Micro Machines PS2

Micro Machines makes its presence felt on PS2 in a big way. To our shame, we couldn't get too animated about the game's resurrection for the next-gen platforms. We say 'to our shame' because we weren't prepared for anything like this. All the goodness that drew you to previous versions of Micro Machines on older platforms is here in abundance, and then some. The gameplay is as gripping as ever, simple but effective, and in its many multiplayer modes, great fun and big laughs are just a rev away. Training will teach you all you need to know on how to master your machine and navigate the myriad worlds of Micro Machines, and we highly recommend you take time to get used to the controls. With such a limited area of the course visible when racing, fast reactions are essential to success and progression in the game. With the basics under your belt, you should have what it takes to race under pressure. You can quit training mode at any time, and you don't have to train to be able to play any of the modes. However, we recommend that you learn what you can while you can. The machines may be micro but the challenge is huge. Single player mode, and Single Race, is a good place to go after your training. The idea is simple: race against up to three competitors on a track of your choice and cross the finish line before them. Time Trial is also a good place to get some serious practice in, as you try to get the fastest time possible on a given course. There's a Championship option in single player mode too. Race against three computer-controlled players over four stages. After each race is completed, your points score is determined by your position, and after all four races have been run, the winner is the one with the most Championship points. That's not all, though, because there are four championship cups up for grabs. Lots to do in solo mode, then. However, it's in the Micro Machines one-to-four player mode where the game really revs up. Multi-players can take part in a single race (no explanation needed there) or