Mario Kart Wii

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8.5

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  1. 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
  2. TheDude101
    Aug 8, 2013
    7
    Good selection of characters and courses, but I simply can't appreciate it. It's unsatisfying and you don't get that feeling of accomplishment that you usually do when you've completed a course. Needs more unlockables.
  3. CCooombs
    May 5, 2016
    9
    Mario Kart Wii is a great game, and one that remains a brilliant multiplayer experience even eight years on. There are interesting dynamics throughout many of the courses, such as cows that stumble onto the track and meteors that hail down from volcanoes, and each one adds something unique. While the online has sadly been shut down, it continues to provide plenty of entertainment locallyMario Kart Wii is a great game, and one that remains a brilliant multiplayer experience even eight years on. There are interesting dynamics throughout many of the courses, such as cows that stumble onto the track and meteors that hail down from volcanoes, and each one adds something unique. While the online has sadly been shut down, it continues to provide plenty of entertainment locally between four friends. The balance between items is well done and even if you feel it isn't, there are always options to turn them off or increase them to "frantic". The battle mode is good in its own right, with solid arena courses are character options. This was a real stand out title for the Wii and still holds up today.… Expand
  4. jmc600
    Aug 13, 2013
    9
    This game is and many other Nintendo games are reasons the Wii is a great console. This game has great multiplayer, single players karts and motor bikes and many ways to have fun. This game has addcting gameplay while sometimes frustrating, at least to be the frustration of getting hit by a blue shell only adds to the incentive to keep playing. Because you wanna get your damn revenge onThis game is and many other Nintendo games are reasons the Wii is a great console. This game has great multiplayer, single players karts and motor bikes and many ways to have fun. This game has addcting gameplay while sometimes frustrating, at least to be the frustration of getting hit by a blue shell only adds to the incentive to keep playing. Because you wanna get your damn revenge on the noob who hit you. (which is probably me cause I get hit by f'ing everything)… Expand
  5. Aozz101x
    Feb 3, 2014
    10
    Mario Kart Wii is one of best wii games to date
    the first multplayer online mario kart game that i have played
    as well customize karts and bike as well
  6. GameLegends
    Nov 22, 2013
    10
    Nobody are bigger fans of Nintendo Game Legends and five years ago when this came out it was a dream come true. I live every thing about his game the graphics, the characters and the entertainment this game is great.
  7. mewkid1234
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    What to say....I love this game...This game is absolutely perfect...I grew up around Mario Kart around the Gamecube decade of it and started off from the SNES version up to the 3DS. Super fun gameplay and awesome characters. The controls are...well kinda easy. The items...woo...the items are sure kinda annoying...but fun...the only reason why I gave this a 10 is because of the fun hacks,What to say....I love this game...This game is absolutely perfect...I grew up around Mario Kart around the Gamecube decade of it and started off from the SNES version up to the 3DS. Super fun gameplay and awesome characters. The controls are...well kinda easy. The items...woo...the items are sure kinda annoying...but fun...the only reason why I gave this a 10 is because of the fun hacks, texture hacks, character hacks, item hacks, course hacks, cup hacks, and other kinds of hacks...but yeah, this game is fun.… Expand
  8. 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
  9. LazerMan4Lyfe
    Nov 26, 2013
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST GAME EVER Yah AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YEP
  10. KyleCritic
    Dec 8, 2013
    10
    Greatest Mario Kart Game In My Opinion! Great Gameplay and With the new feature of bikes makes it 100 TIMES BETTER then all other mario karts COMBINED! To Me The Controls Rock, I Love How You Get The Feature Of Using Any Controller You Like! My Favorite Part is Nintendo Wifi, You Can Race with People around The Globe To Get 1st Place In This Exiting Game! If Your a Mario Fan, You ShouldGreatest Mario Kart Game In My Opinion! Great Gameplay and With the new feature of bikes makes it 100 TIMES BETTER then all other mario karts COMBINED! To Me The Controls Rock, I Love How You Get The Feature Of Using Any Controller You Like! My Favorite Part is Nintendo Wifi, You Can Race with People around The Globe To Get 1st Place In This Exiting Game! If Your a Mario Fan, You Should Get This Game.... No You HAVE TO get this Game!

