Mario Kart Wii Underhyped?

[Juskin]

Why is no one hyping this game? It find it a bit odd, it seems as though it's even more promising than the DS version, which really reminded us about what Mario Kart really is about.

Now it's got better online than Brawl, no snaking, unique control schemes, cool tricks system, balanced cars, creative tracks, and oh did I mention it's Mario Kart and it's coming out this month already?

So, why no hype?

[boatofcar]

I lost interest as soon as I heard it would have shells. Seriously Nintendo, you need to rethink your powerups.

[Juskin]

I lost interest as soon as I heard it would have shells. Seriously Nintendo, you need to rethink your powerups.

Uh whuh?

[boatofcar]

Exactly what is making this game different than, I don't know, every other Mario Kart Game?

[Juskin]

Exactly what is making this game different than, I don't know, every other Mario Kart Game?

Uh I don't know, maybe these.

Trick system
12 players
online
big mushroom powerup
no snaking
motion controls
bikes as vehicles

...just to name a few. Honestly I don't know what some of you expect from Mario Kart. I'm not saying it's not different because it definitely is, but honestly it's like some people won't be satisfied until it's well, not a Mario Kart game.

I for one want Mario Kart, an improved one that is and MKWii may deliver.

[boatofcar]

Trick system
12 players
online
big mushroom powerup
no snaking
motion controls
bikes as vehicles

Maybe the fact that they took out something that never should have been in the game in the first place (snaking), but do you really want another powerup that makes the game horribly unbalanced? There's already the blue shell, lightning bolt, etc, that takes all skill out of the game and leaves the winner a product of random items....Sorry, until I hear some glowing reviews, I'll pass.

[Juskin]

Maybe the fact that they took out something that never should have been in the game in the first place (snaking), but do you really want another powerup that makes the game horribly unbalanced? There's already the blue shell, lightning bolt, etc, that takes all skill out of the game and leaves the winner a product of random items....Sorry, until I hear some glowing reviews, I'll pass.

First off snaking should have been removed. It's a skill, but it's way too annoying to be worth it, and i don't know about you, but I play games for fun. I have some friends that are great at it, but once they became skilled at it they felt it to be a bit of a chore as I did. I hear the new time based boosts more than make up for the powerboosting of yesterday that enabled snaking.

A new item I don't think will make the game unbalanced, what will make the game unbalanced are the increased odds of being able to get a good powerup. So basically I agree with you, items may pose a problem to balance and with 12 players it could get crazy.

With all that said, I still have high hopes for this game.

Eurogamer gave it a good review btw. They're pretty reliable I'd say.

[MrRoboto19XX]

I think Mario Kart Wii seems underhyped because the Wii doesn't seem to need any marketing, the continued word of mouth demand for the system pretty much guarentees a sale.

"Alright, congratulations, you found a Wii! the new Mario Kart just came out, can I interest you in a copy?"

Copy practically sold, with the hardcore fans buying them as well.

[Juskin]

I think Mario Kart Wii seems underhyped because the Wii doesn't seem to need any marketing, the continued word of mouth demand for the system pretty much guarentees a sale.

"Alright, congratulations, you found a Wii! the new Mario Kart just came out, can I interest you in a copy?"

Copy practically sold, with the hardcore fans buying them as well.

Yeah, that's definitely part of it. Also the fact that while it looks great, it still doesn't look amazing graphically for a game this generation in the way that Galaxy did.

I'm hoping Nintendo is saving their advertising for the days that lead to the release. People can't just forget about MK!

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

"Underhyped"?

It seems to be the only think Nintendo has been advertising post-SSBB's launch.

While I wouldn't call it "overhyped" I'd feel comfortable calling it "normal-hyped".

[Juskin]

"Underhyped"?

It seems to be the only think Nintendo has been advertising post-SSBB's launch.

While I wouldn't call it "overhyped" I'd feel comfortable calling it "normal-hyped".

Well the reason I say underhyped is because of the wide appeal the series has. It's just one of those games that can bring the casuals, nongamers, and hardcore gamers in the same room.

[boatofcar]

It's pretty much a given that if you own a Nintendo console you're going to buy 3 games-the Mario game, the Zelda game, and the Mario Kart. Maybe we can say 4 now with Smash Bros, but I'm not sure.

[Borman]

I think they are releasing it too soon after Super Smash really. They better have some killer titles lined up for fall

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

It's also kind of counter-productive to hype the crap out of great titles when consumers, you know, CAN'T GO TO THE FRIGGIN' STORE AND PURCHASE THE SYSTEM TO PLAY THEM ON!

I'm sure the ratio of Wii software in the wild to actual Wii systems produced/installed is something like 100 to 1.

[SkiDragon]

For me, it is too soon after Brawl, and I dislike that they are forcing a rediculous plastic wheel thing upon us. I

[Icarus Moonsight]

To be fair, I'm sure the game would retail at $50 even without the wheel.

It's like the old story... A family puts their old refrigerator (that worked fine, was still aesthetically pleasing and didn't reek inside) on the street side with a sign that read "Free - Must carry away." No one wanted it. It sat there for the whole week. Dad, epiphany stricken, replaces the sign with a new one that read "For Sale - $50". That very night, someone stole the refrigerator.

In short, quit bitching and just take the damn refrigerator... um, I mean wheel.

Also, folks bitched about the Gamecube release droughts and now bitch about big series being released too close together on the Wii... Goldilocks syndrome, if you ask me.

As far as Nintendo being understated with Mario Karts release - I think they are storing/gearing up the hype machine for Wii Fit.

[Mianrtcv]

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[geneshifter]

I was very hyped for this game...until trying to play multiplayer with Brawl No way I'm buying this game now.

[roushimsx]

Does it still have the blue shells? Does the AI still suck something fierce? Is the online component as completely fucked up and flawed as Brawl?

Because if so, the game can go fuck itself off a large cliff. I'm done with the series.

Uh I don't know, maybe these.
online
big mushroom powerup
motion controls

I fail to see how these three bullet points make the game worth looking forward to. Nintendo hasn't got a clue how to build an online game apparently, the game doesn't need a big mushroom powerup as much as it needs to be overhauled and rebalanced from the ground up with decent AI, and motion controls for racing games have thus far proven to be grossly inferior to traditional control schemes (like an actual, non-free floating wheel).

[Hwj_Chim]

Why is no one hyping this game? It find it a bit odd, it seems as though it's even more promising than the DS version, which really reminded us about what Mario Kart really is about.

Now it's got better online than Brawl, no snaking, unique control schemes, cool tricks system, balanced cars, creative tracks, and oh did I mention it's Mario Kart and it's coming out this month already?

So, why no hype?

Have you ever thought no one cares anymore. I can tell you that I lost interest in the game back on the N64 over 10 years ago. This game series needs to be revamped badly.