Mario Kart Wii

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1245 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 51 out of 1245
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  1. Stupidiot
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Easily the Melee of Mario Kart Games
    Definite buy if you're willing to learn all of the competitive tricks and mod your wii for wiimmfi and ctgp
  2. JoshuaAg
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    Mejora todo lo que había que pulir en double dash y lo hace más divertido, además de tener muchas más copas y un modo espejo, sin contar que en el ámbito online en su tiempo fue brutal.
  3. CanadianUSSR
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    Most nostalgic and chaotic Mario kart out there with a great community and legendary tracks
  4. Mysteryman04
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    A great game with plenty of fun courses and a great character roster. Also fun for experienced players with the glitches and ctgp.
  5. junkykunky
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This is the best Mario kart game ever. Tracks like Koopa cape, Maple Treeway, Rainbow Road and Coconut Mall. The soundtrack is great, there is a great song for every track like Coconut Mall, Mushroom Gorge and Delfino Square. Sadly the online game mode was discontinued and was loved by many including myself. Lucky for us fans made a online service for the wii called Wimmifi.
  6. omniface
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    almost as great as super mario kart, but has golden additional features

    pros
    great features
    amazing graphics
    amazing kart designs
    amazing art style
    tremendously amazing music
    fantastic tracks
    incredible items
    incredible other modes

    cons
    time trial mode can get harder than making 3million bells on animal crossing
  7. bogu
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    this game was my childhood, i played it with my friends and siblings all the time. amazing track design, easy to learn, great items, and its always a challenge to win.
  8. MortalShaw
    May 13, 2023
    10
    EL MEJOR MARIO KART DE LA HISTORIA 20/10 Y GOD, MUCHOS PERSONAJES, MUCHAS PISTAS, EL ONLINE EN SU MOMENTO FUE HERMOSO, TODO BIEN EL MARIO KART PERFECTO
  9. WPB
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The undisputed best Mario kart roster, with the likes of funky Kong (yeah, he's the only cool addition but COME ON, it's FUNKY Kong, he ain't no regular Kong). The best tracks like moo moo meadows and Mario circuit 3. JK I actually mean: koopa Cape, maple tree way, grumble volcano, mushroom gorge, toads factory, dk snow board cross, COCONUT MALL, moonview highway and rainbow road. And the music goes so hard with bangers like toads factory and coconut mall. 10/10 perfect game… Expand
  10. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    This is by far the best Mario kart I have played so many fun memories of me and my family having game night and this was the game we would play there are so many amazing maps but like all Mario karts there are a few bad ones like Mario circuit, dry dry ruins, and daisy circuit all just boring but even with some bad maps the game is just so fun I have to rate it a 10/10.
  11. TGious
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    The tracks, the music, and the nostalgia! This is what makes Mario Kart Wii my personal favorite Mario kart. Despite what some people say about the item balancing, I think that it is actually better than 8 deluxe. In both games I have been pummeled by shells up to five times in a row, but this does add challenge to the game. Mario Kart Wii is the hardest Mario Kart without a doubt, mostlyThe tracks, the music, and the nostalgia! This is what makes Mario Kart Wii my personal favorite Mario kart. Despite what some people say about the item balancing, I think that it is actually better than 8 deluxe. In both games I have been pummeled by shells up to five times in a row, but this does add challenge to the game. Mario Kart Wii is the hardest Mario Kart without a doubt, mostly thanks to the motion controlled steering. If you never played this game as a kid, I still recommend trying to find a copy today. Its worth your while for sure!… Expand
  12. F23
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    My favourite Mario Kart game! I like how you actually need to think when playing races to pull off wheelies, and insane shortcuts instead of basically going on autopilot and winning like in 7 and onwards. And while on the topic of shortcuts, if you haven't seen them, please look them up. They are absolutely insane and new ones are still being discovered! Not to mention the modding scene,My favourite Mario Kart game! I like how you actually need to think when playing races to pull off wheelies, and insane shortcuts instead of basically going on autopilot and winning like in 7 and onwards. And while on the topic of shortcuts, if you haven't seen them, please look them up. They are absolutely insane and new ones are still being discovered! Not to mention the modding scene, CTGP-R is absolutely amazing, adding more than 200 tracks, 200cc, item rain, and much, much more! One of the only downsides about this game I can think of is the item balance. It is so insane it will most likely make you want to pull your hair out in certain situations, however this balancing makes the game very fun for those who want a good challenge in their racing games! if you haven't played this game, PLEASE try it.… Expand
  13. Supermarios05
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    I can't think of a more active and enterprising game than MKW. And there will surely be a reason for that.

    Released in 2006, MKW became a staple of the Wii generation, becoming the best-selling racing game at the time (now surpassed by MK8D). But, over time, the community learned more about this game, which became, and still is, the most dynamic game in MK. But this also depends on very    I can't think of a more active and enterprising game than MKW. And there will surely be a reason for that.

