Mario Kart Wii

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1245 Ratings

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  1. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    The main game itself is probably an 8, but the amount of stuff in the mod community propels this to a 9.
  2. Shimmeywill
    Mar 11, 2020
    7
    Good music and some fantastic new tracks. A fair bit of fun for the time. A strong title.
  3. relicofficial
    Sep 25, 2019
    9
    Such a good game with great mechanics. Also why can’t I write a 5000 word essay on why I think Mario Kart Wii is a 9/10 game?
  4. ItzGray
    Sep 25, 2019
    9
    Oh boy, where do I begin with my nostalgia for this game.
    Honestly, I feel like every single "nitro" track design is at least 6 out of 10, except for Moonview Highway. But I believe many MK64 fans would advocate the track as being a return to Toad's Turnpike from that game.
    The retro tracks are loads of fun too, and I will give this a 9/10 even never experiencing the online. I love this    Oh boy, where do I begin with my nostalgia for this game.
    Honestly, I feel like every single "nitro" track design is at least 6 out of 10, except for Moonview Highway. But I believe many MK64 fans would advocate the track as being a return to Toad's Turnpike from that game.
    The retro tracks are loads of fun too, and I will give this a 9/10 even never experiencing the online.
    I love this game, definitely on par with MK8DX. MK7 honestly can't compete with this game.    … Expand
  5. RedXTL
    Nov 3, 2019
    7
    The motion controls worked fine for me, i barely had problems when playing. Getting every character is fun. It shows a unique experience for the time that it released
  6. Virus_Driggy
    Oct 31, 2019
    7
    This is a great game but not perfect. Example the items are broken i has multiple times i gotten blue shelled 4 times in 1 race. The motion controles arent that good. Tho ignore that then its pretty good
  7. MazdoTechno
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    The best Mario Kart game
    I still go back to this one over the new ones any day
    It does what it says on the tin and has provided me, my family and friends with great entertainment for years now
    Could use more tracks but honestly I don’t mind personally
  8. 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
  9. Bruterake
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Sem condições eu ia jogar esse daqui com meus amigos e não dava vontade de parar, vc usar o wii como volante era outro mundo pra mim n tinha como.
  10. Mutty99
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best Wii games ever made, and one of my all-time favourites.
    Online features, despite awful hacking moderation (Time trial leaderboards full of hackers back then), have been great while they lasted until Wii Connect 24's shutdown.
    The Nitro courses offer a complete, challenging and entertaining experience, and they all deserve to be memorable in their own way: about the    One of the best Wii games ever made, and one of my all-time favourites.
    Online features, despite awful hacking moderation (Time trial leaderboards full of hackers back then), have been great while they lasted until Wii Connect 24's shutdown.

