Mario Kart Wii
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Mario Kart Wii

Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1

2008•Racing•PEGI 3

Taste attributes: actioncomedyfamilyfasttried & testedwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingfighting evil

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Boxlist takeA breezy, breakneck racing game: warm-hearted and uncomplicated. Best if you like escapism over depth.

Pace: very fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: very light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: very simple · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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About This Game

Mario Kart Wii is a multiplayer-oriented racing game for the Wii, and the sixth main installment in the Mario Kart series. Mario Kart Wii retains the traditional item-based weaponry familiar with the franchise, where players can select a Mario franchise driver and themed vehicles. As with most racing games, the overarching goal is to place first among other competitors, through the usage of such items and taking the fastest routes to secure the leads. Several new key elements introduced to Mario Kart Wii include increasing the number of racers to 12 racers from 8 racers from previous entries in the series, as well as introducing a new type of vehicle to the franchise: bikes. The game takes advantage of features unique to the Wii, most notably its motion control capabilities. A Wii Wheel is included in most Mario Kart Wii packages, though the game is still compatible with other...

Summary: IGDB

Screenshots

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  • Mario Kart Wii screenshot
  • Mario Kart Wii screenshot
  • Mario Kart Wii screenshot

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionComedyFamilyFighting evil

Keywords

Vehicular combatGo-kartSequelVehicle combatMotion controlMii supportSideways wii remote gameplayWiggler

Details

Developer
Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1
Publisher
Nintendo
Released
10 April 2008
Series
Mario Bros.
Platforms
Wii
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective
Third person
Age rating
PEGI 3
Taste scores
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Source
IGDB

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