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2011 SNES Champ Joined: Dec 04 2006 Posts: 1929

Just played Mario Kart Wii with a friend today. I play this game about once a month, and everytime I play I remember what I fucking hate this game.
The game would be MUCH better if you were invincible for at least 2-3 seconds after being hit by something. That way, you wouldn't be bouncing in the air for 10 seconds all the time, and those assholes who get three red turtles would have to time their shots properly if they don't want to waste them.
Also, the game server crashed twice during online game, and both times I was in first place Mad

I hate how it requires a shitload of luck, as the guy in 12th place can win if he manages to get a Bullet Bill, or the guy in first place will either take 50 hits from everybody, or will manage to get a huge goddam lead when the 2nd to 8th racers are all in the same place, shooting each other.

I was never a huge fan of Mario Kart though. Multiplayer is nice (usually), but single player stuff is pretty boring.

Posted: Oct 11 2009 09:42 pm

Ba'al wrote:

I'd like to see Super Mario Land 3 DS, with Wario being old and crazy again. Or maybe just a Wario Land II remake, I dunno.

Actually, I want to see a DS remake of Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, but be able to use Mario, Luigi and Yoshi. I thought that game was fun.

Joined: Sep 17 2007 Location: The Opium Trail Posts: 3475

Ky-Guy wrote:

Actually, I want to see a DS remake of Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, but be able to use Mario, Luigi and Yoshi. I thought that game was fun.

I...endorse this.

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

God I hate this game.

Joined: Jul 19 2009 Location: England Posts: 91

In my opinion, Mario Kart DS got the formula down perfect. I haven't bothered with Mario Kart Wii because DS is the only MK game I need.

Posted: Oct 12 2009 01:18 pm

Yeah, MKDS is absolutely fantastic.

Posted: Oct 12 2009 01:25 pm

Dorkus wrote:

In my opinion, Mario Kart DS got the formula down perfect. I haven't bothered with Mario Kart Wii because DS is the only MK game I need.

Yeah, I think you're right.

I lied earlier. I think Mario Kart DS had the best battle mode, not Mario Kart 64. This is for several reasons:
1.) You can have either free-for-all or team battle.
2.) Eight players are available, which include both human and computer players.
3.) It's the classic battle mode rules, which consist of knocking the balloons out to eliminate the other players, not simply hitting other players for points.

There are only two problems, both of which are minor:
1.) No Wi-Fi Connection. I really wish that Nintendo programmed online multiplayer into that mode. At least I have friends to play that game with, though.
2.) You have to blow into the microphone to inflate your balloons. You start with one balloon on your kart and have to "inflate" two more, which is done by blowing into the mic. I usually skip on that and take a risk on stealing balloons from other players.

Posted: Oct 12 2009 01:25 pm

I've only played SNES Mario Kart and Mario Kart Wii.

I like the SNES better.

Posted: Oct 12 2009 02:37 pm

Yeah, DS is really the cream of the crop. MK64 gets the nostalgia points for me, but the lack of music in 3 and 4 player mode pisses me off a bit.

Posted: Oct 12 2009 02:49 pm

Syd Lexia wrote:

Eh, all the classic guys are there still though. And really, who the fuck cares who you're racing as? And I think DK Jr. has been retconned out of existence by DKC.

But Dk and DK jr. appeared side by side in Mario Tennis 64.

Joined: Jul 19 2009 Location: England Posts: 91

Ky-Guy wrote:

Dorkus wrote:

In my opinion, Mario Kart DS got the formula down perfect. I haven't bothered with Mario Kart Wii because DS is the only MK game I need.

2.) You have to blow into the microphone to inflate your balloons. You start with one balloon on your kart and have to "inflate" two more, which is done by blowing into the mic. I usually skip on that and take a risk on stealing balloons from other players.

You can inflate them by holding down Select too, but yeah, it was a bit annoying that you had to stop the Kart to inflate them.

Posted: Oct 13 2009 09:13 am

Damn, I thought I was missing out with MK Wii. Looks like avoiding this was a good idea, all the cons listed would make me insane.

Posted: Oct 13 2009 02:49 pm

although all the points you guys make are valid points, i still think its a fun game. i like the tracks. i like the addition of bikes and stunts. i wish it had DLC so we can download old tracks.

Posted: Oct 13 2009 03:01 pm

It's fun, and it's a nice time-waster, but it's not as fun as the previous three games.

The course design is excellent though.

Oh, another gripe: THEY FUCKED WITH THE CLASSIC COURSES:

1. N64 Sherbert Land has at least one extra - and completely unnecessary - boost added into it.
2. N64 DK Jungle Parkway no long throws coconuts at you when you go offroad.
3. I can't remember if the other two N64 tracks, Bowser's Castle and Mario Raceway were changed at all. Most likely they had extra boosts as well.

There are probably other changes. I've never played the GBA game, and I don't know the SNES or GCN game by heart, the way I do with the N64 one. The DS courses were perfectly translated.

Posted: Oct 13 2009 03:10 pm

i agree, MKDS is the best iteration of the game, but it doesnt detract from the fun of MKWii. i do hate the changes they made to the classic courses though. i have to agree on that. and i also hate the fact that they no longer have the banana brake save (where braking at the right time can save you from spinning out)

Posted: Oct 13 2009 03:51 pm

Perhaps my biggest grip with this game was the classic courses. I love most of them to death, but with how may people are driving in the race at the same time, they're just too small, especially bowser's castle 3 (GBA). The course was designed for half as many racers as are actually used. HALF!

Posted: Oct 13 2009 03:55 pm

The SNES courses also don't translate well to modern day. They were cool at the time, but they're awfully basic.

Posted: Oct 13 2009 06:35 pm

Syd Lexia wrote:

3. I can't remember if the other two N64 tracks, Bowser's Castle and Mario Raceway were changed at all. Most likely they had extra boosts as well.

On Bowser's Castle they made the last bridge you drive across all messed up. It's a zig zag instead of straight. It's fucking pointless and annoying.

Posted: Oct 13 2009 06:42 pm

Dammit, that's right.

Joined: Jun 20 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 408

I remember playing it round my girlfreinds sisters house a few months ago and thinking.....can we put Wii bowling on again!

Title: Robot Soul Brother Joined: Jul 11 2008 Posts: 137

Nekkoru wrote:

Really? I thought that Cranky Kong was the old Donkey Kong (i.e. from DK and DK Jr.) and that DK Jr. is now Donkey Kong that's used in all of the new games. I think I read that somewhere.

...This is true. I've read about it, as well.

...As for MKWii, I'm even more glad I skipped it after seeing this thread. I'm not the biggest Double Dash fan in the world (Which is suprising, considering how boring it is), but I'd take that over MKWii any day. As a matter of fact, Mario Kart DS is better than both of those games, 'Snaking' or not...

(And smh@Playing as babies [Again]--Give me a fucking break)