    The Nitro courses offer a complete, challenging and entertaining experience, and they all deserve to be memorable in their own way: about the Retro courses, i disagree about two or three picks, but overall the selection is quite nice (i love that they included DS Delfino Square).
    There are a lot of characters and vehicles to unlock, and for a few of them some serious skill is required (like the ones you receive by getting a star rating in all Nitro/Retro cups on a certain CC difficulty).
    This game had a lot to offer back in 2008-early 2010s, and today still remains a true Nintendo Classic :)    … Expand
  11. UltimateAlex
    Mar 7, 2020
    7
    It's a nice Game for Multiplayer but it's more slow than the other Mario Karts
  12. B3ASTSTYL3
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    This is a fun Mario Kart game. Although It is overrated and CPUs are more likely spamming items instead of actually getting them from an item box. Two spiny shells shouldn't spawn in a five second period.
  13. SkywalkerMcD
    May 11, 2020
    9
    I had this game originally on the Wii. Loved it and completed 100% of the Unlockables. I stopped playing and gave my copy to an ex girlfriends son a couple of years ago. I decided to revisit the game and found a good working used copy and I’m glad I did. I have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Switch and had it for Wii U. MK8 is a great game but I still prefer the feel of MK Wii.I had this game originally on the Wii. Loved it and completed 100% of the Unlockables. I stopped playing and gave my copy to an ex girlfriends son a couple of years ago. I decided to revisit the game and found a good working used copy and I’m glad I did. I have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Switch and had it for Wii U. MK8 is a great game but I still prefer the feel of MK Wii. Online is off now, has been for over a year, which is why I gave the game 9 instead of 10. I’d say, if you are an MK fan and still have a Wii or Wii U this game is essential. Unique courses, challenging Unlockables and lots of fun. I’d love to see a remaster if this game for Switch! But I know that I’m dreaming.… Expand
  14. NintendoFanBoi
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    We play this game with whole family and It`s real nostalgia When I remember these times it`s make me happy
  15. TheOkCringe
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    This game certainly deserves its place, and has since become my most played Mario Kart title ever. It has some of the best courses in Mario Kart history, and a solid roster, but it only has so many good vehicles. Getting good at this game means using very limited options, which is a little offsetting. The controls take time to get used to as well, especially if you want to use motion. ButThis game certainly deserves its place, and has since become my most played Mario Kart title ever. It has some of the best courses in Mario Kart history, and a solid roster, but it only has so many good vehicles. Getting good at this game means using very limited options, which is a little offsetting. The controls take time to get used to as well, especially if you want to use motion. But regardless, a 7.6/10 puts this as my fourth best Mario Kart title.… Expand
  16. 100percenter
    Jun 8, 2020
    3
    I always remember this game fondly but whenever I revisit it I just get pissed off and bored. It just gets boring after a while. There are some great tracks, there are also many bland and bad tracks. Playing by myself really isn’t that fun. And actually 100%ing the game really just seems like a painful unfair waste of time. So many things that will screw me over are things beyond myI always remember this game fondly but whenever I revisit it I just get pissed off and bored. It just gets boring after a while. There are some great tracks, there are also many bland and bad tracks. Playing by myself really isn’t that fun. And actually 100%ing the game really just seems like a painful unfair waste of time. So many things that will screw me over are things beyond my control. Oh I got first on the first 3 tracks of a Grand Prix, well that sucks cause I’m gonna get hit with 15 different items at the end of the 4th race so I score really poorly and don’t get a first place trophy and a 3 star rank. That’s really bad game design. I basically have to hope I get lucky 32 times in order for me to get a 3 star rank on ever cup.… Expand
  17. FaaFian
    May 15, 2020
    10
    A very Good Game and in my opinion the best Mario Kart Game ever. The Tracks are almost perfect and the characters are super Good. But I think the best piece of this Game are the bikes and the items. Sure, they are over the top and luck based, but that's what the Game Males fun.
  18. Raknner
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    Me parece demasiado exagerado el factor aleatorio. Puede irte muy bien y sin problemas o muy muy mal sin importar cuán bien juegues.
  19. Qwicko
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I don't know where to start with this masterpiece...
    The tracks are fantastic, the variety is great, and the game play is superb! And don't even get me started about the online capabilities this game has. This amazing game is surprisingly underrated and I still play this game until this very day.
    Sure their are a few glitches and broken shortcuts, but that's what makes this game fun.    I don't know where to start with this masterpiece...
    The tracks are fantastic, the variety is great, and the game play is superb! And don't even get me started about the online capabilities this game has. This amazing game is surprisingly underrated and I still play this game until this very day.
    Sure their are a few glitches and broken shortcuts, but that's what makes this game fun. This game takes mario kart to another level, adding the trick system and bikes for the first time. Without this game, Mario kart wouldn't be what it is today.
    They also re-use the character models from 'Mario kart: Double Dash!!' in this game, but it makes up for that with its great game play.
    The one thing I'm sorta sad about though is that they got rid of the missions from Mario kart DS. If they kept that one thing, this game would undoubtedly be one of the best games ever made.
    But apart from that, this game is still absolutely fantastic and the limits are endless...

