Mario Kart Wii Review

Nobody can say that racing games are too hard now that Mario Kart Wii has arrived. With the Wii Wheel, staying in the race is so easy that even a first time racer can stay on track. Rotating your controller, as many have been prone to do, will finally turn the cart!

Although you can use other controllers (like a Gamecube joystick), the obvious choice – especially for a new player – is the Wii Wheel which comes with the game. It’s really just a shell into which a standard Wii controller is placed. Extras can be purchased separately for a reasonable price. But as we said, they are not required.

You can choose from a variety of Mario-related characters – or your Mii. Hop into the cart that catches your eye, and hit one of thirty-two fanciful tracks. You may even want to try popping wheelies on one of the new motorbikes.


There is no doubt that this game is ideal for socializing. You can play up to four players on the same TV, and up to twelve on the internet. Age and lack of skill will not deny you the pleasure of enjoying some laps with anyone, from a well-practiced teen, to a toddler who can barely hold the wheel.

If you are an experienced Mario Kart player, you may find this game a bit on the easy side. But there’s no denying – with the new tracks, and new tricks, you’ll have a ton of fun.

And for anyone who loved Wii Sports and is looking for something more, Mario Kart Wii is the game you won’t want to miss.