Mario Kart Wii. The Game of CHEAP SHOTS!

Seriously, I owned, loved and beat mario kart 64 too many times to count. I haven't played a mario kart game since...other then re-visiting the best one(mario kart snes). This latest version is GARBAGE.

EVERY time I'm in first place on the last lap I get nailed by a blue shell right at the finish line and end up in second place. I seriously count down in my head and I've been bang on so far. The rubber banding isn't as bad as I had heard before. But the ai is crap. If you're on the last lap in first place, you're gonna get nailed by everything the ai can possably throw at you.

Well I guess I'll try the conduit and see if that game can change my mind about my wii. So far it has 1 good game. Super Mario Galaxy. I'm also aquiring LKS. But given how crappy the rest of the library has been, I'm not too hopeful.

Seriously, I owned, loved and beat mario kart 64 too many times to count. I haven't played a mario kart game since...other then re-visiting the best one(mario kart snes). This latest version is GARBAGE.

EVERY time I'm in first place on the last lap I get nailed by a blue shell right at the finish line and end up in second place. I seriously count down in my head and I've been bang on so far. The rubber banding isn't as bad as I had heard before. But the ai is crap. If you're on the last lap in first place, you're gonna get nailed by everything the ai can possably throw at you.

Well I guess I'll try the conduit and see if that game can change my mind about my wii. So far it has 1 good game. Super Mario Galaxy. I'm also aquiring LKS. But given how crappy the rest of the library has been, I'm not too hopeful.

enygma500

I think Mario Kart Wii is a little too luck-based then skill. Its a lot of fun with 4 people or even online but I never expect to win just because of how random the gameplay is.

While the items in MKwii leave a lot to be desired, the online play onlone to me makes MKwii the best MK yet.

MK standing for Mario Kart...not Mortal Kombat of course. :P

Seriously, I owned, loved and beat mario kart 64 too many times to count. I haven't played a mario kart game since...other then re-visiting the best one(mario kart snes). This latest version is GARBAGE.enygma500

[QUOTE="enygma500"]

Seriously, I owned, loved and beat mario kart 64 too many times to count. I haven't played a mario kart game since...other then re-visiting the best one(mario kart snes). This latest version is GARBAGE.

EVERY time I'm in first place on the last lap I get nailed by a blue shell right at the finish line and end up in second place. I seriously count down in my head and I've been bang on so far. The rubber banding isn't as bad as I had heard before. But the ai is crap. If you're on the last lap in first place, you're gonna get nailed by everything the ai can possably throw at you.

Well I guess I'll try the conduit and see if that game can change my mind about my wii. So far it has 1 good game. Super Mario Galaxy. I'm also aquiring LKS. But given how crappy the rest of the library has been, I'm not too hopeful.

jorler333

This ^ All of the other Mario Kart games, once I got good I would never lose. That makes the game boring.

MK Wii is a constant change between pwning and getting owned, which constantly bring me back to it:D

Crappy library?MonsieurX

I know that I also benefit from the rubber banding. I had just heard that the ai got it extra for whatever reason. But I tend to stay in first most of the race regardless of it.

Also I went online and did a baloon battle and it seemed like my red shells were just bouncing off the opponents. I had 3 sheels and drove into someone and he just drove away, while taking 2 of my shells. Is there some kind of cheat? I don't want to know it...I just want to know of it.

I know that I also benefit from the rubber banding. I had just heard that the ai got it extra for whatever reason. But I tend to stay in first most of the race regardless of it.enygma500

Read this if you're interested. I spent a lot of time with the MK games last year. Each one has been better than its predecessor in my opinion.

[QUOTE="enygma500"]I know that I also benefit from the rubber banding. I had just heard that the ai got it extra for whatever reason. But I tend to stay in first most of the race regardless of it.JordanElek

Read this if you're interested. I spent a lot of time with the MK games last year. Each one has been better than its predecessor in my opinion.

In NO mario Kart game have I been guaranteed to hit the guy in 1st place with a blue shell. While in MKWii, I am %100 guaranteed to be hit by AT LEAST 1 per round. They cheapened the AI, they didn't make it better.

[QUOTE="enygma500"]Seriously, I owned, loved and beat mario kart 64 too many times to count. I haven't played a mario kart game since...other then re-visiting the best one(mario kart snes). This latest version is GARBAGE.JordanElek

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[QUOTE="enygma500"]I know that I also benefit from the rubber banding. I had just heard that the ai got it extra for whatever reason. But I tend to stay in first most of the race regardless of it.enygma500

Read this if you're interested. I spent a lot of time with the MK games last year. Each one has been better than its predecessor in my opinion.

In NO mario Kart game have I been guaranteed to hit the guy in 1st place with a blue shell. While in MKWii, I am %100 guaranteed to be hit by AT LEAST 1 per round. They cheapened the AI, they didn't make it better.

The Item you recieve in MK games have always been based off your position in the pack. First place will net you bananna, mushrooms, etc. While last place will get you the funner things, triple shells, blue shells, lightning, etc.

In NO mario Kart game have I been guaranteed to hit the guy in 1st place with a blue shell. While in MKWii, I am %100 guaranteed to be hit by AT LEAST 1 per round. They cheapened the AI, they didn't make it better.

enygma500

Remember, there are four more players on the course in MKWii, which allows for four more weapons to be in use at a time, and four more players added to the back of the pack to use the big weapons. If MKWii had the same AI as MK64, the game would be completely broken, especially online.

