Mini Desktop Racing

by Conspiracy

Product Features

• Race your inch-long miniatures around the wildest tracks where everyday objects appear immense
• Build your skills and quick reflexes to unlock hidden extras
• Use the Wii remote in the driving position and control your Mini like your hands were on the wheel itself
• Compete against friends, wheel to wheel in this insanely competitive multiplayer mode

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000WC8G5C
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 20, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 1.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,463 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #60 in Video Games > Wii > Racing

Product Description

Amazon.com

Mini Desktop Racing features breakneck racing in the fastest officially licensed Mini game on the Wii. Let loose with a crazy selection of Mini's, each accurately rendered with distinctive performance abilities. Tear past your opponents in Championship and Single Race mode, or shave seconds off your record in Time Trial. Use rulers, books and folders for big air and leap desk-to-desk! Knock over trackside objects and cause havoc for your opponents. Build up your skills and quick reflexes to unlock new minis and tournaments. Each track individually design for a unique racing experience. Compete wheel to wheel in the insanely competitive multiplayer mode.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Ugh, this game could have been so much better., January 7, 2008

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James Dunham "dunhamjr" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mini Desktop Racing (Video Game)

First off I really liked the idea of this game when I saw it on the shelf at my local store. I put it on my wishlist for Xmas and received it as a gift. Now I feel bad for the person who bought it for me because I have played it once and don't think I ever will again.

First problem with the game is the controls. In the typical driving games you need to hold the Wii-mote by each end and turn it left/right like a wheel. This game requires that you hold it normally and point it at the screen. Turning requires you to roll your wrist left and right to make the car turn. Not accurate and not intuitive. They should have made the controls require the Wii steering wheel OR to make then the same as the cow racing game in Wii Play.

Second problem is with the camera angle. I understand that the bird's eye view is cool so that you can see your little Mini racing on the desktop around erasers and coffe cups, but it makes it near impossible to anticipate the obstacles you are about to encounter.

I am disappointed. I hope that there are other racing games for the Wii that can capture the playful spirit Nintendo and the Wii aimed for Mini Desktop Racing, while actually being fun to play. This game is a failure.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars WOW, December 20, 2007

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M. Reed - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mini Desktop Racing (Video Game)

This game is absolutely terrible. The graphics look like pre-N64 games. It's sad because the concept behind the title could really be inventive. The gameplay is boring, and the graphics stink. Stay far away from this one

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wow is right, May 29, 2008

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Tyler Jordan - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mini Desktop Racing (Video Game)

This could quite possibly get the nod for the worst video game of all time. I've been an avid gamer since Pong so I've seen some god-awful games in my time. To imagine a game that not only looks this bad considering it's on the Wii, but is also terrible in the game play avenue as well. I must say... I'm not even mad, in fact, I'm kind of impressed.