Game Boy Advance · Racing / Adventure
Cars Mater-National Championship
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | Racing, Adventure |
| Developer | Tantalus Software |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Cars |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Tantalus Software and published by THQ, Cars Mater-National Championship arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2007 as a racing game. It blends racing and adventure elements.
It landed about 6 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2007 include TMNT, Arctic Tale and Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth. Among the 105 GBA racing games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
It is part of the Cars series. The series also appears on other systems with Cars Mater-National Championship (DS) and Cars Race-O-Rama (DS). Tantalus Software also made ATV Quad Power Racing, The Polar Express and Monster Truck Madness for the GBA.
Cars Mater-National Championship is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Cars Mater-National Championship is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Cars Mater-National Championship walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Cars Mater-National Championship FAQ
When did Cars Mater-National Championship come out on the GBA?
Cars Mater-National Championship was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2007.
Who made Cars Mater-National Championship?
It was developed by Tantalus Software and published by THQ.
Is Cars Mater-National Championship multiplayer?
No. Cars Mater-National Championship is a single-player game.
How long does Cars Mater-National Championship take to play?
As a racing game, Cars Mater-National Championship typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Cars Mater-National Championship on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.