Micro Machines World Series

25%
Game Brain Score Based on 269 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • humor
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A fun, addictive return to an old classic sorely missed.
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"Micro Machines World Series" revives the classic micro vehicle racing franchise with 10 race tracks and 15 battle arenas, featuring interactive play-sets and official Hasbro licenses. The game includes customizable vehicle casts with unique weapons and abilities, promising a variety of multiplayer mayhem.

  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Linux
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

25%
Audience ScoreBased on 269 reviews
graphics26 positive mentions
monetization6 negative mentions
  • The graphics are visually appealing and modern, providing a nice aesthetic experience.
  • The game can be fun in local multiplayer settings, especially with friends, offering a nostalgic feel.
  • The battle mode introduces unique vehicle abilities, adding some strategic elements to gameplay.
  • There is a severe lack of content, with only a few tracks and vehicles available, making the game feel repetitive.
  • The absence of a single-player campaign or meaningful offline modes limits the game's replayability.
  • All vehicles handle similarly, which detracts from the diversity and excitement of racing.
  • graphics42 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and vibrant design, describing them as "beautiful" and "superb." However, some critics point out that despite the appealing visuals, the overall experience is diminished by bland track design and technical issues, such as blurry textures. Overall, while the graphics stand out positively, they are often seen as the game's only strong point amidst a lack of engaging gameplay.

    • “The game is excellent, it has very good controls, it is fun, it has excellent graphic quality, very good performance.”
    • “The race tracks themselves (maps/levels) are really well done, the graphics really are superb in my opinion, they're bright, vibrant and really make the tracks pop out!”
    • “Steering is fine with a controller, the graphics are great and it runs smooth as butter.”
    • “The graphics are very bland with really uninspired track design that looks like they ripped tracks from Toybox and put new paint over it. This even extends to the cars; while I like the customization here, it's lacking meaningful unlocks and just serves to lengthen the experience. There's also this weird blur around the cars that I can't explain, but my guess is it's to cover up bad textures.”
    • “Graphically so poor for a game released in 2017... I am playing in ultra and even in ultra the car textures are blurry and lacking in detail.”
    • “I do not recommend this game if you want a classic Micro Machines experience with new graphics... this game is a totally different Micro Machines experience.”
  • gameplay40 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the core mechanics and graphics but criticizing the lack of content, such as limited game modes and tracks. While some find the gameplay enjoyable in short bursts, especially in multiplayer settings, others feel it falls flat due to repetitive mechanics, long wait times for online matches, and a lack of engaging single-player options. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic experience but struggles to deliver depth and variety, leading to a sense of disappointment among players.

    • “Great gameplay.”
    • “At $30, that is a tall ask for a game like this where it only has a few hours of gameplay in it at a time in short bursts, but what gameplay is here is a lot of fun and I don't regret buying it.”
    • “The game modes are great and don't take away from the classic gameplay.”
    • “When you combine the core mechanics with the lack of content (no campaign/challenge mode, no time trials, no single player track select), the 'mostly negative' reviews aren't a surprise.”
    • “Graphically appealing recreation of the original Micro Machines concept; however, the gameplay, game mechanics, and the options available for the gamers are crude - you can't even select your own track for the offline match!”
    • “I have 90 minutes in the game, only about 20 of which have been actual gameplay due to the long waiting times for online matches, and there is barely any content in the game.”
  • humor9 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it to be one of the funniest racing games available, rivaling even classics like Mario Kart. The game features a variety of amusing characters and game modes, contributing to its overall comedic appeal, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay elements and the absence of local multiplayer. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the experience, making it enjoyable and entertaining.

    • “This is one of the funniest racing games I have played in ages; apart from Mario, you actually don't get another game as funny as this one.”
    • “While the lack of local multiplayer for the normal racing mode is an issue, the rest of the game is hilariously fun.”
    • “Lots of different game modes, a good few cars with different weapon sets, and hilarious gameplay online.”
  • monetization7 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players viewing it as a cash grab that exploits nostalgia through a lack of content and aggressive in-game advertising. While there are no microtransactions for loot boxes, players can unlock various vehicle skins and upgrades using in-game currency, which some find acceptable, but others criticize the overall monetization strategy as disappointing and detrimental to the game's enjoyment.

