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You wrestle a chunky little car around muddy tracks, nailing drifts that feel way better than they should on a Game Boy screen—those engine growls sell the speed.

Genre: Racing

Released: 1998

File size: 126 bytes

Game Overview

Top Gear Rally on the Game Boy Color is one of those racers that shouldn’t work as well as it does—but somehow, it absolutely nails the thrill of speed on that tiny screen. The isometric view gives you just enough perspective to nail tight corners, and the handling actually feels weighty, like you’re wrestling with a real car instead of sliding a sprite around. Muddy tracks? They’ll spin you out if you’re careless. Hairpins? Better nail that drift or you’re eating guardrail.

What surprised me most was the sound design—those engine noises have no business being this satisfying on a GBC. And the tracks? Bright, varied, and just chaotic enough to keep you leaning into every turn. It’s arcade racing stripped down to its fun essentials: no fuss, just you, a pocket-sized car, and the need to go faster. If you’ve got a soft spot for late-90s handheld charm, this one still holds up.