Mario Kart Wii

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1245 Ratings

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  1. MoCBallyhoo
    Nov 20, 2017
    9
    Just the main theme gives this game an automatic 10/10 and speaking of that the entire soundtrack is good, on top of that the motion controls work beautifully for an early Wii game sadly, the item distribution is complete $%&! so bad it knocks it down a point. (sorry)
  2. tomflanders
    Mar 31, 2018
    9
    Aside from reception issues between the Wii remotes and the Wii, this was the perfect Mario Kart. Everything had been thought through and the skill curve was on going.
  3. ViniOfficial
    Apr 2, 2018
    9
    Usou muito bem os controles de movimento, pistas variadas e musica fantastica! Um dos melhores jogos do Wii!
  4. FNaF
    Dec 12, 2018
    9
    This was my first Mario Kart game I ever played, & I will miss the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
  5. Oreox4
    Aug 16, 2019
    9
    This is one of my favorite wii games. This is definitely the best Mario kart game I've played. The game play is really fun, especially if you pick the right vehicle. The turning on the mach bike is one of the coolest things ever. The abundance of shortcuts is really satisfying too. I remember a couple days ago i was trying to get the lake cut in toad's factory. It took a whole 3 laps and iThis is one of my favorite wii games. This is definitely the best Mario kart game I've played. The game play is really fun, especially if you pick the right vehicle. The turning on the mach bike is one of the coolest things ever. The abundance of shortcuts is really satisfying too. I remember a couple days ago i was trying to get the lake cut in toad's factory. It took a whole 3 laps and i got last place, but when i finally got it, i didn't care. It was a great and satisfying experience. The community for this game is still very active today, especially with the CTGP mod (which did not affect this rating), being implemented. It's kind of amazing how this game lasted this long, and it's obvious why.… Expand
  6. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    The main game itself is probably an 8, but the amount of stuff in the mod community propels this to a 9.
  7. relicofficial
    Sep 25, 2019
    9
    Such a good game with great mechanics. Also why can’t I write a 5000 word essay on why I think Mario Kart Wii is a 9/10 game?
  8. ItzGray
    Sep 25, 2019
    9
    Oh boy, where do I begin with my nostalgia for this game.
    Honestly, I feel like every single "nitro" track design is at least 6 out of 10, except for Moonview Highway. But I believe many MK64 fans would advocate the track as being a return to Toad's Turnpike from that game.
    The retro tracks are loads of fun too, and I will give this a 9/10 even never experiencing the online. I love this    Oh boy, where do I begin with my nostalgia for this game.
    Honestly, I feel like every single "nitro" track design is at least 6 out of 10, except for Moonview Highway. But I believe many MK64 fans would advocate the track as being a return to Toad's Turnpike from that game.
    The retro tracks are loads of fun too, and I will give this a 9/10 even never experiencing the online.
    I love this game, definitely on par with MK8DX. MK7 honestly can't compete with this game.    … Expand
  9. LouistheHelms
    Oct 3, 2022
    9
    Coming from someone who hasn't played Double Dash, or the GBA title, or Super Mario Kart, PLUS this being a game I played an obscene amount of in my childhood... This game is brilliant.

    Not to overinflate, but this game kind of has everything. - The UI is charming. It feels like it's from the future - The roster is pretty respectable, a decent spread of Mario characters (I think I    Coming from someone who hasn't played Double Dash, or the GBA title, or Super Mario Kart, PLUS this being a game I played an obscene amount of in my childhood... This game is brilliant.

    Not to overinflate, but this game kind of has everything.
    - The UI is charming. It feels like it's from the future
    - The roster is pretty respectable, a decent spread of Mario characters (I think I speak for everyone when I say WHERE'S SHY GUY)
    - The new tracks in this game are so iconic (CNut Mall, Mushroom Gorge, Wario's GMine, etc.)
    - The music is great
    - I like it

    There are maybe two slights I could recognize against this game (one of which is easily fixed):
    - The models and a few animations are reused from Double Dash
    - Waggle controls (just play with a gamecube controller (or w/ nunchuck))

    Either way, pretty terrific game. I'd be surprised if Nintendo could top it. Maybe in 4 or so years when they come out with a new Mario Kart it'll be as spectacular.    … Expand
  10. SkywalkerMcD
    May 11, 2020
    9
    I had this game originally on the Wii. Loved it and completed 100% of the Unlockables. I stopped playing and gave my copy to an ex girlfriends son a couple of years ago. I decided to revisit the game and found a good working used copy and I’m glad I did. I have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Switch and had it for Wii U. MK8 is a great game but I still prefer the feel of MK Wii.I had this game originally on the Wii. Loved it and completed 100% of the Unlockables. I stopped playing and gave my copy to an ex girlfriends son a couple of years ago. I decided to revisit the game and found a good working used copy and I’m glad I did. I have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Switch and had it for Wii U. MK8 is a great game but I still prefer the feel of MK Wii. Online is off now, has been for over a year, which is why I gave the game 9 instead of 10. I’d say, if you are an MK fan and still have a Wii or Wii U this game is essential. Unique courses, challenging Unlockables and lots of fun. I’d love to see a remaster if this game for Switch! But I know that I’m dreaming.… Expand
  11. NintendoFan9501
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    So many memories! This is my favourite mario game in the series! The courses are great, and so are the characters!
  12. patrickmurphy09
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    While Double Dash had its own unique charm as well as objective improvements, Mario Kart Wii was the first installment -- for me -- since Mario Kart 64 that really put its mark down. With vast improvements to the design, gameplay, music, stages, characters, and yes, even the joy o using optional motion controls (let alone the cutesy wheel peripheral you could also buy), Mario Kart Wii wasWhile Double Dash had its own unique charm as well as objective improvements, Mario Kart Wii was the first installment -- for me -- since Mario Kart 64 that really put its mark down. With vast improvements to the design, gameplay, music, stages, characters, and yes, even the joy o using optional motion controls (let alone the cutesy wheel peripheral you could also buy), Mario Kart Wii was a delight to pick up. For me, this game will remain emblematic of playing with friends in the dorm room, usually losing because I didn't master the game but still could find great fun in the gameplay. Mario Kart Wii does the job yet again here!… Expand
  13. eeveegms
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    This the most entertaining mario kart game, you can unlock characters by doing certain things and also has some of the most memorable tracks
  14. VenoMateo15
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The truth is that it is quite an entertaining game, I have been playing it for a long time and its statistics for example (if you choose a small vehicle you go fast but the bigger ones knock you down, in the case of the big ones you can't knock them down so easily but they are slower). I have seen its pro's (such as game mode and the new pirouette that it does when moving the controller) and its counter (the battle mode should have been online, nothing more, I think). In conclusion, it is a perfect game to play with friends, it is by far the best Mariokart game, and I understand why it is the game with the most fangames is the Mariokart saga.… Expand
  15. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    Los sensores de movimiento no se sienten forzados en este juego, consiguen una muy buena inmersión. recomiendo jugarlo con alguien. La jugabilidad es diferente, no es la mejor, prefiero la de Mario Kart 7 o Mario Kart 8, pero lo compensa el gameplay, los personajes y los circuitos.
  16. Chebic
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    TLDR; Great tracks, mediocre character/kart selection, and amazing modding community

    Before I begin I'd like to note Mario Kart Wii is my first ever video game (or at least one of my first) and that I've only played 3 other Mario Karts, DS and 8 in specific. So obviously I may be slightly blinded by nostalgia and may not know the true peaks of Mario Kart and consequently can't fully    TLDR; Great tracks, mediocre character/kart selection, and amazing modding community

    Before I begin I'd like to note Mario Kart Wii is my first ever video game (or at least one of my first) and that I've only played 3 other Mario Karts, DS and 8 in specific. So obviously I may be slightly blinded by nostalgia and may not know the true peaks of Mario Kart and consequently can't fully judge this game perfectly.