    Released in 2006, MKW became a staple of the Wii generation, becoming the best-selling racing game at the time (now surpassed by MK8D). But, over time, the community learned more about this game, which became, and still is, the most dynamic game in MK. But this also depends on very solid foundations.
    Gameplay is clear and fun, with an intuitive approach suited to casual gamers. Nintendo has promoted the Wii Mote with the Wii Wheel, a reproduction of a steering wheel that is quite uncomfortable. I honestly prefer to go with Nunchack, but I recommend you get a classic controller. Anyway, the reason the game is mostly known for introduced mechanics, like the trick (I can't see a previous MK in the same way anymore) and the bikes. The latter vehicles have the advantage of wheeling, giving a speed boost, while the karts are introduced, for balanced, a second orange miniturbo faster than the normal one. Despite the efforts, the bikes are OP compared to the machines and should always be preferred. Indeed, the Mach Bike and Moto Bowser always make it a priority for their excellent characteristics.
    Items are totally chaotic: having no immunity after a hit, you can be repeatedly run over. The new items are nice additions and weak interludes to existing items: the POW is a weaker lightning bolt, the Mega Mushroom is a weaker star. The storm cloud is a controversial addition, but not a bad one.
    The Characters Roster is without a doubt the best of the series, only behind MKT. The characters are balanced and no presence out of place or even just seems out of place. Then there is Funky Kong: only he would justify the 10!
    The tracks in this game are great and memorable: Coconut Mall, Toad Factory, Rainbow Road and many more. The choice of the retro is not one of the best, but it is still really well done.
    Time Trials is challenging, thanks to the 2 difficulty Nintendo-made ghosts, easy and expert.
    Battle Modes features a total of 12 arenas, but it doesn't compare to MK8D, featuring only Balloon Battle and Coin Runner.

    But what makes the game so great is its large community. It is still possible to play online (thanks to a mod), where you can ALWAYS find players. A very popular expansion allows you to give the game more than 200 unreleased tracks created by users, including totally new tracks, recreation of old or new tracks compared to MKW and even tracks from other games. It is possible to play in 200 displacement and play with 24 players rather than the original 12. But you can also find a mod that reproduces hide and seek and one that can rebalance vehicles already in the game.
    The competitive scene is challenging, thanks in part to many unwanted shortcuts that give the game an eternal discovery: you never know what you can find new.

