Biker Mice from Mars (1994 video game)

Biker Mice From Mars
North American cover art by Steve Feicht
Developer(s)Konami
Publisher(s)Konami
Director(s)Satoshi Kishiwada
Producer(s)Kuniaki Kinoshita
Designer(s)Shinya Inoue
Programmer(s)Toshinori Shimono
Mitsuaki Ogawa
Hideki Kataoka
Satoshi Kishiwada
Artist(s)Takeshi Fujimoto
Tae Yabu
Yasuji Terada
Tomohiro Morisawa
Composer(s)
  • Hideto Inoue
  • Nobuyuki Akena
Platform(s)Super NES
Release
  • NA: December 1994
  • EU: January 1995[1]
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer[a]

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.

Gameplay

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Up to 2 players.

References

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  1. ^ "Real mice don't eat cheese" (PDF). Computer and Video Games. No. 159. Future Publishing. February 1995. p. 8.
  2. ^ Neapolitan, Matt (April 27, 1995). "Animaniacs, Biker Mice go interactive". Battle Creek Enquirer. p. 35. Retrieved September 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Lord, Gary (January 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Computer and Video Games. No. 158. p. 64. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ Philipp (January 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Mega Fun (in German). p. 95. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "Biker Mice from Mars". MANIAC (in German). No. 15. p. 70. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Finals". Next Generation. No. 2. Imagine Media. February 1995. p. 101.
  7. ^ Dillard, Corbie (September 25, 2009). "Biker Mice From Mars Review (SNES)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "Now Playing". Nintendo Power. No. 68. January 1995. pp. 102–107. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  9. ^ Paul B; Andy (January 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Nintendo Magazine System. No. 28. pp. 78–79. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  10. ^ Josse; Atko (March 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Total!. No. 39. pp. 36–37. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  11. ^ "Biker Mice from Mars". Video Games (in German). January 1995. p. 124. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  12. ^ "Biker Mice from Mars". Video Games: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine. No. 72. January 1995. p. 82. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  13. ^ Dave; Nick; Nick R; Adrian (February 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Games World. No. 8. p. 16. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  14. ^ Ryan; Andy; Damian (January 1995). "Biker Mice from Mars". Super Gamer. No. 10. pp. 32–33. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  15. ^ "ProReview: Biker Mice from Mars". GamePro. No. 68. IDG. March 1995. p. 70.
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