Wii Warm Up: Favorite tracks?
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4-29-2008 @ 9:13AM
samfish said...
I'm enjoying constantly falling off the edges in the SNES Ghost House again.
...oh, the memories that brings back!
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4-29-2008 @ 12:27PM
Gewurztraminer says: R.O.B. is the last Cylon! 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.
4-29-2008 @ 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.
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4-29-2008 @ 9:18AM
redster68 said...
I love Coconut Mall .. There is nothing better than getting hit by you own mii in those pesky cars!
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4-29-2008 @ 1:38PM
Keith 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.
4-29-2008 @ 4:44PM
Nebinator said...
I love that place! Except my friend's mario mii kept on blocking us
4-29-2008 @ 9:19AM
Ray Ray said...
I'm a fan of Koopa Cape and Coconut Mall. Rainbow Road on this game is better than the old rainbow road.
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4-29-2008 @ 9:19AM
RyGy said...
I like Coconut Mall a lot, and DK Summit.
http://spincookie.blogspot.com/2008/04/mario-kart-wii-review.html
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4-29-2008 @ 9:24AM
holmes said...
i am loving coconut mall.
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4-29-2008 @ 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.
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4-29-2008 @ 9:28AM
Charles 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!
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4-29-2008 @ 9:30AM
Santos L. Halper said...
Koopa Cape
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4-29-2008 @ 9:31AM
Graham said...
I like Coconut Mall, but Koopa Cape is definitely my favorite so far. The underwater segment is just cool.
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4-29-2008 @ 9:41AM
Matt said...
I like Toad Factory the most, then Coconut Mall
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4-29-2008 @ 9:41AM
Waffala 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?
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4-29-2008 @ 12:32PM
Gewurztraminer says: R.O.B. is the last Cylon! 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.
4-29-2008 @ 2:23PM
Waffala 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.
4-29-2008 @ 9:41AM
Justin 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
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4-29-2008 @ 9:53AM
ECG said...
Games still come with instruction manuals if I'm not mistaken, how about taking a look there or a few seconds on Google before asking to be spoon fed the information.
4-29-2008 @ 10:41AM
bearmedal said...
Hit any direction on the control pad for both Gamecube and Classic.
4-29-2008 @ 10:40AM
John Rios 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.
4-29-2008 @ 10:42AM
Justin 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.
4-29-2008 @ 12:22PM
Gewurztraminer says: R.O.B. is the last Cylon! 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.
4-29-2008 @ 2:05PM
Justin said...
I agree man i will try to get to it tonight.
4-29-2008 @ 9:43AM
bearmedal said...
Wario's Gold Mine, DK Summit, and Coconut Mall. I also like how Waluigi Stadium was revamped.
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4-29-2008 @ 9:46AM
CJ said...
Moonview Highway!
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4-29-2008 @ 9:47AM
commpilot said...
I only got the game last night, but so far my favorite is Wario's Gold Mine.
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4-29-2008 @ 9:48AM
qwho said...
I was racing in coconut mall, minding my own business, and then Chuck Norris ran me over in a truck...
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4-29-2008 @ 12:58PM
Haohmaru said...
Was it a Dodge? I miss Walker.
4-29-2008 @ 9:49AM
milan said...
Mushroom Gorge anyone? Boing boing boing!
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4-29-2008 @ 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...
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4-29-2008 @ 9:57AM
lewisj82 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.
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4-29-2008 @ 9:58AM
jsa3mm 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.
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4-29-2008 @ 10:01AM
XJordanX 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*
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4-29-2008 @ 10:02AM
Jumbo said...
Moo Moo Meadows!
Those cows are so damn cute! : )
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4-29-2008 @ 10:29AM
Nigeria - MK: 0430-8491-9123 said...
It's definitely Ghost Valley. It's the easiest track on the game.
Though, Coconut Mall is a close second.
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4-29-2008 @ 10:35AM
Bizzy said...
all i care about is that i am hell bent on obtaining the bluefalcon...
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4-29-2008 @ 10:42AM
John Rios 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!
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4-29-2008 @ 10:47AM
Orion 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.
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4-29-2008 @ 11:07AM
bentendo 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.
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4-29-2008 @ 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?)
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4-29-2008 @ 11:09AM
Pix 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...
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4-29-2008 @ 11:24AM
petergriffin220 said...
Koopa Cape is pretty sweet.
I still haven't gotten used to the bikes yet.
All-in-all, great game!
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4-29-2008 @ 11:44AM
Q-Kid-Kyle 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.
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4-29-2008 @ 11:44AM
Rich H. said...
I'm loving the Coconut Mall but not big fan of Wario's Gold Mine it gets frustrating to say the least.
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4-29-2008 @ 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.
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4-29-2008 @ 1:00PM
Haohmaru said...
So far, Maple Treeway, Coconut Mall, and Koopa Cape in that order.
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4-29-2008 @ 1:38PM
Estrada 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.
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4-29-2008 @ 1:58PM
sboudreaux84 said...
Every track has a good vote for me. I think Coconut Mall is a favorite but i do like bouncing off those mushrooms in Muchroom Gorge.
I am still on edge about the wheel though...i might try playing some with the nunchuck and remote and see how that does. Anyone else using the Nuncheck+Remote after trying the wheel?
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4-29-2008 @ 2:58PM
Neal Eaton said...
I tried the Remote/Nunchuck combo last night...and I like it! It seems to be a little more sensitive than the wheel alone. (although I do like using the wheel...a lot).
My favorite tracks so far are Coconut Mall and Mushroom Gorge from the new batch, and Delfino Square from the retro group.
I miss Baby Park though...so manic!
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