Mario Kart Wii

Mario Kart for the Wii was released in April, and brings a whole new level of fun for both beginners and long time fans of the series.

Gone is the traditional 8 racers - now you get 12, adding constant chaos. You will never be in front of someone else for long. Motorbikes have been added to the array of vehicles to choose from. Not only that, several retro tracks and new tracks are available to you - from reliving memories in Ghost Valley 2 to dashing up escalators in a mall, it's always exciting. And you can't really get bored, as Nintendo has added a Wifi feature - anytime, day or night, you can choose to challenge people from nearby or all over the world. Additionally, the game comes with a "Wii Wheel," allowing you to really feel like you're driving. It can be a little hard at first, but doesn't take long to learn. If you don't like it, you may also use a Gamecube controller.

What I don't like:

-My big problem would be the level of frustration that comes with it. It's no longer about skill, but luck.
-You can go from 1st to 9th in a matter of seconds (literally), be it from those horrible blue shells, to a POW, to a storm cloud - and, more often than it should be, you will get a combination of those at the same time.
-It doesn't matter how good you are, if you're ahead of everyone else you will be punished for it. Don't forget that even if you really nail a racer, they will be able to catch up to you at an impossible speed, so be wary.
-I suppose your best bet is to choose a racer kart with fast acceleration speed - you'll need that quick recovery, and often. But even that may not be enough.
-You also are stuck in Single Player in Grand Prix mode. No longer can you team up with a friend to go for the gold trophy - this time you're on your own, and it can get tedious if you're fighting the same Cup over and over to unlock something.

Regardless of these flaws, the game is very fun and should be a part of anyone's Wii collection.