I loved all the Mario Karts.
The best version was the SNES version.
N64 version was better graphics and all, and some say was on par with SNES version, but looking back, SNES version IMO was better.
Gamecube version, very nice graphics, but handled like ass. They got rid of jumping powersliding.
Wii version, well now they got rid of snaking and powersliding just happens now without the left right left right left right movements to enable it.
It seems this franchise has now gone to the casual gamers as well, with a retarded wheel that you turn left and right with.
All reviewers have stated this version is not doing anything different, from any of the previous versions. Sure the addition of online is nice, but its broken of course.
THe best version which they all agree is still the SNES version, but if you want a great online experience, the DS version is actually the best, cause it still combines all those retro tracks and for a change, the online there actually works. Just make sure you know how to snake.
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