One of the greatest party games ever! Also one of those 'easy to learn, difficult to master' type things.
Gameplay - 9
One of the greatest multiplayer games, EVER. The tracks are all one of a kind, and all have their secrets and easter eggs. You get four people, 2 handles and a fifth of vodka, and a fifth of 151, and this game is the greatest game you've ever played.
Graphics - 10
Some of the cleanest graphics I have seen to date, the colors are terrific, and there is no slowdown whatsoever. Every little animation appears to have been worked to perfection, and I enjoy that very much.
Sound - 9
There is a sound for everything, and they are well done. There is also a great soundtrack (although not as good as some of the other games I've played), and many of the sounds invoke a chuckle.
Value - 8
Multiplayer is where it's at. Single player is OK, it's like a 7, but the MP is easily a 10, and it's an 11 when you're trashed. I know my math isn't perfect there, but that's what I feel it deserves.
Tilt - 10
I obviously love this game; unfortunately, I don't own a gamecube. Rest assured when the revolution comes out, (I have a GC controller, that's a whole 'nother story) I'll be picking this up, along with a few others.