like my fellow US gamers, i'm awaiting the release later this month. it'll be a long wait, yes, but i can pass the time with okami (missed it on ps2). 
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Mario Kart Wii: What do you think?
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Issue With Wheel
Ok, this just may be an issue with getting used to the wheel, but on several occasions - especially when landing after a huge jump - I'll turn the wheel, and the kart turns the wrong way. I've also noticed that it prefers to be put straight before turning, too.
Anyone else noticed this, or is it just a case of getting used to the wheel?
If it means that I need to play it lots more, then so be it......
Ok, this just may be an issue with getting used to the wheel, but on several occasions - especially when landing after a huge jump - I'll turn the wheel, and the kart turns the wrong way. I've also noticed that it prefers to be put straight before turning, too.
Anyone else noticed this, or is it just a case of getting used to the wheel?
If it means that I need to play it lots more, then so be it......
like my fellow US gamers, i'm awaiting the release later this month. it'll be a long wait, yes, but i can pass the time with okami (missed it on ps2).
yeah i'm looking forward to it also
bought it today at zavvi, their system said they had no stock but the guy found one in the cupboard! so far so good, although its rinsing my batteries!
K this game is hot. The online bit is actually pretty comprehensive to say it's a Nintendo game, especially that channel you can add. Just been watching how some players get high scores on some tracks.
Really good stuff! I'd be playing now if I wasn't shattered!
Really good stuff! I'd be playing now if I wasn't shattered!
Just finished all the main tracks and working through the retro ones. To say it's a Nintendo game online works brilliantly especially with that extra channel you're given.
Haven't played a local multiplayer yet.
Our manual is in German too! Everything else is English cept the manual so I don't know how to pull off some of these tricks. Suppose I'll find out eventually or just read Gamefaqs.
Definitely my fave game in the series now. First Mario, then Brawl and now Kart. Nintendo are doing a good job with sequels this gen.
Haven't played a local multiplayer yet.
Our manual is in German too! Everything else is English cept the manual so I don't know how to pull off some of these tricks. Suppose I'll find out eventually or just read Gamefaqs.
Definitely my fave game in the series now. First Mario, then Brawl and now Kart. Nintendo are doing a good job with sequels this gen.
There is only one way to pull off a trick, the outcome or particular trick is slightly random and dependent on vehicle.
wheelies add a little more speed but sacrifice maneuverability, otherwise, for me the bikes just seem quicker in general: faster turning, faster acceleration, however they suffer incredibly when raced alongside heavy cars such as those of DK and king boo etc, because you get knocked off really easily!
Yup. Red and Blue shells can be avoided, even the Pow blocks can be too. People say the items take away from the skill but it becomes a skill to keep in first place and avoid being hit.
Granted it doesn't require as much skill as F-Zero.
Can the Wario Shells be avoided? I thought they were 100% accurate.
I would buy this game if I wasn't terrified of being beaten by 8 year olds
By the tone of your question, I can tell you want the answer to be "no." Perhaps this is becuase you lack the skill to race?
Wario shells? I assume you mean blue shells, but I have never heard them referred to as Wario shells. Anyway, it can be possible to avoid them in some unusual situation, but often the best thing to do is to slow down just enough that your main rivals get caught in the blast.
Okay I'm getting this game on sunday.....have you guys race each other as yet?
Whos playing with the wheel?....does the manual slide sucks or is it a plus?
Bless
Whos playing with the wheel?....does the manual slide sucks or is it a plus?
Bless
Finally!
I hope this is DS worthy, so far it's fun, but I suck with the manual slide. I suppose I should read how to actually do it. It seems to be a jump like the old days, but I'm not getting the hang of it. Probably because I'm trying the tortuous wheel, just because it's different.
I was worried this game would pull a Smash Brothers(tards) and not use the pointer function of the Wiimote. Thankfully it does.
<]=)
I hope this is DS worthy, so far it's fun, but I suck with the manual slide. I suppose I should read how to actually do it. It seems to be a jump like the old days, but I'm not getting the hang of it. Probably because I'm trying the tortuous wheel, just because it's different.
I was worried this game would pull a Smash Brothers(tards) and not use the pointer function of the Wiimote. Thankfully it does.
<]=)
Turbo boosting is a lot easier using the nunchuck/Classic Controller/GC controller, like how you'd expect. Drifting in general with the wheel isn't as easy. Steering with it is nice enough but the more classic control schemes are way better (as it is the case for SSBB too).