I did the music to this 26 years ago!! Glad people are still talking about the game. I agree.. it would have been far bigger earlier in the console’s life. The dev team were a proper talent. Good times, BC
Neat detail about the game's graphics that I don't see mentioned a whole lot: they actually adhered to Mickey and Minnie's silhouette rule and their ears appear rounded no matter what angle you turn them. Even the Kingdom Hearts games don't do that!
7:00 - You kinda blew past the character chatter, but I really liked that aspect. It was really cool hearing the characters call each other out by name when dealing or taking hits, especially for the N64. Having this only extend to the six starting characters was a bit disappointing, but I enjoyed that this feature was there at all.
They never bothered to market Mickey's Speedway in the Gaming Mags or even on TV ads. Disney should have really pushed the marketing to help Rareware market their most famous mouse.
I actually loved this game when I was a kid, I'd rent it all the time, even more so than Diddy Kong Racing! Every now and then I still listen to its soundtrack, it's one of my favorites on the N64. And yeah, Chicago is by far the best track in the game (with the best music too!), it's one of the few tracks that wouldn't be out of place in a Mario Kart game when it comes to creativity and fun level design.
This was actually my very first N64 game, and console game in general. So it holds an especially special place in my heart even after all these years. I remember me and my siblings playing this game days on end trying to complete all the grand prix cups, and having a blast doing it. (Unless it was Frantic Finale. Me and my siblings all struggled on those tracks years back.) Heck even nowadays I still go back to it and zip through a couple cups, or even time trials. Once you get the hang of the tracks at the higher speeds, this game becomes a blast. (Especially if you’re playing with a character like Louie. It almost feels like the advanced difficulties were MADE for him.) I also absolutely love the artstyle and music, and the tracks are a lot of fun, too. Especially since many of them are filled with secrets, alternate paths, or shortcuts. It’s fun figuring out how to master them, especially for time trials. So yeah, I have a major soft spot for this game. And I’m glad to see a video of it popping up on my recommended feed.
I love all the chatting and bantering between all the characters it makes the race more entertaining on top of fun with the nice visuals and great music
Funny detail is that the three base cups in the game are named after classic Disney cartoons themed to motor vehicles! Traffic Troubles is named after the 1931 Mickey Mouse cartoon of the same name, where Mickey is a taxi driver for a day Motorway Mania is named after “Motor Mania”, a 1950 Goofy Cartoon where Goofy ends up causing mayhem wherever he decides to drive And then there’s Freeway Phobia, which is the most interesting of the bunch, being named after a 1960’s educational film of the same name starring Goofy, which is about properly dealing with modern highway systems Real obscure references for these cup names, makes me wish the tracks were based on these old cartoons, Epic Mickey style!
Funnily enough this is a game I only recently discovered myself a year or so ago. Gotta say it's definitely below Diddy Kong Racing and Mario Kart 64 but it's still a game worth trying out. Can be fun with friends or in my case my nephews.
I actually own the copy that I always rented from my local Cobern's. It got to the end of the N64 life span and they were selling off their old inventory. I guess it wasn't too popular as it was actually one of the bargains for $5. I love this game! So much fun, though those last tracks are a pain!
Good video idea. I think DKR and MK64 just covered too many bases for the console, though it is really interesting that for a well-made Rare N64 game (sort of regarded as a "kids console") that this game is not incredibly remembered. It doesn't help that the maps were just generic USA locations. What's bizarre is that in the same year Eidos had put out a Chip & Dale PS1 racing game based in Disney World that mostly had a cast of generic characters... why they didn't combine the best of both worlds (Speedway's roster with Magical Racing Tour's maps) into one multi-platform experience is beyond me.
The way basically no one remembers this is painful. One of my favorite games as a kid. As soon as I got a Steam Deck, one of the first things I did was emulate it.
As someone who grew up with the game, and got all the platinum trophies over the weekend, allow me to add my two cents. Yes, Louie is the best character in the game. You speed up as good as the best, you are faster than everyone except Goofy picking an unlockable character removes Pete from the lineup), and the handling is needed for Oregon and Colorado. The Rainy Day item also prevents those affected from using items, and the rainbow goo makes the goo all sorts of colors. The items aren't the best, but it beats getting hit by lightning and blue shells. I rather liked the courses, as they seemed to be the main challenge. Once you get ahead, you will win as long as you don't mess up, making it a true test of skill. Everglades has the best music. The best part of the chatter is when you get Minnie hitting Daisy, or Daisy hitting Minnie.
I think what alienates me is the real locations. They may work for "serious" racers like GT, but for cartoon characters it's just boring. I don't want to be in New York and Chicago, I want to be in Saint Canard and Duckburg. I don't want to be in Alaska when I can be in Antarctica. Most of the tracks just look "eh" and that's a shame for a Disney title
PNW local here: Oregon is pronounced "ORE-uh-g'n", so like "organ" but with an itty bitty "uh" in the middle. Quickest way to tell someone's never been is to hear it with a chalkboard-nails "gone" at the end 😅
You didn't mention the multiplayer, and whether there's a battle mode or not. I don't actually remember if it did, but me and my brothers LOVED Diddy Kong Racing and played its battle mode regularly between Mario Party and Smash Bros. It was a great addition on top of the adventure. (Which could, by the way, be co-opped as well, what an awesome game!!) We were so excited for Mickey's Speedway USA, but bounced off so quickly and went back to Diddy Kong Racing again. I don't quite remember why, but probably a combination of the race tracks and items being bland, actually everything feeling bland, and if there was a battle mode, I don't remember it.
I like how the characters interact with each other when hit with an item, for example if donald hits pete with an item: Pete:"YOU'LL GET YOURS, DUCK!" Donald:"YA BIG PALOOKA!"
@risa1467 Conker’s Bad Fur Day also takes inspiration from Disney, as well as Looney Tunes, Tex Avery, Tiny Toons Animaniacs, with all of them having to make fun of Disney while also taking direct inspiration from them as well. The mafia weasels are most likely modeled after The ones from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, at least partially since the game also took after lots of live action films that were mostly rated R. The guard weasels definitely look a lot like the ones from the Disney film The Prince and The Pauper.
@@CornelioLazarus-sg4gx Nah, the weasels in this game are the Weasels from the Wind in the Willows segment of the 1949 Disney film "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad". The weasels from WFRR are directly inspired by them and the weasels in Prince and the Pauper ARE them lol
@@ink1931 I was actually just explaining to Rias1467 why the weasels of Mickey’s Speedway USA racing bear a resemblance to the ones from Conker’s Bad Fur Day. I didn’t bring up the Wind in the Willows since the mafia weasels in CBFD reminded me more of the WFRR, and just explained that the PATP was the inspiration for weasel guards.
