http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/975/975068p1.html

Closing Comments
Excitebots Trick Racing is a great racing experience that I sincerely hope gets more attention and recognition than Excite Trucks ever did. Monster Games' previous effort was fantastic, but this unofficial sequel is better in just about every regard. Not only does it play better -- the controls are tighter and the challenges awesome and surreal -- but it's got more options. Collectibles. A very robust and engaging online mode complete with a great betting system. You can even send instant replays and with tracked-on bets to friends. The trick system is enjoyable. And all the big air and breakneck speed of Excite Trucks is back, plus some. My biggest gripes relate to level variety. There are 20-something tracks but most of them fall under five regions or so and start to blend together. The lack of WiiSpeak support online is a disappointment. Same goes for SD Card-based music playback. And I definitely do believe that single-player-only gamers are given the short end of the stick where unlockables are concerned because they are going to have to spend much more time with the title than those who make and win bets online.

All things considered, Excitebots definitely delivers. The year is far from over, but I'd be surprised if this wasn't a nominee for best racer by the time the holidays roll around.

Rating	Description
out of 10	click here for ratings guide
8.0	Presentation Ugly interface, but a great selection of options, from the amazing online mode to the assortment of mini-games and collectibles.
8.0	Graphics A pretty Wii game. Big, detailed race tracks blaze by. Humorous and simultaneously interesting vehicle designs. Fluid animation and effects. Framerate never slows.
5.0	Sound While the sound effects are more than adequate, the music falls into the generic realm. And the omission of SD card support is missed.
8.5	Gameplay Frenzied, fantastic fun. Non-stop speed, jumps and trick. Tight controls. A variety of gameplay modes. You'll have a great time.
8.0	Lasting Appeal Much improved over Excite Trucks thanks in large to the new mini-games and truly compelling online mode.
8.4 Impressive	OVERALL (out of 10 / not an average)

Good score, higher than expected...

But 5.0 for Sound? Ouch, get some good music in there and this game could have been close to a 9

Great to hear!
Excited to get this! :)

-edit-

Nevermind, source added ^^

Good to hear that this game is better than the already great Excite Trucks.

it scored higher than its predecessor, i love wacky racing games, and this one is online too

How do they get the game before its realeased?

Nice now i might get it after all.

yes its good i need to grab my free copy.

This game looks so wacky and random, can't wait to get to play it! ^_^

Reviewers generally get the game a few weeks before release.