Play Thunderbirds (Europe) Online

Game Overview

If you grew up watching the Tracy brothers swoop in to save the day in their ridiculously cool machines, this little Game Boy Color game is pure nostalgia fuel. You get to pilot Thunderbird 2 (the big green one—my personal favorite) through bite-sized rescue missions, defusing bombs and outrunning disasters with that classic '60s aesthetic. The graphics are obviously basic by today’s standards, but back then, seeing Tracy Island pop up in pixel form felt like magic.

It’s not exactly a deep strategy sim—more like a mix of quick reflexes and light puzzle-solving, like if someone mashed up an arcade shooter with the show’s vibe. Some missions can be frustratingly short, and the controls take a minute to get used to, but there’s something weirdly satisfying about nailing a perfect landing or barely escaping an explosion. And yeah, you will hum the theme song for days afterward.

Honestly, it’s a niche pick, but if you’ve got a soft spot for retro licensed games or just want to pretend you’re Virgil Tracy for 20 minutes, this one’s a fun little time capsule.