I remember seeing this in Ninendo Power, screenshots didn't do it justice, looks nice, my mom would of love this game since she was the one who love these kart games back in the day.
This is one I grew up with. There were several things I didn’t discover about it until I was older. Unlocking the 5th cup, New Orleans as a Time Trial Race. It’s not Diddy Kong Racing, but I still enjoyed playing it.
I have some memories playing this game a ton as a kid. I had no idea Rare even made this game but that's really funny cause I've always wanted to play diddy kong racing as a kid. Listening to the music througout the video felt like unlocking core memories that were hidden for so long.
I still have the game with my old N64. I've had a lot of fun with it. On higher difficulty, it does feel more like driving a bumper car, but I never really got good at this game. The soundtrack though... is a blast, I absolutely love it. Props to you for reviewing this game. It deserves a short time under the spotlight.
ngl, i knew about this game cause i read it on magazines, but never got around to play it, and it baffles me that i never knew it was developed by rare
Ayyy we just played this on my gameshow, Tappers! Was so refreshing to see someone put out a licensed Kart Racer that didn't feel like a throwaway title. The Rareware polish is undeniable!
Yes! Rare put out quality no matter what it was really. Honestly Disney has quite a few decent games. If you haven’t played the game color prequel…it’s awesome!
4:26 In my experience playing with my sisters the Trace Chaser does lock on no matter were the racer IN FRONT of you is located. The problem is that it goes directly at them, which is why it looks like it goes straight into a walls sometimes. So yeah, then best way to use it would be when you have visual contact and a clear shot. But maps like indianapolis you can shot blind it at the begining of the straightway, as long as the other racer in front has not taken the curve, in which the car might end up "taking a shortcut" only going to a wall again.
I can confirm that Pluto is NOT a playable racer. What i can tell you tho is that if you manage to win all 4 races in a cup, you actually get a Platinum trophy.
@@ska187 also, in order to unlock Huey, you need a copy of the GBC version of the game, as well as an N64 Transfer Pak. As for Ludwig, i can confirm he's pretty much only usable in Time Trials, and even then, he's extremely difficult to use, because if you even simply turn, you lose all of your speed, so you gotta drift all around the track and brake drift to better handle turns.
Easily such a hidden gem for the N64, and a really good kart racer. While the tracks are a mixed bag, the game itself was one I thoroughly enjoyed! I also really enjoyed Mickey’s Racing Adventure for the GBC, as well as Speedway USA on GBC (which had that transfer pak functionality to unlock Huey on the N64). Excellent analysis of the game, and glad you enjoyed it too!
Finally someone else who played Mickey’s Racing adventure on GBC I loved that game! Agreed the tracks and overall theme are probably the weakest point of the game, but the gameplay is solid!
Mickeys Racing for me was pretty much an accidental blockbuster rental because Mario Kart was taken. My cousin and I played it, but we thought it was whatever and moved on to Mario Party. I woukd have respected it more back then if I knew it was a Rare game
Just discovered this channel! I didn't play any N64 games growing up (I was a PS1 kid) so I didn't get experience a lot of its library of games until adulthood. Mickey's Speedway USA does seem like a fun time, although like you said yourself a small handful of Disney tracks would've been nice for the sake of more variety. Great video though, you just earned yourself a new subscriber!
I had this game as a kid and still do in my collection. I never got rid of the game and would play it occasionally. Seattle was so strange to play through especially since I was born and raised in Washington...
I played this game cause my mom recommended me this at a EB games (yes USA had them before too). My dad was gonna get me a game and... 5 year old me didn't know what to get, my mom showed me this game that had mickey in it. I was convinced and the game was actually fun. Using the Diddy Kong racing engine was a good decision that Rare did by making this game. To me it felt like an improvement in controlling. It's too bad, I couldn't beat the game cause idk what I had to do next after unlocking the 4th grand prix
As the current world champion of Mickey's Speedway USA, I really appreciate seeing more attention given to this incredible game. From the moment it was released, I was drawn in by its intuitive driving mechanics. Unlike Diddy Kong Racing, it doesn't rely on A-tapping (whether that's a bug or not), and the sliding feels vastly improved. Ludwig, often considered an unusable character, has a uniquely challenging handling style-you almost can't turn normally without slowing down, which adds a layer of depth. While the cup races against AI may not be the game's strongest point, the real magic is in Time Trial mode. Collecting the coins by beating the staff ghosts is a true test of skill, and in my opinion, the best part of the game.
Very cool! And yes the mechanics do have so much depth. I don’t think it can’t be appreciated until you really play through the game quite a bit. Like I said…it gets FAST. We also did a podcast episode about this on Remember 64. It was a lot of fun!
I knew this was a Rare game. Remember seeing it in an ad in Nintendo Power and being surprised Rare made it. Was thinking about picking it up but never did.
The game has been brushed off as a "Mario Kart clone" and being a licensed game. MSUSA does bring some challenges, especially if you're tackling Frantic Finale. To give this game credit, it has more track themes compared to DKR cause that game only has Prehistoric/Dinosaur, Snow, Beach, Medieval themed tracks. The Japanese title is a bit different, the name being Mickey's Racing Challenge USA .
Good video! I didn't play this one, but definitely will give it a look now. I think I kind of ignored this one when I was a kid as I already had Mario Kart 64 and Diddy Kong Racing. I remember seeing stuff on this one back in the day, but I didn't feel I needed to add another kart racer to my library. I also just wasn't as interested in Disney stuff then and the fact that all the tracks were based off real-world locations didn't seem as fun. I preferred the fantastical tracks of Mario and Diddy. However, I definitely want to give this one its fair shake as it still looks quite fun and I do enjoy a solid kart racer! It just feels a bit bizarre that this was one of the last Rareware games on the N64. It felt like it came out of left field!
All of the games you’re covering me and my 5 other cousins played this game, donkey Kong 64, MK64, and Diddy Kong racing growing up. This game tbh was harder than all the other racing games in my opinion. I don’t know if I ever could save Pluto as a kid, I kept getting beat by the red and green and blue ducks 😂
I remember renting this game a ton as a kid. Though me and my brother would usually stick to the multiplayer battle mode. Glad you covered this forgotten racer. Would be interested to hear your take on Snowboard Kids 1 & 2, two other often forgotten racers on the 64.
the drifting mechanic is definitely something i have to understand bit more, but glad you explained it little bit. now i understand more, i guess? gotta try some more. professional difficulty is HELL and im suffering alot, but i think it fares the same with other kart racers, so that is usual stuff i guess lol thanks for the video
It is tough. Honestly the game also gets easier depending on the character you choose. The first few Grand Prix are easier with Pete and Goofy’s speed. After that Louie is the best option!
