Play Test Drive : 6 Online

Test Drive 6 on the Game Boy Color came out in 2000 from Infogrames, a time when handheld racing games were often simpler, scaled down versions of their console counterparts. It was part of a long running series that tried to bring a sense of car collecting and arcade style racing to the small screen, fitting right into the portable gaming habits of the era.

You pick a car from a modest garage, tweak its handling or speed slightly between events, and then jump into quick races against one opponent at a time. The main goal is to win enough prize money to unlock faster, more exotic vehicles. The racing happens on tight, winding tracks viewed from a top down perspective, demanding quick reflexes to avoid walls and other cars. Races are short bursts of action, usually under a minute, but the narrow roads and aggressive AI keep the pressure high. It feels like a frantic, condensed arcade experience built for short sessions.