Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber (Nintendo Game Boy Advance, 2001)

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Mattel's best-selling toy car series screeches onto Game Boy Advance with the release of Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber. Players can choose from a total of 25 genuine Hot Wheels models divided into five categories: street rods, super sport, super screamers, muscle cars, and sports gallery. Each vehicle is individually rated in top speed, acceleration, and handling, but players can further fine-tune their ride between races from within the in-game garage. Upgrades in the form of engines, mufflers, computers, suspension, wheels, rear ends, and brakes are available to improve each car's performance during a race. Yet in order to acquire an upgrade, players must first earn some cash during competition. Eleven fantasy-based courses take place amidst a game of backgammon, atop a pool table, inside a casino, on a desk, and even inside a bathroom. The perspective is set behind the vehicle as players attempt to complete three laps before their four opponents. Grand Prix involves advancing through all 11 races, unlocking cars and courses along the way for use in other modes. Cup Select has players participating in a group of races to win a championship cup, Free Race offers an opportunity to learn shortcuts, while Time Trial involves trying to beat specific records for a chance at unlocking certain cars. Two players can compete head to head with a Game Link Cable, and all unlocked cars, upgrades, and lap records are saved to battery.