Wow.
Now we have text? Nintendo is so random sometimes.
Wow.
Now we have text? Nintendo is so random sometimes.
I'm so spamming "Hi, I'm Daisy" to everyone I race!
A damn good idea.
I'm gonna fill my text messages with shitty memes for this game just to generate some heat and make the races more exciting. And probably gonna use "certain" messages specifically made for AP tourneys (which I no doubt we'll have for this game).
I'm so spamming "Hi, I'm Daisy" to everyone I race!
Ahahaha, my sister would probably get a kick out of that. Every time Daisy says it when we play Double Dash, we always would chuckle at that line.
Wart would be awesome.
Text chat huh? And a wheel controller? Sounds like fun!
Wouldn't be awesome if they made a Stage Builder for Mario Kart? Oh I would love that sooooo much!
yeah that is some amazing box art
Does the game work without the wii wheel, which I have never heard of until now?
Release date and other info
http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2008/02/20/mario-kart-wii-release-date-is-april-11th-in-europe-new-racing-options-revealed.htm
Looks like you can you use pretty much any controller you want.
I'm just gonna go ahead and bump this back up…
I'm surprised this game isn't more popular..
but yeah, after looking at the game... the wheel IS included with the game?
And I think the full roster is finally out. Fuck. I don't think Petey Pirahna made it.
Apparently the unlockables:
- Baby Luigi - Light Weight
- Toadette - Light Weight
- Toadsworth - Light Weight
- Shy Guy - Light Weight
- Diddy Kong - Middle Weight
- Princess Daisy - Middle Weight
- Princess Rosalina - Middle Weight
- Birdo - Middle Weight
- Boo - Heavy Weight
- Wiggler - Heavy Weight
- Dry Bones - Heavy Weight
- R.O.B. - Heavy Weight
As for Boo being Heavy Weight, apparently it's because he's large (I've heard it might be King Boo)
Generic enemies like Wiggler and Shy Guy are nice, and Rosalina I guess is the surprise.
i never played mario kart, so whats this weight thing?
slower? better at turning?
i never played mario kart, so whats this weight thing?
slower? better at turning?
Light means you're fast but your cart has low defense. Heavy are slower but have higher defense and the medium are just normal. I normally pick light myself. Also I don't think this was added until Double Dash.
defence?
for what?
from shells and stuff people throw at you
Actually light weights have faster acceleration and lower top speed. Heavy weights have worse acceleration but higher top speed. Heavy weights can push the lower weights around. Heavies also have trouble going on off road terrain. And of course, medium weights are all around.
Well, IGN reviews says that the steering wheel thing actually incorporates really well into Mario Kart Wii. This looks pretty exciting. Luckily I have brawl to ease the waiting pain. I pre-ordered the copy though…
I love shops that break release date, even if it is only by one day.
So… anyone else got the game yet?
Online is Awesome.
Its funny how Smash bros is the better game yet MK:W gets the better online treatment.
I totally love how online races are not in cups as more people can join in-between races.
The wheel controls well but after a while I went back to the GC controller, I still need to try the nunchuck and wiimote control type as you cant pull off stunts without motion but that feature really isn’t important.
Sonsaiy
MK:W FC: 2750 1219 5145
The wheel remote is a decent accessory but I was much happier playing the game once I managed to dig out my old wavebird.
The online play is really good. Like mentioned earlier, the fact it is a rolling race system, rather then cup allows for more people to be playing. Playing with up to 12 people is really good.
I haven't tried all the tracks yet but there is definately a bit more innovation in MKW then there ever was in DD. Bike's are fun to use, the steering wheel seems better suited to them rather then the karts. If you get stuck behind something in a kart and using the steering wheel, I found it a bit tedious to work my way back out.
Overall, decent game. Definately a game to pick up if you own the Wii. You may like the steering wheel, you may not.
What's better? Using the Wii Remote by itself to steer or with it inserted in the Wii Wheel?
Using the Wii remote and the nunchuck is by far easier then using the wheel but when playing online you can see who is using the wheel accessory and who isn't, so if you win a race without using the wheel it kind of feels like a hollow victory.
I must say, I find this game more enjoyable than I expected. Getting used to the Wii Wheel, and it's a lot more fun to use than the mote n' chuck. Stages are awesome as well, especially the SNES retro ones. The Rainbow Road has a nice Mario Galaxy touch with launch stars, starbits and the "Good Egg Galaxy" theme mixed into the regular Rainbow Road theme.
Here's my friend code: 0774-4435-5429
got it today, friendy code is:
0001-3508-4682
tis a lot of fun, tho the steering wheel takes some getting used to.
I still prefer Double Dash to this tbh, the single player is good on this but I'm not feeling the same satisfaction that came from the multi-player from Double Dash, the same goes for the DS Mario Kart since this is almost exactly like that, and I didn't like that much either for Multiplayer. It's all fine and dandy that you get to play online, but you need a decent system like Double Dash had to make it fantastic and fun enough to hook all of us DD fans.