    Nevertheless this game is quite amazing. All of the tracks are incredible, it's so fun to just mess around with friends on, it had the biggest character roster of all the games at the time, AND it has Funky Kong. You can't really go wrong with this one, I only have two major complaints. First is the battle mode, it's notoriously one of the worst of all time, you're forced to play with teams, you're forced to have a timer, and elimination doesn't even affect players. It's really bad. The second is the stat balancing, notoriously this game has the funky/flame runner combo that straight up dominates the meta. Now while I do definitely dislike this I must chime in and note that while Funky/Flame is the objective best it's not by a lot, every character is near identical bar one or two stats they've been boosted in and all the inside drift bikes are relatively competitively viable. In total this causes this criticism to only take effect in extremely competitive races where you need to take every advantage you can get. There's also the extreme randomness everyone seems to complain about but from personal experience the item distribution seems to be pretty fine excluding the rare case when you are blue shelled nine times and then red shelled another five.

    Now for most games I'd end their, probably rate it an 8/10 for being a great party racing game but having a pretty shallow battle and competitive mode, but instead the masssive Mario Kart Wii fandom that somehow manages to still grow has got me their. Maybe this is cheating a little but I wholheartedly believe the fandom makes this game 10x better. The shear quantity of mods is insane. CTGP-R, the largest and most popular mod, adds over 216 new tracks. For reference that is almost 7 Mario Kart Wii's worth of new tracks. Obviously not all are the best but the meager fact that MKWii has such a massive modding scene that you could possibly septuply the amount of content by downloading one mod is insane, this isn't even accounting for all the new game modes that totally shake up the formula these mods also add. The modding scene is so massive that at least half of the people still playing this game are almost always using some mod. It's crazy to me how massive the modding scene is for this game and due to just how much it adds to the game it immediately bumps it up a number.    … Expand
  17. Markflakez
    Mar 4, 2021
    9
    The glitches, courses and controls are unique.
    I played it back when I was a kid and still play it to this day. It has a large modding community that still keeps it alive. It isn't that luck based as others (for example: Mario Kart 8 where you only bag and spam items and no risky shortcuts can be done. You get also instantly picked up by Lakitu. So you don't lose a few second as a    The glitches, courses and controls are unique.
    I played it back when I was a kid and still play it to this day. It has a large modding community that still keeps it alive. It isn't that luck based as others (for example: Mario Kart 8 where you only bag and spam items and no risky shortcuts can be done. You get also instantly picked up by Lakitu. So you don't lose a few second as a punishment). In this game you have to be strategic with them.
    Unfortunately they turned off the servers a bit early in my opinion.    … Expand
  18. TropicalNayr
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    I would give this a 89%
    This is one of the best Mario kart game it is a fun game I like some specs they added to it, it has great music great maps and just a great game over all the graphic you can tell had time into it and it is just a fun game!
  19. Ardho
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    Mario Kart wii is an excellent game, good graphics, good gameplay, good drifting, a lot of new things too, but I hate playing this game in 150cc, where luck is more important than skill
  20. RealOcto24
    May 3, 2021
    9
    This is an extremely fun game. The tracks are all unique and the soundtrack is phenomenal. It’s great when playing alone or with friends. My only gripes with the game are I wish the updated the looks of some of the retro tracks more and I wish there was one extra battle mode. Overall. This is an amazing game and a must have for every Wii or WiiU owner.
  21. barbiesuperfan
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    peach is a girlboss just wish there was cat peach (also its so hard to get new characters but maybe i just suck at the game)
  22. ayowhatisthat
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    Gonna be honest here. This Mario Kart isn't a 10/10 game and there a few reasons for that. 1.This game is broken, there are shortcuts that can basically break this game entirely and that's what I love about Mario Kart Wii. 2.This is probably the fairest Mario Kart for offline and online multiplayer. Offline it practically makes sure you catch up with people in front of you so easily.Gonna be honest here. This Mario Kart isn't a 10/10 game and there a few reasons for that. 1.This game is broken, there are shortcuts that can basically break this game entirely and that's what I love about Mario Kart Wii. 2.This is probably the fairest Mario Kart for offline and online multiplayer. Offline it practically makes sure you catch up with people in front of you so easily. Online it's a bit different, but around the same as it is offline. Mario Kart Wii does have a nice replay factor with homebrew hacks nowadays, which gives it a better chance at surviving for a long time. 3. It's got the stuff there like time trials, grand prix, vs, and battle mode, there's a lot to explore even if it can be annoying at some times. As of where it sits now, it could come off as a bit outdated, but it's overall a pretty good game nonetheless.… Expand
  23. Valuris
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    Mario kart wii is an incredible game, without a doubt the best mariokart, it adds the bikes, a more accomplished online mode, and makes it possible to play with a steering wheel! The gameplay of the bikes is very pleasant, despite a problem of balancing. This game is just crazy and I would have given it 10/10 but the battle mode is quite disappointing. If you have a wii, you must playMario kart wii is an incredible game, without a doubt the best mariokart, it adds the bikes, a more accomplished online mode, and makes it possible to play with a steering wheel! The gameplay of the bikes is very pleasant, despite a problem of balancing. This game is just crazy and I would have given it 10/10 but the battle mode is quite disappointing. If you have a wii, you must play mario kart wii… Expand
  24. Wat926
    Jun 13, 2022
    9
    AMAZING GAME! This game was my favorite Mario Kart and still is even with the newer ones. Sure the gameplay can be a bit unfair at times, it can be a really fun experience alone or with friends (which is 10x better). The controls are fine, especially for a motion control based game. The gameplay itself is really fun, the tracks are memorable, especially ones like coconut mall and DKAMAZING GAME! This game was my favorite Mario Kart and still is even with the newer ones. Sure the gameplay can be a bit unfair at times, it can be a really fun experience alone or with friends (which is 10x better). The controls are fine, especially for a motion control based game. The gameplay itself is really fun, the tracks are memorable, especially ones like coconut mall and DK summit. The soundtrack is top tier. It’s the perfect Mario Kart experience, a great game for the family to dive into. And even 14 years later it still holds up.… Expand
  25. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    The best Mario Kart game. The character and track selection are both fantastic. Thrilling close matches and a great amount of difficult unlocks.
  26. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
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  27. Han_theReal
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    Classic funracer must play if your the owner of a wii.
    Lots of cool tracks and characters
  28. Doingsomethings
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Mario Kart Wii is one of the best Mario Karts out there. Also, it was one of the first games I ever played. The music for it is so good and It is super fun with friends too. but a lot of times it can get annoying or frustrating. The controls for the game are dumb and can sometimes hurt your hands. Items can be really dumb like getting a bomb in 3rd or getting a green shell in 8th. but IMario Kart Wii is one of the best Mario Karts out there. Also, it was one of the first games I ever played. The music for it is so good and It is super fun with friends too. but a lot of times it can get annoying or frustrating. The controls for the game are dumb and can sometimes hurt your hands. Items can be really dumb like getting a bomb in 3rd or getting a green shell in 8th. but I like this game because it stupid. It fun because it is hard. most Mario Kart games are just easy. that is what I like about it, it hard. I hope they make one just like this.… Expand
  29. aaronnmp96
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Take better advantage of the control of the console, it is complicated, and they are very good.
  30. LORDTIKIDCANCER
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    yeah the best mario kart ever mada
    u now yu can do pirouettes like a hack n slash characters in the air for won turbo only shaking the control, is very fun an confortable
    the uniche inperfection is funky kong is funkin broken
  31. OcellCanari
    May 15, 2023
    9
    Mario Kart Wii is an exhilarating racing game on the Nintendo Wii. With intuitive motion controls, diverse tracks, and exciting multiplayer, it's a must-play title. The motion controls add an interactive element, while the wide range of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh. The multiplayer mode brings intense races and memorable moments. The visuals are vibrant, and the character roster offersMario Kart Wii is an exhilarating racing game on the Nintendo Wii. With intuitive motion controls, diverse tracks, and exciting multiplayer, it's a must-play title. The motion controls add an interactive element, while the wide range of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh. The multiplayer mode brings intense races and memorable moments. The visuals are vibrant, and the character roster offers strategic choices. Mario Kart Wii is a standout title that delivers thrilling races and endless fun.… Expand
  32. bigeli
    Jul 7, 2023
    9