    • “The game features loot boxes for various vehicle upgrades, which you can earn simply by playing. There are no microtransactions, but you do have in-game currency to unlock a wide variety of skins, voice sounds, and decals for the vehicles. Everything feels fair and transparent.”
    • “I appreciate that the monetization system allows players to earn loot boxes through gameplay rather than spending real money. The in-game currency can be used to unlock a plethora of customization options, making it enjoyable without feeling pressured to spend.”
    • “The absence of microtransactions is refreshing! You can earn loot boxes by playing, and the in-game currency lets you unlock tons of vehicle skins and other customizations. It feels rewarding and keeps the game engaging.”
    • “Was this game doomed despite the best efforts of the devs? Or is this new game just a hollow, multiplayer-focused cash grab with not enough content to keep anybody online?”
    • “Or was this just a cynical cash grab attempting to pass a hollow, empty, average racing game off as a Micro Machines game to exploit nostalgia?”
    • “This is an even lower effort than the mobile game with horrible microtransactions.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, random freezes, and game-breaking glitches, particularly in ranked and online play. Many hope these issues will be addressed as the game is still in its early days.

    • “Crashes, freezes, and glitchiness skyrocketed to the space.”
    • “Game-breaking glitches, such as frozen cars and out-of-bounds issues, are prevalent.”
    • “Elimination races are riddled with glitches.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for its reliance on a loot box system for unlocking skins, rather than allowing players to earn them through story mode or specific goals. While the gameplay is described as enjoyable and fun, the narrative structure appears to be simplistic, focusing on single races and tiered rankings without deeper engagement. Overall, players express a desire for a more rewarding story-driven experience.

    • “The game is a great laugh and more fun than I thought it would be. I will definitely play a lot more of it to get all the skins, emojis, etc.”
    • “It's got a loot box system like Overwatch, which sucks because you can't just unlock skins via story mode or goals.”
    • “I was going to write a long review, but it's not really necessary. Here's the story: yes, there are no 'cups'; there are single races and bronze, silver, and gold tiers. The silver also has levels within the tier, i.e., silver 1, 2, 3, etc.”
    • “AI should be left to story or cup mode.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, highlighting that the introduction of loot boxes and cash for skins has made the experience feel overly focused on farming. Additionally, issues such as poor online implementation, AI rubber-banding, and a lack of content contribute to a frustrating grind.

    • “This modern release has been ruined with loot boxes, poor online implementation, level grinding, seriously bad AI rubber-banding, lack of content (specifically tracks), and blatant product placement (nerf anyone?).”
    • “Loot boxes and cash for skins ruined this game because it made it a bit too focused on farming.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its excellent controls, fun gameplay, and high graphic quality, indicating strong optimization and performance. However, some users noted a lack of variety in vehicle performance, as all vehicles exhibit similar capabilities, which may limit the experience.

    • “The game is excellent; it has very good controls, is fun, and features excellent graphic quality with very good performance.”
    • “The optimization of the game ensures that all vehicles perform consistently, providing a balanced experience without track-specific advantages.”
    • “All vehicles have the same performance, lacking track-specific cars or uniquely fast drag cars.”
    • “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Loading times are excessively long, making it frustrating to get into the action.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers moderate replayability, with some users appreciating its unique features despite comparisons to other versions. However, the lack of variety may limit long-term engagement for some players. Overall, it presents a solid experience, particularly in battle mode.

    • “In its current state, it's a great idea, executed with moderately high replayability and a sub-par level of variety.”
    • “Try not to compare it with other versions - true, many of them are more playable, but this is a worthy installment in its own right - see you in battle mode!”
    • “The game lacks the depth needed for true replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “After finishing the main story, I found myself with no desire to play again, as the side quests felt repetitive and uninspired.”
    • “While the initial experience was enjoyable, the lack of varied gameplay mechanics makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many users recommending maximizing the volume for an enhanced experience while minimizing other sound effects.

    • “The music is fantastic! I recommend cranking up the volume for the full experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gameplay.”
    • “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging throughout.”
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