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Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:18AM (Unverified) said
I love Coconut Mall .. There is nothing better than getting hit by you own mii in those pesky cars!
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 1:38PM (Unverified) said
I was playing with my brother-in-law last night and we were cursing his mom, who was one of the Miis in the parking lot cutting us off.
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Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:13AM samfish said
I'm enjoying constantly falling off the edges in the SNES Ghost House again.
...oh, the memories that brings back!
...oh, the memories that brings back!
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 12:27PM GewurztraminerX said
yeah, as much as i hated the ghost houses in the SNES Kart (let alone SMW) it's a fun course to replay. particularly on a bike.
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Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:16AM go1denchi1d said
I am not a fan of DK Summit that's for sure! I'm also not interested in the desert levels. I do like just about everything else. My personal favorite of the retro tracks is Delfino Square and of the new tracks, Coconut Mall. I really like the Mii integration as well as the alternative routes. Though I am a fan of many of the new tracks, the old tracks are still just as fun.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:19AM (Unverified) said
I like Coconut Mall a lot, and DK Summit.
http://spincookie.blogspot.com/2008/04/mario-kart-wii-review.html
http://spincookie.blogspot.com/2008/04/mario-kart-wii-review.html
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:19AM (Unverified) said
I'm a fan of Koopa Cape and Coconut Mall. Rainbow Road on this game is better than the old rainbow road.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:24AM smiburho said
i am loving coconut mall.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:27AM FoolsRun said
Baby Park!
Wait, no, that track was egregiously left out of this iteration. I really like Delfino Plaza and Maple Treeway is gorgeous, I just wish there was a simple loop like Baby Park; we always had the most fun on that track because the race can turn around at any moment.
Wait, no, that track was egregiously left out of this iteration. I really like Delfino Plaza and Maple Treeway is gorgeous, I just wish there was a simple loop like Baby Park; we always had the most fun on that track because the race can turn around at any moment.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:28AM (Unverified) said
This coverage is killing me! I can't buy it till Thursday because of my exams and my mom so all of this is driving me insane... I might go ahead and eat my own face!
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:30AM Santos L Halper said
Koopa Cape
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:31AM (Unverified) said
I like Coconut Mall, but Koopa Cape is definitely my favorite so far. The underwater segment is just cool.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 7:48PM (Unverified) said
My favorites are Koopa cape, Maple Treeway, Coconut Mall, and Rainbow Road. Its almost impossible for me to stay on the road on Wario's Gold Mine.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:41AM (Unverified) said
Wario Mine is a really good. Hey does anyone know if you can do tricks when you are playing with the GC or Classic controller. I have tried everything to get it to work. Thanks
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 10:40AM (Unverified) said
Yeah, it's easy! When using a Gamecube controller, push up or down on the CONTROL PAD whilst in the air. I know, I never think to use that crappy little pad either.
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Posted: Apr 29th 2008 10:42AM (Unverified) said
thanks man that helps out a lot. I thought I tried that last night after i switched to using it over the Wii Wheel.
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Posted: Apr 29th 2008 12:22PM GewurztraminerX said
If you try to do the trick mid-air, it won't work. you have to get it in right before or as you leave a ramp.
@ECG - I have resorted to asking questions here as well (e.g. how to MOVE a channel in the Wii menu). Never hurts to ask. Besides, with in-game tutorials on practically everything these days, some instruction manuals seem like a waste of paper. And on that note, if you pause mid-race with a GCN controller it displays what the buttons do, yet the trick command IS left out.
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@ECG - I have resorted to asking questions here as well (e.g. how to MOVE a channel in the Wii menu). Never hurts to ask. Besides, with in-game tutorials on practically everything these days, some instruction manuals seem like a waste of paper. And on that note, if you pause mid-race with a GCN controller it displays what the buttons do, yet the trick command IS left out.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:41AM (Unverified) said
I like Toad Factory the most, then Coconut Mall
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:41AM (Unverified) said
I only picked it up for 2 hours yesterday, so I can't say I have a favorite new track, but I don't know if it's just the controls aren't as tight as on the DS or if it's been that long since I played Mario Kart, but I keep falling off of the edges or riding against the wall in every track, even in the 50cc courses. I was taking on 150cc's on the DS without even breaking a sweat, and only cursing when I'd be blue shelled 3 times in a row. I'm going to try the classic controller today, but does anyone else feel like the karts aren't as responsive as they should be?
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 12:32PM GewurztraminerX said
yes, they do feel a lot less responsive. especially with the wheel. the wheel's fun, but the analog stick feels more precise. and yet, even with that, the kart's don't seem to be as responsive (bikes steer almost too well in comparison on the other hand). but, maybe it was just my character/kart combo. i tend to play the heavier characters.
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Posted: Apr 29th 2008 2:23PM (Unverified) said
The heavier characters might be a factor, but even as Yoshi I still get that same sense that they didn't make the controls as tight as they should have been. It probably has something to do with having to compensate for people oversteering on the wii wheel, but I'd think the game would recognize your control scheme and tweak the handling so everything runs smoothly. I guess I'll have to try playing around more with bikes, good to know someone else noticed this though.
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Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:43AM bearmedal said
Wario's Gold Mine, DK Summit, and Coconut Mall. I also like how Waluigi Stadium was revamped.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 5:30PM (Unverified) said
Koopa Cape and the underwater pipe is very, very cool. I'm also a big fan of the new Bowser's Castle. Call me crazy, but I'm having a difficult time getting into the new Rainbow Road...
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:46AM cjchang79 said
Moonview Highway!
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:47AM (Unverified) said
I only got the game last night, but so far my favorite is Wario's Gold Mine.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:48AM (Unverified) said
I was racing in coconut mall, minding my own business, and then Chuck Norris ran me over in a truck...
