Mario Kart Wii (cheap gameplay)

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Words Of Wisdom said:

Ajax said:
Mario Kart always had cath up, but the question is, is the cath up 'too great' this time? it's not the first time I hear this complaint you know..

Why do I feel like I'm the only one who ever actually played the original Super Mario Kart?

That game did NOT have special catch-up crap attached to the AI. In fact, you could lap computer opponents simply by racing well. Mario Kart 64 was the first to introduce "You're in first, I go faster" to the equation.

The original kart had rubber band AI to a point but on plenty of tracks you could effectively 'break' the rubber band if you drove at top speed for an extended period.  Some tracks like the Koopa Beaches and Chocolate Islands which stopped you from reaching and staying at your cart's top speed were a little harder because you couldn't easily get a big lead and thus were more prone to red shells and the like.