Excitebots: This is one of the best games I've played on Wii yet. Pretty much everything about the game is distilled fun. Honestly? It makes Mario Kart Wii look like utter crap. You must . . . get this. Can't stop playing. Must get enough stars to paint things green and pink!
It is INSANE. And there's tons of stuff in it.
First of all, it's like you're playing a Transformers Racing game. Only good. The courses are some of the best graphics I've seen on the Wii. The tricks are amazing, and the game has some much depth. One minute you're throwing darts then doing spins in the air then sliding down a pole then playing a tambourine all while going at breakneck speeds. The bot designs are screaming with personality, and collecting stars is very addictive. Stars are the currency of the game earned by doing tricks you use stars to:
* Bet against other players online.
* Buy alternate costumes (every bot has 10 different colors plus a special outfit like formalwear, punk rock, or aviator).
* Buy new bots (12 so far, but I've heard reports that there are more).
* Buy trophies of things ala Smash Bros Brawl.
Also, no RUBBERBAND AI like Mario Kart. So it actually feels FAIR while you're playing the game. You won't get hit by blue shell, thunderbolt, etc. And even if you're in the lead of the race, you still need to rack up trick points to make sure you win so it never gets boring.
I <3 this game and hope the franchise finally settles in this style from now on. It redeemed the Wii in my eyes.
It is INSANE. And there's tons of stuff in it.
First of all, it's like you're playing a Transformers Racing game. Only good. The courses are some of the best graphics I've seen on the Wii. The tricks are amazing, and the game has some much depth. One minute you're throwing darts then doing spins in the air then sliding down a pole then playing a tambourine all while going at breakneck speeds. The bot designs are screaming with personality, and collecting stars is very addictive. Stars are the currency of the game earned by doing tricks you use stars to:
* Bet against other players online.
* Buy alternate costumes (every bot has 10 different colors plus a special outfit like formalwear, punk rock, or aviator).
* Buy new bots (12 so far, but I've heard reports that there are more).
* Buy trophies of things ala Smash Bros Brawl.
Also, no RUBBERBAND AI like Mario Kart. So it actually feels FAIR while you're playing the game. You won't get hit by blue shell, thunderbolt, etc. And even if you're in the lead of the race, you still need to rack up trick points to make sure you win so it never gets boring.
I <3 this game and hope the franchise finally settles in this style from now on. It redeemed the Wii in my eyes.
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