Honestly, this game holds a special place in my heart. Played it day in and out as a child and I still play it today as a comfort video game. The music, character voice lines, the tracks, all of it combined together made for a purely great kart racer! Love the video! And hope more people try this game out ^(^~^)^
Dawg I remember Micky speedway USA I think it was the first game I ever got when I got a N64. I played it nonstop I mean until I more games it was all I played. And it was a fun time. Diddy Kong racing definitely is much better but yeah Micky speedway USA is definitely underrated but yeah there's better games for sure but it was fun while I had it
I've played this game countless of times as a toddler. I honestly did like it over most kart racing games at the time. The game has pretty decent mechanics. Just as surprised as the next person, the game doesn't get as much attention as it should. I feel like it deserves a port/remaster at least on the switch.
Thank you so much for this video. I've been waiting for this for a long time, and I'm glad to finally hear more about this little-known gem from Rare. I look forward to hearing more about the mysteries of this game (I even suggest mentioning its compatibility with the N64 Transfer Pak [Stop Skeletons from Fighting channel has an excellent video where they mention it] as part of its mysteries, by the way).
@@jiggylookback I understand that it's difficult, and it usually is when you're just starting out, but I have no doubt that there will be some great information when that video arrives (I recommend Stop Skeletons from Fighting's video about the N64 Transfer Pak to add some mystery), as well as some interesting information about the GBC versions and their relation to the home version. Thank you very much and always good luck with future videos.
I used to love playing this game. Mickey's Speedway USA, Mario Kart 64, and Crash Team Racing are what got me into the kart racing genre. I never played Diddy Kong Racing. I didn't know that game existed till like 2015 or something lol. I'm glad 23 years later, we ended up getting Disney Speedstorm. I wish the developers of Disney Speedstorm were able to remake tracks from Mickey's Speedway. That would be sick. It's too bad that won't happen since Gameloft would have to go through Rare in order for that to happen. The Roster for Disney Speedstorm: Mickey Mouse: Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Minnie, Daisy, Steamboat Mickey, and Steamboat Pete Oswald The Lucky Rabbit: Oswald and Ortensia Sleeping Beauty: Maleficent 101 Dalmatians: Cruella The Jungle Book: Baloo and Mowgli The Muppets: Kermit and Miss Piggy The Little Mermaid: Ariel, Eric, Ursula, and King Triton Beauty and the Beast: Beast, Gaston, and Belle Aladdin: Aladdin, Jafar, Jasmine, and Genie The Nightmare Before Christmas: Jack Skelington, Oogie Boogie, Sally, and Dr. Finklestein Toy Story: Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and Bo Peep Hercules: Hercules, Hades, and Megara Mulan: Mulan and Shang Monsters Inc: Mike, Sulley, Celia, and Randall Lilo & Stitch: Lilo, Stitch, Angel, Jumba, and Gantu Pirates of the Carribean: Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, Tia Dalma, Hector Barbossa, and Davey Jones The Incredibles: Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, Violet, Dash, and Frozone Wall-E: Wall-E and Eve Tangled: Rapunzel Wreck it Ralph: Ralph, Felix, Vanellope, Calhoun, and King Candy Frozen: Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Hanes Inside Out: Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, Fear, Anxiety, and Ennui Walt Disney World: Figment
Say what you will. Upon release date, Mickey speedway had more memorable characters than diddy Kong racing. Maybe you should re-do your Mario kart 64 vs Diddy Kong racing video
Rare (haha get it) to see lots of people say not only that they've played this game but enjoyed it too!! Always liked this one more for the music than DKR, loved that one more for the story. Still have my N64 and just to show how dedicated to this game I was, someone once stole it and then I i bought it again just to keep forever. Love still playing all my classic games on N64.
N64 Rareware games ranked by memes Banjo-Kazooie: That's why he's the GOAT! THE GOAT!! Banjo-Tooie: WHOOOOO! Conker's Bad Fur Day: Hey that's pretty good. Diddy Kong Racing: It was perfect. Perfect. Everything, down to the last minute details. DK64: I mean, it's alright like. Jet Force Gemini: Nice Goldeneye007: It was perfect. Perfect. Everything, down to the last minute details. Perfect Dark: WHOOOOO! Killer Instinct: WHOOOOO! Blast Corps: Hey that's pretty good. Mickey's Speedway USA: I mean, it's alright like.
I know you mentioned it in the video, but imagine if they did pull from the Mickey Mouse universe for stages. Mickey & Minnie: Classic Mickey Mouse Shorts-themed stages, and maybe some Mickey Mouse Works ones Donald & Daisy: DuckTales-themed stages, maybe Quack Pack (Scrooge's Money Bin, Mount Vesuvius, etc...) Goofy & Pete: Goof Troop-themed stages, maybe A Goofy Movie (Powerline Concert, for example) Granted, in the case of DuckTales and Goof Troop, they might not do that since Disney rarely lets those elements crossover with (for the lack of a better term) the mainline Mickey Mouse universe. But you never know. (I mean, Max Goof has appeared in a few of the games like Disney Golf)
Loved dkr as a kid. My parents used to rent it from the local video store (no blockbuster where I am from) always got a kick out of how conker is in a kids game lmao 🤣
100% lol the good old days before he would get drunk regularly. Lol I have a very interesting theory video on why he is the way he is if you ever want to watch. It's called the Tail of Two Berries
This game is great, it has incredible visuals, widescreen, runs smoothly, incredible soundtrack, it seems a bit lukewarm at first, but mastering the mechanics and being able to run using Ludwig is addictive. The only thing I would like more in this game was an adventure mode and that characters like Mickey, Donald, Minnie and Daisy were not completely useless.
