Today is the day, some folks probably already have Wii Kart in their sweaty little hands while others are waiting for it to arrive in their local store… or are waiting for the cash to buy it. In all honesty, I’m a bit afraid it won’t meet my high expectations.

I loved Double Dash, it was a huge hit in our house. The newest release looks great graphically, has fluid physics which match something a bit more  like a crazy “stunt driver” style game rather than the restricted jumps and movements in the air of the classic Kart. The sound, characters and weapons should equal that of any Mario Kart racing title to date but…

The wheel. I’m afraid of that wheel, will it work “as seen on TV” or is it going to be very gimmicky and hard to handle? Will my arms get tired holding the wheel out for extended periods of play (as Kart is all about extended periods of play!) It’s not the game itself that worries me, it’s my ability to steer with the Wii controller.

Having not played any style of racing game on the Wii using a Wii wheel or controller, besides the little kart mini games in Mario Party 8, I’ve had no experience with this type of game play.

Anyone have Wii Mario Kart? Does it live up to your hopes and dreams?