My brother just got this for his birthday, and it’s great fun! Really though, you may just think it’s another tacky, gimicky, Nintendo game. It isn’t. This is probably – no, definitely – the best Mario Kart so far. The main reason for this is the fact it’s on Wii. You can steer by moving the Wii-mote and the other controls are really intuitive too.

Not only this, but there are loads more characters and cars this time. You can get small, speedy characters, like Toad and Koopa. Or you could have an average, medium-weight, such as Mario or Peach. On the other hand, you could go for a heavy character like Bowser, who’s great for smashing everyone else out the way!

Another new addition is the ability to ride motorbikes! This adds an extra element of fun to the game and of course, all the cars and bikes have their own unique skill or ability.

What else.. oh, the circuits, there are LOADS! I remember playing one of the old games with only two or three cups. This one has 8, including graphical re-works of the older ones to add a bit of nostalgia, great for Nintendo fans!

Even more fun, is the fact you can go on-line with this game. If you think you’re good enough, you can challenge fellow Karters all over the world! Or you could speed around your living room and race against your family and friends, which is where I think this game comes into its own. Like most other Nintendo games, it’s real family fun!