    It was the best Mario Kart game. I think Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is better now but this game was king for many years. It has the best character roster of any Mario Kart game. The tracks in this game are amazing with many fan favorites such as Maple Treeway, Mushroom Gorge, Coconut Mall, and Koopa Cape, which all are making its return in the MK8DX DLC, for a good reason. One problem I have withIt was the best Mario Kart game. I think Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is better now but this game was king for many years. It has the best character roster of any Mario Kart game. The tracks in this game are amazing with many fan favorites such as Maple Treeway, Mushroom Gorge, Coconut Mall, and Koopa Cape, which all are making its return in the MK8DX DLC, for a good reason. One problem I have with this game is that it has an incredibly unbalanced vehicles. Bikes in this game are much better than karts as you can wheelie for a slight speed boost, also none of the karts in this game have outside drifting, which is way worse than the superior inside drifting, which are found in bikes. Besides that it is a very fun game with great items, (beside the thundercloud,) and the game has aged very well.… Expand
  33. Natanoksi
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    Another phenomenal game from nintendo. Mariokart Wii is a really fun game coming with legendary courses and with some very unique soundtracks. Including items, the items in this game are so random but so good that this pulls the rug off your table. The perfect game to play if you have a wii.
  34. LucoT
    May 8, 2008
    8
    It feels like Mario kart:Collector's edition. 16 new tracks, 16 old ones, honestly I prefer racing on the new tracks. It's a good thing the racing is so fun, because they've really hashed the battle mode. This would have been an easy 10/10, but battle mode is integral to Mario Kart and it just don't feel right playing in teams all the time.
  35. RoaldM
    May 9, 2008
    8
    It's a very good and addicting game, and the new online mode makes is even more awesome! But the grand prix is a bit annoying, 11 enemies which keep throwing powerups at you, getting a blue shield+pow block+lightning in your face just before the finish line sucks. Also I like that you can see your ranking, so you can see if you're good in the game or not.
  36. TitaniumDragon
    Jan 26, 2009
    8
    Mario Kart Wii is a good game, and is worth purchasing if you own a Wii. Its the latest iteration in the Mario Kart series, and it is a good game. But it isn't a great one, and its flaws rankle. First off, unlike its predecessors, you have to actually unlock the right to play every race. This sucks, because it is annoying not to be able to just jump in wherever. But the bigger issue Mario Kart Wii is a good game, and is worth purchasing if you own a Wii. Its the latest iteration in the Mario Kart series, and it is a good game. But it isn't a great one, and its flaws rankle. First off, unlike its predecessors, you have to actually unlock the right to play every race. This sucks, because it is annoying not to be able to just jump in wherever. But the bigger issue here is that playing multiplayer -doesn't unlock the races-. So you get the game, plug it in to play with your friends (and you can now play with up to FOUR people vs the computers in the grand-prix type race) and... you can't play any but the first four cups without beating all the cups in single player. This is incredibly frustrating and there's absolutely no good reason for this. The races shouldn't be locked in the first place, and even if they had to be for some reason, there's absolutely no reason whatsoever multiplayer play shouldn't be able to unlock them. Battle Modes are, likewise, inferior; you can no longer do free-for-alls between four players, which were the most fun, and you can't do elimination battle matches anymore, which were also fun - why isn't this still an option, at least? There's no good reason for it. The computers also are very poor at battle mode. The items in this game also suffer from being too swingy. Blue shells are too difficult to avoid and Bullet Bills are just horribly overpowered and completely game-swinging, and frustrating when you're doing well and then suddenly a bullet bill comes up and beats you. Overall the game is a good game - its got good races (though I feel Mario Kart 64 had better courses on the whole) and it is a fun racing game, but there have been better racing games. If you play it alone, you'll probably like it quite a bit, but multiplayer just feels like second fiddle, and as I purchased it for the sole purpose of playing grand prix mode multiplayer, its quite annoying. That said, the time trials are quite cool in this game, as you race against "ghosts" which are previous racers. While this existed previously, you can now download and race against other players as well as the "staff ghosts", which makes it more enjoyable as you can sort of tell how well you're doing. Overall, thumbs up, but not the greatest game ever, let alone the greatest mario kart game ever. Incidentally, the Wii wheel is pretty awkward - you're better off using the controller.… Expand
  37. Dare
    Jan 5, 2009
    8
    Most of the time I hate reading user reviews. This game does not deserve a 10. It does not deserve a 0. Get real, folks. This game is really good, but a 10/10 means perfect, and this game isn't perfect.
  38. AdamB.
    Apr 10, 2009
    8
    Compared to past Mario Kart games, Wii is nearly identical in terms of gameplay, with the exception of bikes, Miis, and online play. Mii support is great fun and makes online play much more diverse. The online play is nearly lag-free even with 12 players, and races and battles are always intense and fun, but there are a few serious downsides. There's no way to communicate with people Compared to past Mario Kart games, Wii is nearly identical in terms of gameplay, with the exception of bikes, Miis, and online play. Mii support is great fun and makes online play much more diverse. The online play is nearly lag-free even with 12 players, and races and battles are always intense and fun, but there are a few serious downsides. There's no way to communicate with people online, or add them to your friends. So you're pretty much playing with random people all the time, and it feels like playing CPUs since you can't talk, wave, or perform any other basic type of human interaction. Nintendo constantly demonstrates its utter incompetence when it comes to online functionality. At first I was inclined to attribute the lack of features to the family-friendly nature of the Wii, until I encountered players named "Turdnugget" or who used Hitler and penis-faced Miis in online games. The removal of dual-player karts is also a step down from Double Dash, but the inclusion of tracks from SNES, GBA, N64, and GameCube are a welcome addition. Getting a 3-star overall rating is essentially impossible, so it's honestly baffling why they included it. Even two stars on 150cc tracks requires constantly restarting the 4-race circuit, and a constant stream of blue shells along with the unforgiving and cheap AI will result in controllers broken in frustration. Players going for high scores needn't bother using the overly sensitive and fairly useless motion control feature. Despite the numerous downsides, Nintendo managed to put in a fairly respectable effort that's a lot of fun (in short bursts at least) for gamers of all ages.… Expand
  39. JG
    Nov 24, 2008
    8
    Graphics: 10 star variaty: 8 unlockables: 4 single player: 10 multiplaer: 4 I have played Double dash for a long time and liked it a lot. I just got the wii and got Mario Kart Wii. The graphics are awsome as for most wii games. Great variety after unlocking 32 tracks, 8 cirsuints, 90 bikes, 90 karts, and 30 charictars. The The unlockable list is confusing which is why I rated that at 4. Graphics: 10 star variaty: 8 unlockables: 4 single player: 10 multiplaer: 4 I have played Double dash for a long time and liked it a lot. I just got the wii and got Mario Kart Wii. The graphics are awsome as for most wii games. Great variety after unlocking 32 tracks, 8 cirsuints, 90 bikes, 90 karts, and 30 charictars. The The unlockable list is confusing which is why I rated that at 4. Single player is insainley good (better than expected)! Multiplayer is bad in the sense that there is only VS and battle although those are intriacte I think there should be grand prix mode should be in multiplayer like it is on double dash.… Expand
  40. JC
    Oct 22, 2008
    8
    I would have to say that anyone expecting "good" graphics in a game should not be judging anything with the word Mario in it. Nintendo puts less emphasis on Graphics and more emphasis on gameplay. Therefore I dont judge nintendo games on graphics. Pros - Unlike other posts, in my belief the items carry substantial pickup, from the Black rocket and the Pow to Star Power and the Red Shell. I would have to say that anyone expecting "good" graphics in a game should not be judging anything with the word Mario in it. Nintendo puts less emphasis on Graphics and more emphasis on gameplay. Therefore I dont judge nintendo games on graphics. Pros - Unlike other posts, in my belief the items carry substantial pickup, from the Black rocket and the Pow to Star Power and the Red Shell. This alows players, usually punished by top speed to still compete with faster players. COns - However, it seems that if you keep first place for long enoh, the computer will totally wreck you. I have had many a time being within a few carts of the finish line and being overthrown with spied shells, pows and red shells and get put back to 4 to possibly even 9th on one level. However, my 4th place Spike shell gain was rather interesting. Level designs are quite distinct, as there are 16 new levels as well as 16 levels from the old games, including a few from the SNES, which brings back memories. The online function is great, but isnt fair for players who dont play the single player game simply because they have neither the carts or bikes/characters to compete with die hard fans. This puts some players at a full disadvantage. I have to admitthat some of the souds/voices of characters have become childish, but what would be expected from companies that normally be designed for a younger age. I think it is not reasonable to realise that this game was not designed primarily for adults. However, i dont find the single player 150cc as challenging as others have, being as how 6/8 cups resulted in golds on attempt 1 which was rather a dissapointment for me.… Expand
  41. JamesC.
    Feb 23, 2008
    8
    A game purely made for multiplayer. If you are looking for a robust single player racing experience then mario kart is not for you, everyone else should definitely at least take a look.
  42. JohnM.
    Apr 13, 2008
    8
