Cars (GBA) — Drift, Boost, and Talk Trash in Radiator Springs

Cars on Game Boy Advance turns Route 66 into a pocket racetrack: quick laps, chunky drifts, and power-slides that make Lightning McQueen feel like a tiny red menace. It’s bright, fast, and snack-sized—perfect for burning through cups on a car ride while Mater roasts you from the sidelines. If you’re padding a handheld shelf and planning to buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange, this is the easy, low-stress racer that still scratches the “one more podium” itch.

1. Release Year: 2006
2. Platform: Game Boy Advance
3. Genre: Arcade racing
4. Developer: Helixe
5. Publisher: THQ
6. Gameplay: Short lap races, drift-heavy corners, simple boosts, track shortcuts
7. Progression: Cups, unlockable tracks/cars, time trials for bragging rights
8. Multiplayer: Local link races via GBA Link Cable
9. Online Status: No online features (offline/local only)
10. Vibe: Saturday-morning speed—colorful tracks, friendly rivalries, zero pit strategy