    Rating 10/10

    ~ KyleCritic    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. 4you7reviews
    Feb 1, 2014
    9
    Mario Kart Wii is a Kart Racer game and is the best Mario Kart game. There's a lot of character and tracks to unlock. Half of the tracks is remakes of past Mario Kart games and other are originals. The music good. Character rosters is good, well expect the baby characters. You could eventually unlock your mii. Play online is very fun. But once I unlock everything the game slows down. ButMario Kart Wii is a Kart Racer game and is the best Mario Kart game. There's a lot of character and tracks to unlock. Half of the tracks is remakes of past Mario Kart games and other are originals. The music good. Character rosters is good, well expect the baby characters. You could eventually unlock your mii. Play online is very fun. But once I unlock everything the game slows down. But that's what online for. Well there's aren't a lot to be said about Mario Kart. Is straight forward. Get it if you have a Wii. It will worth it.… Expand
  13. sdc
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    Best... racing game.... EVER! Great graphics, tight controls, cool levels, and some salty gaming makes this a must have for players of all sorts, whether it be having fun in the single player campaigns, or getting drunk with your friends.
  14. BROFco
    Feb 27, 2014
    9
    Tons of fun and I have played it for years. Its great to play by yourself and with your friends with great gameplay and amount of skill this has kept Mario Kart's amazing reputation going. This time with great working Wi-Fi capabilities, smooth online gameplay and brilliant motion controls. My only problem is that it gets repetitive and after a while it can get rage inducing. But still youTons of fun and I have played it for years. Its great to play by yourself and with your friends with great gameplay and amount of skill this has kept Mario Kart's amazing reputation going. This time with great working Wi-Fi capabilities, smooth online gameplay and brilliant motion controls. My only problem is that it gets repetitive and after a while it can get rage inducing. But still you can't get over 4 player split screen Mario Kart with new and all your favorite old stages.… Expand
  15. bsanchez8744040
    Mar 15, 2014
    9
    This is not like the 1997 Nintendo 64 game. It is more detailed than the other game. I actually played the other drinking and having competitions with friends, and I can't do this with the new game. It has more obstacles and things that pop out at you and it's distracting. lol....but, overall it is a great game whether it is 1997 or 2014. Thanks for the good times
  16. DrewtheDude85
    Apr 1, 2014
    9
    Mario Kart Wii is fun and exciting and another Wii game that is essential to buy. It has some really cool characters to play as like in other Mario Karts and the same can be said for the race tracks; my favorite tracks were "Toad's Factory", "DK Summit", "Koopa Cape", "Maple Treeway" and "Bowser's Castle". New to this game is the ability to play with the Wii Remote in the style of anMario Kart Wii is fun and exciting and another Wii game that is essential to buy. It has some really cool characters to play as like in other Mario Karts and the same can be said for the race tracks; my favorite tracks were "Toad's Factory", "DK Summit", "Koopa Cape", "Maple Treeway" and "Bowser's Castle". New to this game is the ability to play with the Wii Remote in the style of an actual car wheel with it's motion controls; I know some people didn't like that but I liked playing it that way and that was the way I used it the most. There are also other driving styles you could do like the Wii Remote with the Nunchuk, a GameCube controller and a Wii Classic Controller (I will warn you, I played the game with a Classic Controller, and the controls were actually not that great.) The Wi-Fi was also cool, I heard that some people didn't like it because they may have ran into some hackers, but I didn't and it was fairly enjoyable. Overall I really like Mario Kart Wii, I probably think that is one of the better Mario Kart games despite what some people say (some people really hate this game and I don't get that) and I would really recommend it. I still need to get Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart 7, those looks fun! I also look forward to getting Mario Kart 8 when that comes out and I get a Wii U; but for now Mario Kart Wii will tide me over.… Expand
  17. luisflopez
    May 19, 2018
    9
    Mario Kart Wii is an fantastic entry in the Mario Kart series, despite the hate it usually receives (simply for being a Wii game, I guess). I played it again after ignoring it for 7 years, and turns out it was even better than I remembered it. Now, after playing it for a couple of hours, I can safely say that it is my favorite Mario Kart game (I haven't played 8 though).

    First off,    Mario Kart Wii is an fantastic entry in the Mario Kart series, despite the hate it usually receives (simply for being a Wii game, I guess). I played it again after ignoring it for 7 years, and turns out it was even better than I remembered it. Now, after playing it for a couple of hours, I can safely say that it is my favorite Mario Kart game (I haven't played 8 though).

    First off, bikes are awesome, both aesthetically and gameplay-wise. Handling in this game is very comfortable and responsive (unless you use motion controls, of course. Don’t use motion controls, they make the game so much worse). The mini boosts you gain from performing a stunt after a jump are also a brilliant addition. And so are half-pipes, although I wish these gave you a bit more of a boost, because most of the time choosing to take a half-pipe will just make you lose your position.

    The new tracks are really memorable and fun. Koopa Cape, Maple Treeway, Coconut Mall, and Wario’s Gold Mine are good examples that come to my mind. Special mention to MKWii’s Rainbow Road, easily my favorite track in the series so far. The selection of Retro Tracks is good, for the most part.

    The roster of characters is simply the best out of all the Mario Kart titles, including MK8. Go ahead and try to deny it. All of the best Mario characters are here, and the newcomers are awesome too (well, except for the babies).

    The selection of karts and bikes is also the greatest in the whole series by far. All of the vehicles are so memorable, creative and cool looking. And they have a unique skin for each of the characters, which I really appreciate. This is one of my favorite aspects of MKWii, the variety of character + vehicle combinations.

    Another very positive consequence of having so many characters and vehicles is that you’re going to be unlocking something all the time. This makes playing through the game feel very rewarding, because you’re always unlocking an new character or vehicle for everything you do. Even for playing time trial and beating staff ghosts. This is greatly appreciated by a single player type like me.

    Some people complain that the items in this game are unbalanced and chaotic. I used to think the same when I played it 7 years ago, but now they felt just fine to me. In fact, I think MKWii has probably the most balanced set of items in the series. I’m sad to see all of the excellent new items gone in subsequent MK games. Yes, that includes the POW Block and the Thunder Cloud.

    I’m sad I didn’t make it in time to try the online mode, but I imagine it must have been tons of fun. So overall, Mario Kart Wii is a very solid entry in the series. Excellent as always for multiplayer, and probably the best Mario Kart experience for single player.