I remember how fast this game got when I unlocked the Duck boys. Always used the red one and had the speed goin nuts. Never forgot the game, per se, but it just wasn't talked about much. I remember getting everything but Ludwig brfore my copy was stolen. Between this and DKR I never really needed Mario Kart til Double Dash
I've always really wanted someone to make a mod of this game with tracks based on classic Disney cartoons like Steamboat Willie, The Band Concert, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Motor Mania... maybe even Der Fuehrer's Face if theyre feeling bold. 😆 Great retrospective! I agreed with everything you said. When i was a kid, I didnt really like Mickey's Speedway USA that much because i didnt think it was nearly as good as Mario Kart 64 or Diddy Kong Racing. That may be true but but not everything needs to be as good as two of the best racing games of all time. As an adult going back to it I appreciate it a lot more and would probably put it on par with something like Lego Racers. Go play a couple races of South Park Rally and try to tell me Mickey's Speedway isn't a competent racing game haha.
@@okfinebethatway yes exactly! And it can get really fast and test your skills. It’s underrated for sure! A fun time for those who haven’t played it before and honestly I love that it’s Rare. It just adds a little special sauce on top.
This is one of the most underrated Kart Racers and unfortunately because of its age and how Kart Racers evolved with Mario Kart, Sonic & Sega, and CTR it seems like it won’t ever see the praise and shine it truly deserves 😢
The N64 had amazing kart racing games, and I enjoyed this one A LOT, never owned but rented many times. But to tell the truth, Snowboard Kids is by far my favorite "kart" racing game, too unique for its time, it has amazing controls, great music y memorable characters.
Part of me wishes there could be a sequel with a more expanded roster. Imagine the same characters from the original back alongside Scrooge McDuck, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Mortimer Mouse, Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow and even Clara Cluck
Did you play this one?
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First
never actually played a n64 game back in the day
my first game console was the ps1
did play the snes tho but that was years after
Yep. Loved this one when I was a kid. Never knew there were secrets and stuff though. I remember being bad at it
Yes it was great
I did the music to this 26 years ago!! Glad people are still talking about the game. I agree.. it would have been far bigger earlier in the console’s life. The dev team were a proper talent. Good times, BC
You're Ben Cullum? Nice! I always loved the music in this game. You did a great job!
Falco!!
The music is amazing in this game!
Thank you for the amazing childhood. Seriously 👏🏻
Thank you for your work
Neat detail about the game's graphics that I don't see mentioned a whole lot: they actually adhered to Mickey and Minnie's silhouette rule and their ears appear rounded no matter what angle you turn them. Even the Kingdom Hearts games don't do that!
@@ink1931 Oh good point.
Rare pays attention to details. That’s fantastic!
Yup, this game was the first time I really noticed it. That always tripped me out.
Kingdom hearts did that in KH1, but I guess it got too impractical with KH2 onwards.
7:00 - You kinda blew past the character chatter, but I really liked that aspect. It was really cool hearing the characters call each other out by name when dealing or taking hits, especially for the N64. Having this only extend to the six starting characters was a bit disappointing, but I enjoyed that this feature was there at all.
They never bothered to market Mickey's Speedway in the Gaming Mags or even on TV ads.
Disney should have really pushed the marketing to help Rareware market their most famous mouse.
So sad! It’s a great game!
The N64 version, yes. The GBC version, I saw ads for everywhere.
When my family got the Nintendo 64 I learned about this game as it was advertised on the back of the Nintendo 64 box we got the system.
Mickey’s Speedway USA lives on as a famous meme character in the fighting game Mugen
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I basically know it as "The Disney racing game found on N64 kiosks at McDonald's".
I wish I got to play it at McDonald’s!! A bunch of people were saying that. Awesome!
I actually loved this game when I was a kid, I'd rent it all the time, even more so than Diddy Kong Racing! Every now and then I still listen to its soundtrack, it's one of my favorites on the N64. And yeah, Chicago is by far the best track in the game (with the best music too!), it's one of the few tracks that wouldn't be out of place in a Mario Kart game when it comes to creativity and fun level design.
This was actually my very first N64 game, and console game in general. So it holds an especially special place in my heart even after all these years.
I remember me and my siblings playing this game days on end trying to complete all the grand prix cups, and having a blast doing it. (Unless it was Frantic Finale. Me and my siblings all struggled on those tracks years back.)
Heck even nowadays I still go back to it and zip through a couple cups, or even time trials.
Once you get the hang of the tracks at the higher speeds, this game becomes a blast. (Especially if you’re playing with a character like Louie. It almost feels like the advanced difficulties were MADE for him.)
I also absolutely love the artstyle and music, and the tracks are a lot of fun, too. Especially since many of them are filled with secrets, alternate paths, or shortcuts. It’s fun figuring out how to master them, especially for time trials.
So yeah, I have a major soft spot for this game. And I’m glad to see a video of it popping up on my recommended feed.
Yeah I feel the same! High speed racing is so much fun! It’s a good game
I love all the chatting and bantering between all the characters it makes the race more entertaining on top of fun with the nice visuals and great music
I did too. I thought it made it feel lively!
I’ve actively been streaming this!! Final tracks are extremely brutal. This will always be the closest we get to DKR2
Basically yes. It’s a pretty fun one!
Funny detail is that the three base cups in the game are named after classic Disney cartoons themed to motor vehicles!
Traffic Troubles is named after the 1931 Mickey Mouse cartoon of the same name, where Mickey is a taxi driver for a day
Motorway Mania is named after “Motor Mania”, a 1950 Goofy Cartoon where Goofy ends up causing mayhem wherever he decides to drive
And then there’s Freeway Phobia, which is the most interesting of the bunch, being named after a 1960’s educational film of the same name starring Goofy, which is about properly dealing with modern highway systems
Real obscure references for these cup names, makes me wish the tracks were based on these old cartoons, Epic Mickey style!
Wow.
Victory Vehicles is named after a Goofy cartoon from 1943!
Funnily enough this is a game I only recently discovered myself a year or so ago. Gotta say it's definitely below Diddy Kong Racing and Mario Kart 64 but it's still a game worth trying out. Can be fun with friends or in my case my nephews.
@@NightYoshi absolutely!! Definitely worth a play!
No I think this game is better than Mario Kart 64
Underrated game
Good to know this game is good so that I can pick it up in case I see a copy in the wild.
Yes go for it!! You’ll like it
I actually own the copy that I always rented from my local Cobern's. It got to the end of the N64 life span and they were selling off their old inventory. I guess it wasn't too popular as it was actually one of the bargains for $5. I love this game! So much fun, though those last tracks are a pain!
Good video idea. I think DKR and MK64 just covered too many bases for the console, though it is really interesting that for a well-made Rare N64 game (sort of regarded as a "kids console") that this game is not incredibly remembered. It doesn't help that the maps were just generic USA locations.
