Mario Kart Wii is a racing video game by Nintendo for the Nintendo Wii platform. This animated multiplayer game has evolved from the other classic Mario Kart video games for older platforms. Player(s) have a wide range of characters and vehicles to choose from before starting a match. The characters range from being large to being small, and so do the vehicles. The player(s) also have the option of driving “automatic” or “manual”, and I personally enjoy playing with the Gamecube controller plugged into the Wii machine for easy maneuvering. With the Wii remote, I found it difficult to turn sharp corners efficiently. When it comes down to choosing a race track to play on, there are so many options to choose from. These locations range from Princess Peach’s castle, to Rainbow Road (located in outer space). The game mechanics include driving and using some items for “shooting” at opponents. During a race, players may break through item blocks lying around the track to obtain an item to use for the benefit of themselves. When a player is attacked or goes through some kind of achievement (such as crossing the finish line), their character expresses themselves through a sound or gesture (Bowser, the “demon king” roars). Playing in single player mode can unlock new race tracks and characters, and the player would be racing against eleven computer generated opponents. The game is a great game for players of almost all ages, and it is also great for big and small parties. However, the game does get repetitive and could get boring after hours of playing. It is a great game to bring out the competitiveness in everyone, and the animations within the game are visually appealing through its bright colors. The music is different depending on the race tracks, but it does make the player feel more “apart” of the game and its setting.
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