Since this game takes place in a fantasy, and wacky world, people should not take it seriously and expect to win everytime. In fact, I often take enjoyment of the unpredictability of the races. Mario Kart is no typical kart racing game.

And one thing: anyone who is leading in a race is asking to be hit by a spiny shell.

It's not the game's fault. The problem is that you're just not good at the game.

Either hover in the pack (2nd-5th place) and make your move at the end, or learn to drive properly and a blue shell won't be a problem when it hits (you'll be so far ahead that it won't matter).

In other words, you're doing it wrong.

It's not the game's fault. The problem is that you're just not good at the game.

Either hover in the pack (2nd-5th place) and make your move at the end, or learn to drive properly and a blue shell won't be a problem when it hits (you'll be so far ahead that it won't matter).

In other words, you're doing it wrong.

bob_newman

Don't buy it. MKWii's item's and distribution are very flawed. The only way you can really enjoy this game is if you accept the fact it's flawed and enjoy as is.

Get better, get a bigger lead, and blues shells will be a non factor.LINKloco

Exactly, blue shells often aren't a big deal. (though I still think they're a bad idea)

Also, a couple of times I have boosted at just the right time and avoided them.

[QUOTE="LINKloco"]Get better, get a bigger lead, and blues shells will be a non factor.goblaa

Exactly, blue shells often aren't a big deal. (though I still think they're a bad idea)

Also, a couple of times I have boosted at just the right time and avoided them.

[QUOTE="goblaa"]

[QUOTE="LINKloco"]Get better, get a bigger lead, and blues shells will be a non factor.LINKloco

Exactly, blue shells often aren't a big deal. (though I still think they're a bad idea)

Also, a couple of times I have boosted at just the right time and avoided them.

Yeah, it sucks getting hit by a snitch or a bludger right before you hit the finish line. However, when racing versus AI, I usually stay so far ahead that it doesn't affect me.

Plus, I beat one of my siblings cause she got hit by a snitch right before the line :P

I agree that MKW has gotten really cheap with its weapons. I wish they also allowed you to play actual raceswithout items other than three mushrooms to start with like in time trial.

I think Mario Kart Wii is a little too luck-based then skill. Its a lot of fun with 4 people or even online but I never expect to win just because of how random the gameplay is.

kayn83

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I think Mario Kart Wii is a little too luck-based then skill. Its a lot of fun with 4 people or even online but I never expect to win just because of how random the gameplay is.

intro94

But thats really only for the people who play this constantly.

[QUOTE="intro94"][QUOTE="kayn83"]

I think Mario Kart Wii is a little too luck-based then skill. Its a lot of fun with 4 people or even online but I never expect to win just because of how random the gameplay is.

sman3579

But thats really only for the people who play this constantly.

Um...good. Practice should make perfect.

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[QUOTE="intro94"] i expect to win in mario kart to keep my ranking.And i will normally do so.Except against really high level pros, then well who knows.But against the average player or the computer?(blue shells and red shells dont change this).Once you get mildly good, blue shells will be meaningless.When you get really good, Blue shells will mean nothing.goblaa

But thats really only for the people who play this constantly.

Um...good. Practice should make perfect.

thats true. however there are now hackers. ive gone up against some and not even the 9000 lvl person won.

[QUOTE="goblaa"]

[QUOTE="sman3579"]

But thats really only for the people who play this constantly.

sman3579

Um...good. Practice should make perfect.

thats true. however there are now hackers. ive gone up against some and not even the 9000 lvl person won.

Yeah, hackers suck.

I think Mario Kart Wii is a little too luck-based then skill. Its a lot of fun with 4 people or even online but I never expect to win just because of how random the gameplay is.

kayn83

Seriously, I owned, loved and beat mario kart 64 too many times to count. I haven't played a mario kart game since...other then re-visiting the best one(mario kart snes). This latest version is GARBAGE.

EVERY time I'm in first place on the last lap I get nailed by a blue shell right at the finish line and end up in second place. I seriously count down in my head and I've been bang on so far. The rubber banding isn't as bad as I had heard before. But the ai is crap. If you're on the last lap in first place, you're gonna get nailed by everything the ai can possably throw at you.

Well I guess I'll try the conduit and see if that game can change my mind about my wii. So far it has 1 good game. Super Mario Galaxy. I'm also aquiring LKS. But given how crappy the rest of the library has been, I'm not too hopeful.

enygma500

There should defenitly be an item toggling list like in Smash Bros. That would be awesome.

Mario Kart Wii isn't cheap by any means. Sure, you're going to get hit by a bunch of items, but the more I got hit, the more I learned how to avoid them. Spiny shells are hardly a problem for me because I'm so far ahead of the race that they won't slow me down. Other than using mushrooms to avoid them, I can blast off in a cannon to avoid Spiny Shells and Lighting. Red shells give me more trouble than anything, but all I have to do is use a banana or two for the shell to hit it. There's all kinds of ways to dodge items, you'll just have to play more to learn.

By the way, I played MK64 on it's anniversary date a year ago. I loved the game back then, but now I could barely stay on the track!

If you're good enough and can get far enough ahead blue shells do nothing to your placement. Should've gave the game more time and tried it out with friends and online.