Rip-Tide Racer GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Racing

Rip-Tide Racer

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenreRacing
DeveloperCryo Interactive
PublisherCryo Interactive
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Rip-Tide Racer is a racing game released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Cryo Interactive.

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 #22 by legacy score.

Cryo Interactive also made Gift, Roland Garros French Open and Zidane: Football Generation for the GBC.

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

What playing Rip-Tide Racer 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.

Rip-Tide Racer gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Rip-Tide Racer cheats & codes

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

Immer letzte Runde$0D2204D8
Unzerstoerbar$0D2B0AEF

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Rip-Tide Racer 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.

Rip-Tide Racer FAQ

When did Rip-Tide Racer come out on the GBC?

Rip-Tide Racer was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made Rip-Tide Racer?

It was developed by Cryo Interactive.

How long does Rip-Tide Racer take to play?

As a racing game, Rip-Tide Racer 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 Rip-Tide Racer 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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