Top 10 Mario Kart Wii Tracks

If you own a Nintendo Wii and you haven’t yet played Mario Kart Wii then seriously, what planet have you been on? It’s a must-have game for any Wii owning Nintendo devotee with a thirst for speed and the beloved Italian plumber. Much like its predecessors, it’s a simple game of cross the finish line without being hurled off the course by the many obstacles your opponents lay out for you. Fun, fast and sometimes hard, the race tracks are of course what make the Mario Karts games – which is precisely why I have decided to count down the top ten race tracks in Mario Kart Wii;

#10 – Dry Dry Ruins

Sure, it’s a little on the simple side, but the vast amount of bumps and slopes that allow you to perform a number of tricks soon makes up for it. The pesky bridge in the middle of the course and the pain in the butt bats aren’t something to worry about either when you have such gorgeous layouts and nice little shortcuts to spice things up!

#9 – Toad’s Factory

Yes, it’s dangerous and yes it’s hard, but by Jove it’s fun! Oil spills, machines that pulverize you into the ground and the dreaded end of the track make it one tough cookie to get through in one piece. We all love a challenge though right?

#8 – Mushroom Gorge

Original and fun, it’s easy to see why Mushroom Gorge lands eighth position. A large portion of the track is spent bouncing from mushroom to mushroom in order to pull off tricks and boost your speed. The abundance of sharp curves are perfect for power-sliding your way through the track and dodging those bothersome goombas which can be quite annoying. Make sure you take the short cut at the start of the race to put yourself in lead position!

#7 – Coconut Mall

Who can’t possibly love the insanity of this race track? Zooming through the escalators and dodging the cars in the parking lot make this course extremely fun! However, it scores a 7 and not a 6 simply because it’s an absolute pain on Grand Prix Mode.

#6 – Bowser’s Castle

Much like Rainbow Road, Bowser’s Castle is a staple track that appears in all Mario games. The race starts off on a wobbly road which is perfect for performing stunts. Once that’s over with, you’re then faced with deadly fireballs being flung at you from a giant robotic Bowser. As if that isn’t enough, you’re then faced with more fireballs, deadly thomps and lava. The reason this course scores so high is simply because it keeps you on your toes the entire time – and it has awesome music!

#5 – Wario’s Gold Mine

This track is a world away from your usual Wario race course and that’s mainly why it’s so good! The rollercoaster dip at the beginning and the crazy sharp turns really get the adrenaline flowing to persevere with the pesky flying bats in the cave area. The inner section is what makes this track as it is full of dips and mine carts that you have to dodge. There is also a handy little shortcut which leads you right to the finish line.

#4 – Maple Treeway

This track is definitely nowhere near as hellish as Grumble Volcano or Rainbow Road, though it does have its nuisances like the giant wigglers that stupidly walk into you. The level starts with you being shot out of a giant canon and from there it’s a fairly easy ride with catchy music to see you through.

#3 – Koopa Cave

If you’ve ever raced through Koopa Cave then you’ll understand why it ranks so high in this list! The current of the water accelerates your driving before you eventually plummet down a waterfall and drive through an underwater tunnel. There are a few dangers to look out for, such as the spinning lasers that shrink you and water that slows you down, but aside from that, the track is fantastic and makes for a very fun experience!

#2 – Grumble Volcano

It’s one of the hardest tracks in the game, but it’s also one of the most entertaining – especially on multiplayer. With lava surrounding you and the course ablaze, it’s a track which definitely requires a fine measure of skill. The track also gradually crumbles away with each completed lap and fiery boulders are constantly being rained down on top of you. Challenging and fun – you can’t ask for more than that!

#1- DK’s Snowboard Cross

It’s the best of the best, it is DK’s Snowboard Cross! Not surprising really as you can always guarantee the DK stages will be the best out of all Mario Kart stages! Stunning visuals, fun gimmicks and plenty of drifting areas make this an easy number 1 track.