Top Gear Rally GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Racing

Top Gear Rally

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

Developed by Vision Works and published by Kemco, Top Gear Rally arrived on the Game Boy Color in 1999 as a racing game.

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.

Vision Works also made Top Gear Pocket, Top Gear Pocket 2 and Top Gear Rally 2 for the GBC.

Top Gear Rally 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 Rally 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 Rally gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Top Gear Rally cheats & codes

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

Immer erster$0D226081
Zeit 00:00:00$0D217881

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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 Rally FAQ

When did Top Gear Rally come out on the GBC?

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

Who made Top Gear Rally?

It was developed by Vision Works and published by Kemco.

Is Top Gear Rally multiplayer?

Yes. Top Gear Rally supports up to 2 players.

How long does Top Gear Rally take to play?

As a racing game, Top Gear Rally 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.

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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