    11/10    … Expand
  20. NintendoFan9501
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    So many memories! This is my favourite mario game in the series! The courses are great, and so are the characters!
  21. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Score: 8
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  22. patrickmurphy09
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    While Double Dash had its own unique charm as well as objective improvements, Mario Kart Wii was the first installment -- for me -- since Mario Kart 64 that really put its mark down. With vast improvements to the design, gameplay, music, stages, characters, and yes, even the joy o using optional motion controls (let alone the cutesy wheel peripheral you could also buy), Mario Kart Wii wasWhile Double Dash had its own unique charm as well as objective improvements, Mario Kart Wii was the first installment -- for me -- since Mario Kart 64 that really put its mark down. With vast improvements to the design, gameplay, music, stages, characters, and yes, even the joy o using optional motion controls (let alone the cutesy wheel peripheral you could also buy), Mario Kart Wii was a delight to pick up. For me, this game will remain emblematic of playing with friends in the dorm room, usually losing because I didn't master the game but still could find great fun in the gameplay. Mario Kart Wii does the job yet again here!… Expand
  23. eeveegms
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    This the most entertaining mario kart game, you can unlock characters by doing certain things and also has some of the most memorable tracks
  24. ChierHu
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Give the losers a break: Mario Kart is famous for its unusual system of giving out power-ups. Players who are ahead in the race get meager power-ups, while players who are far behind get the good stuff, allowing them to race ahead. This is a great system for that game because it feels more fair and keeps everyone engaged: players who are behind need to pay attention because a game-changingGive the losers a break: Mario Kart is famous for its unusual system of giving out power-ups. Players who are ahead in the race get meager power-ups, while players who are far behind get the good stuff, allowing them to race ahead. This is a great system for that game because it feels more fair and keeps everyone engaged: players who are behind need to pay attention because a game-changing power-up could come at any second, and players who are ahead cannot afford to rest on their laurels because that “blue shell” could hit them at any time. This tricky system does a great job at nudging all players to the center of the flow channel.
    Mario Kart is a symphony of triangularity. Again and again, it brings you high-risk/low-risk choices with appropriate payoffs. Examples include the following:
    Manual or automatic? Manual requires more skill to use, but when used well, it gives you more speed boosts.
    Kart or bike? Karts have a faster base speed—but if you do a wheelie on a bike (which is risky because you can’t turn during a wheelie), you go faster than the karts do.
    Grab power-ups? (risking a crash) or ignore them?
    Use power-ups? (risk breaking your concentration) or ignore them?
    Keep the power-up you’ve got? or dump it in favor of a new one?
    Use speed boost pads? They speed you up but tend to be in dangerous locations.
    Hit the gas early? If you hit the gas early at the starting line, you get a speed boost if you time it right, and a frustrating delay if you time it wrong.
    Left or right? Many tracks include forking tracks that have a low-risk and high-risk path—and of course the high-risk path has more speed boosts.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. jcher42
    Sep 1, 2020
    7
    Whilst Mario kart wii is not my favourite Mario kart game, but it's the one i grew up with. It's a nostalgia trip every time i play this game. It ain't perfect, but if your looking for a insanely hectic multiplayer experience, i would reccomend this game.
  27. VenoMateo15
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The truth is that it is quite an entertaining game, I have been playing it for a long time and its statistics for example (if you choose a small vehicle you go fast but the bigger ones knock you down, in the case of the big ones you can't knock them down so easily but they are slower). I have seen its pro's (such as game mode and the new pirouette that it does when moving the controller) and its counter (the battle mode should have been online, nothing more, I think). In conclusion, it is a perfect game to play with friends, it is by far the best Mariokart game, and I understand why it is the game with the most fangames is the Mariokart saga.… Expand
  28. 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.
  29. CanadianUSSR
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    Most nostalgic and chaotic Mario kart out there with a great community and legendary tracks
  30. 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.
  31. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    Los sensores de movimiento no se sienten forzados en este juego, consiguen una muy buena inmersión. recomiendo jugarlo con alguien. La jugabilidad es diferente, no es la mejor, prefiero la de Mario Kart 7 o Mario Kart 8, pero lo compensa el gameplay, los personajes y los circuitos.
  32. Chebic
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    TLDR; Great tracks, mediocre character/kart selection, and amazing modding community

