Project Gotham Racing on the Game Boy Color is a portable racing title based on the popular Xbox launch game from Bizarre Creations. THQ brought this handheld version to market so fans could enjoy fast street racing on the go. The game keeps the core idea of its console big brother, where players earn Kudos points by driving with skill and style. Drifting through corners, overtaking rivals, and chaining clean moves builds up a higher score than simply finishing first. This style of play sets it apart from many other racing games on the platform. The handheld hardware pushes out a top down view of the action with bright colors and clear track lines. Cars handle with a snappy feel that suits short play sessions on the bus or in bed. The career structure gives players a steady sense of progress as they move up through tougher events. For a small cartridge from the early 2000s, it packs a surprising amount of racing content into a single Game Boy Color game pak.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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0.5 MB · GB / GBC ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | GB / GBC ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Racing |
| File Size | 0.5 MB |
| Developer | Bizarre Creations |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Project Gotham Racing on the Game Boy Color is a portable racing title based on the popular Xbox launch game from Bizarre Creations. THQ brought this handheld version to market so fans could enjoy fast street racing on the go. The game keeps the core idea of its console big brother, where players earn Kudos points by driving with skill and style. Drifting through corners, overtaking rivals, and chaining clean moves builds up a higher score than simply finishing first. This style of play sets it apart from many other racing games on the platform. The handheld hardware pushes out a top down view of the action with bright colors and clear track lines. Cars handle with a snappy feel that suits short play sessions on the bus or in bed. The career structure gives players a steady sense of progress as they move up through tougher events. For a small cartridge from the early 2000s, it packs a surprising amount of racing content into a single Game Boy Color game pak.
Players can pick from a roster of licensed sports cars and supercars taken from real world brands featured in the original release. The career mode pushes drivers through a series of cup events held across city circuits inspired by London, New York, Tokyo, and San Francisco. Each track demands a different driving style, with tight corners in one city and long sweeping bends in the next. Time trial and single race options give quick action when there is no time for a full campaign. Winning gold medals on harder difficulties opens up extra cars and paint jobs, giving players a reason to repeat earlier events. The Kudos system rewards bold driving, so racers who take risks earn faster upgrades than cautious ones. The soundtrack uses upbeat chiptune music that matches the speed on screen. Project Gotham Racing on Game Boy Color stands as a solid pocket sized version of a famous arcade racer, offering hours of fast paced fun for fans of the series.