Mario Kart
Hola party people… it’s your old pal Grant back atcha, and this time we’re looking at Mario Kart Wii, available for all the consoles including the Turbografix 16 and the N-Gage.
Nah, just seeing if you’re paying attention. It’s a Wii title, so go meet that creepy guy on Craigslist and buy one… ’cause it’s go time.
Mario Kart is 15 years old… anybody else feeling really old now? Well, if you’ve never played one before, it’s your basic race driving game against all the Nintendo icons like Mario, Donkey Kong, Bowser, and that one metro sexual mushroom-looking guy in the short-shorts. The question is, does it hold up to the new console, or should you go dig out your old SNES for some old-skool action?
The answer, just like getting kicked in the junk, is a mixed bag. The game itself isn’t vastly different from what you remember from previous incarnations, but where it really shines is the online component. Forget Smash Bros — This is truly the game you want to swap Friend Codes with your buddies to play. The game itself adds on some sweet new rides, including bikes this time, but ultimately this is a case of “if you like this sort of thing, then this is the sort of thing you’ll like.” Don’t try getting a die-hard Gears or Halo fan into this kind of game, but if you’re into a fun little diversion without too much seriousness, you’ll really dig it.
Personally, this IS the sort of game I like. It’s challenging but not “throw your controller” difficult. I can play it for 15-20 minutes and then stop without feeling like I didn’t get anywhere. And damn it, the game is just plain ol’ fun.
Anyway that’s my time, and the name’s Grant. Want to check out more of my reviews? Then drop by Get Your Gamez dot com. That’s gamez with a Z, kiddos.