Could this be better than Mario Kart? No. Why? It isn't supposed to be Mario Kart. Just a unique new way of racing.
--[Good]--
Great, Unique controls - It's Donkey Kong, he rocks! - Tons of features to keep you playing - fun power-ups - Cool Tracks - Flying Monkeys
--[Bad]--
Mediocre Graphics - Sense of Speed is slow at times
--[Gameplay]--9.5
Originally made for the Gamecube to use advantage of the "DK Bongos" this game was in development too long so they turned their heads to the newly released Wii, replacing the bongos are the wii-remote and nunchuck, nunchuck representing the left drum and the remote the right. And it all works out great, they are fun and responsive and a sweet new take on kart racing.
--[Graphics]--6.5
The graphics arent bad, they are 'mediocre' (Excuse my spelling?). They would be a "Top-Notch Gamecube game". A cartoony look resembling the DK: Country look, which is weird, they should stick the Jungle Beat's look. The sense of speed seems slow at times, but it doesn't hurt the game at all, you'll focuse on collecting bannanas, attacking jet-pack equiped monkeys, and using power ups the whole time.
--[Value]--9.0
There is always something to do, unlock characters, unlock tracks, do Candy's challenges, which are numerous challenges involving attacking, racing, ect. It is a really good feature to the game. Grand Prix's are fun, alot to play and unlock, alot of value in this game. If only we had online...
--[Fun Level]--10
Extremly fun, great value, awesome controls, okay graphics, just below the wii's standards but all around great game, you should really look into this if you have a wii.