GT Advance - Championship Racing is one of those GBA racers that actually holds up surprisingly well. It’s got that early 2000s arcade feel—tight controls, a decent selection of cars, and tracks that actually require some skill to master. The first race throws you right into it, no hand-holding, just you and a hatchback trying not to spin out on the turns.

Graphics are solid for the GBA, with a nice sense of speed and some cool little details like skid marks staying on the track. The music’s forgettable, but the engine sounds? Weirdly satisfying. You’ll unlock faster cars as you go, and the later cups get properly brutal—I remember grinding the same race for hours just to afford a decent upgrade.

If you’re into old-school racing games, this one’s a hidden gem. Just don’t expect Forza-level realism.