Jeep Thrills (Wii, 2008)

This is a decent game for the price, as most branded games become. It uses an outdated driving engine, so it's not comparable to some of the more expensive driving games like Mario Kart Wii or Excite Truck. The control of the Wii wheel is pretty touchy, so if you can master the game you'll be a wheel expert. It does have it's niche, though. If you're a Jeep lover, it has some appeal. There are lots of vehicles and tracks to unlock, so replay value is decent. It is only one or two player, and only supports the wheel or a wii-mote held sideways - it doesn't support the nunchuck like Mario Kart.

Don't expect this to be a cheap replacement for Mario Kart, but it is a decent low-cost driving game that will appeal to those of us who understand the Jeep thing.

I made this purchase because we wanted something new and different for our Wii. Besides, the price was right.

As for the review....

Pros:

The game is fairly simple. Literally plug and play. Very little learning curve involved.
Younger children will enjoy "driving" with the steering wheel.
There are lots of choices for tracks, games, and vehicles.

Cons:
A lot of the tracks and vehicles are locked when you start out. You have to earn them. What a pain!
The wheel is not as responsive as it should be. Turn the wheel slightly and you are off of the track and into trouble.
The acceleration is actually realistic for a real Jeep but, because you hit the wall alot, this means you end up going a lot slower most of the time.

Overall and simply stated, there are better games out there. While this one isn't too bad it isn't too good either. If you can get it cheap, why not? Just go into it knowing that it isn't exactly like a driving simulator.

This game may look like a lot of fun but it is not! Trying to turn the jeep with the Wii remote is way too hard! NOT a game for a little kids, they wouldn't be able to drive the jeeps! I wish I would have read the reviews on this game before I bought it. Waste of money!

this product was purchased for grand kids - good overall application. Jeep was purchased to add some
difference - Mario Kart. The grand kids and I have not got to completely use this game. We hope to add
many players for a unique experience. Jeep was purchased for the background racing thru the
beautiful hills delivering a different experience from a standard race track. We hope to utilize it for
children from ages 4 to 15.

I love this game. It's vrey challenging as I am new to the Wii. And Jeeps are my favorite vehicles. Thank you