    [SPOILER] Its Mario Kart, it plays like mario kart, it feels like mario kart, its pure mario kart, and its got the best online features on Wii ever, the friends is finally implemented correctly the amount of unlockables is fantastic theres only 2 problems, and ill start with the dumb one that doesn't really matter first, the graphics, theyre no where near great, this game has kinda [SPOILER] Its Mario Kart, it plays like mario kart, it feels like mario kart, its pure mario kart, and its got the best online features on Wii ever, the friends is finally implemented correctly the amount of unlockables is fantastic theres only 2 problems, and ill start with the dumb one that doesn't really matter first, the graphics, theyre no where near great, this game has kinda been rushed and quickly put together, and the graphics are the only giveaway of this, they look like double dash, although the game runs damn smooth, with no lagging or freezing (online or off) the wii can do more, the best looking character is an unlockable **spoiler** rosalina, shes just been copied and pasted straight from galaxy which i wish is what they did with the others, and the second real problem, the offline battle mode, they didnt really think people would still be playing this offline i suppose as the battleode is in teams no free for all sadly, although online the battle mode is still fantastic and the new points ranking system is brilliantly implimented and addictive and online matches are quick to join and lag free, get this game, sure its not perfect, and mario kart ds is better offline, but online this is the dogs b*llocks, perhaps some more offline features and some nicer graphics and this woulda been GREAT, its still essential, that and the wii wheel is awesome,… Expand
  43. JonathanC
    Aug 6, 2009
    8
    The classic Mario Kart we all know and love is back. The motorcycles are a good edition. The classic courses and battle stages are lackluster however. There are no character specific power ups, and the double item boxes of double dash are gone. Again rubber band A.I. make things difficult
  44. Review9
    Aug 26, 2010
    8
    A very big inprovement from mario kart double dash, which was not a bad game at all but still it is better. Much more tracks then the previous game uncluding some old tracks from older games, more characters and motorbikes! This game comes with a wheel that you put your wii controler in and you use it to steer! I still much rather prefer the game cube controlers but thats just me. OnlineA very big inprovement from mario kart double dash, which was not a bad game at all but still it is better. Much more tracks then the previous game uncluding some old tracks from older games, more characters and motorbikes! This game comes with a wheel that you put your wii controler in and you use it to steer! I still much rather prefer the game cube controlers but thats just me. Online multiplayer is a great add on to the mario kart series where it tells you where your oponents are from then you vote for a track. There are some down sides to this game though too. Like the graphics, now mario kart has never really had great graphic but after how ever many games you would expect them to get some better graphics. Now don't get me wrong the graphics are good it's just i would like to see graphics that look like mario galaxy. and when finding a game online sometimes it can take more then 10 minutes! And i do not have a bad connection. Other wise this is one of the better racing games out there. I give it a 8.5 out of 10… Expand
  45. Susano
    Aug 23, 2010
    8
    While I dislike Mario Kart Wii, I still respect it as a great racing game, but could have benefited from when previous Mario Kart games went right, namely character specific karts, items and the coin system from Super Mario Kart. While it seems to lack the soul of Mario Kart DS, it is solid multiplayer fun, and pretty good in single player too. Packed with tracks, characters and items- oneWhile I dislike Mario Kart Wii, I still respect it as a great racing game, but could have benefited from when previous Mario Kart games went right, namely character specific karts, items and the coin system from Super Mario Kart. While it seems to lack the soul of Mario Kart DS, it is solid multiplayer fun, and pretty good in single player too. Packed with tracks, characters and items- one good game… Expand
  46. muzziklover
    Sep 20, 2010
    8
    Online and offline multi-player; complete and utterly awesome. Offline single player; completely and utterly unfair. The biggest reason you should get this game is the online gameplay which is the most fun you will ever get on the Wii with the bonus of having more tracks, more karts and more racers. Going on the downside, single player can be fun most of the time but on the later cc's itOnline and offline multi-player; complete and utterly awesome. Offline single player; completely and utterly unfair. The biggest reason you should get this game is the online gameplay which is the most fun you will ever get on the Wii with the bonus of having more tracks, more karts and more racers. Going on the downside, single player can be fun most of the time but on the later cc's it is down right unfair with its ridiculous rubber band AI.… Expand
  47. Inuit_Dude
    Mar 20, 2011
    8
    i like this game and it can take a while to unlock all the vehicles and all the characters so you are always entertained... until you finally unlock everything, then there is not much to do on your own accept race but unless you are playing with friends this game can get boring if you are not working towards unlocking something. this game is an amzing game to play with friends and you willi like this game and it can take a while to unlock all the vehicles and all the characters so you are always entertained... until you finally unlock everything, then there is not much to do on your own accept race but unless you are playing with friends this game can get boring if you are not working towards unlocking something. this game is an amzing game to play with friends and you will be having so much fun when you are in first and you're hit with a blue shell then your friend zips by to take 1st place from you or when you do the exact same thing to your friend. this is a must buy for anyone who owns a wii and you will always have something to do with friends if you get bored of racing by yourself… Expand
  48. Watermelon789
    Jul 24, 2011
    8
    Mario Kart Wii was one of my most anticipated games that i rabidly wanted, and the time i had it, i played it like if there wasn't tomorrow. Set with nice content to keep you busy , responsive gameplay , and colorful graphics gives life to the known Mario icon. The bundle that includes a steering wheel adds diversity, the steering wheels doesn't change nothing to the experience,Mario Kart Wii was one of my most anticipated games that i rabidly wanted, and the time i had it, i played it like if there wasn't tomorrow. Set with nice content to keep you busy , responsive gameplay , and colorful graphics gives life to the known Mario icon. The bundle that includes a steering wheel adds diversity, the steering wheels doesn't change nothing to the experience, because it;s just a piece of plastic that it;;s empty , you just put the Wii remote to it, and Voila!!! there you have a "real" experience of how to drive in the future. In case of the online , it plays decently fine not a big thing or video games transformer. Mario Kart Wii has the entertaining time in a huge moment , but it isn't reliable, only a few weeks and there you go, another CD in your forgotten library , Plus+ , a pheripheral in the dust waiting to be discovered in the next year.… Expand
  49. oisin1001
    Jul 12, 2011
    8
    This game isn't as good as the DS one, but this version has great graphics, fun tracks and a fairly decent character line-up. The online play is very fun, and shows everyone what the Wii is capable of. But somethings can get a bit on your nerves. Like the fact that Blue Shells can ruin your chances of doing half decent or how a non-skilled player with a Bullet Bill can skip right to theThis game isn't as good as the DS one, but this version has great graphics, fun tracks and a fairly decent character line-up. The online play is very fun, and shows everyone what the Wii is capable of. But somethings can get a bit on your nerves. Like the fact that Blue Shells can ruin your chances of doing half decent or how a non-skilled player with a Bullet Bill can skip right to the front. And the line-up could have received a bigger variety of characters, maybe from other first party games, instead of Baby Mario and Baby Luigi, etc. Still, it's a very good game and I think it deserves a score of 8 out of 10.… Expand
  50. Drtrdt
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Im not that much of a fan for Mario but this game is pretty good for a certain audience.
    It started to become repetitive after I've done almost everything in the game.
  51. Zero2k
    Dec 25, 2011
    8
    This Mario Kart combines some of the best tracks from previous incarnations of the series along with some new tracks that will keep you coming back for more racing action over and over again. The online and multi-player experience is one of the best you will find in any game.
  52. Jeimz
    Jan 21, 2012
    8
    The Mario Kart series do something very curious which is they seem to get progressively better with each game. The only reason to play the older games is to play old courses I liked. Lots to unlock on this game but eventually it becomes boring. I only use it to play online now and online is hacked and glitched to pieces. Still fun to play online with friends though, if you have theirThe Mario Kart series do something very curious which is they seem to get progressively better with each game. The only reason to play the older games is to play old courses I liked. Lots to unlock on this game but eventually it becomes boring. I only use it to play online now and online is hacked and glitched to pieces. Still fun to play online with friends though, if you have their friend code. Play with a Wiimote and Numchuk though, as the new Wii Wheel controls suck.… Expand
  53. cbrandhagen
    Jan 31, 2012
    8
    I have played every Mario Kart Nintendo has come up with so far. Each time Nintendo makes some improvements and some things are made worse. In comparison to the GameCube version, this one improved by allowing game play to be done over the internet. It is fun and interesting to be able to play against other players around the world rather than playing alone. This type of play doesn'tI have played every Mario Kart Nintendo has come up with so far. Each time Nintendo makes some improvements and some things are made worse. In comparison to the GameCube version, this one improved by allowing game play to be done over the internet. It is fun and interesting to be able to play against other players around the world rather than playing alone. This type of play doesn't come without problems, however. Some of the players on the Wi-Fi have found ways of cheating. Nintendo does try to stop this, but it hasn't been able to. Another problem is that some of the players must not have jobs or school because they have become so good at the game that it seems they devote their entire lives to playing and improving. Maybe there should be some sort of system so that a person can play against others around their own skill level. There may be a way of doing this which I haven't had time to explore.

