Micro Machines on Game Gear: miniature car races in human-scale everyday environments. Immediate and original fun. One of the best racing games on the console.
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Racing4 players3+
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Mini-vehicles race on tracks built in everyday objects in this Codemasters Game Gear racing game. Published by Codemasters, released in the United States in January 1993. Miniature vehicle racing on original circuits in tables, kitchens and gardens, multiplayer. US edition.
The definitive handheld take on Codemasters' miniature racer, the Game Gear version commands strong sealed prices, lifted by the title's reputation across every platform it touched. The US edition is valued for its NTSC pressing and the rock-solid play that built the Codemasters name. Scarcity comes chiefly from the low complete-copy survival rate of a heavily played game, which sharply widens the gap between common loose and sought-after boxed.
Is Micro Machines still worth playing in 2026?
A miniature racer from Codemasters, Micro Machines pits little vehicles on improvised tracks amid everyday objects, from a desk to a pool table. The top down driving, snappy and demanding, and the tense multiplayer mode make it a benchmark of friendly arcade racing. The Game Gear version keeps the bite and the humour of the layouts. For a fan of retro racing or a player after an immediate challenge, the title keeps a perfectly intact effectiveness and pleasure, especially in groups.
