Mario Kart Wii
If Super Mario Galaxy was the number one game for the Nintendo Wii last year, there might be two in the running for the title in 2008. The first is Super Smash Bros. Brawl, but another surefire hit looks set to be Mario Kart Wii
So far Mario Kart Wii looks like it’s got all its bases covered and then some. The overall racing experience has the solid gameplay that has given the series its longevity. The addition of bikes and new racers helps freshen things up some. The online features are welcome additions that should ensure the game remains in heavy rotation in people’s Wiis for a good long while. All told, we were pleased by what we saw of Mario Kart Wii. We’re eager to spend some quality time with the various game modes and online features to see how they all pan out.
Perhaps one of the main selling points of the game after the ubiquitous Mario is the plastic steering wheel that will come with the game. Insert a Nintendo Wii controller into the back and you have a wireless wheel with which to drive. Although some may disagree, Gizmodo comments on the reaction of the MTV blog on the device and whether it is better than the normal controller on its own.
My buddy Stephen T over at MTV’s Multiplayer blog scored the first video demo of the Wii Wheel in Mario Kart Wii game play. Melvin at Nintendo shows him how to insert a Wiimote into the Wheel, then head to the races. Watch T manage to execute a wheelie and a powerslide, then—in the second video in the link below—try the same manoeuvring sans Wheel, with far less enthusiasm. He doesn’t say whether or not it’s a true winner or a waste of plastic, but my guess is, he likes it better than this guy. His biggest gripe? No horn to honk, Maggie Simpson style.
Regardless, Mario Kart Wii looks set to break even more records for Nintendo and will be released next month. In the meantime, check out the trailer below and pre-order your copy here
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