I think the main point of contention for people is the battle mode.
In SMK if was 50% of my enjoyment.
In MK64 it was 75% of my enjoyment.
in MK:DD it was 25% of my enjoyment.
And on Wii it looks to be under 5% of my enjoyment of the game. Everyone is talking positively about the GP mode which is great and I am sure I will like it but is sounds like they shouldn't even have bothered with Battle Mode. So you will forgive me as I have not played it but I am already starting to judge it. Only team mode, larger courses, slower speed equals fail in my book for battle mode. Therefore it 8.9 is the most it will get from me when I buy it.
Final* Word on Game Delays:
The game will not be any better or include more content then planned. Any commnets that say so are just PR hogwash to make you feel better for having to wait.
Delays are due to lack of proper resources, skill, or adequate planning by the developer.
Do be thankful that they have enough respect for you to delay the game and maintain its intended level of quality.
*naznatips is exempt