What's bizarre is that in the same year Eidos had put out a Chip & Dale PS1 racing game based in Disney World that mostly had a cast of generic characters... why they didn't combine the best of both worlds (Speedway's roster with Magical Racing Tour's maps) into one multi-platform experience is beyond me.
I remember that. Totally bizarre.
The way basically no one remembers this is painful. One of my favorite games as a kid. As soon as I got a Steam Deck, one of the first things I did was emulate it.
Nice! It’s definitely a super fast and fun kart racer! Not quite as good as Diddy Kong Racing but certainly fun!
THIS. This game was my childhood, I know that its not that good but I love it nonetheless :D
I feel like I only saw it at video rental places and it came out during a transition point in gaming.
As someone who grew up with the game, and got all the platinum trophies over the weekend, allow me to add my two cents.
Yes, Louie is the best character in the game. You speed up as good as the best, you are faster than everyone except Goofy picking an unlockable character removes Pete from the lineup), and the handling is needed for Oregon and Colorado.
The Rainy Day item also prevents those affected from using items, and the rainbow goo makes the goo all sorts of colors.
The items aren't the best, but it beats getting hit by lightning and blue shells.
I rather liked the courses, as they seemed to be the main challenge. Once you get ahead, you will win as long as you don't mess up, making it a true test of skill.
Everglades has the best music.
The best part of the chatter is when you get Minnie hitting Daisy, or Daisy hitting Minnie.
I think what alienates me is the real locations. They may work for "serious" racers like GT, but for cartoon characters it's just boring. I don't want to be in New York and Chicago, I want to be in Saint Canard and Duckburg. I don't want to be in Alaska when I can be in Antarctica. Most of the tracks just look "eh" and that's a shame for a Disney title
PNW local here: Oregon is pronounced "ORE-uh-g'n", so like "organ" but with an itty bitty "uh" in the middle. Quickest way to tell someone's never been is to hear it with a chalkboard-nails "gone" at the end 😅
I was born in the Midwest and now live in the south lol never been. 🤣
Damn Rare was just unstoppable back then. Well... that's what we thought anyway.
You didn't mention the multiplayer, and whether there's a battle mode or not. I don't actually remember if it did, but me and my brothers LOVED Diddy Kong Racing and played its battle mode regularly between Mario Party and Smash Bros. It was a great addition on top of the adventure. (Which could, by the way, be co-opped as well, what an awesome game!!)
We were so excited for Mickey's Speedway USA, but bounced off so quickly and went back to Diddy Kong Racing again. I don't quite remember why, but probably a combination of the race tracks and items being bland, actually everything feeling bland, and if there was a battle mode, I don't remember it.
It does have a battle mode and it's very similar to Mariokart. Sorry I didn't really cover the multiplayer in the video. DKR is better!
This has to be one of the best looking games on the console, especially with widescreen
It is a very good looking game imo.
I like how the characters interact with each other when hit with an item, for example if donald hits pete with an item:
Pete:"YOU'LL GET YOURS, DUCK!"
Donald:"YA BIG PALOOKA!"
I did too. A lot of people complain about it but I think it’s funny. You drop some paint and it hits someone and they yell at you!
It dawns on me that the Weasels are quite alike of the Weasel Mafia from Conker. Wonder why Rare used them as a stand-in for Mickey's Speedway here.
@risa1467 Conker’s Bad Fur Day also takes inspiration from Disney, as well as Looney Tunes, Tex Avery, Tiny Toons Animaniacs, with all of them having to make fun of Disney while also taking direct inspiration from them as well. The mafia weasels are most likely modeled after The ones from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, at least partially since the game also took after lots of live action films that were mostly rated R. The guard weasels definitely look a lot like the ones from the Disney film The Prince and The Pauper.
@@CornelioLazarus-sg4gx Nah, the weasels in this game are the Weasels from the Wind in the Willows segment of the 1949 Disney film "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad". The weasels from WFRR are directly inspired by them and the weasels in Prince and the Pauper ARE them lol
@@ink1931 I was actually just explaining to Rias1467 why the weasels of Mickey’s Speedway USA racing bear a resemblance to the ones from Conker’s Bad Fur Day. I didn’t bring up the Wind in the Willows since the mafia weasels in CBFD reminded me more of the WFRR, and just explained that the PATP was the inspiration for weasel guards.
I remember seeing this in Ninendo Power, screenshots didn't do it justice, looks nice, my mom would of love this game since she was the one who love these kart games back in the day.
Mickey’s Speedway USA feels like a Disney World ride attraction idea that would be great for Walt Disney World
Yes it does!
This is one I grew up with. There were several things I didn’t discover about it until I was older. Unlocking the 5th cup, New Orleans as a Time Trial Race.
It’s not Diddy Kong Racing, but I still enjoyed playing it.
I always see this game when people talk about Rare but this might be the first video I’ve seen discuss it.
@@theruoc147 I don’t see a whole lot discussing it either.
That game was a good mix of Mario Kart 64 and Diddy Kong Racing.
It was good! Also your profile pic is epic.
I never owned this one but I borrow it from the library multiple times. It was pretty good :)
Had no idea it was Rareware.
Yep it’s Rare!
I have some memories playing this game a ton as a kid. I had no idea Rare even made this game but that's really funny cause I've always wanted to play diddy kong racing as a kid. Listening to the music througout the video felt like unlocking core memories that were hidden for so long.
@@1yoshi426 yes! It’s got a fantastic soundtrack! I will say Diddy Kong Racing is still my preference but this is a banger of a game!
It was done by rare??????????? That explains A LOT! I loved this game as a kid!!!
Yes it was!! Banger game!
If they decomp this game so it can be played on pc and give it online capabilities i could see this becoming huge.
People love retro racers.
I could see this one getting popular because it’s very fast. Could get very competitive!
I still listen to the soundtrack sometimes while I'm working :)
The music and the backgrounds were always the highlights of the game for me
Yes! I just listened to it on my commute to work haha
I still have the game with my old N64. I've had a lot of fun with it. On higher difficulty, it does feel more like driving a bumper car, but I never really got good at this game. The soundtrack though... is a blast, I absolutely love it.
Props to you for reviewing this game. It deserves a short time under the spotlight.
It’s pretty fun! I hope more can experience it and its game color version and prequel!
ngl, i knew about this game cause i read it on magazines, but never got around to play it, and it baffles me that i never knew it was developed by rare
@@kalarse yes indeed. It’s also very fun! Totally worth a play if you can!