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:49AM (Unverified) said
Mushroom Gorge anyone? Boing boing boing!
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:51AM sorensilk said
I've only put in about 3 hours of playtime since Sunday so I don't have a favorite yet but I really enjoy Mushroom Gorge and DK's Snowboard Cross. Oh, and Toad's Factory. Coconut Mall is pretty rad too. Heck, I guess I just like all the new ones...
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:57AM (Unverified) said
I like the Coconut Mall and Wario's Goldmine is like driving on a rollercoaster... which makes that fun as well...
I also like Delfino Square from DS and the old SNES tracks that were included.
I also like Delfino Square from DS and the old SNES tracks that were included.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 10:01AM (Unverified) said
So far i really like them all some great new tracks and the remakes are awesome... The only one I'm not a fan of is Moonview Highway!
Getting run over by a 3 car pile-up is just not cool*
Getting run over by a 3 car pile-up is just not cool*
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 9:58AM Unab8d Ly4m said
I haven't unlocked everything, yet. I was too busy playing multiplayer with my friend, Paul, on release day. While I am on the subject it really ticks me off that there isn't a co-op Grand Prix anymore. Anyway...on topic...I really like Mushroom Gorge and Coconut Mall.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 10:02AM (Unverified) said
Moo Moo Meadows!
Those cows are so damn cute! : )
Those cows are so damn cute! : )
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 10:29AM Nigeria said
It's definitely Ghost Valley. It's the easiest track on the game.
Though, Coconut Mall is a close second.
Though, Coconut Mall is a close second.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 10:35AM (Unverified) said
all i care about is that i am hell bent on obtaining the bluefalcon...
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 10:42AM (Unverified) said
What are you talking about? DK summit is FUN! I thought I'd hate having to use the half-pipe, but it's a blast! I'm also mental for the mall (SO MANY ROUTES!) and the Wario's Goldmine for the fun rollercoaster-esque drops!
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 10:47AM HTCEVO said
personally , i think the mall is only so-so. i dont get the big hooha about that track.
I LOVE the maple forest one though, no one seems to mention that.. but it's great! DK summit, moonlight highway, Funky's battle zone, and definitely the new rainbow road are all favorites. I love the new bowser course too.
actually, i like most of the new tracks. the most boring tracks seem to be the older ones. however, a few are nice like some of the snes recreates (even though it's just not the same..) and the DS upgraded levels like Delphino Square.
I just started 100CC with the bikes last night... absolutely loving it.
I LOVE the maple forest one though, no one seems to mention that.. but it's great! DK summit, moonlight highway, Funky's battle zone, and definitely the new rainbow road are all favorites. I love the new bowser course too.
actually, i like most of the new tracks. the most boring tracks seem to be the older ones. however, a few are nice like some of the snes recreates (even though it's just not the same..) and the DS upgraded levels like Delphino Square.
I just started 100CC with the bikes last night... absolutely loving it.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 11:09AM (Unverified) said
I´m a retro guy, so I´m enjoying a lot the remakes!! Specially Mario Raceway and Waluigi Stadium, but from the new ones I really liked Luigi Circuit and Star Road.
Online is amazing...
Online is amazing...
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 11:07AM (Unverified) said
I like Maple Treeway the most so far (and judging by my online games, I'd say it's pretty popular all around). Has great theme music with it, too.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 11:09AM jaredgood1 said
Some notables for me:
Coconut Mall - Lots of fun little jumps and great Mii integration (I totally wrecked when I saw a clothing ad with my Ron Jeremy Mii on it).
SNES Ghost House - Classic and you can slide through the entire track.
Wii Bowser's Castle - Love the fireball half-pipe.
Wii Rainbow Road - I think it's probably the hardest one yet (and why isn't there a Rainbow Cup with all Rainbow Road tracks?)
Coconut Mall - Lots of fun little jumps and great Mii integration (I totally wrecked when I saw a clothing ad with my Ron Jeremy Mii on it).
SNES Ghost House - Classic and you can slide through the entire track.
Wii Bowser's Castle - Love the fireball half-pipe.
Wii Rainbow Road - I think it's probably the hardest one yet (and why isn't there a Rainbow Cup with all Rainbow Road tracks?)
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 11:24AM (Unverified) said
Koopa Cape is pretty sweet.
I still haven't gotten used to the bikes yet.
All-in-all, great game!
I still haven't gotten used to the bikes yet.
All-in-all, great game!
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 11:44AM urs74 said
I'm loving the Coconut Mall but not big fan of Wario's Gold Mine it gets frustrating to say the least.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 11:44AM (Unverified) said
you guys are all lucky you even have the game. I want it so bad, but cuz I dont have much money, my mom is making me wait until i get a job. Luckily, my little cousin has it. I am going to see if he's willing to lend me it in exchange for brawl for a couple days.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 12:15PM phenylketonurics said
The game lists in the statistics thing (under the license) that my favourite track is Coconut Mall BUT I simply am in awe at the new Rainbow Road. That place is absolutely stunning. I love how much they took from Mario Galaxy for its design.
But all-in-all, the new tracks are brilliant.
But all-in-all, the new tracks are brilliant.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 1:00PM Haohmaru said
So far, Maple Treeway, Coconut Mall, and Koopa Cape in that order.
Posted: Apr 29th 2008 1:38PM (Unverified) said
I've really been blown away by a lot of the new tracks. I think this iteration of Rainbow Road is the best, and agree with jaredgood1 that a Rainbow cup consisting of previous Rainbow Roads would have been really cool.
I really can't pick one. Hell, I can't even pick a couple...I'm happy with all of them.
I really can't pick one. Hell, I can't even pick a couple...I'm happy with all of them.