    One of the things that was changed from the GameCube version is the weapons. In the GameCube version a player could hold two weapons at a time by running over a double box. In this version there are only single boxes. This may be to some players' liking, but not mine. Nintendo has made the Wii remote work really well with this game. Instead of the standard controller being used for play, the person can use a wheel that they hold in the air. This has made the game easier and more realistic. It seems strange to hold a wheel in the air, but over time a player can get used to this concept.

    Overall, I would say this game is fun. The object is to race karts with computer players, internet players, or people in the room. Weapons are fun and interesting ways to try and slow down opponents. Strategic use of the weapons is essential to winning the game. It would be neat to be able to play all tracks from previous games though. There are some that I really enjoy from previous versions, but were not included in the game. Nintendo did include some favorite tracks (favorites of who is not something I am aware of) from earlier versions, but not many of my favorites made the cut. One thing I can't understand is why Nintendo only makes about one Mario Kart version per system I enjoy the game a lot, but tend to get bored after awhile and desire a newer version.    … Expand
  54. Kanda2012
    Feb 16, 2012
    8
    Actually ,this game is interesting !!! I did with my friend and we could get along with her very much! There are many kinds of character s in this game and I chose yoshi and it was very cute!
  55. FaloRoy
    Dec 17, 2012
    8
    Honestly, this game is pretty good, but not amazing. The bikes are definitely neat (anyone who says they're a gimmick is being a purist who is scared of change), the graphics are beautiful for the Wii, and the sound as a whole is very pleasing. I also think the character list is the best in the series so far with its sheer size and variety. Single player is almost as deep as the DSHonestly, this game is pretty good, but not amazing. The bikes are definitely neat (anyone who says they're a gimmick is being a purist who is scared of change), the graphics are beautiful for the Wii, and the sound as a whole is very pleasing. I also think the character list is the best in the series so far with its sheer size and variety. Single player is almost as deep as the DS version; the only little problem I saw was that I had to go online to access the challenges instead of them being there at the start of the game, like the missions in DS. Multiplayer is very fun locally, with a nice amount of customization for your own way to play. Online is a definite improvement with the only drawback being the hackers and the way VR was calculated, otherwise it is very good. Battle mode is okay with 10 tracks, but the forced team battle was head-scratching, along with the Blue Shell making an appearance (that's not necessary). The tracks are pretty cool and creative with some interesting obstacles, I just felt some tracks were a bit over-laden with hazards (like Bowser's Castle), but were mostly full of nice design. The Wii wheel is not a gimmick either, but it does have a learning curve in which you need to hold it right for it to work. And the controls, as a whole, are responsive and fluid with no big sign of unplayability. The huge annoyance that everyone says about this game is, of course, the rubber-banding races as a result of the crazy items. The new items do sound cool, but that coupled with 12 racers on the track make the game way too reliant on items and luck, and little is based on skill. In single player racing this isn't so bad because at least the AI is not very good at driving (believe me, it is very easy), but in multiplayer this can be very frustrating for those that really want to win. If you can fight through this, it really isn't a deal-breaker that kills the experience, but it can be a real screw-over in some instances. In my opinion, it's too flawed to be considered the best Mario kart game, but it's not awful enough that it's the worst/least good version either. An 8.4/10 from me, and I do feel that only a die-hard would give this game anything higher than a 9, and only someone who focuses mostly on the negatives would ever score this lower than a 6. In the end, a solid game.… Expand
  56. shprea
    Jun 27, 2013
    8
    Mario Kart Wii is without a doubt the biggest Mario Kart to date. It had over 32 courses, 16 new (each one awesome) and 16 old (with revamped graphics). There are more characters to choose from, more cars, and now there are motorcycles. There's even an online component to the game that works really well, never once lagging. The only issue with this game is its reliance on chance. No matterMario Kart Wii is without a doubt the biggest Mario Kart to date. It had over 32 courses, 16 new (each one awesome) and 16 old (with revamped graphics). There are more characters to choose from, more cars, and now there are motorcycles. There's even an online component to the game that works really well, never once lagging. The only issue with this game is its reliance on chance. No matter how good I got at this game, a blue shell could always best me, leaving me in 8th place. For latter installments, I recommend an item select screen, similar to that of Super Smash Bros, in order to fix this issue.… Expand
  57. jakethesnack
    Oct 23, 2013
    8
    Without a doubt my favorite Mario Kart game just beating Double Dash, The music is great, the tracks are great and the items are great with the exception of the lightning cloud.
  58. psychogrodus
    Aug 29, 2013
    8
    Mario Kart Wii isn't the best Mario Kart game, but it sure is close. The wii is the perfect console to have a racing game due to the motion controls and Mario KArt Wii takes full advantage of it. Due to the layout of the wii remote, the controls feel perfect. Granted, you can find more immersive racers out there, but the motion controls due make Mario Kart very immersive. There areMario Kart Wii isn't the best Mario Kart game, but it sure is close. The wii is the perfect console to have a racing game due to the motion controls and Mario KArt Wii takes full advantage of it. Due to the layout of the wii remote, the controls feel perfect. Granted, you can find more immersive racers out there, but the motion controls due make Mario Kart very immersive. There are more characters in this Mario Kart game then any preceding Mario Kart, in fact it's almost overwhelming. There are more ways to unlock characters now besides winning the grand prix, such as time trials. The courses are some of the best in the series. Highlights include Koopa Cape, Moonview Highway, and one of the best iterations of Rainbow Road. Battle mode is back and is pretty fun. Online play has been improved upon since Mario Kart DS. WIth all this stuff in the game, it's a shock that nearly all of it is flawless. The exception to this is 150cc races. In the 150cc races, the AI cheats big time. The AI will zoom ahead at random points at an absurd speed. This can get ver frustrating. Another problem is the change in local multiplayer. In the last console Mario Kart, Double Dash during local multiplayer the only characters on the course were the players. In Mario Kart Wii however, computers will join in on the races making the local multiplayer less fun. Overall, Mario Kart Wii may not be the best, but it is fun nonetheless.… Expand
  59. WolfenMcGunz
    Aug 6, 2013
    8
    A very solid entry in the Mario Kart franchise! There are many amazing new tracks to drive on, and a lot of great remade tracks as well. and this title introduces bike races which adds more variety.

    The downside of this title is that the items are more unbalanced than ever before. The obnoxiousness ever so high, especially with the menacing blue shell which seems to wait till you're    A very solid entry in the Mario Kart franchise! There are many amazing new tracks to drive on, and a lot of great remade tracks as well. and this title introduces bike races which adds more variety.

