Micro Machines World Series

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  • Summary: Whether driving the Spy Car destroying a Hovercraft with a NERF Blaster in the Games Room, or the Dump Truck blowing up a Tank with a Dynamite Launcher in the garden, Micro Machines World Series will have players of all ages smiling from ear-to-ear while delivering absolute carnage.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 39
  3. Negative: 6 out of 39
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Jun 30, 2017
    80
    If you grew up in the early ’90s or just have an affinity for the license, it does it justice and delivers a rock-solid racing experience as well. Its mode selection is impressive and there’s always something to do if you’re tired of racing.
  2. Everyeye.it
    Jul 3, 2017
    70
    The game, however, suffers from some splintering that could undoubtedly undermine its grip on the audience.
  3. InsideGamer.nl
    Jul 16, 2017
    65
    Micro Machines World Series only shortly let us tune into that nostalgic feeling thanks to its wonderful tracks and fun multiplayer modes. It makes it rather sad that there are too many bots and AI present and that the controls are so difficult.
  4. PlayStation Country
    Jun 30, 2017
    60
    Micro Machines World Tour does just enough to live up to the brand but not much else.
  5. PlaySense
    Jul 12, 2017
    60
    The return of Micro Machines aims at the online market and falls flat on its face, due to mediocre connections, terrible matchmaking and frankly, a lack of players. Why the hell did they not include a singleplayer mode?
  6. Games Master UK
    Aug 10, 2017
    58
    There's fun to be had, but the choice and variety are as micro as the machines, limiting your enjoyment. [Sept 2017, p.74]
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  7. The Sydney Morning Herald
    Jul 19, 2017
    40
    Lacking the various vehicle types, long list of stages and single-player Challenge mode of the older games in the franchise, World Series bets it all on multiplayer and doesn't deliver. There's a kernel of a good idea in transforming Micro Machines into Overwatch-style personalities that each have their own special skills they can use to work together, but if there's a way to jam that complex, strategic online play into the zany, top-down design of 26 years ago, this game isn't it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 12 out of 15
  1. darksithlord666
    Jun 30, 2017
    6
    A modern version of the classic Micro Machines. Unfortunately it suffers from a lack of depth in its design. The graphics are great, the mapsA modern version of the classic Micro Machines. Unfortunately it suffers from a lack of depth in its design. The graphics are great, the maps are fun but lack the depth and length of some of its predecessors. The AI is frustratingly good, but the online system is buggy and slow to start games which is problematic. That said, it has a fun, competitive multiplayer functionality comparable to that of the old 90's version but without the interest of a game that keeps you coming back for more. A slightly above average experience.… Expand
  2. hryChy
    Oct 31, 2022
    6
    this game is very short if they made it longer than it would be worth to play I think
  4. AndersL
    Aug 9, 2017
    5
    Something of a letdown, but most of the criticism seems a bit harsh. The "solo career mode" in this game is the hunt for the platinum trophy.Something of a letdown, but most of the criticism seems a bit harsh. The "solo career mode" in this game is the hunt for the platinum trophy. This is an online game and given the reviews and responses that online aspect may well soon dry up. What is then left? Might be worth getting on the cheap if they release some decent additional DLC soon.… Expand
  5. Olicomix
    Dec 23, 2018
    3
    While the presentation and gameplay are top notch, that hardly matters when literally everything else is so bare bones, that even games fromWhile the presentation and gameplay are top notch, that hardly matters when literally everything else is so bare bones, that even games from 2-3 generations ago offer more to do and plenty more enjoyment than this.… Expand
  6. manic23
    Jun 30, 2017
    2
    HUGE disappointment, I was a massive fan of the original games in the 90's but this is terrible, no single player mode to speak of and runsHUGE disappointment, I was a massive fan of the original games in the 90's but this is terrible, no single player mode to speak of and runs at a pathetic 30 fps even on PS4 Pro, no excuse for this at all when games like Wipeout Omega and project Cars manages 60 fps.… Expand
  7. ghostrider135
    Jul 1, 2017
    2
    Where to even begin, Micro Machines World Series (MMWS) is so far removed from what made the franchise so great to begin with its an insult toWhere to even begin, Micro Machines World Series (MMWS) is so far removed from what made the franchise so great to begin with its an insult to even call it Micro Machines, I've seen a few people say its like Overwatch with miniature cars and I hate to say this but I have to agree with them.

    If you are considering this game for a nostalgia hit I suggest just buy a Sega Megadrive on ebay or something, MMWS is barely anything more than an overpriced commercial for Nerf products.

    The old original classic Micro Machines 2 (Turbo Tournament) is by far widely regarded as the best Micro Machines game ever made and there are numerous reasons for that.

    Weapons did not exist in the original games as far as I recall so they should not be in this game but they are and they CANNOT BE TURNED OFF, You no longer race against the same cars in different colours instead you get a meager selection of just 12 vehicles to choose from (Granted some of them look different but they are skins that you get from loot boxes (Something else the original games did not have)

    I could go on and keep emphasizing just how far removed MMWS is from the core gameplay character of the classic games but I think I have laid out enough reasons to not buy this game already, If you need any more reasons I would suggest watching gameplay from older Micro Machines games and also gameplay of MMWS and see how much useless stuff they have added that rather than improving the formula actually ruins the franchise.

    Final thoughts: Too Expensive, Extremely lacking in content, Overbearing product placement, Not a true Micro Machines game at all.    … Expand
  8. fluffyDuckling
    Apr 13, 2019
    0
    No local multiplayer racing, the whole point of this game was to play with your mates and throw popcorn when you loose, this money grab moveNo local multiplayer racing, the whole point of this game was to play with your mates and throw popcorn when you loose, this money grab move to online-only multiplayer is ruining too many games. loved the original on the megadrive, just make that with better graphics and online support as well as local. If you had allowed 4 players playing localy to join in online then you'd have made a game worth playing/paying for. This is a slap in the face to old fans at best.… Expand

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