Mario Kart Wii has received mostly positive reviews because Nintendo stayed true to the series. Metacritic: Mario Kart Wii Reviews Video game critics praised the game's depth, which includes a massive online network, 32 tracks, characters and vehicles. It was also praised for its ability to be simple for newcomers, yet challenging for veterans of the series. Gameshark: Mario Kart Wii Review There's some disappointment in regard to the game's Battle Mode, which can only be played under a team format. Armchair Empire Mario Kart Wii Review Metacritic gave Mario Kart Wii a score of 82. GameRankings has given the game a rating of 83 percent based on several reviews; based on GameRankings' stats, it is the 12th greatest Nintendo Wii game of all time, and the fifth-greatest Wii game released this year. Overall, it is 909th for all games released.