
Mario Kart Wii
Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1
Taste attributes: actioncomedyfamilyfasttried & testedwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingfighting evil
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
IGDB rating
76 / 100
606 ratings
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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...
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- 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
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- IGDB
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