With vast improvements to the design, gameplay, music, stages, characters, and yes, even the joy o using optional motion controls (let alone the cutesy wheel peripheral you could also buy), Mario Kart Wii was While Double Dash had its own unique charm as well as objective improvements, Mario Kart Wii was the first installment - for me - since Mario Kart 64 that really put its mark down. While Double Dash had its own unique charm as well as objective improvements, Mario Kart Wii was the first installment - for me - since Mario Kart 64 that really put its mark down. I’d love to see a remaster if this game for Switch! But I know that I’m dreaming.

Unique courses, challenging Unlockables and lots of fun. I’d say, if you are an MK fan and still have a Wii or Wii U this game is essential. Online is off now, has been for over a year, which is why I gave the game 9 instead of 10. MK8 is a great game but I still prefer the feel of MK Wii. I have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Switch and had it for Wii U. I decided to revisit the game and found a good working used copy and I’m glad I did. I stopped playing and gave my copy to an ex girlfriends son a couple of years ago. Loved it and completed 100% of the Unlockables.

Maybe in 4 or so years when they come out with a new Mario Kart it'll be as spectacular. I'd be surprised if Nintendo could top it. It feels like it's from the future - The roster is pretty respectable, a decent spread of Mario characters (I think I speak for everyone when I say WHERE'S SHY GUY) - The new tracks in this game are so iconic (CNut Mall, Mushroom Gorge, Wario's GMine, etc.) - The music is great - I like it There are maybe two slights I could recognize against this game (one of which is easily fixed): - The models and a few animations are reused from Double Dash - Waggle controls (just play with a gamecube controller (or w/ nunchuck)) Either way, pretty terrific game.

Not to overinflate, but this game kind of has everything. The roster is pretty respectable, a decent spread of Mario characters (I think I Coming from someone who hasn't played Double Dash, or the GBA title, or Super Mario Kart, PLUS this being a game I played an obscene amount of in my childhood. Coming from someone who hasn't played Double Dash, or the GBA title, or Super Mario Kart, PLUS this being a game I played an obscene amount of in my childhood.

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