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

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

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

    Now for most games I'd end their, probably rate it an 8/10 for being a great party racing game but having a pretty shallow battle and competitive mode, but instead the masssive Mario Kart Wii fandom that somehow manages to still grow has got me their. Maybe this is cheating a little but I wholheartedly believe the fandom makes this game 10x better. The shear quantity of mods is insane. CTGP-R, the largest and most popular mod, adds over 216 new tracks. For reference that is almost 7 Mario Kart Wii's worth of new tracks. Obviously not all are the best but the meager fact that MKWii has such a massive modding scene that you could possibly septuply the amount of content by downloading one mod is insane, this isn't even accounting for all the new game modes that totally shake up the formula these mods also add. The modding scene is so massive that at least half of the people still playing this game are almost always using some mod. It's crazy to me how massive the modding scene is for this game and due to just how much it adds to the game it immediately bumps it up a number.    … Expand
  33. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    The most RNG heavy Mario Kart.

    RNG ruined this game. Even if you drive perfectly, you have virtually no chance of winning if you get hit by a blue shell near the end of the final lap. The game includes no way to prevent a blue shell, further removing skill required to come first. You can also get combo'd by a string of items afterwards, further securing your loss. It's a frustrating    The most RNG heavy Mario Kart.

    RNG ruined this game. Even if you drive perfectly, you have virtually no chance of winning if you get hit by a blue shell near the end of the final lap. The game includes no way to prevent a blue shell, further removing skill required to come first. You can also get combo'd by a string of items afterwards, further securing your loss. It's a frustrating waste of time trying to get Gold Cups in Grand Prix. If you enjoy playing slot machines in casinos, you'll like Mario Kart Wii. Some luck is fun, but too much luck is not. It becomes mindless and stupid. That's what Mario Kart Wii is to me. I rather flip a coin and guess the outcome than play this game.

