It seemed alright after I played it at my friends. both the N64 and Gamecube versions were fun, but this one seemed overrated. It is fun and enjoyable but the same old same old with few changes besides system, gameplay (its harder) and graphics.
I love that it gives a better challenge with better Ai in some parts. Also the story mode is a good addition. Not to mention you get rewarded with most of the characters for doing it.
When you click on the wi-fi connect button for the first time it gives you a friend code, if you don't write it down then you can go into with friends, friend list, and see your friend code.