NASCAR Heat 2002 on the GBA is one of those racing games that feels rough around the edges but still kinda hooks you. The tracks are tight, the cars handle like they're on ice half the time, and the AI drivers love to bump you into the wall—but that chaos is weirdly fun once you get used to it.

You start with a handful of basic cars and tracks, and the career mode lets you grind for better rides. The graphics are... well, it's a GBA game, so don't expect miracles, but the sense of speed isn't bad. Just don't expect deep strategy—this is more about surviving the pack and sneaking past wrecks.

If you're into old-school arcade racers with a NASCAR skin, it's a decent time killer. Just brace yourself for some janky physics.