Chase H.Q. Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Racing

Chase H.Q.

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy
GenreRacing
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesChase H.Q.
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Taito, Chase H.Q. arrived on the Game Boy as a racing game.

Among the 29 Game Boy racing games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the Chase H.Q. series; on the Game Boy you can also try Super Chase H.Q.. The series also appears on other systems with Chase H.Q. (TurboGrafx-16) and Chase H.Q. (C64). Taito also made Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble and Bubble Bobble Part 2 for the Game Boy.

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 Game Boy 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 Chase H.Q. 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.

Chase H.Q. gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Chase H.Q. cheats & codes

19 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Time0128A3C7
Infinite Nitros0102CFC7
Time Is Always 990109A3C7 0109A4C7

See all Chase H.Q. cheats

Chase H.Q. walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Chase H.Q. FAQ

Who made Chase H.Q.?

It was developed by Taito.

Is Chase H.Q. multiplayer?

No. Chase H.Q. is a single-player game.

How long does Chase H.Q. take to play?

As a racing game, Chase H.Q. 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 Chase H.Q. 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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