    The downside of this title is that the items are more unbalanced than ever before. The obnoxiousness ever so high, especially with the menacing blue shell which seems to wait till you're close to the finish line. In some cases you will be hit with blue shells 4 times in one race! But that's Mario Kart for ya!

    There are a lot of OP elements in Mario Kart Wii, such as certain characters on the ninja-styled mach bikes, which seems to be everyones' go-to setup in multiplayer, but that does not break the game.

    The online experience is great while the online lobbies and setup are annoying, but once in a race it's fun to race real people. Be ready for some aggravation, this Mario Kart will have you cheering one moment nad throwing your controller the next!    … Expand
  60. mariofan2935
    Nov 22, 2013
    8
    Mario Kart Wii is a little better than average at a racing game. The courses are amazing with good music! But after you unlock everything,(Rosalina the game gets kinda boring, making my score an 8 for this game. Other great games for the Wii however, include Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Mario Party 9 (Mario Party 8 doesn't have many good minigames), Mario SportsMario Kart Wii is a little better than average at a racing game. The courses are amazing with good music! But after you unlock everything,(Rosalina the game gets kinda boring, making my score an 8 for this game. Other great games for the Wii however, include Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Mario Party 9 (Mario Party 8 doesn't have many good minigames), Mario Sports Mix, and Mario Power Tennis.… Expand
  61. jct400thz
    Jan 9, 2014
    8
    the only reason i rated this a nine, is because the computers above 50-CC are frustratingly hard to pass up. could you make it any harder? otherwise, this game rocks the world! it was the second Mario kart game to feature customizable karts and choices, and the 1st in the series to feature bikes. what can't you love about this game? well, probably the unstable FPS playing 2P on-line andthe only reason i rated this a nine, is because the computers above 50-CC are frustratingly hard to pass up. could you make it any harder? otherwise, this game rocks the world! it was the second Mario kart game to feature customizable karts and choices, and the 1st in the series to feature bikes. what can't you love about this game? well, probably the unstable FPS playing 2P on-line and more than 2 players offline. at that, I'm rating this an 8. other than that, there really isn't much to hate about this game. it offered a lot of depth throughout! racing games aren't about a story (F-Zero GX/AX excluded). and again, it is the first game to have 12 players total, computer, or on-line.… Expand
  62. JJTX
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    A solid entry in the esteemed kart racing series, with lots of variety and some great new tracks.
  63. dinosauryoshi
    Jun 30, 2014
    8
    Tons of tracks, karts and characters and a hell of a lot of fun both in multiplayer (although the single-player is fun too for a while). The battle mode was a let-down however when compared to previous Mario Karts.
  64. GypsyPeach
    Aug 19, 2014
    8
    Really fun multiplayer game....of course, it's Mario Kart, that's sort of expected. However, although I love Mario Kart (despite the fact I can't drive for garbage) I do have some problems with it that are minor but they are annoyances. For example, the computers get TONS of "POW"s, blue shells, and are surprisingly accurate with green shells. Their AI is annoying especially when racing onReally fun multiplayer game....of course, it's Mario Kart, that's sort of expected. However, although I love Mario Kart (despite the fact I can't drive for garbage) I do have some problems with it that are minor but they are annoyances. For example, the computers get TONS of "POW"s, blue shells, and are surprisingly accurate with green shells. Their AI is annoying especially when racing on teams because they still push each other and the human player ends up dragging the rest of the computer team. Banana peels and boxes are not nearly as effective as they used to be and there's this new lightning cloud thing that should not be there at all as it's not helpful for the player, it's just devastating...

    Still, these are all minor things. Most of the tracks are good. The controls are good, music is what I expect in a Mario Kart... it's all there and it's still fun. I'd just recommend trying to get more human players so there are less stupid computers at least when you play team racing. Good game, lots of fun.    … Expand
  65. spongeswift
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    Mario Kart Wii: the broken game I actually like. Bikes were OP, and Funky Kong was spammed it wasn't a perfect game. But it's great tracks, good racers and kart/bike selection, and item distribution the good really outshines the bad.
  66. JuanLuisGG14
    Nov 8, 2015
    8
    Good game, although vehicles are a complete letdown
    Graphics are also pretty disappointing, although retro courses and good online make up for some flaws.
    8/10
  67. PeterAlexander
    Jan 6, 2016
    8
    Mario Kart on the Wii is an absolutely fun game, and that is how it should be judged. With fun tracks, fun characters, fun power ups, it is a game to be played with fun people.
  68. Carly12345
    Oct 14, 2015
    8
    Mario Karts is one of my favourite games. It is a game you can play with your family or friends and race against them. The graphics used in the game are very good and you can choose the character you want and choose the vehicle your character would drive. You can buy steering wheels and put the remote in it and it makes it more realistic.
    There are different levels you can play in this    Mario Karts is one of my favourite games. It is a game you can play with your family or friends and race against them. The graphics used in the game are very good and you can choose the character you want and choose the vehicle your character would drive. You can buy steering wheels and put the remote in it and it makes it more realistic.
    There are different levels you can play in this game with different race tracks, some harder than others. There are different sound affects for each of the characters you use and there are different sounds made during the race. You can play up to four characters and play in teams or against each other.
    I recommend this game to all people of any age because it is a family game and a lot of fun.    … Expand
  69. gdiego135
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    Mario Kart on the Wii is a great racing game for you and your friends and family to compete in. It's soooo much fun getting all the characters feels rewarding, also the online can be really competitive at times when you race people from around the world.
  70. Shadow1
    May 20, 2016
    8
    This game is good . In this game bad graphics for 2008 , but this game is very funny . In this game is many normal Characters' Cars . In this game I like Luigi . Mario Kart Wii better than Mario Kart 7 , Mario Kart Double Dash and Mario Kart 8 because Mario Kart Wii is Funniest game in Mario Kart Series and in Mario Kart Wii many different very beatiful trucks . 8/10 .
  71. GamecubeLover
    Aug 1, 2016
    8
    Wow this game is great but the game is flawed. The problems are the motion controls, most of the tracks are generic, not memorable, and not addicting enough as other Mario Kart games.
  72. Arilio
    Jun 14, 2016
    8
    This game is absolutely amazing and i enjoyed it a lot. The graphics for 2008 are really good and the tracks are colorful and creative. The thing that i didn't like about it is that this game is SO hard. The ranking is really unfair and to get 3 stars you don't only need to be 1st at all tracks, but you have to avoid items that can harm you, you should not fall even once in to a gap andThis game is absolutely amazing and i enjoyed it a lot. The graphics for 2008 are really good and the tracks are colorful and creative. The thing that i didn't like about it is that this game is SO hard. The ranking is really unfair and to get 3 stars you don't only need to be 1st at all tracks, but you have to avoid items that can harm you, you should not fall even once in to a gap and not bump into a wall. In addition the 150cc is extremly hard and the balance of the items if awful. For example i was ready to finish first and then suddenly thunder, blueshell and 3 red shells. That is just sick and punishing. But i can say that it is a really good game and i recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  73. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    8.6 - Had the potential to be a 9, but had a few issues. The major problem was the fact that one could go from 1st to 12th (and vice-versa) in a matter of seconds all because of some stupid item. Besides this though a very solid and traditional Mario Kart game, with very cool tracks and karts.
  74. ZeoN
    Jul 30, 2017
    8
    Recuerdo hace años cuando mis padres me regalaron por sorpresa este juego junto al pack de accesorios del mismo.Me gusto bastante,aunque nunca he sido demasiado fan de Mario.Grandes horas de diversion y entretenimiento
  75. Diegochocho
    Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Juego para divertirse en familia, con buenos circuitos y buena jugabilidad.
  76. CowDude121
    Jun 2, 2017
    8
    Great for a wii game, not as great for a mario kart game.The tracks are very creative and the power ups are awesome as usual but overall Mario Kart 8 and Double Dash are better Mario Kart games.Don't let that back you away from buying this, Mario Kart Wii is the best racer for the Wii.If you have a Wii, go get this!
  77. Szymonhead
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    I would put Mario Kart WII in #2 out of all the 8. I would say its the best. Sure for me the characters are weak and the online is down, but the tracks are good,
  78. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    8
    Such a great game with amazing tracks and great characters. Lame battle mode tho and the graphics are just okay. But this is one of the most free mk games
  79. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    The Mario Kart for the Wii console. Looks and performs great. However can't say that I was amazed by the motion-steering wheel feature.
  80. yourock
    Jun 23, 2018
    8
    This game is a good Mario Kart. There's a couple of problems like, In battle mode, you can't choose your team. And the game looks kinda muggy but other than those problems, This is a VERY GOOD Mario Kart.
  81. BeboFett
    Dec 19, 2018
    8
    A good Mario Kart, quite complete and perfect for the rides between friends.
  82. clem666
    Mar 5, 2021
    8
    Certainly an unavoidable classic to have and play on the Wii console. This game rocked so many young generations. There are a lot of easter eggs, hidden characters and paths. It is a true delight to play it with friends and especially if you are certain that this will not break your relationships. The graphics are okay, the original score is great and fun when the beats accelerate when youCertainly an unavoidable classic to have and play on the Wii console. This game rocked so many young generations. There are a lot of easter eggs, hidden characters and paths. It is a true delight to play it with friends and especially if you are certain that this will not break your relationships. The graphics are okay, the original score is great and fun when the beats accelerate when you are on the final lap. There are a lot of varied maps with varied power-ups and atmospheres. The 'stoy mode' (if we can call it that way) is okay, the difficulty goes crescendo and kind of frustrated me when I was a kid trying to finish the game. The modes are varied and funny. The possibility to play it online was amazing at that time and particularly the fact that you could post your best time trial online to compare you with the rest of the world. Well that was awesome before everyone started to cheat.

