Micro Pico Racers

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Micro Pico Racers is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by josmonher and was released on April 19, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Micro Pico Racers" is a fast-paced, retro-style arcade racing game with multiple views and detailed pixel art environments. Choose from over 20 unique vehicles and compete in various race modes, including grand prix with 60 levels. With split-screen 2 player mode and online multiplayer, the fun never ends.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The graphics are appealing and the pseudo 3D view enhances the racing experience.
The drifting mechanics are satisfying and take time to master, adding depth to the gameplay.
The game offers a variety of modes, including local multiplayer and unique challenges, making it fun to play with friends.

The handling can be frustrating and takes time to get used to, with some cars feeling underpowered.
There is a lack of in-game tutorials or hints, making it difficult for players to understand mechanics like drifting.
The game suffers from long loading screens and a lack of a retry option after failing a race, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is rated 6/10, with players noting that while the handling can be challenging to master, it ultimately offers a fun experience. The drift mechanics require practice to understand, and many users express a desire for a non-mission mode to freely experiment with the game's mechanics.
- “The mechanics are easy enough to get the hang of, but don't think it will just come to you.”
- “Gameplay 6/10; it's got handling that is tough to get used to, but it can still be fun.”
- “Take for example Race 4: it took me several tries until I started to understand the drift mechanics.”
- “The only thing I am missing is a 'non-mission' mode for single-player in which you can try out all the different mechanics on your own.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics have received a positive reception, particularly for their effective use of a pseudo 3D view reminiscent of classic top-down racing games like the original Mario Kart. Reviewers noted that the visuals are appealing and free from common distortions associated with this style, with an overall rating of 7/10.
- “Firstly, I really like the graphics and top-down racing games in general, so this looked perfect for me.”
- “The pseudo 3D view (original Mario Kart style) works very well and shows none of the familiar distortion associated with this technique.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players finding it annoying, particularly the repetitive "go, go, go!" and menu tracks. Additionally, there is no option to disable the music, which has further frustrated users. Overall, the sound design detracts from the gaming experience for many players.
- “The music is really annoying and there is no option to disable it.”
- “Did I mention how annoying the music from the menu is?”
- “The music and sounds are fine, apart from the 'go, go, go!' bit, as that's something that really grates on me.”