Just saw a 10 minutes video of someones who "F-ING LOVE MICKEY SPEEDWAY USA" and now that
I guess I'm watching Mickey Speedway USA content now
Bahahaha awesome
I discovered this one a few years back. I grew up playing N64 and had never heard of it! Its now my favourite cart racer.
Heck yeah! It’s a fun one. You can get so fast it’s awesome
Ayyy we just played this on my gameshow, Tappers!
Was so refreshing to see someone put out a licensed Kart Racer that didn't feel like a throwaway title. The Rareware polish is undeniable!
Yes! Rare put out quality no matter what it was really. Honestly Disney has quite a few decent games. If you haven’t played the game color prequel…it’s awesome!
4:26 In my experience playing with my sisters the Trace Chaser does lock on no matter were the racer IN FRONT of you is located.
The problem is that it goes directly at them, which is why it looks like it goes straight into a walls sometimes.
So yeah, then best way to use it would be when you have visual contact and a clear shot.
But maps like indianapolis you can shot blind it at the begining of the straightway, as long as the other racer in front has not taken the curve, in which the car might end up "taking a shortcut" only going to a wall again.
4:53 you missed one thing, stormy weather also disables items from usage
btw, contest mode is ridiculously fast if you master brakedrifting with Louie
I saw this one at a McDonalds that had some N64 kiosks, but always ignored it because they also had Kirby 64
@@Scorpionspear77 fair. Kirby is a banger
I remember playing this as kid once at a video store I used to visit.
Ahhh the golden days!
I HAD THIS GAME. Got all gold trophies and I swear you can unlock Pluto as a character to drive
@@ska187 Pluto? No….maybe that’s a mod or different racer..
I can confirm that Pluto is NOT a playable racer. What i can tell you tho is that if you manage to win all 4 races in a cup, you actually get a Platinum trophy.
@@jiggylookback yeah maybe it’s some Mandela effect or something where I’m misremembering it
@@ska187 also, in order to unlock Huey, you need a copy of the GBC version of the game, as well as an N64 Transfer Pak. As for Ludwig, i can confirm he's pretty much only usable in Time Trials, and even then, he's extremely difficult to use, because if you even simply turn, you lose all of your speed, so you gotta drift all around the track and brake drift to better handle turns.
Easily such a hidden gem for the N64, and a really good kart racer. While the tracks are a mixed bag, the game itself was one I thoroughly enjoyed! I also really enjoyed Mickey’s Racing Adventure for the GBC, as well as Speedway USA on GBC (which had that transfer pak functionality to unlock Huey on the N64). Excellent analysis of the game, and glad you enjoyed it too!
Finally someone else who played Mickey’s Racing adventure on GBC I loved that game!
Agreed the tracks and overall theme are probably the weakest point of the game, but the gameplay is solid!
If memory serves, which tracks the hidden parts are in are actually hinted at with the Weasel picture on the map such as 7:16
Mickeys Racing for me was pretty much an accidental blockbuster rental because Mario Kart was taken. My cousin and I played it, but we thought it was whatever and moved on to Mario Party. I woukd have respected it more back then if I knew it was a Rare game
Soundtrack is underrated in this game.
It is. I used all tracks from it in the video. Very banging.
@@jiggylookbackI noticed and the GBC chip tune remixes are epic too
@@PaperBanjo64 Amen.
Man, I had this game and used to have a blast playing it! I had completely forgotten it existed until seeing your video. Thank you for that.
You got it!!
Never played this. My childhood N64 racing game alongside Mario Kart and Diddy Kong Racing was Cruis'n World
Oh man all great! You should try this sometime if you like racers!
Just discovered this channel! I didn't play any N64 games growing up (I was a PS1 kid) so I didn't get experience a lot of its library of games until adulthood. Mickey's Speedway USA does seem like a fun time, although like you said yourself a small handful of Disney tracks would've been nice for the sake of more variety. Great video though, you just earned yourself a new subscriber!
Heck yeah! Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy my other videos as well :)
I had this game as a kid and still do in my collection. I never got rid of the game and would play it occasionally. Seattle was so strange to play through especially since I was born and raised in Washington...
I played this game cause my mom recommended me this at a EB games (yes USA had them before too). My dad was gonna get me a game and... 5 year old me didn't know what to get, my mom showed me this game that had mickey in it. I was convinced and the game was actually fun.
Using the Diddy Kong racing engine was a good decision that Rare did by making this game. To me it felt like an improvement in controlling. It's too bad, I couldn't beat the game cause idk what I had to do next after unlocking the 4th grand prix
It’s really difficult to beat honestly! The last Grand Prix is so hard! It really is a good game tho!
@@jiggylookbackfacts! It took me 4 years to actually beat this game as a kid! Now it's easy peasy.
This is one of my favorite n64 games of all time it’s thst fun as hell diddy Kong racing but with Disney makes this fantastic
I remember renting this game at Blockbuster a few times when I was a kid. Really enjoyed it, and still remember the catchy menu music
@@PaulRadaker yes the menu music!!!
As the current world champion of Mickey's Speedway USA, I really appreciate seeing more attention given to this incredible game. From the moment it was released, I was drawn in by its intuitive driving mechanics. Unlike Diddy Kong Racing, it doesn't rely on A-tapping (whether that's a bug or not), and the sliding feels vastly improved. Ludwig, often considered an unusable character, has a uniquely challenging handling style-you almost can't turn normally without slowing down, which adds a layer of depth. While the cup races against AI may not be the game's strongest point, the real magic is in Time Trial mode. Collecting the coins by beating the staff ghosts is a true test of skill, and in my opinion, the best part of the game.
Very cool! And yes the mechanics do have so much depth. I don’t think it can’t be appreciated until you really play through the game quite a bit.
Like I said…it gets FAST.
We also did a podcast episode about this on Remember 64. It was a lot of fun!
I'd love to see you review Lego Racers sometime. It's another mostly forgotten kart racer on the N64.
LOVED that one when I was a kid.
I’ll have to do it!! I actually was thinking about it when I did this video.
I knew this was a Rare game. Remember seeing it in an ad in Nintendo Power and being surprised Rare made it. Was thinking about picking it up but never did.
It’s worth playing. Can usually be found for cheap. I had it as a kid but had to reacquire it and it was about 20 dollars.
The game has been brushed off as a "Mario Kart clone" and being a licensed game. MSUSA does bring some challenges, especially if you're tackling Frantic Finale. To give this game credit, it has more track themes compared to DKR cause that game only has Prehistoric/Dinosaur, Snow, Beach, Medieval themed tracks. The Japanese title is a bit different, the name being Mickey's Racing Challenge USA .
