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Moonview Highway
Mario Kart Wii

Moonview Highway

Learn the ins and outs of Moonview Highway in Mario Kart Wii! Get expert tips on shortcuts, traffic patterns, and mastering the tricky booster sections to shave off seconds.

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Learn the ins and outs of Moonview Highway in Mario Kart Wii! Get expert tips on shortcuts, traffic patterns, and mastering the tricky booster sections to shave off seconds.

Alright, let's tackle Moonview Highway! This track can be a bit of a headache with all the traffic, but once you get the hang of it, it's a blast. We'll go through it step-by-step so you can nail those time trials and leave your friends in the dust.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    As you start, you'll want to drift right and hug the left side of the track as it winds towards an open cliff area. Keep that left-side hugging going onto the bridge.
  2. 2
    After the track makes a slight shift, you'll hit a toll booth. The road then opens up into two lanes on each side. Your best bet here is to stick to the middle two lanes.
  3. 3
    You'll see boosters scattered throughout these central lanes. Hop between them to keep your speed up as you head towards the tunnel.
  4. 4
    As you approach the tunnel, use the rightmost booster just as you enter. Immediately cut across to the left side of the track.
  5. 5
    You'll exit the tunnel and find another toll booth, which leads you right to the start/finish line.

Shortcuts:

  • Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts on Moonview Highway. It's all about mastering the main track!
Tips
  • Remember, traffic on this track drives on the left, just like in the UK or Australia. So, make it a habit to stay on the left side of the road whenever possible.
  • Watch out for those Bob-Omb carts! If you hit one, it'll explode and take out any other racers or items nearby. It can be a risky move, but sometimes it's worth it!
  • You'll notice Miis operating the toll booths. Just a little detail to keep an eye out for.

Time Trial Tips:

  • Moonview Highway is one of the trickier tracks for Time Trials. You'll really need to memorize the booster patterns, especially in the later sections, and get a feel for the traffic flow.
  • Here's a good way to hit the boosters: take the very left toll booth, then the main booster. After that, boosters will go from left to right across the lanes. At the corner, boost around the inside. Use the booster just before and after the main one in the lane next to the right lane. Head into the tunnel, and then boost left, cutting into the left two lanes where there's a booster on the right side. Boost into the left side and exit towards the toll booths. Watching a replay of this can really help it click!
  • The traffic patterns change depending on the lap, so you'll need to adjust your booster routes. On Lap 1, stick to the left lane going straight into the tunnel to avoid a car. On Lap 2, there's a car coming around the inside lane at the booster corner – be ready for it. By Lap 3, if your time is good, you might find no traffic hindering you in the booster or tunnel sections.
  • Warning: If you hit a car head-on, you'll lose your speed boost (like mushrooms). You need to be pretty precise to avoid them and maintain your momentum.

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