Unlike the previous games in the series, instead of racing down one-way courses consisting of streets based on real-life locations while avoiding various road hazards like oncoming traffic and construction, the players travel through a large environment racing eleven different cars and winning without getting hit by walls and such. Fourteen different locations, the same as ''
Cruis'n Exotica'', are available. There is a new speed boost system that is activated by pressing on the gas button twice. There is also an option that allows the player to have a damage system on or off. There will be a damage bar that depletes if the players crash into different objects. There are three different races to choose from. Players can run through the Cruis'n Cup which unlocks new courses and cars. Championship allows players to go through courses and earn points like in
Mario Kart. In Freestyle, players can go through courses to get the highest track record. The game features a three-player
multiplayer mode using the Game Boy Advance's link cable. Instead of a
save feature, this game used a
password system so that players can save their progress. == Reception ==