Top Gear Pocket 2 GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Racing

Top Gear Pocket 2

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Color
Released1999
GenreRacing
DeveloperVision Works
PublisherKemco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTop Gear
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Game Boy Color in 1999, Top Gear Pocket 2 is a racing game developed by Vision Works and published by Kemco.

It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch. Among the 73 GBC racing games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

It is part of the Top Gear series; on the GBC you can also try Top Gear Pocket. The series also appears on other systems with Top Gear (SNES) and Top Gear 2 (SNES). Vision Works also made Top Gear Rally and Top Gear Rally 2 for the GBC.

Top Gear Pocket 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • 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 Top Gear Pocket 2 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.

Top Gear Pocket 2 gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Top Gear Pocket 2 cheats & codes

18 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Maximum Top Speed010999C2
Maximum Acceleration01099AC2
Maximum Handling01099BC2
Maximum Braking01099CC2
Infinite Funds0110ACC1
Points Modifier01??ACC1 01??ADC1

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Top Gear Pocket 2 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.

Top Gear Pocket 2 FAQ

When did Top Gear Pocket 2 come out on the GBC?

Top Gear Pocket 2 was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.

Who made Top Gear Pocket 2?

It was developed by Vision Works and published by Kemco.

Is Top Gear Pocket 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Top Gear Pocket 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Top Gear Pocket 2 take to play?

As a racing game, Top Gear Pocket 2 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 Top Gear Pocket 2 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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