    Score: 8.8    … Expand
  18. JJTX
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    A solid entry in the esteemed kart racing series, with lots of variety and some great new tracks.
  19. TaraDarveaux
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    A wonderful installment of the Mario Kart games. It is SO much fun being able to turn an actual steering wheel that isn't plugged in or on a huge stand. I continued playing this game right up until Mario Kart 8 came out, not even a week ago. It's got so many fun things to unlock, and it never, ever gets old.
  20. 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.
  21. olmomiau
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    Great tracks, many characters, good graphics and sound, very large replay value, new fun items, suitable for all skill levels, fun battle mode, offline and online multiplayer - definitely one of the best Wii games of all times.
  22. cwepahguy225
    Jul 5, 2014
    7
    This is a pretty good game. I like the diversity of the character roster. However, things were too hard to unlock, and should be easier. The items are imbalanced, once I got hit by all three red shells from triple reds. The multiplayer was fun, but Nintendo had to DISCONTINUE IT. The battle mode was good, I just wish you could do a vehicle besides the standard kart and bike. What made meThis is a pretty good game. I like the diversity of the character roster. However, things were too hard to unlock, and should be easier. The items are imbalanced, once I got hit by all three red shells from triple reds. The multiplayer was fun, but Nintendo had to DISCONTINUE IT. The battle mode was good, I just wish you could do a vehicle besides the standard kart and bike. What made me come back though, was the vs. The team vs was great, I'm mad that they didn't bring the team vs into mk7 and mk8. The real donwside is the lack of vehicle parts. Customization was introduced in mk7 and brought into mk8, but you have to use just a body in mario kart wii. It didn't feel very personal, and the vehicles felt underpowered. I also didlike how vechicles are limited to weight, and not for all characters. The biggest downside is that this game has no creative element. It's pretty straightforward, there's no anti-gravity, underwater racing, hang gliding, etc, because of this the tracks felt boring.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. Kai82
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    An incredible fun racing game. It is really good in single player mode but with friends in multiplayer mode it is just awesome. There are some points which prevent a 10/10. Overall it is a bit to easy and in multiplayer mode the stats for all carts / bikes were not shown (Lead to some awful combinations). Overall a worthy Mario kart game. If you played one of the previous game you willAn incredible fun racing game. It is really good in single player mode but with friends in multiplayer mode it is just awesome. There are some points which prevent a 10/10. Overall it is a bit to easy and in multiplayer mode the stats for all carts / bikes were not shown (Lead to some awful combinations). Overall a worthy Mario kart game. If you played one of the previous game you will enjoy it except for the blue shell ;-).… Expand
  25. Rubinglass
    Sep 11, 2014
    5
    This is my least favorite Mario Kart game. I like parts of it, but those parts are scattered all over the place and don't really add up to my experience enough to make this a positive review. I liked the graphics, and the tracks had amazing design for the most part.
    The motion controls felt difficult to adapt to, they were a bit too unpolished for me to enjoy. I won't way this with 100 %    This is my least favorite Mario Kart game. I like parts of it, but those parts are scattered all over the place and don't really add up to my experience enough to make this a positive review. I liked the graphics, and the tracks had amazing design for the most part.
    The motion controls felt difficult to adapt to, they were a bit too unpolished for me to enjoy. I won't way this with 100 % certainty, though, since it could be that the Wiimote fell out of sync, but even when recently synced it still felt kind of unresponsive. The wii wheel was placed in a dark corner never to be used again (that's not really true, I tried it out some more times asking myself "was it really that bad?", but each time it returned to that dark corner of the room). Playing with the Gamecube-controller worked fine, however. A bit slippery, but drifting nullified the slipperiness.
    I don't get why they went back to one-character-per-kart. Double-Dash felt fun and fresh in that sense, you could combine characters that gave you a tactical advantage. Replacing this feature with bikes felt like a weird choice to me, but I can also understand that the developers would want to experiment and bring in new features. It would have been fun to have as an option though.
    I think my major problem with it was the items. They feel unbalanced and since you don't recover fast you can get whacked by combos and go from a big lead to last place in mere seconds. It isn't skill-based either, just random. It's frustrating to say the least. If this was single player only, I'd give it a 2/10.
    However, there is multiplayer, which is this game's redeeming quality. While I still prefer Double-Dash's multiplayer options of either cooperating (on the same cart, mind you) or competing with your friends and play entire cups together, Wii didn't disappoint. I had some fun time with this game (as well as times of face-palming), but when a friend suggests a go of Mario Kart, this is not the version we turn to firsthand.    … Expand
  26. br_1245
    May 12, 2016
    9
    Divertido e bem completo. O jogo rende horas quase infinitas de diversão. Falta só um on line melhor. Mario Kart incrível e bem diversificado. O sistema de vacuo agrega bastante ao titulo.
  27. PedroGamer
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    Only reason that I do not give a full 10 for this is because of some super appealing items.Let me explain better:A Whole lot of times your in 1st position, and then you get hit 3 or 4 times and fall all the way to last place.Other then that, this game is fine.
  28. numbermaniac
    Jan 10, 2015
    9
    It appears that most of the games I own on my Wii have gotten a bit boring, but Mario Kart Wii, even after 6 years, still has not. The system that controls items is wonderful, giving more powerful items to those at the back but less powerful items to those at the front, making sure that the players at the back still have a chance. Races are fast, even though they don't feel very fast, someIt appears that most of the games I own on my Wii have gotten a bit boring, but Mario Kart Wii, even after 6 years, still has not. The system that controls items is wonderful, giving more powerful items to those at the back but less powerful items to those at the front, making sure that the players at the back still have a chance. Races are fast, even though they don't feel very fast, some of those 32 tracks do really put you on the edge with those obstacles. With 16 of those tracks from older Mario Kart releases you can see what the game was like previously, but there are still 16 new tracks that are magnificent. There's so much to unlock in this game that it takes, well, a very long time to unlock everything. 6 years and still there's one more character and a few more vehicles I have to unlock. Well designed, and fun for everyone.… Expand
  29. DBPirate1129
    Jan 10, 2015
    9
    Mario Kart Wii is an absolute blast to play complete with fantastic new courses, the best cast of characters in the series, and superb multiplayer. The amount of controllers available to use in the game is astounding and the battle mode is as hectic and fun as ever! This is perhaps one of the most underrated games in the Mario Kart series and it's hard to see why.

