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Mario Kart is a classic! Game play, animations, and diversity in level, character, and vehicle selections make this an awesome game! I love it and my 4 year old daughter had a hard time, but kept playing!
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Would not load and work...but 12 other games I had all worked...keeps asking for some type of licensing code but it's supposed to work right out of box ... so wàsted $$$ ..it's so much trouble going to a post office and printing a label than it's worth.... just got bad game ! I tried and tried to make it work and even checked YouTube..it just was no good
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
If you thought the aroma wafting from Smash Bros.' warmed-over Wii appearance seemed stale, try a whiff of Mario Kart Wii -- it's so predictable that it's practically vintage. But don't think for a second that this latest iteration isn't still a stellar kart racer -- even after over 15 years of facing contenders to the karting throne, nobody does it better than Nintendo -- but series vets need to prepare for regression. While 2003's Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (GameCube) took daring risks with the formula by adding two-man vehicles, character-specific power-ups, and co-op play, this sequel regrettably jettisons all of those enhancements. Now, it's clear that those radical innovations weren't all popular among the vast legion of Mario Kart players, but they added tremendous depth and facilitated high-level gameplay for those who wanted it. Mario Kart Wii feels highly reactionary, as if Nintendo willfully sought to dumb down the driving mechanics in order to even the playing field for the masses. Bundling the game with the plastic Wii Wheel contraption reinforces that commitment to democratizing gameplay: Sure, nongamers will get a kick out of careening around the course via tilt controls and gesticulations, but you'll find yourself haphazardly oversteering. The wheel isn't necessarily your enemy, though. It's solidly constructed and comfortable; players who stick with its motion-controlled driving for a few races will eventually acclimate to it. But of the game's four control options, the Wii Remote-and-Nunchuk combo clearly works the best: It's the only way to get both familiar analog stick steering and the freedom to easily put the crucial new trick system to use with the Wii-mote. Plus, this new split control setup feels perfectly suited for the newly added motorcycles, allowing you to make tight turns while launching weapons and landing tricks with ease.Read full review
After renting it on Gamefly, I went on eBay to buy it. I got the one with the wheel with the game all new in box for a fair price, so I'm pleased. After playing and beating Mario Kart on DS and playing this new Wii version, it's the best racer concerning Mario Bros so far. It takes some time getting used to the wheel, but once you got the hang of it, it becomes easy and natural (something like learning how to drive stick shift with real cars). If you have a Mario Galaxy save on your Wii's memory, you can get a special character Rosalina (otherwise you'll need to hack/cheat to get her and it's the fastest, easiest way to get all the licenses in one go, but then makes the game fairly pointless as working to get all the licenses on your own are the rewards while playing the game). If you must cheat/hack do so offline only, never online as it's unfair to others who are playing without cheats. It's not recommended to hack your Wii since it could ruin it (and make it an unusable brick). I think Nintendo will repair your Wii if this happens, not sure though. I'm not much of supreme hardcore gamer so I found this game a bit on the challenging side, but to the hardcore gamer, this probably is an easy game. Depends on the gamer really on this. It's a worthwhile game and lots of fun! :DRead full review
I purchased a used Nintendo Wii pack. I'm a middle aged woman; this is the first game system I've purchased for myself. That said, it was easy to learn the controls. The graphics are good, -things have gotten waaay better since Pong!- the sound is great, and I have had a lot of fun. It took me a little while to get used to the controls; a little bit of movement accomplishes a lot. Wii is the kind of fun that easily spans generations-picture Monopoly without the bitterness. It's an easy way to entertain guests'children/mother-in-laws. Buy rechargeable AA batteries and a charger for the remote; in the long run it pays for itself. The equipment is small, sleek, and easy to organize; all the plastic accessories fit easily in one drawer. The controller box must be left out in plain sight or it won't work. This bugs me, but maybe that's just me. I had to replace a controller because it wore out; I wish they were more durable. Perhaps all gaming systems are like this? There are a lot of stupid games out there; be quick to test and slow to purchase. All in all, I would purchase this gaming system again.Read full review
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