Racing, Isn't it Just that Simple? - Mario Kart Wii

Though there are many good games about to come out, I thought the next couple of posts would be about games that are somewhat recent and known to be good. Also trying to diversify with different games, the next genre, is the racing game. Like the name implies these games use some method (usually cars) to have different people race against each other. There are many different kinds of racing games from the cute and cartoony, to the gory and dark. It is usually a simple and straightforward game that not many people don't like, but it can get old fast. Here is one of the better racing games that appeals to people of all ages Mario Kart Wii, a game I had alot of fun with.

Mario Kart Wii is a game that lets you choose a character and car to race with then race three laps on a course. This game uses the characters from the Mario universe, (ex Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach etc. or you own Mii created from the Mii channel on the Wii menu) to race against each other using many different cars, and different locations from the Mario universe (such as Princess Peache's Castle and Bowser's Castle.) You also use the Wiimote like a steering wheel to drive your character through the stage (using the buttons to give the kart gas, or use the breaks). In addition to normal racing you can also use wireless internet to race other people online. It is a simple but fun game that doesn't need much explanation. 

So your curious and wondering how much right? Well it is $50 for the game available only on the Wii. I give this game a 6.5/10 for the fun racing, and being a game that can appeal to anyone, but after time it did get old for me, but I am not much of a racing game fan.