Good video! I didn't play this one, but definitely will give it a look now. I think I kind of ignored this one when I was a kid as I already had Mario Kart 64 and Diddy Kong Racing. I remember seeing stuff on this one back in the day, but I didn't feel I needed to add another kart racer to my library. I also just wasn't as interested in Disney stuff then and the fact that all the tracks were based off real-world locations didn't seem as fun. I preferred the fantastical tracks of Mario and Diddy.
However, I definitely want to give this one its fair shake as it still looks quite fun and I do enjoy a solid kart racer! It just feels a bit bizarre that this was one of the last Rareware games on the N64. It felt like it came out of left field!
It is bizarre it’s Rare. Definitely worth a look tho!
"BASEBALL CHUCKA"
Not the worst item tbh it’s ok but the name is iconic
Wow, i owned this as a kid and played it so much, had no idea it was a Rare game!
Yes! And it’s good!
All of the games you’re covering me and my 5 other cousins played this game, donkey Kong 64, MK64, and Diddy Kong racing growing up. This game tbh was harder than all the other racing games in my opinion. I don’t know if I ever could save Pluto as a kid, I kept getting beat by the red and green and blue ducks 😂
You can do it now!! Go rescue that dog! Lol
@@jiggylookbackyou’re right I need to beat dk64 also for the inner child of me 😂
@ yes you do!!!
The release didn't hurt it for me I had no clue what a PlayStation 2 or Dreamcast was but I LOVED Mickey Mouse.
This game was actually one of my childhood classics, so I'm glad to see it getting love!
It deserves more recognition then it gets! It’s a banger!
I remember renting this game a ton as a kid. Though me and my brother would usually stick to the multiplayer battle mode. Glad you covered this forgotten racer. Would be interested to hear your take on Snowboard Kids 1 & 2, two other often forgotten racers on the 64.
I never played Snowboard Kids 2. But the first snowboard kids I played a ton!!!
I always had trouble unlocking the triplets and I didn't know about Von Drake being unlockable until this video!
You can’t unlock all three unless you have a transfer pak and the gameboy version.
the drifting mechanic is definitely something i have to understand bit more, but glad you explained it little bit. now i understand more, i guess?
gotta try some more. professional difficulty is HELL and im suffering alot, but i think it fares the same with other kart racers, so that is usual stuff i guess lol
thanks for the video
It is tough. Honestly the game also gets easier depending on the character you choose.
The first few Grand Prix are easier with Pete and Goofy’s speed.
After that Louie is the best option!
Honestly, this game holds a special place in my heart. Played it day in and out as a child and I still play it today as a comfort video game.
The music, character voice lines, the tracks, all of it combined together made for a purely great kart racer!
Love the video! And hope more people try this game out ^(^~^)^
Me too!! Thanks for watching! It was a really fun game!
Dawg I remember Micky speedway USA I think it was the first game I ever got when I got a N64. I played it nonstop I mean until I more games it was all I played. And it was a fun time. Diddy Kong racing definitely is much better but yeah Micky speedway USA is definitely underrated but yeah there's better games for sure but it was fun while I had it
Yes exactly! It’s a fun game.
I've played this game countless of times as a toddler. I honestly did like it over most kart racing games at the time. The game has pretty decent mechanics.
Just as surprised as the next person, the game doesn't get as much attention as it should. I feel like it deserves a port/remaster at least on the switch.
It should get something. Definitely a competent and fun game!
Thank you so much for this video. I've been waiting for this for a long time, and I'm glad to finally hear more about this little-known gem from Rare.
I look forward to hearing more about the mysteries of this game (I even suggest mentioning its compatibility with the N64 Transfer Pak [Stop Skeletons from Fighting channel has an excellent video where they mention it] as part of its mysteries, by the way).
Yes mysteries at some point. I’m trying to really find things on this game. It’s a tough one for me.
@@jiggylookback I understand that it's difficult, and it usually is when you're just starting out, but I have no doubt that there will be some great information when that video arrives (I recommend Stop Skeletons from Fighting's video about the N64 Transfer Pak to add some mystery), as well as some interesting information about the GBC versions and their relation to the home version. Thank you very much and always good luck with future videos.
@ thank you! I’ll do my best!!!
Love Mickey's Speedway USA! Such an underrated gem. The music is awesome too!
@@onedrrgames indeed!
I used to love playing this game. Mickey's Speedway USA, Mario Kart 64, and Crash Team Racing are what got me into the kart racing genre. I never played Diddy Kong Racing. I didn't know that game existed till like 2015 or something lol. I'm glad 23 years later, we ended up getting Disney Speedstorm. I wish the developers of Disney Speedstorm were able to remake tracks from Mickey's Speedway. That would be sick. It's too bad that won't happen since Gameloft would have to go through Rare in order for that to happen.
The Roster for Disney Speedstorm:
Mickey Mouse:
Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Minnie, Daisy, Steamboat Mickey, and Steamboat Pete
Oswald The Lucky Rabbit:
Oswald and Ortensia
Sleeping Beauty:
Maleficent
101 Dalmatians:
Cruella
The Jungle Book:
Baloo and Mowgli
The Muppets:
Kermit and Miss Piggy
The Little Mermaid:
Ariel, Eric, Ursula, and King Triton
Beauty and the Beast:
Beast, Gaston, and Belle
Aladdin:
Aladdin, Jafar, Jasmine, and Genie
The Nightmare Before Christmas:
Jack Skelington, Oogie Boogie, Sally, and Dr. Finklestein
Toy Story:
Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and Bo Peep
Hercules:
Hercules, Hades, and Megara
Mulan:
Mulan and Shang
Monsters Inc:
Mike, Sulley, Celia, and Randall
Lilo & Stitch:
Lilo, Stitch, Angel, Jumba, and Gantu
Pirates of the Carribean:
Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, Tia Dalma, Hector Barbossa, and Davey Jones
The Incredibles:
Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, Violet, Dash, and Frozone
Wall-E:
Wall-E and Eve
Tangled:
Rapunzel
Wreck it Ralph:
Ralph, Felix, Vanellope, Calhoun, and King Candy
Frozen:
Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Hanes
Inside Out:
Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, Fear, Anxiety, and Ennui
Walt Disney World:
Figment
Disney speedstorm Ive never heard of. Sounds epic!
@@jiggylookback It's a free-to-play game that came out last year.
I bought this game recently because I was collecting all the Rare games on N64.
It's honestly a lot of fun and pretty underrated!
It really is!!
