Biker Mice from Mars (1994 video game)
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Racing | |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer[a] |
Biker Mice From Mars is a
Gameplay
The player takes on the role of one of six racers in a series of contests on different tracks that are displayed in isometric projection.[2] After each lap, the player's weapon is refilled and a random item can be used to get additional cash, invulnerability, nitrous oxide acceleration, or delay the opponents by triggering an earthquake or time stop. The winner gets the prize money. The player must maintain an overall rank within the top three of a round in order to advance to the next one.
In-between contests, upgrades for engine, tires, armor and weapons can be purchased from the Last Chance garage using the money earned.
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
Nintendo Life |   [7] |
| Nintendo Power | 13.7/20[8] |
| Official Nintendo Magazine | 86/100[9] |
| Total! | 65/100[10] |
| Video Games (DE) | 67%[11] |
| VideoGames & Computer Entertainment | 8/10[12] |
| Games World | 74/100[13] |
| Super Gamer | 90/100[14] |
In their review, GamePro summarized that "Konami included all the elements of a fun racing game in this cart: good game play, cool characters, easy control, and variety." They also praised the colorful backgrounds and sound effects, though they criticized the lack of digitized voice.[15]
Next Generation reviewed the SNES version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "overall, it's inexpensive, different and fun."[6]
Notes
- ^ Up to 2 players.
References
- ^ "Real mice don't eat cheese" (PDF). Computer and Video Games. No. 159. Future Publishing. February 1995. p. 8.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lord, Gary (January 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Computer and Video Games. No. 158. p. 64. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Philipp (January 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Mega Fun (in German). p. 95. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Biker Mice from Mars". MANIAC (in German). No. 15. p. 70. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ a b "Finals". Next Generation. No. 2. Imagine Media. February 1995. p. 101.
- Nintendo Life. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Now Playing". Nintendo Power. No. 68. January 1995. pp. 102–107. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Paul B; Andy (January 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Nintendo Magazine System. No. 28. pp. 78–79. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Josse; Atko (March 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Total!. No. 39. pp. 36–37. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Biker Mice from Mars". Video Games (in German). January 1995. p. 124. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Biker Mice from Mars". Video Games: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine. No. 72. January 1995. p. 82. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Dave; Nick; Nick R; Adrian (February 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Games World. No. 8. p. 16. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Ryan; Andy; Damian (January 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Super Gamer. No. 10. pp. 32–33. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "ProReview: Biker Mice from Mars". GamePro. No. 68. IDG. March 1995. p. 70.
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