    The main flaw of this game is that power-ups can influence the race way too much. You could have the best driving skills of your family, you could also finish last if you get on a chain of bad events (which happens way too often to me). If you add this to the fact that the RNG is totally controlled and not so random according to your place on the classification it quickly loses the fun it had.    … Expand
  83. Chippy-T
    Aug 7, 2019
    8
    Nintendo did good with this game, on paper this game should be awful due to its inability to incorporate skill into the mix, but somehow, it works wonderfully. The TLDR is that it is an extremely fun game with an amazing community and a lot of replay value.

    But here is the main/bulk of the review. I am going to split the review up into different sections. 1. Gameplay 2. Graphics 3.    Nintendo did good with this game, on paper this game should be awful due to its inability to incorporate skill into the mix, but somehow, it works wonderfully. The TLDR is that it is an extremely fun game with an amazing community and a lot of replay value.

    But here is the main/bulk of the review. I am going to split the review up into different sections.

    1. Gameplay
    2. Graphics
    3. Music
    4. Community

    Gameplay: The gameplay is quite simple. There is no hour-long tutorial, no text on screen telling you "Do this! Do that!" you press A 4 times and you are in the game. It is that simple.

    Once you get into a race, that's where the game shows a few flaws, mainly in the items. The item system makes it so 1st place has only bananas and other weak items to defend themselves with, meaning that only the skilled get to keep 1st place, and 12th (last place) has more powerful items to push themselves into 1st. The issue comes when players actually play the game. One of the first things you will notice is that most of the hectic action is in the middle so 1st and 12th are the safest places to be, also if you are skilled enough to keep 1st place then you are going to be so far ahead that only blue shells and a really good red shell are going to post any threat to you.

    Another good thing is the online mode, now technically this can't affect the score any more as the online got shut down and now you have to mod in the online mode. But from what I can remember (and from what I played on the online mode) it was/is really fun and makes the 20+ hours of gameplay turn into months! (and that's not an exaggeration!)

    2. Graphics

    The graphics are actually where the game fails the most. They haven't improved all that much from the days of the GameCube, personally, I think the graphics are great, they aren't so bad that it affects gameplay, but it would have been nice to see a major upgrade to them.

    3. Music

    This is where the game stands out the most! The music in this game is so good. The frantic, adrenaline-filled, grumble volcano and the sparkle of coconut mall (along with all the other tracks) makes this game a charm to listen to! In most games, your music is based on the theme or main mechanic of the game, if you have something like dark souls you won't be having much uplifting music because you are trying to maintain an atmosphere. But with Mario Kart, it treats every track like it was its own game! Since there are so many different locations, so many different settings, it meant that they really got to experiment with the music and really turn it into something that I love. I would listen to the songs outside of the game itself, and I think most people would too.

    4. Community

    Though not as large as it used to be, the community is amazing. They have done some amazing things with this game! Wiimm, along with other community figures, created wiimmfi which, after the shutdown of the online mode, revived the online community almost instantly! Loads of other community members are creating content like custom tracks and music to keep the game fresh and original, MR. Bean created CTGP which helped people easily access the online mode and helped people easily gain access to hundreds of custom tracks.

    The speedrunning community is still semi-active, and even though most of the tricks and shortcuts have been found these guys still manage to keep the game alive and keep on making there times shorter and shorter.

    SUMMERY

    The game has a lot of playtime, and when modding in some of the extra content the community provides the game gets thousands of hours longer. The music is good and the graphics are nic-

