Chiki Race is one of those Game Boy racers that looks simple at first—just a tiny car zipping around pixelated tracks—but man, it gets intense fast. The controls are tight, and those later courses throw some brutal turns at you. I remember wiping out on the same hairpin three times before figuring out the timing.

What’s cool is how each track has its own vibe—some are wide-open speed runs, others feel like dodging traffic in a crowded city. And yeah, the rival cars actually put up a fight, swerving to block you last second. No rubber-banding here, just pure old-school competition.

It’s got that classic Game Boy charm too, with little details like your car kicking up dust on dirt roads. If you’ve got a soft spot for retro racers, this one’s a blast from the past worth firing up.