Downforce GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Racing

Downforce

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Advance
GenreRacing
DeveloperSmartdog
PublisherTitus
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Game Boy Advance, Downforce is a racing game developed by Smartdog and published by Titus.

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 Downforce 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.

Downforce gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Downforce cheats & codes

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

Always Place 1st83001EC4 0000
Pole Position830010E0 0000
Unlock Hidden Cars83007098 FFFF
Unlock Hidden Tracks830070A0 01FF
Enable Code (Must Be On)000098EF 000A 10003760 0007
Press R For Turbo BoostD0000020 0100 83007048 0BC0

See all Downforce cheats

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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.

Downforce FAQ

Who made Downforce?

It was developed by Smartdog and published by Titus.

Is Downforce multiplayer?

No. Downforce is a single-player game.

How long does Downforce take to play?

As a racing game, Downforce 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 Downforce 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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