{"id":16675,"date":"2017-07-24T00:01:51","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T00:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gamerdad.com\/blog\/?p=16675"},"modified":"2017-07-09T16:12:51","modified_gmt":"2017-07-09T16:12:51","slug":"micro-machines-world-series-ps4-xbox-one-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.gamerdad.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/24\/micro-machines-world-series-ps4-xbox-one-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"Micro Machines: World Series (PS4, Xbox One, PC)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>As most little kids like to do, when I was young I enjoyed playing with toy cars.\u00a0 The biggest contenders were Hot Wheels and Matchbox.\u00a0 But later on, a new brand came on the scene called Micro Machines, which were a lot smaller than the others but proved to be just as popular.\u00a0 By the time Micro Machines came out, I was a little too old to \u201cplay cars\u201d but I still remember the commercials where that guy who talked really fast from the FedEx ads was on there.\u00a0 Later on, they even had some top down racing video games based on the franchise.\u00a0 I recall renting the first one on the NES and SNES, and later I remember even reviewing a 3-D version on the PlayStation for The Dallas Morning News back in college.\u00a0 And now Micro Machines are back in a new multiplayer-centric game downloadable for PS4, Xbox One, and PC (PS4 version reviewed here).<\/p>\n

The game\u2019s modes are mostly centered around online and couch multiplayer, so if you don\u2019t have a PS+ account or a bunch of gaming friends, this game won\u2019t be as much fun for you.\u00a0 You have a selection of cars to choose from (Monster Truck, Police Car, Fire Engine, etc.).\u00a0 Each one has voices and a bit of personality, as well as their own specific weapons they use during arena matches.\u00a0 You can play online or couch multiplayer with up to three other racers.\u00a0 Online modes include timed challenges that last for a certain number of days, arena battles like Free-For-All and Deathmatch, and standard races.\u00a0 You can also play these modes in local multiplayer as well.<\/p>\n

Like other Micro Machines games, the tracks and arenas are based on locations from a smaller view.\u00a0 You may race around a backyard pond, kid\u2019s toy room, breakfast nook, or pool table.\u00a0 Play control is also similar to other Micro Machines games, and reminds me of driving RC cars.\u00a0 When you are driving downward, for instance, pressing left on the controller will make you go right, but it\u2019s actually the car\u2019s left, so it may take getting used to.\u00a0 It\u2019s quite similar to other top down racers like Super Sprint.\u00a0 While racing, you can actually pick up weapons similar to Mario Kart.\u00a0 I guess Hasbro must own the Micro Machines and NERF licenses now, because many of the weapons you get are based on NERF guns.\u00a0 You\u2019ll also race on other Hasbro game boxes like Hungry, Hungry Hippos!<\/p>\n

I do like the nods to the classic Micro Machines games.\u00a0 On the title screen I noticed a TV playing the original game in the background, and when you have computer controlled opponents, the icons that represent each one are based on the kid racers from the old games (Cherry, Dwayne, etc.).\u00a0 Really the only problems I have with the game are the controls (but that\u2019s really more of a personal preference than a problem), and the lack of single player modes.\u00a0 You CAN play single player if you pick couch multiplayer mode and choose three computer players.\u00a0 But with only ten race tracks and even fewer battle arenas, it can be a bit limiting plus the A.I. players are tough!\u00a0 I don\u2019t think it would\u2019ve been too hard to make more single player options, but as it stands, this game is only fun with other people.<\/p>\n

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Kid Factor:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Micro Machines: World Series is rated E-10 with an ESRB descriptor of Cartoon Violence.\u00a0 You can fire silly weapons like NERF guns at other toy cars.\u00a0 They may shout when hit and explode, but they come back good as new so it\u2019s not too bad.\u00a0 Younger gamers may get frustrated at the difficulty and controls, and reading skill is helpful for the menus.\u00a0 With all the multiplayer focused modes, the whole family can enjoy the game together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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