Mario Kart Wii is a kart racing video game by Nintendo for the Wii console. The game is currently projected for a worldwide release in the second quarter of 2008. The game will be released on April 10, 2008 in Japan, April 11, 2008 in Europe, April 24, 2008 in Australia and April 27, 2008 in North America. The game will be packaged with the Wii Wheel accessory, which is designed to house the Wii Remote to allow more intuitive and conventional steering.[7]
Contents [hide]
1 Gameplay
1.1 Characters
1.2 Karts
1.3 Tracks
2 Development
3 Reviews
4 References
5 External links
[edit] Gameplay
Like its predecessor, Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Wii is based around single driver gameplay, unlike the approach by Mario Kart: Double Dash!! on the Nintendo GameCube, which featured two players on one kart.
A total of five different control choices have been confirmed. Players can choose to play the game using the Wii Wheel peripheral that comes packaged with the game, with the Wii Remote tilted on its side, the remote and nunchuk, a Nintendo GameCube controller, or a Wii Classic Controller.[8]
This game has been announced as supporting the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. It will support an online racing mode where players will be able to go against each other in a single race racing simultaneously and an online battle mode. It has been confirmed that it will also feature 12 player online races, and 8 player online battles. It has also been confirmed that there will be online leagues and rankings along with local rankings. Famitsu reports that most of the online ranking would be done from a whole separate channel. You will also be able to download and send ghost data using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.[9][10]
Nintendo’s UK site confirms that the European release of game will feature online text chat between players.[11] It will also feature an online spectator option which allows you to view your friends races and join in at the start of the next course.[11] There will also be special worldwide online events organized by Nintendo.[8]
The text chat feature was also confirmed by IGN, but adds that users will only be able to select from a series of predetermined phrases. There is already apprehension among IGN’s users towards a feature they see as being too “safe”. [12]
It was revealed by NGamer magazine that the game would feature many of the old weapons and items that have been used in past Mario Kart games, and that a number of new items are also being added.[citation needed]
In addition to expanded gameplay, motorcycles were added. Players can either choose to use a motorcycle or a kart. But, as shown in videos and screenshots, different players can use karts or motorcycles simultaneously during gameplay.[13]
In addition, “Famitsu” magazine revealed that you can now perform tricks in the air by moving the steering wheel, or Wii Remote, respectively. The game will also have 16 brand new tracks, and 16 remakes of older tracks, which was also incorporated into Mario Kart DS. 10 battle stages are also being added. Miis will be usable during the game, and a separate channel, Mario Kart Channel, will be created to download other players’ ghost times for the game.[14]
[edit] Characters
Main article: Mario Kart playable characters
[edit] Karts
A feature returning from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Mario Kart DS is the use of multiple karts for each character. Each weight class appears to have their own vehicles, from a muscle car-like hot rod for Wario, Waluigi, Donkey Kong, and Bowser to a baby stroller/pushchair for Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach, and Toad. Also, there appears to be a basic “Kart” and motorcycle for each character, with the karts being similar to the karts from Mario Kart Arcade GP. The official names of these vehicles have not yet been revealed, although Famitsu magazine has revealed that the Wario Bike from the WarioWare series will be one of the vehicles used in the game.
It has been announced that all racers have a choice of 3 karts and 3 motorcycles, and that 50cc mode will feature karts only, 100cc mode will feature motorcycles only, and 150cc mode will feature a mix of both. It has also been announced that stunts will play a big part of the game, allowing the player to gain a boost after a stunt.[citation needed]
[edit] Tracks
The Mario Kart Wii version of Yoshi FallsMario Kart Wii has been confirmed to have at least 32 tracks: 16 of them being entirely new, while the other 16 are remakes of older tracks from prior games of the Mario Kart Series. According to an IGN “hands-on” session, 8 new tracks and 8 old tracks are available at the start of the game, and the others need to be unlocked.
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[..YouTube..] what the best kart or bike to play vs race or online?
[..YouTube..] i dont have a wii but im not thinking of getting one just so i can play this mario kart. what does that mean u said u can play but dont have a wii and dont thinkin on gettin one how can u then play?
[..YouTube..] i dont have a wii but im not thinking of getting one just so i can play this mario kart.
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[..YouTube..] Good review
[..YouTube..] i play this online i like it on manual BUT i HATE them blue shells!!! lol every time i come in first place. i still think the blue shells are a bit to much. u can dodge them u need a mushrrom boost and when its come down on u use it before it blow ur ass up
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[..YouTube..] Haha, me too… Normally because of some last-stretch bullshit… blue shells.
[..YouTube..] I hate mirror mode… especially on Wi-Fi. It f**ks with all the tracks I’m normally so familiar with.