    Though the online    Mario Kart Wii is an absolute blast to play complete with fantastic new courses, the best cast of characters in the series, and superb multiplayer. The amount of controllers available to use in the game is astounding and the battle mode is as hectic and fun as ever! This is perhaps one of the most underrated games in the Mario Kart series and it's hard to see why.

    Though the online isn't functional at the time of this review, it was still fun while it lasted and I never had any lag or internet connection problems which is a rarity in most of the games I play. One of the downsides in the game is how much luck plays into your races. When racing on 150cc, you will be constantly bombarded by Blue Shells, POW Blocks, and the like. It can be really frustrating and may ruin the experience for some.

    The game more than makes up for this in the quality of its courses. While some of the retro picks are questionable, the new courses are simply amazing. Standouts include Maple Treeway, Koopa Cape, Coconut Mall, DK Summit, Dry Dry Ruins, and Rainbow Road. The latter is an extremely tricky course and can be difficult to master.

    Overall, Mario Kart Wii is an enjoyable experience with fantastic courses, multiplayer, and reparability but the items can be a bit too harsh and luck-oriented. Still, in my opinion, the game is better than its successor Mario Kart 7 and provides a fun family-friendly experience.    … Expand
  30. Beastprogamer
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Mario Kart Wii, my favourite Mario Kart game is one of the Best Selling Games on the Wii. It is really fun and great. The graphics look amazing. The tracks are great in design. The Character Selection is the Best in the Series IMO. The Motion Controls are great. The Battle Mode is awesome. Online is jacked up but it doesn't count towards my final score (Mainly because there were SO MANYMario Kart Wii, my favourite Mario Kart game is one of the Best Selling Games on the Wii. It is really fun and great. The graphics look amazing. The tracks are great in design. The Character Selection is the Best in the Series IMO. The Motion Controls are great. The Battle Mode is awesome. Online is jacked up but it doesn't count towards my final score (Mainly because there were SO MANY HACKERS!) I had this game since around 2008, and since then, I have played a tremendous amount of it, and I still play it today. Mario Kart Wii is a very awesome game and if you hate it, you're BEYOND silly as JB.… Expand
  31. emlugo123
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    The first ever Mario Kart game I played and it was a blast playing it. Controls are simple and are easy to use, ( I use the nunchuck). I wish there was delay or something after you get hit with a shell because getting hit with shell after shell with no control is really frustrating.
  32. viniciushylian
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    jogo incrível, simplesmente o melhor jogo de corrida da 7 geração de consoles. o game tem tudo, pistas criativas, pistas que trás nostalgia, ótima trilha sonora, ótimo modo online, melhor modo de batalha que eu já vi em um mario kart. amei o jogo, MEUS PARABÉNS NINTENDO.
  33. homer4president
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    Still fun and probably the only thing I ever play on Wii anymore. This game is the best, I played it in college and no matter how many years pass I can still find solace throwing red turtle shells at that pink princess. I still cannot find a way to stop the rockets
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. spencie
    Jul 24, 2016
    9
    Mario Kart Wii takes what your typical car game has, but makes it bigger, better and funner than your typical car game. Mario knows how to take boring games and make them fun and he does it again in this amazing video game.
  37. nintendomaster1
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best Mario Karts ever! The graphics are awesome, the music is addictive, the tracks are some of the best ever made, and the characters and karts are really good. I love this game! Every track is exciting and fun and just plain awesome! Multiplayer makes the expierience even better! This game is so fun, alone or with family and friends! Well, this shouldn't be consideredThis is one of the best Mario Karts ever! The graphics are awesome, the music is addictive, the tracks are some of the best ever made, and the characters and karts are really good. I love this game! Every track is exciting and fun and just plain awesome! Multiplayer makes the expierience even better! This game is so fun, alone or with family and friends! Well, this shouldn't be considered a game, this is a journey. A journey through complete awesomeness! Mario Kart will never cease to amaze! Mario Kart Wii is an absolute blast!… Expand
  38. 19chene
    Aug 24, 2015
    9
    Mario Kart is a easy but enjoyable game to play with yourself, friends or family. You also won't get bored easily and you could play it for a long time.
  39. 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
  40. Jollyjoe1000
    Mar 20, 2016
    10
    This game is a free eking masterpiece the graphics hold up and I like better than mario kart 8's and it also had the best tracks and battle mode arenas
  41. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    i am absolutely biased in how much i love mario kart wii. it's my go to game, it's kind of a source of comfort for me in a way, and looking at it objectively, probably isn't a 10
    but the memories and treasures i have with this game are absolutely massive, and i'm still making them today thanks to CTGP
    the track selection is great, and i love how janky and unfair the items are in this game
  42. zachary1000
    Jan 5, 2016
    7
    I have put a WHOLE lot of time into Mario Kart Wii, but it has some major problems that bring it back considerably. The track design is superb, the battle mode is frantic, the controls are fluid, and the multiplayer is as fun as it ever was before! However, the balancing between characters and vehicles is poorly done, as the bikes are much better than the cars. The online inter-phase wasI have put a WHOLE lot of time into Mario Kart Wii, but it has some major problems that bring it back considerably. The track design is superb, the battle mode is frantic, the controls are fluid, and the multiplayer is as fun as it ever was before! However, the balancing between characters and vehicles is poorly done, as the bikes are much better than the cars. The online inter-phase was pretty bad too, as you could only have 30 friends, there were an over-abundance of connection issues, and there were too many hackers. Even so, I had quite a bit of fun with the game, but it certainly isn't perfect.… Expand
