Need for Speed: Underground 2 on GBA is way better than you'd expect for a handheld port. The second you boot it up, you're thrown into this grimy, neon-soaked city where every corner has some dude waiting to race you. The customization isn’t as deep as the console versions, but tweaking your ride’s paint job or slapping on a new spoiler still feels satisfying—especially when you smoke some punk in a pink Civic.

Races are chaotic, with tight turns and shortcuts that actually matter if you want to stay ahead. The rubber-banding AI can be brutal (seriously, where did that Eclipse come from?), but nailing a perfect drift around a hairpin feels so good. It’s got that early 2000s street racing vibe—bass-heavy music, obnoxious decals, the whole thing. Just don’t expect photo-realistic graphics; this is pure arcade chaos crammed into a tiny cartridge.

If you’ve got a soft spot for old-school NFS or just want something to play between bus rides, this one holds up surprisingly well.