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Cruis'n Exotica came out for the Game Boy Color in 2000, published by Midway. It was part of that wave of arcade-style racing games trying to fit onto the small screen, a portable version of the more elaborate console and arcade titles. You got a racing game you could carry in your pocket, which felt like a decent trade-off at the time.

You control a car, racing against other vehicles on tracks set in unusual locations like a prehistoric jungle or a futuristic city. The main goal is simple: finish in first place across a series of cups. The game uses a split-screen view during two-player mode via link cable, a notable feature for its time. You can also pick up power-ups during a race, like a temporary speed boost or an oil slick to hinder opponents. The pacing is fast, and the controls are straightforward, though the difficulty can spike on later tracks. It feels like a quick, chaotic arcade experience shrunk down for on-the-go play.