E66 - Micro Machines (NES) - Tiny Cars, Big Chaos

In this episode of Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, we dive deep into Micro Machines for the Nintendo Entertainment System — one of the most intense and addictive top-down racing games of the 8-bit era.

From kitchen tables and bathtubs to razor-thin tracks and ruthless screen control, Micro Machines proved that you didn’t need realism to create unforgettable gameplay. This game was fast, unforgiving, and legendary—especially in multiplayer.

🎮 In this episode, we cover:

The origins of Micro Machines on NES

Why the top-down camera worked so well

Brutal difficulty and precision gameplay

Multiplayer chaos that ended friendships

Why this game still holds up today

Whether you played it growing up or missed it entirely, this is one NES racer that deserves respect.

👉 Did you survive Micro Machines multiplayer, or did the screen claim you first? Let us know in the comments!

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