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Micro Machines hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1991 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Camerica (NES), Codemasters, Ocean Software is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
The game is the first installment in the Micro Machines video game series. Themed around Galoob's Micro Machines toys, players race in miniaturised toy vehicles around various environments.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Micro Machines
The options screens were simplified, to quickly initiate the gameplay. The team tweaked the camera movement so the vehicle was positioned further back, so players are able to see the track ahead according to vehicle speed. Rotations were added to the vehicle sprites for smoother movement.
Codemasters then obtained a licensing deal with Galoob, wanting a game based on its Micro Machines toys. Nintendo wanted development halted because Codemasters did not have a licence from them, and sued Galoob over the sales of the Game Genie. The Mega Drive version was originally due for release in January 1993, but Sega's legal issues over the game's lack of license delayed release until July.
How Micro Machines Plays
The game starts with four lights of each colour. When this happens, one light turns to the colour of the leading player. Courses have a predefined path that racers must follow: if a player leaves the defined route for too long they are sent back to the track.
Head-to-head can be played in either single-player mode or with two players. The Game Gear version supports two players via link-up, or by players holding one end of the console each with one player using the buttons and the other the D-pad. With two players, certain characters have a handicap to give the other player a better chance.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Sega Master Forces reviewer liked the originality and addictiveness, and described the Game Gear version as "fantastic". Nevertheless, the game was described as "probably the most playable game around". In a review of the SNES version, GamePro lauded the "cartoony" graphics and "cheerful" sound effects, along with the lack of car customisation to keep the gameplay "basic".
A reviewer from GamePro described the graphics as colourful, but criticised the difficulty of distinguishing vehicles despite the colour-coding. Reviewing the NES version, Mega Fun praised the scrolling and controls. Critics had mixed opinions on the Amiga version's graphics and sound.
Micro Machines — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a controller to play Micro Machines?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Micro Machines?
Micro Machines was developed by Camerica (NES), Codemasters, Ocean Software and published by Camerica (NES), Codemasters, Ocean Software.
Where can I buy the original Micro Machines?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Micro Machines released on?
Micro Machines was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.