Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo Wii U)

Great game

This is basically the same as Mariokart for the original wii, but with upgraded graphics. We really liked the old version and got quite expert at it, however we managed to complete the whole of Mariokart 8 in a matter of hours (we only received this today and the titles have already started rolling after winning the last trophy). Very disappointed as I thought there would be all new circuits, and be more of a challenge. If you have never played the old version of Mariokart then its worth a try, but if you have then you might want to spend your money on a different game.

great game

Excellent price, prompt delivery

Much awaited game for the whole family! The new tracks are exciting and challenging and the graphics are brilliant! Impressed!

Just as awesome as the older version of Mario Kart. I always have fun with it.

Another system, another Mario Kart. The question is not whether youre excited for this release, but how excited you actually are. The game has been previewed so well up to now (Putting Nintendos efforts for earlier Wii U titles to shame), now that I can easily summarise the main advantages of this title without too much detail. First, the visuals are simply dazzling. This is easily the best looking Wii U game yet, and all at a smooth 60 frames per second in single player mode - the result of which is motion that appears almost lifelike, and even more responsive to your input. Second, there is greater replay value. The driver can try to attain all the available Stamps, unlock able characters and vehicle parts that are otherwise hidden. Which leads onto the next feature... Customisable vehicles. It had to happen at some point and it just doesnt disappoint - the vehicle body, wheels and parachute each have an affect on performance, so you have a greater responsibility to not just build the best looking car! And what about the games soundtrack? Its a real pleasure to crank up the volume now, especially since a good majority (but not all) of the course theme songs are live band recordings. This is a nice contrast to the synthesised/MIDI compositions of the past, which tended to drive one round the bend after a period of time... A revamped online lobby is also featured, but there is a glaring exception and it is one that will no doubt ruffle a few feathers. Arenas in Battle Mode are gone, with standard race tracks in their place. The consequences of this are quite mind-boggling and very unlike Nintendo, given the popularity of Battle Mode. One of the important features of an arena is that a driver can have a greater set of tactics; these are not linear environments, yet they have clear boundaries and obstacles that cant be replicated on a race track. The director of this game suggested that players wont know when a rival will appear from around a corner, which will bring a new sense of excitement and strategy to this mode - yet he has overlooked the fact that you can view the Map at any time. The likelihood is that the developers had a tight schedule and didnt have the time to implement the arenas. Perhaps theyll be available in a future content download... Never the less, Mario Kart 8 represents fun, clean video gaming at its finest. There is a point to be made that many other exceptional games continue to lay unnoticed on the Wii U, but this racing title could finally be the system seller that Nintendo have desperately needed.

Happy

5 star game. Very disappointed with the time it took to arrive as I understood that it would be with my grandson by the release date (Friday 30 May). Didnt arrive till late the following Tuesday. Amazon should try telling a 4 year old where his new game is, 1 star for letting a small child down. I could have bought it from a shop for the same price and saved the delivery charge. Not happy at all!

My daughter loves it