I love mario kart in fact IM A PRO AT IT!! i used to stink now im always winning!! it rules sooo much!!! i just adore it alot!!! its very fun!! i love to race my friends and everything!! i only hav 3 more characters to unlock!!! its super simple once u get the hang of it!!
Mario Kart Wii
(2008, Video Games - Racing, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)
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Common Sense says
Fun family-friendly game that's hard to put down.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Mario Kart Wii was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know that this game is perfectly suitable for players of all ages. The ESRB warning of "comic mischief" relates to the combative nature of the arcade race, where players can shoot turtle shells at other go-karts to trip them up or when giant hammers flatten riders on their way to the finish line. The game can be played with up to 12 players online, but Common Sense Media doesn't recommend unsupervised online gaming for anyone under age 12.
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- Families can talk about how the two new key features –- wireless, motion-sensing control (including the free wheel) and online multiplayer support for 12 gamers -– helps separate this sequel from the past Mario Kart games. Is this enough to move this franchise forward or is it more of the same but with a couple of extra bells and whistles? Also, is it possible for a game to live up to its tremendous hype?
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What’s the Story?
Nintendo Wii gamers with the need for speed won't be disappointed with the much-hyped MARIO KART WII, an incredibly fun and accessible cartoon racing game for kids and kids-at-heart. As with past games in the series, players first choose a familiar Nintendo character – such as Baby Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Toad, or even your own custom-made Mii character – before hopping into a kart car or motorcycle to enter a wild race. The goal of each match is to reach the finish line through speed and cunning use of weapons such as dropping bananas on the track to slip up opponents trailing behind or turning into a rocket for a temporary speed burst.
Mario Kart Wii ships with the small Wii Wheel, which houses the wireless and motion-sensing Wii Remote (sold seperately), so you simply hold this circular controller like a steering wheel to navigate corners while the button can be used to initiate your power-up (such as a weapon). Shake the wheel while you're in the air for a special mid-air move. Players can also choose from three other controller setups, but the wheel is the most intuitive.
Is It Any Good?
Not only can gamers play against savvy computer-controlled opponents or with up to three others on the same television, but for the first time in the series, you can also log onto the Internet via the free Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and engage in multiplayer games and tournaments for up to 12 players. The end result is a highly enjoyable game for both seasoned fans of the franchise and first-time players. The cartoon arcade action and the fast-paced racing combine to make for a thrilling solo diversion or head-to-head competition that's as easy to pick up as it is hard to put down.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Nintendo
Released on: 04/27/2008, Price: $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E for Comic Mischief
Released on: 04/27/2008, Price: $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E for Comic Mischief
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
M.K.I.P Mario Kart Is Perfect!!
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Great Game!! Five Stars!
I love this game.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Good for friends, Not so good alone.
First off this game is pretty hard, The cars are hard to control and can get boring if playing alone. Playing with a group of friends is very good but you still have handling problems. You get banana skins dropped so you slip all over the place. Its a laugh at times, You have to have multiple wheels and controllers if you all want to play. And there are only 2 players, Split screen confuses me often. Its a really good game and family friendly.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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- Easy to play
fine
fine game
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
The best if your age 2-200 (impossible)
Everyone must have heard of this game it is absaloutely brillient!!!!!!!! and if you havent buy it WHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| 57% | of parents feel the site is safe |
| 29% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 29% | of parents say they notice product placement |
| 29% | of parents say it's too violent |
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