Mini Motor Racing X

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Mini Motor Racing X is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by The Binary Mill and was released on June 23, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

graphics23 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of cars and tracks, providing a fun and engaging racing experience with multiple camera angles and control options.
The addition of VR support enhances the gameplay, making it feel immersive and enjoyable, especially with the ability to control the car from different perspectives.
The game offers a good balance of challenge and fun, with various modes including a career mode, arcade-style mini-games, and local multiplayer options.

The AI can be frustratingly unbalanced, often making it difficult to compete unless the player has significantly upgraded their car.
Tracks can feel repetitive and short, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay over time, especially with limited unique content.
Some players have reported issues with controls and physics, making the handling feel inconsistent and sometimes frustrating.

graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
35%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their appealing art style, vibrant visuals, and smooth performance, particularly in VR. Many reviewers highlight the nostalgic charm of the graphics, which effectively enhance the gameplay experience, despite some noting that the design can be inconsistent or simplistic. While some users mention dated elements, the majority agree that the graphics are well-optimized and enjoyable, making them a strong aspect of the game.
- “This game is definitely one of the best VR games, which have beautiful graphics and friendly interaction.”
- “Great graphics, great sound, great control.”
- “They have done a fine job on the new version; graphics and details are great, and it is a really fun game.”
- “The only actual reason you should buy this game is if you want nostalgia driving the old tracks with some upgraded graphics; don’t buy at full price.”
- “From a technical point of view, Mini Motor Racing X doesn't make any major mistakes, which isn't surprising considering the modest graphics.”
- “I don't mind dated graphics, but this is more of a poor design issue.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
48%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the uplifting soundtrack and thematic tracks, while others criticize it for being generic and lacking the charm of the original game's music. Notably, the removal of unique day and night songs and the repetitive nature of the tracks have been points of contention. Overall, while some find the music enjoyable, many feel it does not stand out or match the quality of previous installments.
- “Very intuitive controls, great handling, fun visuals and music, and interesting environments.”
- “+ uplifting soundtrack”
- “The tracks are memorable with a (generally) great and thematic soundtrack, and the core gameplay is fun enough to overlook the negatives.”
- “The global sounds just take the stage and the music was way better in the old game as well.”
- “The two main downsides for me are the genre and the music.”
- “The menus are terrible, the tracks are so basic your chemistry teacher will make jokes about it, the soundtrack is uninspired and the sound effects pitiful.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its engaging yet simplistic mechanics, offering a mix of career mode, multiplayer options, and various racing modes across numerous tracks. While the core experience is fun and supports VR, players note a lack of variety and longer tracks, leading to some repetitiveness and potential discomfort during extended play sessions. Overall, it provides enjoyable short bursts of racing action, appealing to fans of the genre despite its limitations.
- “The game’s career mode makes up the bulk of the gameplay in Mini Motor Racing X; you’ll race your way through championships, unlocking more courses along the way, in addition to new vehicles and upgrades.”
- “The tracks are memorable with a generally great and thematic soundtrack, and the core gameplay is fun enough to overlook the negatives.”
- “A so-called ‘RC racer’, you basically race micromachines along a huge variety of tracks (the store page lists 50+ tracks and 100+ races, many are done backwards or in different weather to add gameplay) across four campaign circuits with either classic or new weapon-based gameplay modes (for a more Mario Kart or Twisted Metal feel), a quick-race and multiplayer quick-race, four non-standard arcade game modes, car unlocks and customizations.”
- “It's honestly unfortunate considering you can play this in 4-player co-op splitscreen, but the gameplay is too weak to get players engrossed.”
- “In the long run, however, the gameplay may suffer from a lack of variety, especially due to the short tracks and relatively familiar game modes.”
- “This is a nice game to play for short bursts of fun, but I could never play it for extended periods because it's one of the few games that makes me dizzy and nauseous after 30 minutes of gameplay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that it primarily focuses on gameplay mechanics rather than storytelling. While the immersive experience is enjoyable, particularly with the virtual steering wheel, there is no substantial story to engage with.
- “This put the biggest smile on my face when I slipped on my Quest 2 and changed the view to in-car.”
- “Playing with the joysticks on the Quest 2 works well, but grabbing the virtual steering wheel was great.”
- “This instantly became the favorite game for our Oculus Quest 2.”
- “So first off, the short story and my opinion:”
- “Long story, my opinion:”
- “Story - there is none.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, particularly in the career mode, where upgrades lead to a significant speed advantage that makes races feel tedious. The low monetary rewards for consecutive races contribute to a repetitive experience, with many suggesting that increasing payouts could alleviate the grind without disrupting game balance.
- “It feels way too grindy.”
- “After a few upgrades, you become considerably faster than the opposition and every race is a tedious plod while you lap everyone on the track.”
- “And when you only get $25 extra for each consecutive race (e.g. $325 -> $350), it's easy to see that only certain races are worth farming, and that gets repetitive real fast.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, but players have reported issues with buggy steering on certain maps and a lack of meaningful multiplayer engagement. Additionally, the gameplay experience is marred by inconsistencies in vehicle performance, as any car can easily outperform others when fully upgraded.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “Runs great.”
- “Steering is buggy on some maps (clipping).”
- “The multiplayer is empty, steering is kind of buggy, and the stats lack meaning since any car can beat any race against any AI if you just max it.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is well-optimized for VR, showcasing appealing graphics despite a limited budget. However, some users report performance issues, particularly low frame rates in fullscreen mode, while it runs smoothly in windowed mode.
- “You can tell it has a limited budget, but the graphics are extremely appealing despite being optimized exceptionally well for VR.”
- “The game itself is really cool with loads of content, good cartoonish graphics, and is very well optimized for VR. The music is cool too!”
- “I haven't tried VR yet, but the game seems to have some performance issues (low FPS) in full screen, though it runs fine in windowed mode.”
- “I haven't tried VR yet, but the game seems to have some performance issues (low FPS) in full screen while it runs fine in windowed mode.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game offers high replayability due to its dual gameplay perspectives, allowing players to choose between a toy car view and a first-person driving experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment and variety in gameplay.
- “The race itself offers a unique experience where you can choose to play from a toy car perspective or behind the wheel, providing high replayability.”
- “With multiple gameplay styles, the replayability factor is significantly enhanced, allowing players to enjoy the game in various ways.”
- “The diverse modes of play ensure that each session feels fresh, making the replayability of this game exceptionally high.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a sense of frustration and disappointment regarding the emotional impact of the game, feeling overwhelmed by unnecessary elements that detract from the overall experience and fail to address significant issues.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, particularly highlighted by the comedic moments when cars hilariously fly off the ground after boosting. Players find the overall experience to be funny and engaging, especially in the context of quick racing and VR compatibility.
- “Funny game, really quick races, works with VR too.”
- “Hilarious when cars fly off the ground after boosting on a tire.”

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Mini Motor Racing X is a casual racing game.

Mini Motor Racing X is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Virtual Reality and others.

Mini Motor Racing X was released on June 23, 2020.

Mini Motor Racing X was developed by The Binary Mill.

Mini Motor Racing X has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Mini Motor Racing X for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Mini Motor Racing X is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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