  43. Legendkiller250
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Let me just say this word *CHILDHOOD* It never gets boring to pick up the wheel and race tracks are amazing online was fantastic some pepole say its all up to luck but thats becuse there karts or bikes were not fast enough play as funky kong on the areo glider youl never lose skill is required to win the haredest races theres only to things wrong whith the game vut im still giveing ten 1Let me just say this word *CHILDHOOD* It never gets boring to pick up the wheel and race tracks are amazing online was fantastic some pepole say its all up to luck but thats becuse there karts or bikes were not fast enough play as funky kong on the areo glider youl never lose skill is required to win the haredest races theres only to things wrong whith the game vut im still giveing ten 1 its destroys frendships 2THAT BLUE SHELLL… Expand
  44. 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.
  45. EpicLadySponge
    Apr 6, 2016
    9
    Despite being all about luck, Mario Kart Wii once again lives up to its own franchise making the other race games on the Wii seem pointless to play. Stay away from them and play Mario Kart Wii if you have this game somewhere.
  46. ReeannMcCarty
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    I know this game is a little older now and many don't play it as much as they once used to, but I still find myself time and time again wanting to play if someone offers. I have the game and it is still one of my favorites. It's very addicting and fun for all. Sure, it can be a little frustrating as a lot of it is based on luck and not so much skill, but no 1 game is exactly alike andI know this game is a little older now and many don't play it as much as they once used to, but I still find myself time and time again wanting to play if someone offers. I have the game and it is still one of my favorites. It's very addicting and fun for all. Sure, it can be a little frustrating as a lot of it is based on luck and not so much skill, but no 1 game is exactly alike and that's what makes it still so exciting. There are many maps to play at and you can even unlock more if you beat challenges, the graphics are good and it is fun when you use the Mario Kart wheel compared to just the normal Wii remote. I hope this is one of the games that will stick around and my kids can play someday. There's just something about the original Mario characters that gives you a good feeling inside.… Expand
  47. vinicius77777
    Feb 20, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ai esta, o melhor jogo de corrida da 7 geração, esse jogo é extremamente divertido pra jogar com a família, amigos e até mesmo online. o jogo além de ter as pistas do próprio mario kart wii, tem pistas de outros jogos da série, o que traz uma enorme nostalgia. o modo online desse game é muito bom, dando pra jogar até 2 jogadores online no mesmo console. o modo batalha dele foi o melhor modo de batalha que eu já vi em um mario kart. esse mario kart também tem o meu personagem favorito, o King Boo. ótimo game.… Expand
  48. 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 .
  49. mkwiiallpro
    Apr 18, 2016
    9
    the best game in the series but the TC pisses me off. im okay with everything else because all of it is fun. I really like this game and i wish you would play it. I only gave it a 9 out of 10 because of the TC.
  50. Sai_rox
    May 3, 2016
    10
    The best Mario Kart game I've played that's in the series! A little disappointing how hard and how difficult it is to unlock the uncommon characters such as Dry Bowser, Funky Kong, and Mii Outfit B. The courses they came up with were so fresh and original. I also liked the courses picked from past Mario games, some can be a little bit boring.
  51. 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
  52. Kenryck
    Jul 16, 2016
    10
    MKWII is the best game in the series, it has a crud ton of stuff that other games don't have like weelies, different kinds of tricks, and a lot of shotcuts and glitches to keep it fun!
  53. LarryKoopa102
    Jan 29, 2017
    10
    I believe that Mario Kart Wii is the best game due to it introducing bikes, 12 racers, and three new awesome items. The three new awesome items are: the ground-shaking POW Block (which is powerful and awesome), the Giant Mushroom, and the Thunder Cloud, which is a very good addition to Mario Kart.
  54. 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.
  55. PlayNeth
    Apr 2, 2017
    7
    Mario Kart WII is a good game, but the main problem is the multiplayer. Daisy and Funky Kong are too overpowered. Everyone uses them, its simply unplayable.
  56. 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
  57. daManne
    Apr 6, 2017
    7
    I never really warmed up to this game. I finished all the cups, but after that I never again felt the urge to play it again.
    It's a good game, but still the least of all the Mario Kart games in my opinion.
  58. CH513
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    This game is my favorite entry in the Mario Kart franchise. The racing tracks are some of the best I have ever played, the music is awesome, the visuals are pretty neat, and the races are A TON of fun even in singleplayer. I know many people hate the fact that this game is a bit unbalanced item-wise, but for me, that just makes it even more fun to play, due to making races unpredictable.This game is my favorite entry in the Mario Kart franchise. The racing tracks are some of the best I have ever played, the music is awesome, the visuals are pretty neat, and the races are A TON of fun even in singleplayer. I know many people hate the fact that this game is a bit unbalanced item-wise, but for me, that just makes it even more fun to play, due to making races unpredictable. The motion controls are very nicely made, and the battle mode is the best. I just wish characters were a bit more decent and that the game had a Missions mode.… Expand
  59. thealexmott
    Mar 26, 2017
    6
    The worst console Mario Kart game. Whether you're steering with motion controls or with a nunchuk, the controls are floaty and leave a lot to chance. There is NO co-op Grand Prix mode, something MK8 thankfully fixed, which is a huge problem. Mario Kart games are fun for multiplayer, but the most fun for me was always playing through the game with a friend and unlocking everything.

