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Micro Machines (Europe)

Sega Master System
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1993
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✪ Reviewed on February 26, 2024
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The miniature racing game brilliantly adapted for the Master System. Inventive circuits on everyday surfaces and explosive multiplayer make it one of the best Micro Machines console adaptations.

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Category
Racing 4 players 3+
Description
Racing game featuring micro-cars on everyday surfaces. Published by Sega, released in Europe in 1993. Micro-cars in isometric view on tables and parquet floors. Master System port of Micro Machines.

Micro Machines review

3/5
Art direction
"Polished"
3/5
Music
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,15 MB 📅01/01/1993
Published by Codemasters

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Collector interest

A Codemasters adaptation released in Europe only, Micro Machines ranks among the best 8-bit conversions of the licence, making it prized for genuine quality rather than scarcity alone. Its absence from the US and Japanese markets keeps it within reach of PAL collectors. The multiplayer and inventive courses sustain lasting demand, a rare case where gameplay reputation and price rise together.

Is Micro Machines still worth playing in 2026?

An adaptation of Codemasters' famous racing game, Micro Machines has you drive tiny vehicles on improvised tracks amid everyday objects, breakfast tables or pool tables, in isometric view. The clever concept, the snappy driving and above all the convivial multiplayer are the whole appeal of a formula built for competitive fun. The 8 bit conversion stays readable and effective despite some sacrifices. For a retro arcade racing fan or a player after group fun, the title keeps an immediate energy and a still current pleasure.

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