MySims Racing isn't going to knock Mario off of his kart racing throne, but casual gamers and kids will love this virtual-racer that breathes a fresh breath into a stagnating genre. There are a few issues that affect the playability of this title but it's still good for hours of driving fun.
| The Best Parts | Rating  |
MySims Racing includes an interesting and useful customization feature with options that provide just enough depth to keep the kids interested. They have done a good job of introducing you to the options available as you play, which is going to be helpful for the kids and casual gamers this title was developed for.
The Story mode is the best part of this racing game. It makes a few moves that we haven't seen on a kart track and does a good job of giving us something different than what you can find in other kart franchises.
The control scheme implemented with this title isn't as physically-immersive as many Wii titles, but the motions all worked and they're easy to learn and use. You can use the Wii remote by itself, but the best scheme is definitely the Wii remote and Nunchuk arrangement.
| The Bad Parts | Rating  |
MySims Racing doesn't include an on line mode, which in the future is going to be a killer for many Wii games, and maybe all video games. The lack of any on line play really hurts the continued replayability of this video game and makes the likelihood of playing beyond the first few hours unlikely.
The feeling of speed that can immerse the senses in a virtual racing experience only starts when you use the boost while playing MySims Racing. Before you boost you feel like you're racing in a lower gear.
| The Graphical Story | Rating |
MySims Racing has an entertaining and fun graphical presentation that will entertain kids and casual gamers who haven't seen the outstanding presentation of Mario Kart, but it still has the same look we have seen in earlier MySims titles. The environments are crisp and clean, the edges are squared, the colors are vibrant and bright, and the cartoon-like characters have unique looks that the kids will love.
The game ran beautifully, there were no slow downs or problems with the frame rate as the races were occurring. The developers obviously have a really good understanding of the graphical limits of the Wii console and have developed this game using these limitations.
| Sounds in the Game | Rating |
MySims Racing's sound track is upbeat and energetic, with fast-paced tunes that will entertain kids with a nice sound that stays in the background and adds to the entertainment. The sound effects are the same chimes and rings you remember from other racing titles and the other drivers like to shout at you in gibberish that will make you laugh.