Alright, I have the game. I'll post my friend code in a few hours, but Ihave to post my opinions first.
1: Wheel is very fun. I've noticed most of the better players on Wifi use it anyway
2: CPU is still cheap, but not as cheap as DD.
3: Wifi is…CRAP. It's just like Brawl, DCs everywhere....EXCEPT since it gives you a score, if you get disconnected then you lose all of the points you gained in that session PLUS your opponent gets more points. Everyone picks the same levels (ZOMFG FUNKY STADIUM IZ SO KuuLz) and there are plenty of players signing a friend up just to take out the competition. Lame. Friend Races and Battles are probably much better, but disconnecting will most likely happen often.
damn i would buy it but my parents wont let me buy any games cause of my grades
Yeah, I'm gonna get it when it comes out on the 27th, or maybe in the first Saturday of May and then I'll get Brawl later on.
Alright, I have the game. I'll post my friend code in a few hours, but Ihave to post my opinions first.
1: Wheel is very fun. I've noticed most of the better players on Wifi use it anyway
2: CPU is still cheap, but not as cheap as DD.
3: Wifi is…CRAP. It's just like Brawl, DCs everywhere....EXCEPT since it gives you a score, if you get disconnected then you lose all of the points you gained in that session PLUS your opponent gets more points. Everyone picks the same levels (ZOMFG FUNKY STADIUM IZ SO KuuLz) and there are plenty of players signing a friend up just to take out the competition. Lame. Friend Races and Battles are probably much better, but disconnecting will most likely happen often.
I know how you feel about the CPU, those who loved the Spiny Blue shells hitting you like 20 times on the final lap will feel at home here.
Not sure about Wifi, so far I've yet to see anyone disconnect randomy from it yet, although I have only played about 10 games or so.
Also, unlocked Roaslina just now….anyone know WHY she's a heavyweight? XD
Alright, I have the game. I'll post my friend code in a few hours, but Ihave to post my opinions first.
1: Wheel is very fun. I've noticed most of the better players on Wifi use it anyway
2: CPU is still cheap, but not as cheap as DD.
3: Wifi is…CRAP. It's just like Brawl, DCs everywhere....EXCEPT since it gives you a score, if you get disconnected then you lose all of the points you gained in that session PLUS your opponent gets more points. Everyone picks the same levels (ZOMFG FUNKY STADIUM IZ SO KuuLz) and there are plenty of players signing a friend up just to take out the competition. Lame. Friend Races and Battles are probably much better, but disconnecting will most likely happen often.
Never been disconnected before on WiFi with over 500 wins already. I blame your bad connection for that matter. Much better than Brawl online.
Never been disconnected before on WiFi with over 500 wins already. I blame your bad connection for that matter. Much better than Brawl online.
The error I always get is a "network error".
Also, I ALWAYS see people disconnecting in my races (even near the start and a few times the person in first on the third lap).
How do you know these people aren't just leaving?
Also, unlocked Roaslina just now….anyone know WHY she's a heavyweight? XD
Cause she's magical?
Does this game work with a regular wiimore or possibly a gamecube controller?
^ Yes. The Wheel just holds the Wii Remote in place is all. You can use it without. And you can use the gamecube controller.
This game is absolutely fucking terrible (still not as bad as DD though).
I can't even beat the mushroom cup on 150 cc because every time I am in the lead near the end, I either get hit with a blue shell or a red shell. It so fucking annoying. I haven't even been able to get above an A rank because of the CPU bullshit.
Well, my new router should be here soon and then I'll post my FC.
This game is absolutely fucking terrible (still not as bad as DD though).
I can't even beat the mushroom cup on 150 cc because every time I am in the lead near the end, I either get hit with a blue shell or a red shell. It so fucking annoying. I haven't even been able to get above an A rank because of the CPU bullshit.
Well, my new router should be here soon and then I'll post my FC.
Maybe you just suck, no offense. I've gotten all star rankings in 150cc and unlocked Dry Bowser.
This game is absolutely fucking terrible (still not as bad as DD though).
I can't even beat the mushroom cup on 150 cc because every time I am in the lead near the end, I either get hit with a blue shell or a red shell. It so fucking annoying. I haven't even been able to get above an A rank because of the CPU bullshit.
Well, my new router should be here soon and then I'll post my FC.
This post is stupid and you're stupid.
Don't bash a game because you lost. That's the dumbest reason to bash a game. If you have a CHANCE of winning, then you have no reason to complain.
Don't bash a game because you lost. That's the dumbest reason to bash a game. If you have a CHANCE of winning, then you have no reason to complain.
Yes, because having a game that's based on 100% luck is really fair. You have a better chance of winning at this game hanging out in 8th place for most of the race instead of staying in the lead (oh, what's this? A golden mushroom? A bullet bill? A star?). The item selection is bullshit because you can't get anything more than a banana, shell, upside down block, or single red shell if you are in first. The CPU is always on your tail, however, so they end up stealing your position in the end of the race.
