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2008

Mario Kart Wii

Tonight at a glance

Platforms
Wii
Mode
Single player · Multiplayer · Split screen
Age rating
PEGI 3
Violence
Mild
Frights
None

The story

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 controllers. Game modes are also present such as the traditional Grand Prix, Versus, Battle, and Time Trial modes.

  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Party
  • vehicular combat
  • go-kart
  • sequel
  • vehicle combat
  • motion control
  • nintendo wi-fi connection
  • mii support

The look

A few frames, chosen rather than collected.

Production

Players
80 / 100 · 598 players
Critics
71 / 100 · 4 critics
Developer
Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.1
Publisher
Nintendo