I love your videos, I am very glad I found your awesome channel
Thank you!! I’m glad you did too!
As one of this game's biggest fanatics, i can confirm this game IS a banger.
@@b.w.k.64yt indeed!
Say what you will. Upon release date, Mickey speedway had more memorable characters than diddy Kong racing. Maybe you should re-do your Mario kart 64 vs Diddy Kong racing video
Btw I forgot to re-up my membership. This is definitely a channel that deserves it
this comment sounds a lil dumb considering Disney characters have been around since black and white films 😂
This might be the cleanest kart sprites ive seen on the n64 i wonder if there are more videos on this game
Nvm its 3d. Damn, the graphics and animations are really good for a n64 game
Right? Pretty good looking game! And widescreen support. It’s awesome!
I...thought I had played this, but the more I watched, the more unsure I got.
Maybe it was just at a friend's house.
Rare (haha get it) to see lots of people say not only that they've played this game but enjoyed it too!! Always liked this one more for the music than DKR, loved that one more for the story.
Still have my N64 and just to show how dedicated to this game I was, someone once stole it and then I i bought it again just to keep forever. Love still playing all my classic games on N64.
N64 is just a blast :)
N64 Rareware games ranked by memes
Banjo-Kazooie: That's why he's the GOAT! THE GOAT!!
Banjo-Tooie: WHOOOOO!
Conker's Bad Fur Day: Hey that's pretty good.
Diddy Kong Racing: It was perfect. Perfect. Everything, down to the last minute details.
DK64: I mean, it's alright like.
Jet Force Gemini: Nice
Goldeneye007: It was perfect. Perfect. Everything, down to the last minute details.
Perfect Dark: WHOOOOO!
Killer Instinct: WHOOOOO!
Blast Corps: Hey that's pretty good.
Mickey's Speedway USA: I mean, it's alright like.
I know you mentioned it in the video, but imagine if they did pull from the Mickey Mouse universe for stages.
Mickey & Minnie: Classic Mickey Mouse Shorts-themed stages, and maybe some Mickey Mouse Works ones
Donald & Daisy: DuckTales-themed stages, maybe Quack Pack (Scrooge's Money Bin, Mount Vesuvius, etc...)
Goofy & Pete: Goof Troop-themed stages, maybe A Goofy Movie (Powerline Concert, for example)
Granted, in the case of DuckTales and Goof Troop, they might not do that since Disney rarely lets those elements crossover with (for the lack of a better term) the mainline Mickey Mouse universe. But you never know. (I mean, Max Goof has appeared in a few of the games like Disney Golf)
It could have been really epic! Imagine steamboat Willie and everything is black and white…so much potential for awesome tracks.
Loved dkr as a kid. My parents used to rent it from the local video store (no blockbuster where I am from) always got a kick out of how conker is in a kids game lmao 🤣
100% lol the good old days before he would get drunk regularly. Lol I have a very interesting theory video on why he is the way he is if you ever want to watch. It's called the Tail of Two Berries
@jiggylookback lmao 🤣🤣🤣 will def check it out
The most "Murica Game I've not really played :D But gladly you did a look on this Game :D
Haha yep it’s all about Murica. It’s a fun one!
@@jiggylookback Fuck Yeah?! XD
Cool dead giveaway that it is using the Diddy Kong Racing engine because of how the booster effects are animated
This game is great, it has incredible visuals, widescreen, runs smoothly, incredible soundtrack, it seems a bit lukewarm at first, but mastering the mechanics and being able to run using Ludwig is addictive. The only thing I would like more in this game was an adventure mode and that characters like Mickey, Donald, Minnie and Daisy were not completely useless.
My thoughts exactly. Though I heard the multiplayer can lag quite a bit.
i liked the banter, it was unique and ahead of its time.
[pronunciation of Oregon appears] NON-OREGONIAN SPOTTED
@@Xyrofen guilty. I’ve been corrected. Multiple times 🤣 I was born and raised in the Midwest. I’d still probably get it wrong.
I remember how fast this game got when I unlocked the Duck boys. Always used the red one and had the speed goin nuts. Never forgot the game, per se, but it just wasn't talked about much. I remember getting everything but Ludwig brfore my copy was stolen. Between this and DKR I never really needed Mario Kart til Double Dash
Stolen?! Nooooooo
Really enjoyed this one, one of the best rentals I got as a child lol
A banger of a rental for sure!!
I've always really wanted someone to make a mod of this game with tracks based on classic Disney cartoons like Steamboat Willie, The Band Concert, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Motor Mania... maybe even Der Fuehrer's Face if theyre feeling bold. 😆
Great retrospective! I agreed with everything you said. When i was a kid, I didnt really like Mickey's Speedway USA that much because i didnt think it was nearly as good as Mario Kart 64 or Diddy Kong Racing. That may be true but but not everything needs to be as good as two of the best racing games of all time. As an adult going back to it I appreciate it a lot more and would probably put it on par with something like Lego Racers. Go play a couple races of South Park Rally and try to tell me Mickey's Speedway isn't a competent racing game haha.
@@okfinebethatway yes exactly! And it can get really fast and test your skills. It’s underrated for sure! A fun time for those who haven’t played it before and honestly I love that it’s Rare. It just adds a little special sauce on top.
This is one of the most underrated Kart Racers and unfortunately because of its age and how Kart Racers evolved with Mario Kart, Sonic & Sega, and CTR it seems like it won’t ever see the praise and shine it truly deserves 😢
It really does deserve more praise
Damn I would've loved this game if I knew it existed. I remember playing a Tom and Jerry fighting game but never saw this one anywhere
Oh yeah I know that one! You should definitely give this one a shot sometime!
Didnt know the game either until now. Funny.
I played DKracing and MarioKart but never heard about this one
Yep. Often overlooked and forgotten. It’s a fun one!
The N64 had amazing kart racing games, and I enjoyed this one A LOT, never owned but rented many times.
But to tell the truth, Snowboard Kids is by far my favorite "kart" racing game, too unique for its time, it has amazing controls, great music y memorable characters.
Congrats on 10k !
Thank you so much!!
You unlocked a memory. Forgot I played this as a kid 😅
@@MR.__G go back! It’s fun!
Mickey's Speedway USA is the bestkart racing on the N64 in my humble Disney loving opinionation.
It's just too fun
It’s very fun.
Part of me wishes there could be a sequel with a more expanded roster.
Imagine the same characters from the original back alongside Scrooge McDuck, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Mortimer Mouse, Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow and even Clara Cluck