Another thing that really annoys me is heavy weights. How come they can't push other people out of the way like they could in the previous game? I play as a heavy weight character, get the boost at the start of the race, and then get knocked out of the way by BABY PEACH. :getlost:
I dunno, this game just doesn't seem to be very balanced. Bikes are overpowered, item selection is garbage (always see 4-5 blue shells a race), and the CPU is the same on all difficulties. Compared to Mario Kart 64 (the best IMO), these things are stupid. I haven't played DS enough to judge that one, but I have played DD and it's much worse than this game, though. In DD, there were DOUBLE the items, Toad + Toadette were overpowered, no jump, and a ton of bland levels.
Oh, yeah. You have a (slim) chance of winning at Soul Calbur 3 (Ps2) but that doesn't change the fact that the AI is bullshit and the game isn't very good when compared to 2.
Ever wondered why people like Rock, Paper, Scissors? The satisfaction they get from winning.
Games of luck hurt ten times more when you lose, but when you win….OH is it rewarding for yourself.
Why do people play Blackjack? Roulette? Crabs?
All are games of luck, but people love them. You're not always going to win.
And Mario Kart isn't 100% luck. You need to know how to drive WELL (not saying you don't). Make turns at right times and in the right way, know the tracks, know each item. Once you get past that, yes, it is luck.
Why do people play Blackjack? Roulette? Crabs?
All are games of luck, but people love them. You're not always going to win.
I don't know about that…You could have poker on that list if you have BlackJack. Craps and Roulette are definitely luck, but you can use skill to play Black Jack.
Anyways, I believe Wifi is more fair in the game than the CPU so it's not just an issue with the game's setup.
Well yeah. Playing with others is normally much more fun. I agree with you on that.
And that is true with Blackjack requiring skill. Making sure you show no facial expressions over your cards. It's all about lieing and acting.
The skill in Mario Kart is timing. A single banana peel can increase the distance between you and the 2nd placed racer. There is ALWAYS the chance of a blue shell slaming into you, but there is also the chance of getting other races hit in the blast. And I too hate how AMAZINGLY WELL the red shell can hit you sometimes. You get past like.. 40 freaking obstacles, and the sucker still catches up to you.
I feel you on how much you hate the luck of the game. But the luck of the game keeps it from being an easy game.
double dash was good, dont know why people are actin like lil hoes about it
I literally mean the word hoe when i say it. Just incase someone starts goin off on me
Im gonna get the game tomorrow cant wait to see if it was worth going into work early tomorrow just to get it XP
I'm on the fence for this game. It looks good, but DD was borderline obscene because of those damn near game-breaking blue shells. I still beat it, but by then I was so disgusted that I never played it again. DS was so superior it's almost ridiculous.
Unfortunately, from what I've heard around here and in reviews, it seems that Nintendo took 1000 steps back from DS and gave the game the ability to piss blue shells all over you again. If that's the case, I can sum this up in three words: DO NOT WANT.
I've had no real problem with the game thus far, granted, once a race you're likely to see a Blue Shell or two, but still, its not exactly hard to catch up again (unless you're at the end of the track that is)
It's the POW block I hate, I usually see that, then about a second later a lightning bolt.
And am I the only one who thinks that new Cloud is pants?
I don't think it's just you Runa. Evidently there's a lot of hubbub about the balance of the game on the harder difficulties.
I'm inclined to agree, automatically giving CPU great items is a lame idea. Obviously allowing them to be utilized with the same skill a typical human player would be is something else entirely, but it seems more than that.
If you can't beat a game on skill then all you're left with is Mario Party which is fun for shits and giggles but I don't want a Party in my Kart-y.
You giggled.
I don't think it's just you Runa. Evidently there's a lot of hubbub about the balance of the game on the harder difficulties.
I'm inclined to agree, automatically giving CPU great items is a lame idea. Obviously allowing them to be utilized with the same skill a typical human player would be is something else entirely, but it seems more than that.
If you can't beat a game on skill then all you're left with is Mario Party which is fun for shits and giggles but I don't want a Party in my Kart-y.
You giggled.
Yes, I did.
sixteen characters
(Sorry to just jump onto the argument bandwagon here but…) I can't see the problems you guys are having, out of personal experiance I've "cleared" the whole single player mode as it were, completing all cups on all CC's inc. Mirror (although I have yet to get a star in all of them) but the CPU cheats alot less than it did in previous titles, sure, it gets a blue shell when you're almost laps ahead of everyone else and then you get bent over Miyamoto's leg and spanked into dead last, but it's a lot more reasonable than, let's say for example Mario Kart 64 which was just the spawn of Satan and would not let you even come in 3rd position overall if it could bloody well help it.
Anyway, long(ish) counter-rant over, I want to add my friend code here so I can play with all you lovely lovely people :)
2164-8899-2213 - Diego
If you would like to add me, PM me or something so I know to add you too as Nintendo's obviously awesome way of letting us play needs me to make sure I'm not going to get date-raped over a game of Mario Kart.
Why does the first commercial feel un Mario Kart-ish?