Micro Machines
About the Game
In this 3D remake of the original miniature racing game , players can compete on 24 different race tracks with 48 vehicles including toy cars, motorcycles, boats and more, using one of 8 difference characters. As in the original, four vehicles are on track at a time. Each track features unique terrain with ramps, tunnels, obstacles and hazards.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Hidden weapons and power-ups let drivers use rockets, time warps, mines, giant frying pans and fireballs against each other to take the lead. There are several different racing modes. In GP mode players must reach each checkpoint within a set time limit, while Bomb Tag involves drivers being threatened with exploding unless they can hit another car in order to 'tag' the bomb onto it.
Standout Features
- In this 3D remake of the original miniature racing game , players can compete on 24 different race tracks with 48 vehicles including toy cars, motorcycles, boats and more, using one of 8 difference characters.
- Each track features unique terrain with ramps, tunnels, obstacles and hazards.
- Hidden weapons and power-ups let drivers use rockets, time warps, mines, giant frying pans and fireballs against each other to take the lead.
- Bomb Tag: In GP mode players must reach each checkpoint within a set time limit, while Bomb Tag involves drivers being threatened with exploding unless they can hit another car in order to 'tag' the bomb onto it.
Modes & Ways to Play
There are several different racing modes. In GP mode players must reach each checkpoint within a set time limit, while Bomb Tag involves drivers being threatened with exploding unless they can hit another car in order to 'tag' the bomb onto it.
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen and Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Micro Machines | PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Infogrames Europe SA | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Infogrames Studios Limited | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Infogrames Deutschland GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Infogrames Europe SA | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Infogrames Studios Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Infogrames UK Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Infogrames Europe SA | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Infogrames Studios Limited | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Infogrames Nordic AB | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Published by | Infogrames Europe SA | Finland, Norway | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Infogrames Studios Limited | Finland, Norway | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Infogrames Nordic AB | Finland, Norway | MobyGames |
| Published by | Infogrames Europe SA | Denmark | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Infogrames Studios Limited | Denmark | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Infogrames Nordic AB | Denmark | MobyGames |
| Published by | Infogrames, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Infogrames Studios Limited | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Infogrames, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Atari Europe S.A.S.U. | Australia, New Zealand; Budget Release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Infogrames Studios Limited | Australia, New Zealand; Budget Release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Atari Australia Pty Ltd. | Australia, New Zealand; Budget Release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Digital Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Additional Hardware Supported | Multitap | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players via Multitap | 1-4 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Infogames | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-07 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2002-11-08 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2002-11-15 | Sweden | MobyGames |
| 2002-11-15 | Finland, Norway | MobyGames |
| 2002-11-15 | Denmark | MobyGames |
| 2003-01-15 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2003-11-28 | Australia, New Zealand; Budget Release | MobyGames |
| 2000-11-24 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2003-03-19 | North America | PriceCharting |
| March 19, 2003 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 24, 2000 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 3546430102008 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-50820 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-50820 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3546430101995 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00006IS1N | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 742725237940 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-20472 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000083GIO | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 9678 | United States | MobyGames |
| upc | 742725237940 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B001NVY5H4 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 9678 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 3546430101995 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 3546430101995 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
