Starsky and Hutch on the GBA is one of those licensed games that somehow works better than it should. You're basically cruising around in that iconic red Gran Torino, busting criminals in short, arcade-style missions. The driving feels a little stiff at first, but once you get used to the handling, it's weirdly satisfying to drift around corners while Hutch yells at you from the passenger seat.

Most missions play out like mini police chases—you ram suspects off the road or tail them without getting spotted. There's even some on-foot sections where you awkwardly shuffle around with tank controls, but honestly, I just wanted to get back in the car. The whole thing has this early 2000s charm, complete with blocky character models and that grainy GBA color palette. Not a masterpiece, but way more fun than most movie tie-ins.

If you're into retro licensed games, this one's a surprisingly decent time-waster.