Mickey's Speedway USA
Mickey and friends race across the United States in karts.
Mickey's Speedway USA is a kart racer from Rare and Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color. It sends characters from the Mickey Mouse universe on a race across the United States. This was the second joint project between Rare, Nintendo, and Disney Interactive, following 1999's Mickey's Racing Adventure. The Nintendo 64 version hit stores in November 2000 and got a mixed response, while the Game Boy Color version came out in March 2001.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Rare
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Composer
- Ben Cullum
- Platforms
- Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color
- Genre
- Kart racing
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
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Synopsis
When Pluto is snatched by the Weasels for his diamond-studded collar, Mickey calls Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy for help. Pete overhears the call and tails them. Professor Ludwig von Drake builds race cars so the group can chase the Weasels across the United States, following postcards they left behind. After a final race, the Weasels are captured and jailed. Mickey finds Pluto, only to learn the "diamonds" are actually glass beads from one of Minnie's old necklaces. The friends then head home.
Reception
The Nintendo 64 version received average reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic. Matthew Byrd, writing for Den of Geek in 2017, said the game could not compete with similar titles like Diddy Kong Racing, Mario Kart 64, or Crash Team Racing due to its courses being basic recreations of US locations, its slim power-ups, problematic artificial intelligence, and thin roster of karts and tracks. Despite these flaws, he thought Rare produced an engagingly charming and functional kart racing title.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Mickey's Speedway USA?
The music for Mickey's Speedway USA was composed by Ben Cullum.
Is Mickey's Speedway USA single-player or multiplayer?
Mickey's Speedway USA offers single-player and multiplayer play.
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