ONM - MarioKart Wii Review

Kreeeee · 14 Apr 2008 at 14:33

Exactly Boscher, cartoon graphics aren't a bad thing at all, nor is childish gameplay if that's the mood you're in

RuMp3l4$k1n · 14 Apr 2008 at 14:35

I'm in that mood most of the time I find.

Kreeeee · 14 Apr 2008 at 14:38

RuMp3l4$k1n said:
I'm in that mood most of the time I find.

It's much better than taking things too seriously, especially computer game s

Owenb · 14 Apr 2008 at 14:44

JUMPURS said:
Then why are people getting defensive when people say MK is childish?

MK for the Wii is childish IMO. Cartoon animation and lots of primary colours with cartoon slapstick violence is childish imo, just like a cartoon. Doesn't mean i didn't spend all weekend playing it with the GF having a blast though. I also love Tom And Jerry, The Muppets, Bugs Bunny etc

Childish is a poor choice of words. It's a universal game, like most nintendo products.

JUMPURS · 14 Apr 2008 at 14:52

Owenb said:
Childish is a poor choice of words. It's a universal game, like most nintendo products.

I'm just using the same word as everyone else

I do agree childish might not quite be the term everyone is aiming for, but probably close enough to warrant it's use.

RuMp3l4$k1n · 14 Apr 2008 at 15:02

How far has everyone got in GP mode so far? I'm just into the 150cc races done a couple of cups so far. Item spamming gets mental on 150cc.

Kreeeee · 14 Apr 2008 at 15:03

gold on 50-150cc on everything and at least 1 star on 50-100cc. Got bored of GP though so stopped there.

elmuzzy66. · 14 Apr 2008 at 15:24

Don't see the issue with the graphics, for me Mk looks the same no matter what version it is on. Lesiure suit larry had childish like graphics but the content was adult.
Online paly is great but needs voip. Then again i feel that Mario games in genreal tend to appeal to the inner child in all of us. Mk is the only mario game i like, franklly i hate the plumber

Kreeeee · 14 Apr 2008 at 15:42

elmuzzy66. said:
Don't see the issue with the graphics, for me Mk looks the same no matter what version it is on. Lesiure suit larry had childish like graphics but the content was adult.
Online paly is great but needs voip. Then again i feel that Mario games in genreal tend to appeal to the inner child in all of us. Mk is the only mario game i like, franklly i hate the plumber

If you had voice comms all you'd here is "******* leader missile!" all the time.

RuMp3l4$k1n · 14 Apr 2008 at 15:45

Lack of voice comms makes me far more likely to go online with the game tbh. And I would think its the perfect intimidation free environment to get new gamers online as well. Its just hassle free and I like that.

Vonhelmet · 14 Apr 2008 at 20:00

If you want to taunt people, you need to play them in close proximity with a DS. That way they can watch you, say, eating a sandwich at the same time as utterly destroying them.

rtk · 14 Apr 2008 at 23:57

You cant compare GTA to MarioKart. GTA was an RPG/FPS. MarioKart is a Racing Game. Two completely different games!

Now with GTA4 and its multiplay option thier might be some contest for a good racer, but until then your comparing games that were designed for completely different things i.e. you both FAIL!

Syph · 14 Apr 2008 at 23:59

rtk said:
You cant compare GTA to MarioKart. GTA was an RPG/FPS. MarioKart is a Racing Game. Two completely different games!

Now with GTA4 and its multiplay option thier might be some contest for a good racer, but until then your comparing games that were designed for completely different things i.e. you both FAIL!

I think you may have missed the point somewhat. I don't believe anyone was comparing genres...

Kreeeee · 14 Apr 2008 at 23:59

rtk said:
You cant compare GTA to MarioKart. GTA was an RPG/FPS. MarioKart is a Racing Game. Two completely different games!

Now with GTA4 and its multiplay option thier might be some contest for a good racer, but until then your comparing games that were designed for completely different things i.e. you both FAIL!

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!

Nitefly · 15 Apr 2008 at 00:03

rtk said:
You cant compare GTA to MarioKart. GTA was an RPG/FPS. MarioKart is a Racing Game. Two completely different games!

Now with GTA4 and its multiplay option thier might be some contest for a good racer, but until then your comparing games that were designed for completely different things i.e. you both FAIL!

lol

Kreeeee said:
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!

At least we can agree on how much rtk fails

Kreeeee · 15 Apr 2008 at 00:19

Nitefly said:
lol

At least we can agree on how much rtk fails

<3

rtk · 15 Apr 2008 at 01:57

Nitefly said:
lol

At least we can agree on how much rtk fails

Why don't we agree on how much you can kiss my arse, if you dont like my opinion don't read my post!

roboffer · 15 Apr 2008 at 09:05

rtk said:
Why don't we agree on how much you can kiss my arse, if you dont like my opinion don't read my post!

How is anyone meant to know if they like your opinion, without reading your post?

Countcussy · 15 Apr 2008 at 11:08

rtk said:
Why don't we agree on how much you can kiss my arse

Sorry, but this has really cheered me up today. For no other reason than the fact that as a quote, its very funny

Back OT

How many actually use manual steering/drifting when playing online? I find I am very un-competitive when playing online In manual mode. I have much more fun in automatic. I know many will say that its not the "proper" way to play, but I get more enjoyment this way, which is the whole point of Mario Kart IMO.

There seems to be quite a few online players more intent on causing maximum grief to others. They seem to have no intention of winning the race, just wrecking other peoples. (parking on the track, driving the wrong way etc.) Are others finding the same?

Nismo · 15 Apr 2008 at 11:41

Countcussy said:
There seems to be quite a few online players more intent on causing maximum grief to others. They seem to have no intention of winning the race, just wrecking other peoples. (parking on the track, driving the wrong way etc.) Are others finding the same?

That's the case with every online racing game isn't it?