Biker Mice From Mars is a racing video game released by Konami for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is a tie-in to the animated series of the same title. The PAL version of the game features in-game product placement for Snickers candy bars.
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Developer(s) | Konami |
Publisher(s) | Konami |
Director(s) | Satoshi Kishiwada |
Producer(s) | Kuniaki Kinoshita |
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Platform(s) | Super NES |
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Genre(s) | Racing |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer[lower-alpha 1] |
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.
Throttle: The most balanced racer. (special ability = Power Drift, weapon = Tornado Shot)
Modo: Has the strongest attack. (special ability = Sky-Hi Slide, weapon = Bionic Crash)
Vinnie: Has the firmest grip. (special ability = Tornado Twirl, weapon = Shooting Star)
Limburger: Has the quickest acceleration. (special ability = Anti-Grav Dash, weapon = Plutarkian Beam)
Grease Pit: Has the fastest speed. (special ability = Corner Crash, weapon = Grease Gun)
Karbunkle: Has the longest jump. (special ability = Bionic Anchor, weapon = Mutation Beam)
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CVG | 68/100[3] |
M! Games | 68%[4] |
Mega Fun | 64%[5] |
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Nintendo Power | 13.7/20[8] |
ONM | 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]
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