Argos 568/5994: Mario Kart - Wii

Lovely graphics and dynamics slightly let down by arbitrary gameplay when playing off-line (why only 4 stars not 5). However takes on a completely different aspect when playing over the internet (and not just with registered friends, unlike some games) when at least the odds are equal, and the "vs" play mode can fine-tune things a bit when off-line. Race a variety of characters in a variety of karts and bikes, across a variety of circuits - some conventional, some not at all (e.g. shopping malls, snowboard runs etc), optionally using the supplied steering wheel attachment to the Wii remote. Lots of power-ups to collect and use, but many of these are weapons that others can (often unavoidably) use against you, and in off-line grand prix mode, the computer AI generally gangs up on the human players, making it a bit frustrating for the competitive gamer, but still good fun for the more casual player.