Top Gear Pocket on Game Boy Color is one of those racers that just feels right in your hands—tight controls, a solid sense of speed, and tracks that actually make you lean into turns like you’re really behind the wheel. The first race throws you straight into it: no tutorials, just a quick pick between a few cars (go for the blue one, trust me) and then you’re weaving through traffic, barely scraping past rivals on narrow roads.

The graphics pop with that classic GBC color palette—bright greens for the roadside, little pixelated crowds waving—and the music’s got that upbeat, bass-heavy vibe that somehow makes a 2D racer feel intense. It’s simple, sure, but the later tracks get sneaky with sharp bends and sudden obstacles. I’ve wiped out more times than I’d admit trying to shave milliseconds off my lap times.

If you’ve got a soft spot for old-school racers that don’t overcomplicate things, this one’s a blast. Just don’t blame me when you realize you’ve been grinding time trials for an hour.