![]() ![]() ![]() In this day and age, multiplayer reigns supreme, so it’s no surprise that World Series has focused its attention on online capabilities, reiterating the fact that what made this franchise so great was its chaotic multiplayer. Helmed by the Sheffield based (and Oddworld based at that) studio ‘Just Add Water’, World Series sets to bring the much loved, nostalgic arcade racer back into the spotlight with help from industry giants Codemasters, the team that brought it to life in the first place. Micro Machines: World Series is the latest release from the critically acclaimed top down racing franchise, out now on PS4, Xbox One and PC. It may have caused grey hairs to sprout early, but Crash Bandicoot 2 filled my afternoons with joy and anger, and now in glorious HD I can do it all again after work! Whilst everyone was playing Gran Turismo, I was winning gold and having a blast on Micro Machines V3, and now 20 years later I can relive my tiny 4 wheeled victory … I think? Sometimes nostalgia can cloud our judgements and make treasures from our childhood look that little bit shinier, so I ask myself, is Micro Machines World Series one of those cases? Barely a day went past that I didn’t play Tekken 2, and though it does have its shortcomings, Tekken 7 is a breath-taking spectacle to behold. If it offered more variety in solo modes and vehicles, it would score higher, but even as it stands now, it's an engaging game - and the fact it's less than half the cost of other games doesn't hurt its appeal either.In the late 90s there were 3 video games that ruled my childhood, and as luck should have it all 3 of those franchises have been revitalised in 2017. Micro Machines: World Series is a decent-grade title that should satisfy fans of battle racers, and of Hasbro toys. Along with HD graphics, the locations are clever, such as driving over pieces of toast propped up like ramps, and steering away from the biting Hungry Hungry Hippos. Elimination mode is fun, too in it, you pick up and use Mario Kart-style power-up boxes, which give you a variety of weapons and temporary boosts. That said, the multiplayer modes offer a good variety, including fan favorites like Capture the Flag and King of the Hill, and another battle arena option where you try to drive a bomb into the opponent's base. Another beef: There's no proper single-player mode, other than against driver AI, so it's too bad that there's no career mode or story-based campaign to choose from. In fact, there's only 12 cars to be found here. On the downside, there aren't as many vehicles to choose from. For instance, the spy character is a car with cloaking abilities, the medic is an ambulance (as you might expect), plus there's a Cobra HISS tank, and others. Because of the frantic battles, specialized vehicles, and various maps to fight on, you might liken this game to Overwatch - if you swap out Blizzard's colorful characters with miniaturized vehicles - mixed with Mario Kart-like power-ups and weapons. As long as you don't mind the gratuitous product placement of many other Hasbro brands, you'll find this lighthearted racer a gratifying way to waste some time by yourself or with friends. At under $30, it's considerably less than most other titles. If you can handle limited car options and a missing single-player mode, you'll find an entertaining game for racing fans. ![]()
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