Shinseiki GPX Cyber Formula on the Game Boy is one of those weird little racing games that somehow captures the vibe of the anime without being a straight-up adaptation. You're piloting those futuristic cyber cars, but the tiny sprites make it feel more like slot cars than high-speed machines. Still, there's something charming about the chunky pixel art and the way the tracks twist in that classic Game Boy green-on-green.

First race in, you'll notice the handling's a bit slippery—takes a lap or two to get used to drifting around corners without smacking the barriers. The AI isn't exactly brutal, but they'll nudge you off the track if you're not careful. No turbo boosts or crazy anime stunts here, just straightforward racing with a faint whiff of that 90s cyber aesthetic. If you're into obscure retro racers, it's a neat time capsule.