Mario Kart Wii-Some - Page 2

Renwood · 04-25-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

Pff, it's all about the SNES version.

manasecret · 04-25-2008, 01:02 PM

Angrist · 04-25-2008, 01:25 PM

Haha, awesome.

Null · 04-25-2008, 05:57 PM

that is weird. ditty kong racing sucked. :P

this one has gotten 8's because its single player ai isnt the greatest. (which i dont care about, only gunna use single player to unlock everything) and because they think its snuffed down to be more noob friendly. which it kinda is...

however the noob friendly part is only for now... just as people started taking advantage of power slides in the other mk's, they will find something to replace it in this. most likely the trick system will be abused and will replace 'snaking' so the skill will get back into the game. all competitive games find a way to be more skillful.

DS version is the best so far... and this one seems to be a pretty major step in the online area. with the speed of double dash and the competitiveness of the ds's online play, and what many reviews are saying some of the best tracks ever.... this one could get pretty damn addictive.

Zen · 04-28-2008, 12:28 AM

I just got this game, dont wanna look up the friend code thingie right now but someone else better have this for next weekend for me to play against.

Dylflon · 04-28-2008, 02:45 AM

Been playing a few hours and I like it a bunch. I'll have my friend code up in a few minutes.

Zen · 04-28-2008, 03:01 AM

ok, quick feedback on the game after a few hours play, seems pretty fun, i HATE the fact that the mini turbos have been noobified, I think they should have set them to the way they used to be on 64 instead of this "just powerslide for a while method", played some online matches, did ok...uh... what else, i think i like bikes better so far (i dont know if they are better but i seem to have to do more with them, doing wheelies and crap)

Dyne · 04-28-2008, 04:03 AM

I played it and love it. I'm glad I bought it. I like bikes just as much as karts.

I can't wait to see what courses/characters I can unlock.

Null · 04-28-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen

ok, quick feedback on the game after a few hours play, seems pretty fun, i HATE the fact that the mini turbos have been noobified, I think they should have set them to the way they used to be on 64 instead of this "just powerslide for a while method", played some online matches, did ok...uh... what else, i think i like bikes better so far (i dont know if they are better but i seem to have to do more with them, doing wheelies and crap)

noobified at first glance yes... get into it more. i can almost snake again just like in DS. and more you get into it the more you find little places to do a trick and turbo more.

the turbo skill is still in there. just gunna have to find all the right areas to abuse it.

i really dont mind the longer the powerslide the more turbo you get method. doesnt seem THAT different. and in the right places you can get a crazy good speed burst from it.

GameMaster · 04-29-2008, 12:34 AM

I got a brief taste of this game at my friend's house during our break from class.

My initial impressions:

For casual fun, the steering wheel is fine, but I think I would probably prefer a Gamecube controller. I've only used the steering wheel so far though. The precision just seems way too loose for 'serious' gameplay.

It seemed kind of slow but I didn't get to check and see if we were racing at 50CCs or 100 or 150 so...

Again, these statements are made after only around 15 minutes of play time. I'll be renting this to reassess my opinion.

Null · 04-29-2008, 10:06 AM

best controls are actually remote and nunchuck. dont have to take your thumb off the steering to do tricks then. just a little wiggle of the remote does them.

BreakABone · 04-29-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Null

best controls are actually remote and nunchuck. dont have to take your thumb off the steering to do tricks then. just a little wiggle of the remote does them.

Yeah think this is gonna be my setup as well. Though oddly I would have placed the C button as weapons. But that's just me.

I really like this game so far. I think the stuff they added (not the weapons mind you) are pretty cool.

1) The tricks are a nice bonus and while random do give nice effects and a boost.
2) I like the fact that you can invite friends from your Wii system to play Kart (saves you from finding more friend codes)
3) I actually enjoyed what little I played of Battle Mode. Funky Stadium is pretty sweet.

Zen · 04-30-2008, 02:09 PM

My main setup had been the nunchuck, but ive been giving the wheel a chance and it needed some getting used to but i think i can do just as good with it now (but it is more work for the same results still)

BreakABone · 04-30-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen

My main setup had been the nunchuck, but ive been giving the wheel a chance and it needed some getting used to but i think i can do just as good with it now (but it is more work for the same results still)

did you get my friend invite?
Want to make sure the feature works.

Dylflon · 04-30-2008, 03:17 PM

So, your wii will just hook you up to people on your wii friends list?

Holy balls. I have to make sure we're all friends on my wii.