Vigilante 8 on the Game Boy Color attempts to bring the explosive car combat of its console counterparts to the handheld, but it stumbles in the translation. The top-down view feels awkward for vehicular combat, and the controls lack the precision for satisfying action. While it captures some of the original game's stylized look and attitude, the gameplay feels limited and repetitive. Diehard fans of the series might feel a flicker of nostalgia, but most players will find this adaptation a pale imitation.