Cars GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Racing / Adventure

Cars

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Advance
GenreRacing, Adventure
DeveloperHelixe
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Cars is a racing game released for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Helixe and published by THQ. It blends racing and adventure elements.

Helixe also made Star Wars: The New Droid Army, The Incredibles and The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 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 gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Cars cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Max Boltz32015BF8 00FF
Master Code00003279 000A 1000F784 0007

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Cars walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Cars.

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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 FAQ

Who made Cars?

It was developed by Helixe and published by THQ.

Is Cars multiplayer?

No. Cars is a single-player game.

How long does Cars take to play?

As a racing game, Cars 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 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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