Mini Motor Racing X

Despite one or two issues, Mini Motor Racing X is a fast, frantic and fun little game that offers bitesize racing for everyone.

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Mini Motor Racing X is a fast-paced, arcade-style racing game with high-octane action. Compete in various championships with miniature cars across various tracks and weather conditions. Play solo or with friends in multiplayer mode, with customizable controls, car tuning, and a variety of game modes to choose from.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews

graphics23 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features a nostalgic experience with many original tracks and improved graphics, making it visually appealing.
It offers a variety of gameplay modes, including a fun Rocket League-like mode and a career mode with unlockable cars and upgrades.
The VR support enhances the gameplay experience, allowing players to feel immersed in the racing environment.

The steering can be buggy on some tracks, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Online matchmaking is largely inactive, limiting multiplayer options and making it feel less engaging.
The game can become repetitive due to limited content and short track lengths, which may not hold players' interest for long.

graphics
40 mentions
57 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful visuals, charming art style, and smooth performance, especially in VR. While some noted a dated or inconsistent design, the overall aesthetic is considered appealing and well-optimized, particularly for a top-down racer. The game successfully combines nostalgia with modern graphical enhancements, making it visually engaging despite its modest budget.
- “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
24 mentions
38 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the uplifting soundtrack and thematic elements, while others criticize it for being generic and lacking the unique charm of previous installments. Many players noted the absence of night songs and specific tracks for different courses, leading to a sense of repetitiveness. Overall, while some find the music enjoyable, others feel it falls short of expectations, describing it as uninspired or reminiscent of lower-quality titles.
- “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.”
- “- there's no unique music for day and night courses like there used to be.”
- “The music and the engine sounds are pretty terrible as well.”
gameplay
20 mentions
30 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, offering a mix of career mode, multiplayer options, and various racing modes, including weapon-based gameplay. However, some players find it repetitive and lacking in variety due to short tracks and familiar game modes, which can limit long-term enjoyment. While the game is fun for short bursts and supports VR, there are calls for more diverse and longer tracks to enhance the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “Simple but engaging gameplay.”
- “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
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial story, with users noting that it primarily focuses on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative development. While the experience is enjoyable, particularly with immersive controls, it does not offer a compelling storyline.
- “This instantly became the favorite game for our Oculus Quest 2.”
- “Playing with the joysticks on the Quest 2 works well, but grabbing the virtual steering wheel was great.”
- “I wonder if it has a quest port as well; it might.”
- “So first off, the short story and my opinion: there is none.”
- “Long story short, the story is lacking.”
- “Story - there is none.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, particularly in career mode, where upgrades lead to a significant speed advantage that makes races feel tedious. The low rewards for consecutive races contribute to a repetitive experience, with many suggesting that increasing payouts would enhance the game's enjoyment and reduce the grind.
- “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.”
optimization
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its appealing graphics and strong optimization for VR, delivering a cool experience with plenty of content. However, some users have reported 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!”
- “The game seems to have some performance issues (low FPS) in full screen but 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.”
stability
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game's stability is mixed, with reports of buggy steering and clipping issues on certain maps, particularly in multiplayer modes where player engagement is low. While some users note that the game runs smoothly overall, the lack of meaningful stats and balance in racing dynamics detracts from the experience.
- “Runs great.”
- “Steering is buggy on some maps (clipping).”
- “The multiplayer mode feels empty, with buggy steering and a lack of meaningful stats, as any car can easily win against any AI if fully upgraded.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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, and it works with VR too.”
- “Hilarious when cars fly off the ground after boosting on a tire.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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 multiple perspectives, allowing you to play as if you're controlling toy cars or from behind the wheel, which significantly enhances replayability.”
- “With various gameplay styles available, the replayability factor is exceptionally high in this game.”
- “The ability to switch between different play styles keeps the experience fresh and encourages multiple playthroughs.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, feeling that superficial additions detract from addressing significant underlying issues that could enhance the overall experience.