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TMK Stuff => Game Blog => Topic started by: Super-Jesse on May 03, 2008, 03:03:16 PM
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So, a week later, what's everyone got to say about Mario Kart Wii (http://themushroomkingdom.net/games/mkwii)? I've complied some excerpts from reviewers on websites, and more importantly I've taken some well written opinions posted right in TMK's Fungi Forums. I strongly suggest you take both into consideration, and if you want to share your thoughts, feel free to comment!
What THEY Say
Game Informer Online
Ups:
- The control is brilliant, the courses are tuned to perfection, and everything is polished to a high shine.
- The light/medium/heavy choice is a strategic and stylistic decision rather than an opportunity to intentionally gimp yourself against inferior competition.
- This looks good…for a Wii game
Downs
- ...don’t bother with the stupid wheel
- ...the turbo change feels like a dumbing-down of the gameplay in the pursuit of a misguided desire to make it somehow easier for my grandma to pick up and play. Note to Nintendo: Stop.
- ... the overhaul of the mini-turbo system takes a while to get used to.
GameSpot.com
Ups:
- Huge number of courses, including some of the most imaginative yet
- Deeply integrated online play
- Fun and strategic trick system
Downs
- Nostalgia doesn't save most of the classic courses from being boring
- Items are more unbalanced than ever, especially on new tracks
- Battle modes are now exclusively team-based and timed.
IGN.com
Ups
- For the first time ever on a Nintendo console, the online portion trumps the single-player offering.
- Ghost racing is even more part of this Kart than any other out there
- IR supported menus, great Mii integration to hook the casual crowd, strong use of Wii's functionality, and another entertaining mascot racer. One of the best console Karts in years.
Downs
- Kart's 150cc experience is most certainly beatable, but it'll take as much luck and needless replay as it will skill, and that's a shame.
- The cars also feel like they're running at the 50cc speed class for online, and it's a bit too slow for our liking.
- the lack of voice chat for an extremely social online game
What YOU Say
Vidgmchtr (http://themushroomkingdom.net/board/index.php?action=profile;u=44538)
Ups
- The Wii Wheel actually does work fine, I like it.
- I thought the idea of karts AND bikes was pretty cool too.
- Yoshi's new vocals, they make me laugh
Downs
- Still no cup featuring all Rainbow Roads
- With the retro levels, I think they should've used the intros used in each MK game the track is from. Not important, but I think it'd be a nice touch.
- The items that can give a huge advantage (Lightning bolt, Blue shells, POW blocks, etc.) are WAY too common.
BirdPerson (http://themushroomkingdom.net/board/index.php?action=profile;u=56663)
Ups
- I love the textures on the Super NES tracks. To quote myself, it's like a 16-bit dream.
- Some sweet new tracks. Koopa Cape is awesome.
- I was worried, but I approve of Yoshi's new voice clips.
Downs
- No WarioWare Wario (c'mon, at least just for bikes?)
- No individualized karts or bikes. I miss the Egg 1.
- Not the best retro choices.
NintendoExpert89 (http://themushroomkingdom.net/board/index.php?action=profile;u=49085)
Ups
- Playing as the Mii
- Great tracks
- Much, much shorter waiting time for Online Play
Downs
- Graphics seem recycled and unchanged since GameCube
- Battle Mode is changed
- Easy to be knocked off the track repeatedly
Now this isn't all the opinions or posts we've had concerning Mario Kart Wii (http://themushroomkingdom.net/games/mkwii). For the full experience, you need to check out and participate in the Fungi Forums. I'd also suggest heading into our chatroom (http://themushroomkingdom.net/chatroom/), since users in there always have interested things to say that you might find helpful!
Link: Fungi Forums: MKWii's Ups and Downs (http://themushroomkingdom.net/board/index.php?topic=11631.0)
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I'd also suggest heading into our chatroom (http://themushroomkingdom.net/chatroom/), since users in there always have interested things to say that you might find helpful!
#tmk is also a good place to find people who might want to race with you. However, it is usually quiet, so random Internet visitors should come in the evening/early night hours for the best chance of activity.