Mario Kart Wii

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1245 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 155 out of 1245
  3. Negative: 51 out of 1245
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Jimbok3rr17
    Mar 20, 2023
    0
    This game is bad would not give me first place but on the box it said guaranteed 1st place not clickbait so game is bad
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. aaronnmp96
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Take better advantage of the control of the console, it is complicated, and they are very good.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Han_theReal
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    Classic funracer must play if your the owner of a wii.
    Lots of cool tracks and characters
  23. 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
  24. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    6
    Juego divertido para echar unas partidas con colegas pero tiene un gran fallo para mí: los choques contra paredes u obstáculos frenan demasiado al coche, y además en las carreras hay demasiado caos de golpes, haciendo que apenas puedas conducir 2 metros sin frenarte en seco. Aun así, las risas están garantizadas.
  25. 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.
  26. Pauet
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Cuando probé este juego me parecio el mejor juego de la wii.Parecia q estuvieras conduciendo
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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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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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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