[..YouTube..] To Do tricks, you need to shake the Wiimote when you and in the air.(note this only works on certain jumps.)
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[..YouTube..] You shake the remote or wheel while jumping.
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[..YouTube..] were u use ing cheats?either way 50
[..YouTube..] i got a gold on all the race but mirror mode is aggravating
[..YouTube..] I get FREAKIN pissed of when i lose on this game.
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[..YouTube..] my friend has almost that much. dude thats amazing.
[..YouTube..] im still waiting to get this. i want it so bad!
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[..YouTube..] My brother has about 8000 ranking points! Can anyone beat that?
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[..YouTube..] this is by far the worst in the series
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[..YouTube..] I have mario kart wii and mario kart ds and mario kart super circuit
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[..YouTube..] I just got this game today, and I’m hooked!
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[..YouTube..] i wish i had a wii
[..YouTube..] This game is about a year old and it’s STILL selling out! I tried 5 stores and they had none left. I had to order it online.
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[..YouTube..] I live in canada…but the thing about adding friends is that it takes a few days till we actually BE friends… lol. at least I think so…
[..YouTube..] FINALLY! someone who wants me to add thier code, AND will add it in the same day! whats your time zone? we could plan for when we play each other. could you play 2nite?
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[..YouTube..] Guess what? Were the same now, 3 Stars using Wii Wheel.
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[..YouTube..] Wow, I guess your right. Do you have any tips for 3 Star Rankings? Im almost there, just a couple more cups, Im thinking about 8 or 7.
[..YouTube..] actually, almost nobody uses the classic, almost all people use the GC controller, but i personally use the wheeel
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[..YouTube..] Classic controller is the best. SCREW THE WII WHEEL. Nearly all pros on wi fi use classic . I do and I got 1 star in every cup
[..YouTube..] Hi! Which button do you press to make a trick in the air whith the GameCube controller?
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[..YouTube..] mario kart wii es una porqueria es mucho mejor mario kart double dash
[..YouTube..] i tell you what nintendo keeps pushing the envelope they make the best mario kart they ever made with every new release idk how they do it but they get the job done cant wait to see the next one only one problem IT LOOKS LIKE A GAMECUBE GAME!
[..YouTube..] How the hell is this Mariokart? Everyone’s riding MotorcyclesI was sorta hoping this one had the option of doing Doubledash style carts with 2 players on one cart and stuff
[..YouTube..] Hope it comes a mario kart with more of the retro tracks. If it comes i hope they have with the train track from 64 and waluigi pinball from ds.
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[..YouTube..] Yeah, I would get both if you can, but if you can only get one than Mario Kart would definitely be a better choice.
[..YouTube..] i was thinkin “Who the hell would pick peach?”
[..YouTube..] mario kart defo, it has better online than cod and is just so much fun, if u can aford both then get both though, cuz cod is still good
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[..YouTube..] I would definitely buy Mario Kart Wii. I think it is just so much better in so many ways, but that’s just my opinion.
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[..YouTube..] should i buy cod 5 wii or mario kart wii?I cant decide!!! xD
[..YouTube..] all i need is 2 more characters this game rocks but frustrating as a bitch on steriods!
[..YouTube..] (yes) You gotta RACE EM
[..YouTube..] any one want a race or battle on mario kart my fc 2320-8178-7481 leave me a message and your code thank you
[..YouTube..] i hate the bikes
[..YouTube..] What rank do you have to get to get new characters?
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[..YouTube..] Do you have to get a particular ranks in the grand prix mode to get new characters
[..YouTube..] Win races in grand prix mode.
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[..YouTube..] You have to play single player mode, and do the cup races. You will unlock Characters Bikes, Karts and stuff
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[..YouTube..] How exactly do you get new characters and new karts and stuff?
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[..YouTube..] I love this game for Wii, especially when you play it on a 46″ Flat Screen!
[..YouTube..] lol that rocket at the end is a total pwnage..can you still play vs mode?like in nintendo 64 where do u had to blow up the three baloons
[..YouTube..] this game suks tottlay
[..YouTube..] Play as much levels as you can in single player grand prix, get much stars, and soon you will get new characters.
[..YouTube..] Getting Gold Cups on Grand Prix helps to get lots of characters and unlock all the cups. Also get some by playing a certain amount of races on just normal VS race and on Wi-Fi.
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[..YouTube..] If theres a wii wheel with a star on top, it means the person has comleted al cups with one star rank and has used the wii wheel to accomplish this. If there is just a star, it means the person ahs just completed all cups with a star rank WITHOUT using the wii wheel (i.e using classic controller, GCN controller or Wii remote and nunchuck)Hope this helps (:
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[..YouTube..] hi, plz anyone tell me whats the diference between a wii wheel with a star on top (on wi-fi) and just a star!!plz response
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