    Bikes were a good addition. Although they were unbalanced and obsoleted karts, which mattered more in multiplayer. The wheelie ability added depth to the game. You can speed boost, but can be risky since there's a deceleration punishment if you get hit during the wheelie.    … Expand
  34. 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.
  35. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    7
    This is the best Mario Kart Yet, from amazing tracks to amazing gameplay, to the bullet bills that can help you when youre doing bad, to the blue shells that knock me out of first a lot where it provides a challenge for me to get back into first, to the ma
  36. 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.
  37. Markflakez
    Mar 4, 2021
    9
    The glitches, courses and controls are unique.
    I played it back when I was a kid and still play it to this day. It has a large modding community that still keeps it alive. It isn't that luck based as others (for example: Mario Kart 8 where you only bag and spam items and no risky shortcuts can be done. You get also instantly picked up by Lakitu. So you don't lose a few second as a    The glitches, courses and controls are unique.
    I played it back when I was a kid and still play it to this day. It has a large modding community that still keeps it alive. It isn't that luck based as others (for example: Mario Kart 8 where you only bag and spam items and no risky shortcuts can be done. You get also instantly picked up by Lakitu. So you don't lose a few second as a punishment). In this game you have to be strategic with them.
    Unfortunately they turned off the servers a bit early in my opinion.    … Expand
  38. 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
  39. TropicalNayr
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    I would give this a 89%
    This is one of the best Mario kart game it is a fun game I like some specs they added to it, it has great music great maps and just a great game over all the graphic you can tell had time into it and it is just a fun game!
  40. Ardho
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    Mario Kart wii is an excellent game, good graphics, good gameplay, good drifting, a lot of new things too, but I hate playing this game in 150cc, where luck is more important than skill
  41. RealOcto24
    May 3, 2021
    9
    This is an extremely fun game. The tracks are all unique and the soundtrack is phenomenal. It’s great when playing alone or with friends. My only gripes with the game are I wish the updated the looks of some of the retro tracks more and I wish there was one extra battle mode. Overall. This is an amazing game and a must have for every Wii or WiiU owner.
  42. colorlesssaturn
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    Mario Kart Wii offers an amazing playing experience for amateurs and advanced players alike. Offering a solid collection of great tracks, such as some of the best in the franchise like Maple Treeway, Koopa Cape, Grumble Volcano, Coconut Mall and plenty of other amazing tracks. It also offers a wide array of characters from the Mario franchise, the second biggest in the franchise (first isMario Kart Wii offers an amazing playing experience for amateurs and advanced players alike. Offering a solid collection of great tracks, such as some of the best in the franchise like Maple Treeway, Koopa Cape, Grumble Volcano, Coconut Mall and plenty of other amazing tracks. It also offers a wide array of characters from the Mario franchise, the second biggest in the franchise (first is Mario Kart 8). The game stays strong 13 years later. However, the battle mode of the game is underwhelming compared to the amazing racing portion. While offering strong battle courses, it fails to deliver a good battle experience. Otherwise, Mario Kart Wii is a strong contender for the best game in the franchise.… Expand
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. barbiesuperfan
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    peach is a girlboss just wish there was cat peach (also its so hard to get new characters but maybe i just suck at the game)
  49. 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
  50. LMaoTse-tung
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    Gioco che dopo quasi 15 anni non stanca mai, al pari se non superiore per certi aspetti a Mario kart 8, ti diverti a giocarlo sia da solo che (ancora di più) con gli amici.
  51. superlakitu64
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Mario Kart Wii ist ein starkes Spiel in einer starken Reihe. Die Wii-Strecken (also sprich die neuen) wie z.B. die Coconut Mall haben heutzutage Kultstatus und die Retro-Strecken sind ebenfalls gut ausgewählt und gut umgesetzt.. Die Fahrer und Fahrzeugauswahl ist ebenfalls größtenteils gut gelungen. Die Mii-Charaktere hätte es in diesem Spiel zwar nicht benötigt, aber wer will es NintendoMario Kart Wii ist ein starkes Spiel in einer starken Reihe. Die Wii-Strecken (also sprich die neuen) wie z.B. die Coconut Mall haben heutzutage Kultstatus und die Retro-Strecken sind ebenfalls gut ausgewählt und gut umgesetzt.. Die Fahrer und Fahrzeugauswahl ist ebenfalls größtenteils gut gelungen. Die Mii-Charaktere hätte es in diesem Spiel zwar nicht benötigt, aber wer will es Nintendo verübeln ihre neuen Avatare in einen als großen System-Seller geplanten Funracer einzubringen. Ich bin kein großer Freund der Bikes in Mario Kart Wii, da sie viel zu overpowered sind. Wer würde denn noch ein Kart benutzen, wenn er auch ein Bike fahren kann, mit welchem er dank dem Wheelie schneller ist, als ein Kart mit goldenem Drift-Boost ist. Der blaue Panzer kommt hier auch ein wenig zu häufig vor, allgemein würde ich das Spiel als ein wenig unfair einstufen, vor allem die Bepunktung des Onlinemodus war sehr hart. Letztendlich muss man diesem Spiel dennoch seine 8/10 Pkt. und seinen Platz an dem Sonnenstrand der guten Mario Kart-Spiele einräumen… Expand
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. ayowhatisthat
