Game Boy Color · Racing
Cruis'n Exotica
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Crawfish Interactive Ltd. |
| Publisher | Midway |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Cruis'n |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Cruis'n Exotica is a racing game developed by Crawfish Interactive Ltd. and published by Midway.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 73 GBC racing games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Cruis'n series. The series also appears on other systems with Cruis'n USA (N64) and Cruis'n World (N64). Crawfish Interactive Ltd. also made X-Men: Mutant Academy, Maya the Bee & Her Friends and WWF Attitude for the GBC.
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 GBC 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 Cruis'n Exotica 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.
Cruis'n Exotica cheats & codes
4 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 0199EBCA |
|---|---|
| Low Lap Time | 0100E9CA
0100EACA |
| Always First | 0101EDCA
0101EECA
01013CD0 |
Cruis'n Exotica walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Cruis'n Exotica FAQ
When did Cruis'n Exotica come out on the GBC?
Cruis'n Exotica was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Cruis'n Exotica?
It was developed by Crawfish Interactive Ltd. and published by Midway.
Is Cruis'n Exotica multiplayer?
No. Cruis'n Exotica is a single-player game.
How long does Cruis'n Exotica take to play?
As a racing game, Cruis'n Exotica 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 Cruis'n Exotica 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.