''Micro Machines World Series'' is a

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Reception

Critical reception

''Micro Machines World Series'' received "mixed or average" reviews, according to

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, partially due to its lack of career mode and spotty online multiplayer. Hardcore Gamer awarded it a positive score of 4 out of 5, saying "''Micro Machines World Series''" is a great buy for anyone who enjoyed prior entries in the series or simply wants a great racing game that the whole family can enjoy".

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awarded it a more negative score of 4.5 out of 10: "This could get fixed into a solid game, but players should be cautious until an overhaul occurs". Hobby Consoles said that the "12 player online mode is not enough to compensate the absence of a career mode, the technical failures and some online design problems (such as the lobby system and menus)".

Sales

It debuted at number 2 on the UK all format video games sales charts.

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References

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