Play Trax (USA, Europe) Online

Trax is a 1991 Game Boy game developed by HAL Laboratory. It arrived during a period when the handheld was filling up with inventive, compact action titles, and it fit right in without much fanfare. You control a small tank through a series of overhead maze-like stages, tasked with clearing out enemy forces.

You maneuver your tank through tight corridors, firing at enemy vehicles and structures while avoiding return fire. The main goal is to destroy all enemy generators in each stage to progress. Key mechanics include collecting power-ups that change your weapon type, from standard shots to more powerful spreads or bouncing rounds, and navigating multi-screen levels that often require backtracking once new paths open. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty can spike sharply in later stages, demanding quick reflexes and careful aim. It feels like a tense, methodical scramble where every shot and turn matters.