F1 race stars wii u mii5/16/2023 ![]() ![]() When combining F1 with kart racing it seems like a fitting choice, and the fact that it runs smoothly also helps matters - on the charm front, this is a winner. This game is cornea-burningly bright, and the exaggerated caricatures of the drivers - aligned with wacky tracks - adds a lot of fun to the experience. They are charming, however, helped by the cartoonish, bobble-head approach to the visuals. They typically capture the 'vibe' of each country - by which we mean stereotype them - and throw in the odd s-bend or turn vaguely reminiscent of the real thing. ![]() There are 15 tracks to tackle, which vary both in quality and their faithful recreation of the original locations. Yet to quibble about the F1 license is perhaps missing the point, as it has so little in common with the sport beyond knowing nods and winks. There's no escaping the fact that its delay has been odd (the PS3 and 360 versions launched at the end of 2012) as a result, we have the original out-of-date roster, which in the world of retirements and team changes will leave F1 enthusiasts disappointed. In terms of its core content, this title represents a decent offering for its eShop price, which sits are around half - or just under, depending on region - a full-priced game. It's a marriage of ideas that works in parts, but not as a cohesive whole. ![]() The fantasy of crazy tracks and outlandish power-ups usually works best with colourful game characters, so that makes F1 Race Stars: Powered Up Edition an interesting case - it's based on a real sport and its drivers yet is suitably bonkers. While Nintendo may have created the most enduring franchise in the form of Mario Kart, others such as Sony and Sega have produced high-profile efforts, with Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed being a recent and excellent example. The kart racing genre has never been particularly short of options. ![]()
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