    Is Mario Kart Wii the best game in the series? Yes. The game itself is great, with great tracks, great roster, great gameplay and great incentive to replay it. But thanks to the work of the fans, the game manages to be even better and to exploit its potential to 1000%. I can't recommend the game more than that.    … Expand
  14. Timo18072007
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    Defenetly the best Mario Kart game of all time, it‘ s very nostalgic and you can have a lot of fun.
  15. nintendofan721
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    This game is a classic and the best Mario kart game there is! It has so many of the best and most memorable tracks in the whole series including Coconut Mall, Koopa Cape, Rainbow Road, Bowser’s Castle, Maple Treeway, Mushroom Gorge, Toad’s Factory, DK Summit, Dry Dry Ruins, Grumble Volcano, Wario’s Gold Mine and Moonview Highway, there are just so many! The retro track selection wasn’t theThis game is a classic and the best Mario kart game there is! It has so many of the best and most memorable tracks in the whole series including Coconut Mall, Koopa Cape, Rainbow Road, Bowser’s Castle, Maple Treeway, Mushroom Gorge, Toad’s Factory, DK Summit, Dry Dry Ruins, Grumble Volcano, Wario’s Gold Mine and Moonview Highway, there are just so many! The retro track selection wasn’t the best but there are a few really good ones such Delfino Square and N64 Bowser’s Castle. This game has the best character roster in the series, with many fan favourites including the addition of Funky Kong. The controls are very smooth and the Wii wheel was a great mechanic, makes you feel like you’re actually driving. The graphics were great at the time and the soundtrack is the best in the series, with tons of banging music tracks! This is the first Mario Kart game where online play really became a factor, and I really do miss it. This game was the introduction of tricks which are an essential part of Mario Kart today! It also introduced bikes which you can choose rather than karts if you wish. The items are super fun in this game and the distribution is good. It did introduce the worst item of all time, the thundercloud, but there was also the mega mushroom which is epic. The battle mode is fun too, while the stages are some of the best in the series like Delfino Pier and Funky Stadium. Mario Kart Wii is truly a masterpiece and is one of my favourite video games of all time!… Expand
  16. Elias373
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Mein Lieblings Mario Kart
    Perfekt!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Nur mehr Charaktere wären gut
  17. Idgaming
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    This game is so good, It was the first game i ever played (and i was rubbish at it when i was 4) but 6 years later, i realise... ALL THE GOOD TRACKS IN THIS GAME, I mean, you have rainbow road, bowser's castle, coconut mall and so many great others! Thank you mario kart Wii, thank you for being my favourite wii game ever, I'm so happy you exist mario kart wii!
  18. Crackaner
    Aug 31, 2022
    10
    Es el Mejor Mario kart por ahora, todo es bueno excepto los controles por movimiento y los controles del Mando De Gamecube y Wii pro
  19. StefanOfficial
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    One of the best Mario Kart games of all time with S-tier tracks and tons of vehicles, characters, and tracks to unlock through single player modes. The game also released revolutionary technology with the Wii-wheel. The multiplayer is highly competitive as well as being casual with plenty of different modes.
  20. Pauet
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Cuando probé este juego me parecio el mejor juego de la wii.Parecia q estuvieras conduciendo
  21. EvanatorB
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Mario Kart Wii may be the best Mario Kart game to date. The roster doesn’t have filler characters, the tracks are creative and colorful, and it’s soundtrack ties the experience together perfectly. The gameplay itself has aged greatly and gives you the option of making it as hard or as easy as you want it to be. Grandma can play just to have fun and a more hardcore gamer will enjoy learningMario Kart Wii may be the best Mario Kart game to date. The roster doesn’t have filler characters, the tracks are creative and colorful, and it’s soundtrack ties the experience together perfectly. The gameplay itself has aged greatly and gives you the option of making it as hard or as easy as you want it to be. Grandma can play just to have fun and a more hardcore gamer will enjoy learning tricks and shortcuts every track has to offer. Everything from physics, to drifting and doing tricks mid-air or performing a wheelie on a bike feels great, no matter what control scheme you use. (Wii Remote, Wii Wheel, Pro Controller) The only thing wrong with the game is the graphics look similar to a GameCube game, rather than a Wii game, however the cartoony art style of the game doesn’t really need hyper realistic visuals. In conclusion, This game represents everything great about the Nintendo Wii.… Expand
  22. Alex_Albyne
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    It's Mario Kart Wii, even after 15 years, this is one of the best MK games, the tracks and character roster have aged like fine wine
  23. mydude42o
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    This game is the best Mario Kart game out of every Mario Kart game. This game was my childhood. I would go back in time just to play this game one more time though I am unable to play this game due to Wii consoles not working and aren't used. My way of nostalgia
  24. Kumorii
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    The best mario kart ever created. The custom community content absolutely carries this game years after nintendos official shutdown. The tech in this game feels great, the tracks some of the most memorable and the sheer brokenness of them makes this game an absolute masterpiece for me.
  25. Lucarilux
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Wooooo! This game is VERY fun and VERY nostalgic to me cause the wii and Mario kart wii was my first ever gaming experience with my family.
  26. Shamrock97
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    My favourite game in the entire Mario Kart series. It is a game that never gets boring and will always keep you coming back for more, even after you have unlocked everything in the game. From my experience, this is one of the most re-playable games I have ever played. Mario Kart Wii is home to some of the most fun and memorable Mario Kart tracks in the series, and its fun, catchyMy favourite game in the entire Mario Kart series. It is a game that never gets boring and will always keep you coming back for more, even after you have unlocked everything in the game. From my experience, this is one of the most re-playable games I have ever played. Mario Kart Wii is home to some of the most fun and memorable Mario Kart tracks in the series, and its fun, catchy soundtrack and variety of relevant characters to choose from further add to what makes the game fun. I would say my only complaint about this game is the inability to play Grand Prix on multiplayer mode, but other than that Mario Kart Wii is a fantastic game that is bucket loads of fun to play, either alone or with friends and family. It never gets old.… Expand
  27. TheBoxMan118
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    This may not be the most ground breaking Mario Kart but it is one of the best. A racing game anyone can get into and the ability to unlock new characters and karts is fun. Tracks are enjoyable, and the motion controls are amazing.
  28. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    + MK8D has rightfully usurped Mario Kart Wii, but this game was well ahead of its time in 2008
    + Iconic lineup of original tracks paired with some faithfully adapted retros
    + Control options added an unprecedented level of accessibility
    + Clean online ranking system and features
    + Crazy roster of characters
    + Battle mode was epic fun
  29. C3ML1SH
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    It’s a legenda… Bro shut up we only want Funky Kong Funky Kong Funky Kong
    You want a Girlfriend play with Funky Kong
    You want to be rich play with Funky Kong
    You won‘t play with Funky Kong anymore shut up you Ohio Villager play with Dunky Kong
  30. Ahhhhhhhhhhh
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Funky Kong. Enough said. Ok but seriously the game is really fun and chaotic. If you want to have a blast boot up the game and play with your friends. Battle mode kinda sucks tho.
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
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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