Micro Machines V4

 PC
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
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  1. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    When alone, there are plenty of races and time trial competitions to play but having to replay challenges over and over in order to progress is frustrating.
  2. games(TM)
    70
    Micro Machines V4’s only genuine problem is its overbearing similarity to "Mashed," a game that can be bought for a third of the price. [Aug 2006, p.120]
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  3. Game Chronicles
    69
    I’m not embarrassed to say that I really liked Micro Machines V4, but I liked it more on the PS2. After playing all of the more serious games that come my way, this was a pleasantly mindless, yet challenging diversion that showed some real ingenuity, especially in the visionary track designs and great use of scale.
  5. PC Gamer UK
    61
    While offering tough, sometimes entertaining miniature races, it fails to match its own past. [Aug 2006, p.94]
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  6. Cheat Code Central
    60
    It comes across like fireworks, in that it's a lot of intense fun for a short period of time but when it's over, it's over. Don't expect much replay value unless you're one of those compulsive types that has to "collect-‘em-all.
  7. Boomtown
    60
    If you're willing to ignore Star Force, willing to ignore the dull single player mode, the complete lack of charm and character and the difficulty of unlocking all vehicles then there is fun to be had here if you’ll make good use of the multiplayer modes.
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  8. GameZone
    60
    The game’s AI seems determined to make a race out of it, even if that means slowing down cars for no apparent reason, thereby undermining the inherent challenge.
  9. GameSpot
    58
    The novelty of racing teeny tiny cars is more than a little bit stale, and so is Micro Machines v4.
  10. PC Zone UK
    57
    If it's multiplayer automotive giggles you're after, "FlatOut 2's" party mode is far superior. [Sept 2006, p.78]
  11. PC Gamer
    57
    MM4 is what a game about toy cars shouldn't be--boring. [Oct. 2006, p.108]
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  12. PC Gameworld
    55
    You wouldn’t even know the game was from the Micro Machines franchise if it weren’t for the title. It could be called “Tiny Racers” and no one would know the difference.
  13. PC Format
    52
    All our fond memories shattered in a heartbreaking instant. [Aug 2006, p.97]
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  14. VideoGamer
    50
    As a harmless game for kids to play together, Micro Machines V4 serves its purpose, but a bit of flair and a larger scope could have made it the ultimate party racing game.
  15. Total Video Games
    50
    Online trading is a neat idea that brings back memories of swapping doubles of the real toys but aside from that, V4 is a desperately shallow, repetitive game. Very much a sleeping dog, and you know how that little phrase goes.
  16. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    50
    If you want an inept and hurriedly put together version of an old classic, this is where it’s at. We suspect that’s one quote they won’t be sticking on the box.
  17. DailyGame
    50
    On PC, though, it falls completely flat.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. Stefko
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic game, i think its a must-have for all fans of PES, Tekken and other group games, ultimate fun made for thoseThis game is absolutely fantastic game, i think its a must-have for all fans of PES, Tekken and other group games, ultimate fun made for those nights when friends gather for chips and cheap thrill, Give it a try.… Full Review »
  2. RedM@
    May 28, 2008
    10
    This game is a blast to play in multiplayer, and can be very competitive. Especially fun are the trecherous train levels, although theThis game is a blast to play in multiplayer, and can be very competitive. Especially fun are the trecherous train levels, although the massive variety of tracks means you can play for hours without getting bored.

    As a console-to-pc game, you'll want to play with a gamepad and 3 of your friends. It does look very nice on a 22" widescreen monitor. (yes it supports widescreen!)

    A patch fixes rendering issues that plagued the original release on some video cards. It is unfortunately shipped with a driver-based CD detection scheme.    … Full Review »
  3. BenC.
    Oct 24, 2007
    8
    Great fun and not too serious. Not sure why it's getting such abysmal reviews, perhaps people have forgotten that gaming was about having fun.
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