    The    The worst console Mario Kart game. Whether you're steering with motion controls or with a nunchuk, the controls are floaty and leave a lot to chance. There is NO co-op Grand Prix mode, something MK8 thankfully fixed, which is a huge problem. Mario Kart games are fun for multiplayer, but the most fun for me was always playing through the game with a friend and unlocking everything.

    The biggest shame is how much there is to unlock. There's a ton of it! It's fantastic! And you have to unlock characters like Funky Kong by doing genuinely difficult things! MK8 and Smash 4 have gone to the opposite end of the unlocking spectrum and practically give you everything, which I really don't like. So it's a shame that there's so much cool stuff to unlock in such a crappy Mario Kart game!!    … Expand
  60. SamReviews9082
    Apr 22, 2017
    10
    The BEST Mario Kart,In my opinion.The Graphics may not be as amazing as MK8,And it may not be the most creative like MKDD,But the Game is Ultra Fun.Seriously,I do not remember ever playing this game and being bored,it is just that addicting.And whit some Friends,It is the best experience.And the Battle Mode...OH,THE BATTLE MODE,It is soo good.Probably the best MK Battle Mode we ever got.IfThe BEST Mario Kart,In my opinion.The Graphics may not be as amazing as MK8,And it may not be the most creative like MKDD,But the Game is Ultra Fun.Seriously,I do not remember ever playing this game and being bored,it is just that addicting.And whit some Friends,It is the best experience.And the Battle Mode...OH,THE BATTLE MODE,It is soo good.Probably the best MK Battle Mode we ever got.If you want to play very fun racing game,And you can't wait for MK8 Deluxe,Play this.Because this is MARIO KART!… Expand
  61. JPK
    Jul 20, 2019
    9
    Highly Satisfying
    Mario Kart Wii is another solid edition to the Mario Kart series.
  62. TheMarioMaster
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    This Version of Mario Kart was a lot of fun, the character roster was really big this time around not to mention the first time adding motorcycles in the game. "Most" of the tracks in this game are really good and well designed except Rainbow Road (That one god damn turn). Anyway the battle mode was mode fleshed out this time around with battle being 3 minutes long (Which is how I likeThis Version of Mario Kart was a lot of fun, the character roster was really big this time around not to mention the first time adding motorcycles in the game. "Most" of the tracks in this game are really good and well designed except Rainbow Road (That one god damn turn). Anyway the battle mode was mode fleshed out this time around with battle being 3 minutes long (Which is how I like it), being split into two teams and have 10 battle courses (5 being new & 5 being old). The one thing I got to praise this game for is having 12 players in both offline/online, speaking of online it ran a good frame rate with little to no lag and F.Y.I. I personally did like the point system in this game instead of the other two games.
    *This is a short review, I'll have a longer one on Youtube soon.    … Expand
  63. DiogoOliveira
    Apr 16, 2018
    9
    outro game que marcou meu wii e minha vida, diversão garantida, tem erros por isso não dou nota máxima.
  64. robertoiglesias
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Mario Kart Wii is my favorite Mario Kart game. The character selection is great, the tracks are awesome, using the Wii Wheel is fun, and the speed and tricks of this game make it even more fun
  65. MarioGames
    Jul 3, 2017
    9
    Mario Kart Wii is a super games and i like the mii possibility. This one of my favourites games. I recommend this games for all the mario fan and nintendo player
  66. Anxo
    Jul 18, 2017
    7
    Este es un juego obligatorio de la wii, y es muy bueno, pero sin duda si lo comparas con los otros juegos de la saga es uno de los peores. No tiene mucho que destacar, aunque el modo batalla es bastante bueno y el grand prix era muy dificil.
  67. gilbertboy
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    Mario Kart Wii is my favorite game of all time. The driving is so smooth and fun, that I always would play with friends and online. The tracks are some of my favorite in the series. The character roster is easily the best in the series including, King Boo, Toadette, Diddy Kong, and of course Funky Kong! The vehicles are my favorite in the series. The customizable vehicles soundMario Kart Wii is my favorite game of all time. The driving is so smooth and fun, that I always would play with friends and online. The tracks are some of my favorite in the series. The character roster is easily the best in the series including, King Boo, Toadette, Diddy Kong, and of course Funky Kong! The vehicles are my favorite in the series. The customizable vehicles sound interesting at first because of the options, but especially in Mario Kart 8 many parts all function the same. Although the online play has been shut down for 3 years, people have made their own servers to play together. The community is still thriving and there is no doubt you won't be able to find at least 150 players online at a time. However, with all these positives why not a ten? Well, lap count glitches damper down some online matches because you cant race if someone gets done with a track in 30 seconds, and the fact that karts and outward drifting bikes aren't as good. But all in all this game earns a solid 9/10 with its shortcuts and its Funky Monkey… Expand
  68. aditya1101
    Jan 27, 2018
    5
    Pretty decent mario kart game - definitely not one of my favorites, and probably the game where I felt the most frustrated by getting screwed over by items. I swear, the RNG in this game was terrible, and it felt so much nicer in Mario Kart 8 compared to this.
  69. steamcrusader
    Jan 31, 2018
    9
    A truly brilliant mario kart game. one of the first nintendo exclusives I ever played, and i will always remember its fun and original courses and, contrary to popular opinion, it's really fun controls and wheel adapter. difinitive racing game for the wii.
