Game Boy Advance · Racing
Downforce
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Smartdog |
| Publisher | Titus |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep 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 cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Always Place 1st | 83001EC4
0000 |
|---|---|
| Pole Position | 830010E0
0000 |
| Unlock Hidden Cars | 83007098
FFFF |
| Unlock Hidden Tracks | 830070A0
01FF |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 000098EF
000A
10003760
0007 |
| Press R For Turbo Boost | D0000020
0100
83007048
0BC0 |
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Playing GBA games today
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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.