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Micro Maniacs
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Codemasters |
| Publisher | Codemasters |
| Players | 1–8 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Micro Machines |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Codemasters, Micro Maniacs arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a racing game.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
It is part of the Micro Machines series. The series also appears on other systems with Micro Machines V4 (DS) and Micro Machines (Game Gear). Codemasters also made Colin McRae Rally, Colin McRae Rally 2.0 and TOCA 2 Touring Cars for the PS1.
Micro Maniacs supports up to 8 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Micro Maniacs is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Micro Maniacs cheats & codes
49 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| PAL2NTSC | 8006AA58
0000 |
|---|---|
| Y-Fix | 8004E4E0
0000 |
| Pause game to re-set timer | 8006955C
0000 |
| Infinite lives P1 | 30065A22
0009 |
| All secret options selectable | 80065DA0
FFFF |
| Points modifier P1 | 30065D68
000?
30065D70
000? |
Micro Maniacs walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Micro Maniacs FAQ
When did Micro Maniacs come out on the PS1?
Micro Maniacs was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Micro Maniacs?
It was developed by Codemasters.
Is Micro Maniacs multiplayer?
Yes. Micro Maniacs supports up to 8 players.
How long does Micro Maniacs take to play?
As a racing game, Micro Maniacs typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Micro Maniacs on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.