  70. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    7
    Worst modern era Mario Kart game. Not the best controls out ther if playing on wii controllers, I would recommend Gamecube controller for better experience. MK7 improved in every way and MK8 just destroys it. But its still a good kart game.
  71. 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)
  72. anthonybobby
    May 5, 2021
    10
    people who hate this game are idiots and I mean the ones in the negative section. this game was awesome. if you hate this game, quit whining and play something else, you babies. I'm a gamer, not a critical idiot.
  73. Hutake
    Jul 3, 2019
    10
    Literaly one of the best games I ever played. Its fun, it have good graphics, great gameplay, good multiplayer racing, cool characters.
    A game just as a Mario Kart should be, perfect.
  74. NoahInfinity
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    This Is One Of, If Not, The Best Mario Kart Game And Courses In The Series's Lineup! While Some Complain That "It Doesn't Have The Graphics Of MK8 So It's Bad!!" Or "It Isn't As Fair Or Fun As MKDD!!" , I Think That This Is An Excellent Game! It Doesn't Need 4K HD Graphics To Be Good Nor Does It Need To Have A Partner System Or Balanced Items To Be Fun Or Fair, Because Mario Kart Wii CanThis Is One Of, If Not, The Best Mario Kart Game And Courses In The Series's Lineup! While Some Complain That "It Doesn't Have The Graphics Of MK8 So It's Bad!!" Or "It Isn't As Fair Or Fun As MKDD!!" , I Think That This Is An Excellent Game! It Doesn't Need 4K HD Graphics To Be Good Nor Does It Need To Have A Partner System Or Balanced Items To Be Fun Or Fair, Because Mario Kart Wii Can Be Fun Regardless. How Does It Do That? With Its Replay Value. With So Many People Flocking To MKWii Even After The Death Of WiiConnect24 Proves This, The Online Mode Was Just A Factor In Mario Kart Wii's Replay Value. There Is Still So Much Fun To Be Had Without Online, And Even That Is Still Alive With Wiimmfi! This Game, Along With The Wii, Is A Must Have. People Should At Least Try It Once In Their Life And Get Their Ass Off Fortnite!… Expand
  75. 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,
  76. reetaplays
    Feb 21, 2018
    6
    Pretty good game. It gets kind of repetitive, but the game is solid. #ChaseMccain4life
  77. gold
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    Переигрывал миллион раз. графика не ахти, но построение локаций отлична.
  78. 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.
  79. ViniOfficial
    Apr 2, 2018
    9
    Usou muito bem os controles de movimento, pistas variadas e musica fantastica! Um dos melhores jogos do Wii!
  80. SonicSpeedo92
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    I never thought that any game would be on the same level at MKDS. MKWii proved me wrong. It has some of the best tracks in all of Mario Kart, the character roster is perfect and while the game is unbalanced and chaotic, I feel like that's what Mario Kart is meant to be. Chaotic fun.
  81. 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.
  82. AlbertBoris
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    This game had almost everything a mario kart game should have! Great gameplay, great roster, great music, this game has everything! I'd say 7 is slightly better but this is a close second!
  83. FNaF
    Dec 12, 2018
    9
    This was my first Mario Kart game I ever played, & I will miss the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
  84. BenDavies
    Dec 17, 2018
    6
    The game is alright, but it's so bloody annoying. The grand prix races are pretty null and void when it comes to CPU getting good items and end up smashing you with crap-tons of shells and slamming you with a Star. It really does my head in, but the games alright, just isn't the best out of the Mario franchise.
  85. glitchboi
    Aug 27, 2020
    7
    One of the best Mario Kart games out there. Most tracks are good, such as Mushroom Gorge, Maple Treeway, DK Summit, Toad's Factory, Moonview Highway, and Grumble Volcano, though these are held back by mediocre tracks such as Moo Moo Meadows and Dry Dry Ruins. It has a decent retro track selection, including SNES Ghost Valley 2, DS Desert Hills, GCN Waluigi Stadium, N64 Bowser's Castle,One of the best Mario Kart games out there. Most tracks are good, such as Mushroom Gorge, Maple Treeway, DK Summit, Toad's Factory, Moonview Highway, and Grumble Volcano, though these are held back by mediocre tracks such as Moo Moo Meadows and Dry Dry Ruins. It has a decent retro track selection, including SNES Ghost Valley 2, DS Desert Hills, GCN Waluigi Stadium, N64 Bowser's Castle, etc. It also has great shortcut design, and is a very skill-based game. So why not an 8 or 9? Some tracks are boring, and most of the time items don't even work, such as red shells and fake item boxes. Red shells hit walls most of the time, and fake item boxes are too easy to see unless you use them efficiently, simple as that. It's very fun though.… Expand
  86. KrimsonKatt
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    This is by far one of the best games ever made, and 100% deserves it's feat of over 50 million copies sold. The game has the best selection of tracks in the Mario Kart series, a ridiculous amount of fun unlockables, the best online on the Wii, (while it was still a thing) none of the stupid cart customization stuff from 7 and 8, a decent level of challenge, (It's actually hard to get SSS,This is by far one of the best games ever made, and 100% deserves it's feat of over 50 million copies sold. The game has the best selection of tracks in the Mario Kart series, a ridiculous amount of fun unlockables, the best online on the Wii, (while it was still a thing) none of the stupid cart customization stuff from 7 and 8, a decent level of challenge, (It's actually hard to get SSS, and even S is extremely difficult) a great battle mode, and is by far the best game on the Wii. (Maybe other than Xenoblade 1, but that't 1 player only and I consider that more of a Wii U/3DS game due to it releasing in limited quantities in the US until recently.) If you have a Wii, or even a Wii U lying around, it's worth keeping just for this game alone. The only bad things I can say about it is that the physics aren't as refined and the graphics aren't as good as 8 and 8 DX on the Wii U and Switch. Also there were an abundance of hackers on both this game as well as the previous game Mario Kart DS. They used illegal home-brew consoles with cheats like infinite blue shells, every item at any time, extra speed, auto steering, and instant Lakitu making beating them impossible. Other than that, I could easily recommend this game who feels like the newer games lack in content, or just have an itch for a different Mario Kart experience.… Expand
