60
The 2017 model splutters far too often. For starters, the handling rarely feels right – it’s a strange mix of too heavy and too floaty. [October 2017, p80]
60
World Series tries to transplant hero shooters basics into a racer and kinda succeeds at that but as a whole is so bland that after an hour I was sure I will never play it again after I finish this review. [09/2017, p.75]
60
It's at its very best when you play it with friends, and the tracks are as fun as ever, but the racing is hit or miss, and ultimately that's what you come for. Shame. [Sept 2017, p.90]
0
There is no offline, single-player content in this game. *Literally none.* Your options are to play online or to play local co-op battle mode. You cannot even race in local co-op; your only choice is battle mode.
4
My personal rating for "Micro Machines World Series" (PS4): 4,2/10 - Boring Gameplay: 4 Video: 7 Audio: 6,5 Scope: 2 Balance: 1 Story: -
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 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.
Micro Machines World Series
Released On:
Jun 30, 2017
Metascore
Mixed or Average
59
User score
Generally Unfavorable
3.7
My Score
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10% Positive
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6 Reviews
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.
Jul 11, 2017
67
Do I think that Micro Machines is a must play experience for everyone? Absolutely not. It’s a OK attempt at modernizing a somewhat niche, but well-loved 8-bit game, and that certainly won’t be for everyone. And unfortunately, modernizing that experience doesn’t work out too well, especially the heavy online focus that is too reliant on other players with a community that already seems dead on arrival. But still, the more I played, the more I enjoyed. Once I felt that I had some level of skill when it came to turning tight corners and lining up kill shots on opposing players, the overall experience with Micro Machines certainly improved. I don’t think I’d suggest picking it up at full price, but it certainly might worth it at a discount in the future.
User score
Generally Unfavorable
19% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
11% Mixed
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70% Negative
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
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 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 **** that keeps you coming back for more. A slightly above average experience.
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. 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.
Feb 8, 2018
60
The 2017 model splutters far too often. For starters, the handling rarely feels right – it’s a strange mix of too heavy and too floaty. [October 2017, p80]
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?
Jun 30, 2017
60
A disappointing homage to the Mega Drive games of yore, that emphasises all the wrong elements in terms of both gameplay and game modes.
Jul 3, 2017
50
World Series is a hollow shell of a Micro Machines game. Codemasters has focused on an undercooked Battle mode and online play to the detriment of the core racing. The local multiplayer is when the game is at its most enjoyable, and zipping around the colourful courses in miniature cars remains a fun novelty. However, some glaring omissions and the small number of tracks and cars means you probably won’t stick around for long, and no amount of loot boxes will change that.
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.
Aug 14, 2019
4
My personal rating for "Micro Machines World Series" (PS4): 4,2/10 - Boring Gameplay: 4 Video: 7 Audio: 6,5 Scope: 2 Balance: 1 Story: -
Jul 3, 2017
4
This game isn't what you expect as a micro machines **** mobile game is much more fun and free then this one where you have to pay for.... It's all about on-line gaming, no single player content and really it's missing the clue and spirit what was making this series of games so great. Normally Codemasters stands for quality racing games but this time they didn't succeed. Very disappointed ...
Jul 1, 2017
4
Online multiplayer focused and no single player campaign or similar, makes this one to avoid, even considering the low price. Graphics are decent enough but only running at a slightly stuttery 30fps, lazy! Codemasters failed at making MM relevant again.
Jun 30, 2017
4
Very short on game modes and content, the absence of a career mode is a serious oversight and a huge move backwards from PS1’s V3. Graphically adept but doesn’t seem to have the colourful flourishes we saw in trailers whilst the sound is fun and music is chirpy. The major issue here is that it’s played mostly online and with a game like this that could shorten the gameplay experience to as long as it takes for the majority to move on to something else… Sad that they couldn’t do more and whilst I accept it’s not a full price release it’s still lacking in anything to recommend it long term.
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 from 2-3 generations ago offer more to do and plenty more enjoyment than this.
SummaryWhether 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.
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:Jun 30, 2017
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