Racing Gears Advance

 Game Boy Advance
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
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  1. MikeN.
    Feb 4, 2005
    10
    This game ROCKS! This is by far the best racing game I've ever played on the GBA. I think Nintendo Power's comment on the car's being small a distraction is a really strange and poor comment. The gameplay is awesome, multiplayer is a blast! Car customization, weapons, upgrades, awesome tracks and a tough and good AI makes this game a real winner! A must have for those who This game ROCKS! This is by far the best racing game I've ever played on the GBA. I think Nintendo Power's comment on the car's being small a distraction is a really strange and poor comment. The gameplay is awesome, multiplayer is a blast! Car customization, weapons, upgrades, awesome tracks and a tough and good AI makes this game a real winner! A must have for those who like combat racing.… Expand
  2. MarkM.
    Jul 5, 2005
    10
    Tight control and keeps you playing all the way to the finish line. Its nice with the auto save and the battery back-up so you dont have to worry about losing anything!
  3. AB
    Feb 22, 2005
    10
    Finally, a truly great handheld racing game. Actually, Racing Gears Advance is a truly excellent racing game, handheld or not. The cars can be small, like Nintendo Power mentioned, but it's never a real problem. It's definitely better than any other top-down racing game (Karnaaj Rally included). If GTA Advance played this well it would be nearly as good as the console GTAs.
  4. DaytonS.
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    Incredible! This game will go down as one of the defining games on the GBA. Racing Gears Advance seems to have pinpointed the ever sought after formula of easy to play tough to master. It also seems to have hit the target between simulator customization and arcade fun. This is a must have game.
  5. SandraS.
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    I love this game! The geisha driver kicks serious butt.
  6. T
    Mar 21, 2005
    10
    Addictive.
  7. 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 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!
  8. 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. 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!
  9. 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 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.

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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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
  1. AceGamez
    90
    For some the difficulty may be a little frustrating and later on in the game it seems a little fruitless to fork out on weapons, but it's balanced, clever and exciting, almost forcing you to have one more go.
  2. GBA Central
    80
    The complete package; its diversity in both the build up to the race and on the road delivers an experience that satisfies on multiple levels, making for an effective racing game. Unlike other games of the same genre, this one will test your brain, memory as well as your reflexes.
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  3. 1UP
    90
    Thanks to the thoughtfully designed courses, tight control, and -- thank goodness -- a battery backup and autosave feature, Racing Gears Advance is a pleasure to play from start to finish line.
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