Micro Machines World Series

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Micro Machines World Series is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Codemasters and was released on June 29, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.

"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.

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24%

Audience ScoreBased on 277 reviews

graphics27 positive mentions

monetization7 negative mentions

The game captures the nostalgic feel of classic Micro Machines with its colorful graphics and imaginative household tracks.
The battle modes offer chaotic fun and unique vehicle abilities, making for entertaining multiplayer sessions.
The game runs smoothly and has solid arcade racing mechanics, providing a decent experience when played with friends.

The game lacks substantial content, with only a few tracks and vehicles, and no single-player campaign or tournament mode.
All vehicles feel the same in terms of performance, diminishing the excitement of racing and strategy.
The online multiplayer experience is often marred by long wait times and a lack of active players, leading to frequent matches against AI.

graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and vibrant design, describing them as "beautiful" and "graphically appealing." However, some critics note that despite the impressive visuals, the overall gameplay experience is lacking, with repetitive track designs and uninspired mechanics detracting from the enjoyment. While the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, they are not enough to compensate for the game's shortcomings in other areas.
- “The graphics are great!”
- “The race tracks themselves are really well done, the graphics are superb in my opinion; they're bright, vibrant, and really make the tracks pop out!”
- “Beautiful graphics and racing is fun, but it feels like it has only 3 tracks.”
- “The graphics are very bland with really uninspired track design that once again 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 once again lacking meaningful unlocks and are just there to lengthen the experience. Also, there's this weird blur around the cars I can't for the love of God explain why, 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 details.”
- “I do not recommend if you want a classic Micro Machines experience in new graphics... this game is a totally different Micro Machines experience.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
64%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its nostalgic appeal and solid mechanics, but criticizing the lack of content, such as limited game modes and tracks. While the graphics are visually appealing, players have noted that the gameplay experience is hindered by issues like long wait times for online matches, a lack of single-player options, and a simplistic loot box system. Overall, while the game can be fun in short bursts, it falls short in providing a robust and engaging gameplay experience.
- “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.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 is a standout aspect that enhances the fun experience.
- “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.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
88%
The monetization aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with players criticizing the presence of excessive advertisements and labeling it a cash grab that exploits nostalgia. While there are no microtransactions for gameplay advantages, the inclusion of loot boxes and in-game currency for cosmetic upgrades has not alleviated concerns about the overall value and content of the game. Many feel that the monetization strategy detracts from the enjoyment and integrity of the experience.
- “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 for each vehicle, and decals. Everything feels fair and transparent in my opinion.”
- “I appreciate that the game allows you to earn loot boxes through gameplay rather than requiring real money. The in-game currency system is well-balanced, providing plenty of options for customizing vehicles without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “It's great to see a game that offers so many customization options through gameplay rewards. The absence of microtransactions makes the experience much more enjoyable, and the variety of skins and upgrades keeps things fresh.”
- “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?”
- “Not only have the weapons been axed in both Micro and Toybox Turbos, but this kind of in-game advertisement puts a sour taste on this once great series, and Codemasters should be ashamed of themselves for sinking that low and ultimately hurting any kind of enjoyment I had with those three modes.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, random freezes, and game-breaking glitches, particularly in online play and elimination races. Many hope that these issues will be addressed in future updates, but the current state raises concerns about the game's reliability and overall enjoyment.
- “Crashes, freezes, and glitchiness skyrocketed to the extreme.”
- “Elimination races are riddled with glitches.”
- “Unfortunately, Micro Machines World Series has been forced into a corner where its online multiplayer-only nature, buggy online play, and less than half the features of its non-licensed predecessor make this a hard purchase.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its excellent controls and graphic quality, delivering good performance. However, it suffers from occasional performance issues and a lack of content, which may limit its appeal for extended play sessions.
- “The game is excellent; it has very good controls, is fun, features excellent graphic quality, and offers very good performance.”
- “Micro Machines World Series certainly has the capacity to entertain in short bursts and particularly shines when played locally with a few mates.”
- “All vehicles are the same performance-wise; there are no more track-specific cars or hilariously fast drag cars.”
- “Micro Machines World Series certainly has the capacity to entertain in short bursts, and particularly shines when played locally with a few friends, but its occasional performance issues, low-budget sheen, and general lack of content ensure that it will be served more as a warm-up dish during a sociable gaming session, rather than the main course.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is viewed as moderately high, with some players appreciating its core concept and battle mode, while others criticize the lack of variety and poorly-executed multiplayer features, which hinder its overall replay value.
- “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!”
- “This revival of the miniature racer has a promising core, but poorly handled multiplayer and a lack of replayability leave it sputtering on the starting grid.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for gameplay, with no traditional progression like cups, only single races and tiered rankings. Players express frustration over the loot box system for unlocking skins, preferring a more straightforward method tied to story achievements. Despite these concerns, the overall experience is enjoyable and encourages continued play for cosmetic rewards.
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the introduction of loot boxes and cash for skins has made it excessively focused on farming. Additionally, issues like poor online implementation, level grinding, and a lack of content contribute to a frustrating experience.
- “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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and well-suited to the Micro Machines theme, with some users recommending maximizing the volume for an enhanced experience. The incorporation of Hasbro branding adds to the overall appeal, and familiar AI characters contribute to the nostalgic feel.
- “The music is great! It's a good idea to max the volume and lower the sound effects for the best experience.”
- “The Hasbro branding is cool and ties in well with the Micro Machines theme. Some of the music is catchy and features familiar faces in the form of the AI characters.”

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Micro Machines World Series is a arcade racing game.

Micro Machines World Series is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.

Micro Machines World Series was released on June 29, 2017.

Micro Machines World Series was developed by Codemasters.

Micro Machines World Series has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Micro Machines World Series is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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