Play Cars - Hook International (G)(EXiMiUS) Online

Cars: Hook International came out for the Nintendo DS in 2007, published by THQ. It was part of that wave of licensed games that tried to capture the feel of the movie on a handheld, back when the DS was full of experiments with its dual screens and touch controls. It didn't try to reinvent the wheel, just offered a straightforward racing experience for fans of the film.

You control Lightning McQueen, racing on circuits that mirror locations from the movie, like Radiator Springs and international tracks. The main goal is to win cups by finishing first in a series of races, earning upgrades for your car along the way. Signature mechanics include using the touch screen to perform stunts, like mid-air flips, which fill your nitro boost meter; you then tap an icon to activate the speed burst. The racing is fairly simple, with forgiving handling that makes it accessible, though later cups demand cleaner driving to secure victories. It feels like a quick, casual racer that gets the job done without much fuss.