7.1 out of 10

Nintendo DS

 

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  • User Score (1213)
    9.0 9.0 from 1213 reviewers
  • Expert Score (194)
    8.1 8.1 from 194 reviewers
  • Design (22)
    6.2 6.2 from 22 reviewers
  • Value for money (203)
    7.1 7.1 from 203 reviewers
  • Features (3)
    6.1 6.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Ease of use (226)
    7.7 7.7 from 226 reviewers
  • Performance (21)
    6.5 6.5 from 21 reviewers
  • Sound quality (2)
    7.5 7.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Picture quality (2)
    7.9 7.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Gameplay (47)
    7.0 7.0 from 47 reviewers
  • Graphics (70)
    6.7 6.7 from 70 reviewers
  • Sound (50)
    6.9 6.9 from 50 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (6)
    6.5 6.5 from 6 reviewers
  • Control (3)
    7.1 7.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (13)
    6.8 6.8 from 13 reviewers
  • Durability (17)
    5.9 5.9 from 17 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2)
    6.9 6.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Playability (4)
    6.2 6.2 from 4 reviewers
  • Battery performance (17)
    6.4 6.4 from 17 reviewers
  • Replay value (4)
    7.5 7.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (2)
    6.3 6.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Lastability (3)
    7.2 7.2 from 3 reviewers
  • Originality (3)
    6.9 6.9 from 3 reviewers
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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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1-2
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Users:
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7-8
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5-6
(65)
3-4
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1-2
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. AusGamers

    7.8/10
    21 April 2008

    This is definitely the best on offer in the home-console department, but it's still not even close to being as good as the DS version. In all seriousness, I would rather Nintendo release the original Mario Kart through Virtual Console updated with online play, or better yet, a converted DS version as part of the new Wii Ware channel. Mario Kart Wii is still a fun game to own, but it's a long way off from being the ultimate Mario Kart experience. Read more

    • Online play is seamless, Mario Kart Wii Channel is a great idea, Still plenty of fun to play
    • Unbalanced party factor that overshadows skilful playing, Some serious visual problems in split-screen, Get rid of 50cc once and for all - it's too slow!

  2. PC Authority

    29 August 2008

    Up against it when compared to the PSP and not the worthy substitute it should have been. Once more people crack the dual screen, though, it might be worth a second look Read more

  3. BigPond GameArena

    10/10
    10 December 2006

    If you’re a B grade player, you’ll get to the front easily enough. You’ll likely be able to stay in front and even build up a reasonable lead. Then the assault will begin, courtesy of Mario Kart Wii’s array of powerups and a system that allocates the best stuff to the bottom half of the field, and the more mundane items to the leaders. Read more

    • So much to do – you’ll be playing for years, Controls are magic, as is the online play
    • The game's attempts to keep things competitve can drive you crazy – suck it up buttercup!

  4. Buttonhole

    9.5/10
    8 December 2006

    A truly classic game with some great new features Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Nintendo DS

    CNET
    Reviewer: CNET
    30 November 2006

    "LCD screens don't have refresh rates like plasma/CRT mate and the PSP has an LCD screen." you're a complete idiot, thats the most important part of an lcd for gaming... Read more

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