Racing Gears Advance

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. My Gamer
    72
    Upgrades, short cuts, environmental driving conditions, and real-life vehicles force this game above the rest.
  2. Play Magazine
    70
    The AI is aggressive, but loads of upgrades are available to give you much-needed edge and add an element of strategy. [Apr 2005, p.70]
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  3. Gamers Europe
    65
    Despite these crippling flaws, Racing Gears Advance has that rare quality of being addictive.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
17
#17 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
10
#10 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2005

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 54
  3. Negative: 3 out of 54
  1. Yojimbo2015
    May 5, 2023
    6
    An attempt at a Gran Turismo style upgradable racer done in the Micro Machines style and it works reasonably well. The overhead format makesAn attempt at a Gran Turismo style upgradable racer done in the Micro Machines style and it works reasonably well. The overhead format makes the races seem a little samey but the lack of good racing games on the Advance makes it worth a look to wannabe gearheads.… Full Review »
  2. Nintendoforlife
    May 10, 2020
    8
    wow! amazing game, very addicting, probably one of the best racing games ever made for the GBA! there's only one thing... it is REALLY hard.wow! amazing game, very addicting, probably one of the best racing games ever made for the GBA! there's only one thing... it is REALLY hard. even the first race takes quite a few tries, I think the sensitive controls being the one to blame. but it makes the game a good challenge, and I would definitely recommend this title! trust me, it is worth the time and money!… Full Review »
  3. therealarien
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    I can't believe how many hours I've poured into this. It's a rare gem and one of my fav racing games across all platforms. The game playI can't believe how many hours I've poured into this. It's a rare gem and one of my fav racing games across all platforms. The game play alone has a great learning curve and is very satisfying when you learn the tracks, plus the customization really gives you that sense of ownership. Even down to choosing the tyres. Play it now!… Full Review »
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