Fastest Lap on Game Boy is one of those no-frills racers that somehow just works—you get a top-down view, a handful of surprisingly twisty tracks, and that satisfying little drift when you nail a corner just right. The controls are dead simple (left, right, and pray you don’t sideswipe a rival), but don’t let that fool you—some of those later courses feel like threading a needle at 100mph.

What I love is how it nails that arcade feel without any flashy gimmicks. No upgrades, no rubber-banding AI—just you, the track, and the clock. First time I played, I blew through the early races thinking it was too easy… then hit the third cup and spun out six times in a row. Classic Game Boy charm, honestly.

If you’ve got a soft spot for pixelated burnout turns and that sweet, sweet victory jingle, this one’s a blast from the past worth firing up.