Wii Game Review - Mariokart

Why I Love Mariokart Wii

Martin Bliss Posted in wii games | No Comments »

One of the best games that I've ever played for the Nintendo Wii is Mario Kart Wii. This is an extremely fun, addicting game that just about anyone could learn to play and love.

This is one of the easiest games to learn, but there's a challenging level of depth that pulls you in once you get to learn how to play. Its universal appeal is part of what makes the game so great.

I love this video game for so many different reasons. Dating back to the original Mario Kart release in the early 90s, this game stays true to its original form and gives us so many of the elements we've grown to love. At the same time, it really masters its integration with the capabilities of the Wii.

Basically, you're given a wheel to plug your remote into, which allows you to wirelessly steer your driver during every race. This is an extremely accurate wheel, and it genuinely turns exactly as you do as you're turning the wheel.

The boards are fast paced and the tracks are extremely competitive and fun. Perhaps my favorite thing about the game is the online play mode. I find myself playing online more often than any other way, as the game can be a bit less challenging once you beat it.

This allows you to race against up to 11 other racers from all around the world, playing against them and earning points as you win, or losing them as you lose. As you could imagine, the pace is fast and the competition is fierce. I'm also a big fan of the ranking system.

As far as the ranks are concerned, you'll gain ranking points when you do well in a race, and you'll lose them when you slack. The best part about it is the fact that it measures strength of competition, making it accurate and fair.

This is the best game I've ever bought for my Nintendo Wii, and possibly one of the best video games I've ever played.