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  84. MazdoTechno
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    The best Mario Kart game
    I still go back to this one over the new ones any day
    It does what it says on the tin and has provided me, my family and friends with great entertainment for years now
    Could use more tracks but honestly I don’t mind personally
  85. B3ASTSTYL3
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    This is a fun Mario Kart game. Although It is overrated and CPUs are more likely spamming items instead of actually getting them from an item box. Two spiny shells shouldn't spawn in a five second period.
  86. TheOkCringe
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    This game certainly deserves its place, and has since become my most played Mario Kart title ever. It has some of the best courses in Mario Kart history, and a solid roster, but it only has so many good vehicles. Getting good at this game means using very limited options, which is a little offsetting. The controls take time to get used to as well, especially if you want to use motion. ButThis game certainly deserves its place, and has since become my most played Mario Kart title ever. It has some of the best courses in Mario Kart history, and a solid roster, but it only has so many good vehicles. Getting good at this game means using very limited options, which is a little offsetting. The controls take time to get used to as well, especially if you want to use motion. But regardless, a 7.6/10 puts this as my fourth best Mario Kart title.… Expand
  87. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Score: 8
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  88. hector_bcn98
    Nov 8, 2022
    8
    Gran, gran videojuego de carreras. Funciones online gratuítas y divertidísimas, pese al lag. Como nota negativa pondría que el volante no era todo lo precios que debería haber sido. Siempre jugué con wiimote y nunchaku.
  89. colorlesssaturn
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    Mario Kart Wii offers an amazing playing experience for amateurs and advanced players alike. Offering a solid collection of great tracks, such as some of the best in the franchise like Maple Treeway, Koopa Cape, Grumble Volcano, Coconut Mall and plenty of other amazing tracks. It also offers a wide array of characters from the Mario franchise, the second biggest in the franchise (first isMario Kart Wii offers an amazing playing experience for amateurs and advanced players alike. Offering a solid collection of great tracks, such as some of the best in the franchise like Maple Treeway, Koopa Cape, Grumble Volcano, Coconut Mall and plenty of other amazing tracks. It also offers a wide array of characters from the Mario franchise, the second biggest in the franchise (first is Mario Kart 8). The game stays strong 13 years later. However, the battle mode of the game is underwhelming compared to the amazing racing portion. While offering strong battle courses, it fails to deliver a good battle experience. Otherwise, Mario Kart Wii is a strong contender for the best game in the franchise.… Expand
  90. LMaoTse-tung
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    Gioco che dopo quasi 15 anni non stanca mai, al pari se non superiore per certi aspetti a Mario kart 8, ti diverti a giocarlo sia da solo che (ancora di più) con gli amici.
  91. superlakitu64
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Mario Kart Wii ist ein starkes Spiel in einer starken Reihe. Die Wii-Strecken (also sprich die neuen) wie z.B. die Coconut Mall haben heutzutage Kultstatus und die Retro-Strecken sind ebenfalls gut ausgewählt und gut umgesetzt.. Die Fahrer und Fahrzeugauswahl ist ebenfalls größtenteils gut gelungen. Die Mii-Charaktere hätte es in diesem Spiel zwar nicht benötigt, aber wer will es NintendoMario Kart Wii ist ein starkes Spiel in einer starken Reihe. Die Wii-Strecken (also sprich die neuen) wie z.B. die Coconut Mall haben heutzutage Kultstatus und die Retro-Strecken sind ebenfalls gut ausgewählt und gut umgesetzt.. Die Fahrer und Fahrzeugauswahl ist ebenfalls größtenteils gut gelungen. Die Mii-Charaktere hätte es in diesem Spiel zwar nicht benötigt, aber wer will es Nintendo verübeln ihre neuen Avatare in einen als großen System-Seller geplanten Funracer einzubringen. Ich bin kein großer Freund der Bikes in Mario Kart Wii, da sie viel zu overpowered sind. Wer würde denn noch ein Kart benutzen, wenn er auch ein Bike fahren kann, mit welchem er dank dem Wheelie schneller ist, als ein Kart mit goldenem Drift-Boost ist. Der blaue Panzer kommt hier auch ein wenig zu häufig vor, allgemein würde ich das Spiel als ein wenig unfair einstufen, vor allem die Bepunktung des Onlinemodus war sehr hart. Letztendlich muss man diesem Spiel dennoch seine 8/10 Pkt. und seinen Platz an dem Sonnenstrand der guten Mario Kart-Spiele einräumen… Expand
  92. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    Mario Kart Wii es para mi la primera entrega excelente de una saga que ya era buena. Es sencillamente un juego más completo, y posee una jugabilidad única que ningún otro ofrece gracias a la Wii, implementada sin errores
    Nota Final: 8.5
  93. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    8
    Mario Kart Wii is easily the best Mario Kart game along with Mario Kart DS. It has an excellent and varied character roster, decent tracks and retro tracks, a great choice of karts, bikes, and controller options, and by far the best battle mode of all the Mario Kart games. While the soundtrack isn’t quite up to Mario Kart 64 and DS standards, the game still holds up strongly with itsMario Kart Wii is easily the best Mario Kart game along with Mario Kart DS. It has an excellent and varied character roster, decent tracks and retro tracks, a great choice of karts, bikes, and controller options, and by far the best battle mode of all the Mario Kart games. While the soundtrack isn’t quite up to Mario Kart 64 and DS standards, the game still holds up strongly with its excellent playability across all modes in the game.… Expand
  94. AShinyG1ratina
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    The best game in the Mario Kart franchise until further notice, or MK9 lmao
  95. Kdog152
    Jan 9, 2023
    8
    If we're being realistic, Mario kart Wii is overrated. so, let's start with the negatives so they are done and dusted.
    - The online is horrendous! It's laggy. It's full of hackers who constantly use the mind boggling amount of game-breaking short cut glitches and item hacks in this game. That leads to my next point:
    - This game is Brocken, though thankfully, you have to go out of your    If we're being realistic, Mario kart Wii is overrated. so, let's start with the negatives so they are done and dusted.
    - The online is horrendous! It's laggy. It's full of hackers who constantly use the mind boggling amount of game-breaking short cut glitches and item hacks in this game. That leads to my next point:
    - This game is Brocken, though thankfully, you have to go out of your way to break the game.
    - The item distribution is horrible. The amount of times you get hit by red shells and other projectiles is ridiculous.
    - Why does Luigi's circuit exists? the track is bland and it has a section at the end where it punishes the player for driving on the boost panels as they make you slower, WHICH DEFEATS THE WHOLE POINT OF A BOOST PANNAL!!!
    - Funky Kong. Surely that's all I need to say. No? well then let me explain. Funky Kong has the most annoying voice, to the point where if the volume is up loud, it will make your ears bleed. (well, okay, not really, but you get the point).
    now with the positives:
    With the exception of Luigi circuit, the tracks are amazing and were some of the most creative in the series at the time. Maple Treeway, Coopa Cape, grumble volcano and the hardest rainbow road in the series are only a few of them. It's no wonder it was the best selling Mario kart until 8 deluxe came out 9 years later.
    - The amount of karts in the game are great
    -The battle mode is fun, but I don't like the fact that racers respawn after all their balloons are popped and also Hate the fact that we now have a timer now. You can customise it, but not by much. However, it does have a big collection of tracks and some good ones at that.
    -The introduction of bikes is also a nice touch.
    -This kinda in the middle when it comes to praise and criticism: It has some great retro tracks like GCN DK Mountain, Ds peach gardens, Ds Delphino Squair and N64 Bowsers castle, but it also had some really bad ones like Ds Yoshi circuit and N64 Mario raceway. it's a mixed bag.
    the character roster is huge and the best in the series.
    7.5 out of 10.
    - Getting skilled at this game is so rewarding and local multi-player is great.
    Overall though, Mario kart Wii is still an amazing game for the Wii and it does deserve the score it got.    … Expand
  96. Eyean
    Aug 20, 2023
    8
    Best set of Nitro tracks in the series, amazing character roster, I can see why most people would regard this as the best Mario Kart, though I don't agree. The game is very unbalanced from the items to the addition of bikes, and I don't love the rigid driving mechanics.
  97. Caffe
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Its a fun racer with great tracks. I often played it with my cousin and my family. Using the Wii remote to steer works surprisingly well and the AI can give you a challenge when you put up the difficulty. The best part though is just how fun it is to play and you can't ask for more than that. I have wonderful memories related to this game.
  98. RicB.
    Apr 18, 2008
    7
    Someone must explain me one thing: How could they fucking think that having grand prix mode taked out of multiplayer wouldn't hurt the game? I can not think of any logical reason for this to happen. On top of that, local multiplayer fills the roster with AI players for up to 12 racers, with no possibly to just play with your friends. It's just unbelievable and very much stupid.
  99. KevinR.
    Apr 29, 2008
    7
    An average entry in the series. Despite its expanded roster of racers, it still feels like a distraction rather than a full game.
  100. Sambo
    Apr 25, 2008
    7
    It's an okay title that was never likely to live up to the hype. I didn't believe the hype, having disliked Double Dash. And my expectations for this game were low, including the online multiplayer. First up, the single player mode is same old same old. But to compound that problem the cups feature the same tracks, making it three times as dull to complete. The addition of bikes It's an okay title that was never likely to live up to the hype. I didn't believe the hype, having disliked Double Dash. And my expectations for this game were low, including the online multiplayer. First up, the single player mode is same old same old. But to compound that problem the cups feature the same tracks, making it three times as dull to complete. The addition of bikes is stupid and the 100cc bikes seem slower than their 50cc kart counterparts. After completing the 50cc cups you get a lengthy and unskippable credits sequence which seems odd when you're only one third the way through. As for multiplayer, in battle mode it's two teams of up to 6 versus each other in balloon mode or coin collecting. It's fun for the most part, but would be SO much better if it were free for all or four teams of three. Also, the lack of an ability to communicate properly with the people you are playing against means there is really little point to it all. The fun of mariokart was always about having a laugh with those you play with. Not being able to chat with your team mates means it's a very lonely existence still. Then there is the Wii wheel. It takes only one word to sum this up. GARBAGE. Okay, some might like it, but it's largely pointless. It over complicates the controls and can be flaky to use. When on a bike it also is unnatural. Stick to the nunchuk and wii-mote. Ultimately, it's an okay game that is nowhere near worth the money some have paid for it. I'm glad mine was only £20 on pre-order.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#2 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#5 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 73
  3. Negative: 1 out of 73
  1. Nintendo Power
    90
    With more features, modes and multiplayer options than ever before, fans should be revved up to get behind the wheel. [May 2008, p.86]
  2. Edge Magazine
    60
    Having sacrificed racing integrity in "Double Dash" to side with social silliness, Nintendo has turned 180 degrees into an awkward halfway house. [May 2008, p.86]
  3. DarkZero
    80
    Then there is the Wii Wheel peripheral itself, which if you did not already know is just a plastic housing for the Wiimote. I have to admit though it is a well made bit of plastic, and is not only smarter looking than the uninspired Wii Zapper, but also more ergonomic to hold. Unexpectedly it is very easy to use.
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