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Game Boy Advance · Racing / Adventure

Cars Mater-National Championship

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2007
GenreRacing, Adventure
DeveloperTantalus Software
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesCars
ESRBE
LegacyDeep 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 gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Cars Mater-National Championship walkthroughs & guides

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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.

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