NASCAR 2000 on Game Boy Color is exactly what you’d expect—a no-frills, top-down racer that nails the chaotic energy of stock car racing. The second you start, you’re thrown into qualifying laps with a chunky little car that somehow feels faster than it looks. The tracks are tight, the AI drivers love nudging you into walls, and that pixelated crowd in the background? Weirdly charming.

It’s got all the official NASCAR branding, so if you’re into that late ‘90s era of racing, the nostalgia hits hard. The controls are simple—just gas, brake, and a surprisingly useful draft mechanic—but nailing turns without spinning out takes practice. And yeah, the rubber-banding is brutal; lead the whole race only to get overtaken in the final lap? Classic.

Not gonna lie, the graphics haven’t aged gracefully, but there’s something satisfying about squeezing past three cars on the last corner of Daytona. If you’ve got a soft spot for retro racers, this one’s a solid time capsule.