  87. ledimi
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    best kart game I ever played. I hope they will continue to make it better and better
  88. TrivialAsh
    Oct 12, 2019
    10
    This is easily the best Mario Kart game of all. From a vast range of different characters, to a great selection of tracks and vehicles, this is a truly amazing game. Thank you, Nintendo.
  89. MissDaisy
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    There is hardly anything to dislike about this game. It's beautiful and endless fun to play. Especially in multiplayer sitting in front of the TV with a friend and both have these silly white steering wheels in their hands... To me, this is what videogames should be about: playing 1-2 hours together (even with a complete noob), have fun, then switching the console off and go do somethingThere is hardly anything to dislike about this game. It's beautiful and endless fun to play. Especially in multiplayer sitting in front of the TV with a friend and both have these silly white steering wheels in their hands... To me, this is what videogames should be about: playing 1-2 hours together (even with a complete noob), have fun, then switching the console off and go do something else in the real world. These classic games give you that option. Try doing that with Assassins Creed Odyssey.
    Mario Kart is easy to pick up and hard to really master. This is the essence of videogaming.    … Expand
  90. Ruhtra
    Apr 13, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nintendo Mario Kart 8 global is the worst game I have ever played when it comes to cheat players, bad scoring system and to be designed to infuriate players. a real shame as it could be rated as one of the worlds best!!!… Expand
  91. MJYueill
    May 4, 2019
    10
    This game is no joke the BEST GAME I have ever played and everyone should play this game. Played the crap out of this game.
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. Marolender
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    I really enjoyed this game, and it's definitely the best Mario Kart game, or then it's just the nostalgia, which playing it back isn't really. The tracks are unique (except for Mario Circuit, but well), the character selection is nearly perfect, and the rubberbanding, which a lot of people find annoying, actually is really fun for me as it makes it more challenging. Online is also reallyI really enjoyed this game, and it's definitely the best Mario Kart game, or then it's just the nostalgia, which playing it back isn't really. The tracks are unique (except for Mario Circuit, but well), the character selection is nearly perfect, and the rubberbanding, which a lot of people find annoying, actually is really fun for me as it makes it more challenging. Online is also really fun, but it doesn't exist anymore might be what you think but the custom track stuff is really fun too! Wario's Coliseum custom track is good.… Expand
  95. Pokemon_Trainer
    Jun 10, 2019
    10
    This version of Mario Kart is my all-time favourite - with lovable courses that never get boring, my dad and I have been playing this game for years. My favourite thing about this game is that no matter how many times you play, each race has the potential challenge you and offer some excitement. I highly recommend it to Mario Kart fans who liked the Mario Kart DS game but want the joy ofThis version of Mario Kart is my all-time favourite - with lovable courses that never get boring, my dad and I have been playing this game for years. My favourite thing about this game is that no matter how many times you play, each race has the potential challenge you and offer some excitement. I highly recommend it to Mario Kart fans who liked the Mario Kart DS game but want the joy of using the Wii wheel accessory (which really enhances game play!)… Expand
  96. Lelandbigman
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Good game. Better than Sega all stars or whatever it's called. Controls are pretty good for the game being on the Wii with motion controls and such.
  97. igneousInfernos
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    Mario Kart Wii is undoubtly an amazing race-based game. It has a variety of stages each with unique designs. The mechanics of the vechiles are fluid and and refreshing to play with.
  98. NintendoPlayer0
    Aug 7, 2019
    7
    This game is overrated.
    And no, imma not a hater, this was my first wii game, i didnt get Wii Sports.
    While is fun, the lack of content really hurts this game, the online is decent, but man, go play Mario Kart 8, its better.
  99. 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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  100. Raknner44
    Mar 2, 2021
    2
    Está bien pero deberían haber puesto un pequeño tiempo de invulnerabilidad de 2 segundos para que si sucede la coincidencia de que alguien se come muchas cosas no sea tan injusto, porque eso es lo que es este juego, y los que tienen mala suerte se comen todos los caparazones.
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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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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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