Play Grand Theft Auto Online

I remember picking up Grand Theft Auto for the Game Boy Color back when it came out. It was published by Rockstar Games, and it was one of those ambitious attempts to bring a big console experience to a handheld. On the GBC, a system known for simpler, often top-down games, this version of GTA felt like a different beast entirely, a scaled-down take on the open-world chaos the series was starting to become known for.

You control a small car from a top-down perspective, driving through a grid-like city. Your main goal is to complete various criminal jobs to earn money and rise through the ranks. The gameplay is broken into distinct missions you select on the map, and you navigate the city screen by screen. You steal cars, evade the police who chase you with increasing intensity, and cause general mayhem. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can spike quickly when your wanted level rises and the entire police force descends on your tiny vehicle. Driving through the pixelated streets with sirens wailing behind you creates a tense, frantic feeling that is surprisingly engaging for such a small package.