Did you know that the Wiimote can be used as a steering wheel? Well, it's true and D3 Publisher proves it in Minna de Kart Race which features vehicle drifting and responsive controls. The game also bumps up our expectations for the company's future Wii wares.Navigation through the menus in the game is handled by pointing the Wiimote at the screen but when it's time to race, players hold the remote horizontally with both hands. The "2" button serves as the accelerator and the "1" button puts on the brakes. To maneuver the kart, tilt the controller to the left or right and the vehicle responds in kind. Hairpin turns can be dominated by performing a drift where the brakes are tapped lightly and the remote is tilted towards the curvature of the turn. As the vehicle slides and matches the curve, players may hit the accelerator to power through the turn like a champ.
In addition to the single player racing game, up to four gamers may join in on the action with a split-screen viewing mode where each players is afforded a quarter of the viewing area. It's a bit cramped and claustrophobic but workable. Three mini-games are also included for a little bit of variety from the kart racing conventions.
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