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    Gonna be honest here. This Mario Kart isn't a 10/10 game and there a few reasons for that. 1.This game is broken, there are shortcuts that can basically break this game entirely and that's what I love about Mario Kart Wii. 2.This is probably the fairest Mario Kart for offline and online multiplayer. Offline it practically makes sure you catch up with people in front of you so easily.Gonna be honest here. This Mario Kart isn't a 10/10 game and there a few reasons for that. 1.This game is broken, there are shortcuts that can basically break this game entirely and that's what I love about Mario Kart Wii. 2.This is probably the fairest Mario Kart for offline and online multiplayer. Offline it practically makes sure you catch up with people in front of you so easily. Online it's a bit different, but around the same as it is offline. Mario Kart Wii does have a nice replay factor with homebrew hacks nowadays, which gives it a better chance at surviving for a long time. 3. It's got the stuff there like time trials, grand prix, vs, and battle mode, there's a lot to explore even if it can be annoying at some times. As of where it sits now, it could come off as a bit outdated, but it's overall a pretty good game nonetheless.… Expand
  55. 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
  56. DinisourDoom
    Mar 22, 2022
    7
    This game is chaos. Its so much fun yet so hard, used to play it with my sisters all the time. Plus the music is really good.
  57. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    Mario Kart Wii es para mi la primera entrega excelente de una saga que ya era buena. Es sencillamente un juego más completo, y posee una jugabilidad única que ningún otro ofrece gracias a la Wii, implementada sin errores
    Nota Final: 8.5
  58. 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!
  59. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    8
    Mario Kart Wii is easily the best Mario Kart game along with Mario Kart DS. It has an excellent and varied character roster, decent tracks and retro tracks, a great choice of karts, bikes, and controller options, and by far the best battle mode of all the Mario Kart games. While the soundtrack isn’t quite up to Mario Kart 64 and DS standards, the game still holds up strongly with itsMario Kart Wii is easily the best Mario Kart game along with Mario Kart DS. It has an excellent and varied character roster, decent tracks and retro tracks, a great choice of karts, bikes, and controller options, and by far the best battle mode of all the Mario Kart games. While the soundtrack isn’t quite up to Mario Kart 64 and DS standards, the game still holds up strongly with its excellent playability across all modes in the game.… Expand
  60. Valuris
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    Mario kart wii is an incredible game, without a doubt the best mariokart, it adds the bikes, a more accomplished online mode, and makes it possible to play with a steering wheel! The gameplay of the bikes is very pleasant, despite a problem of balancing. This game is just crazy and I would have given it 10/10 but the battle mode is quite disappointing. If you have a wii, you must playMario kart wii is an incredible game, without a doubt the best mariokart, it adds the bikes, a more accomplished online mode, and makes it possible to play with a steering wheel! The gameplay of the bikes is very pleasant, despite a problem of balancing. This game is just crazy and I would have given it 10/10 but the battle mode is quite disappointing. If you have a wii, you must play mario kart wii… Expand
  61. Wat926
    Jun 13, 2022
    9
    AMAZING GAME! This game was my favorite Mario Kart and still is even with the newer ones. Sure the gameplay can be a bit unfair at times, it can be a really fun experience alone or with friends (which is 10x better). The controls are fine, especially for a motion control based game. The gameplay itself is really fun, the tracks are memorable, especially ones like coconut mall and DKAMAZING GAME! This game was my favorite Mario Kart and still is even with the newer ones. Sure the gameplay can be a bit unfair at times, it can be a really fun experience alone or with friends (which is 10x better). The controls are fine, especially for a motion control based game. The gameplay itself is really fun, the tracks are memorable, especially ones like coconut mall and DK summit. The soundtrack is top tier. It’s the perfect Mario Kart experience, a great game for the family to dive into. And even 14 years later it still holds up.… Expand
  62. AShinyG1ratina
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    The best game in the Mario Kart franchise until further notice, or MK9 lmao
  63. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    The best Mario Kart game. The character and track selection are both fantastic. Thrilling close matches and a great amount of difficult unlocks.
  64. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
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  65. 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
  66. Han_theReal
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    Classic funracer must play if your the owner of a wii.
    Lots of cool tracks and characters
  67. 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.
  68. Pauet
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Cuando probé este juego me parecio el mejor juego de la wii.Parecia q estuvieras conduciendo
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. aaronnmp96
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Take better advantage of the control of the console, it is complicated, and they are very good.
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. 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.
  89. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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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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