphics, challenging, and lots of opportunities to zap the competititon.  Years ago, we had similar fun playing Mario Kart.  The game gets competitive juices flowing (I often end up on the edge of the seat contorting my body -- to no particular good effect, of course), we laugh a lot, and it is just plain fun.  The pure racing option is good, too, but we enjoy shooting at each other in the battle option.  This game has definitely been worth it's price many times over.
854128
I originally bought this for my Wii U (I forgot to leave a review months ago when I bought it) and it worked amazing. There was no lag when playing Smash or Mario Kart 8 online

Now I use it for the Switch and even though it has no games with online yet, it works flawlessly. I downloaded the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire and it did it extremely quick. It's amazing. Thank you!