MySims Racing
MySims Racing | |
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Developer(s) | Artificial Mind & Movement |
Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
Composer(s) | Mark Mothersbaugh |
Series | The Sims |
Engine | Havok (Wii) |
Platform(s) | Wii, Nintendo DS |
Release | Nintendo DS, Wii
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Genre(s) | Racing Life simulation Sandbox (DS only) |
Mode(s) | Single-player Multiplayer |
MySims Racing is a go-kart-car racing game developed by Electronic Arts as part of the MySims series, a spin-off from its trademark The Sims series of games. The title was released on June 12, 2009, for the Nintendo DS and Wii.[1]
Though similar to Mario Kart, the game offers some unique gameplay features, such as a Story Mode (similar to the rebooted Need for Speed series), basic car and character customization, and the ability to transfer cars to and from Wii Remotes.
Reception
The game received positive reviews among critics. GameSpot gave the Wii version 7.5, praising the game's customization and new style of kart racing.[2] The DS version received 7.0 from GameSpot. It was praised for its fun customization options, the Story mode that mixes up the standard kart-racing formula and its crisp, vibrant visuals both in and out of races; however felt the game's Story mode was too long.[3]
Aggregator | Score |
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GameRankings | 70.21%[4] |
Metacritic | 68%[5] |
Publication | Score |
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GameSpot | 7.5[2] |
GameZone | 6[6] |
IGN | 7.0[7] |
Blast | [8] |
Nintendo World Report | 8[9] |
NZ Gamer | 8.5[10] |
References
- ^ "MySims Racing (Wii)". IGN. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Austin Light (June 24, 2009). "MySims Racing Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 27, 2009. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
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- ^ "MySims Racing". Metacritic. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "MySims Racing - NDS - Review". GameZone. June 22, 2009. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ Matt Casamassina (June 26, 2009). "MySims Racing Review". IGN. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ Marc Normandin (June 17, 2009). "MySims Racing Wii review". Blast. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ Pedro Hernandez (July 14, 2009). "MySims Racing". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ Sam Prescott (July 1, 2009). "MySims Racing". NZ Gamer. Retrieved July 9, 2016.