5) Beetle Adventure Racing
Released: 1999
Breakneck racing action mixed with destructible, explorable environments, all wrapped inside lovable little love bugs– meet Beetle Adventure Racing. As polished as many AAA video games, Beetle Adventure Racing stunned with lush graphics, a catchy soundtrack, and a gaggle of secrets to discover. Finding alternate routes and shortcuts was addicting, and the game rewarded inquisitive players with a bevy of unlockables. With licensing deals being what they are, it’s unlikely this game will ever see a re-release, but don’t let that stop you from hunting down an original copy and giving it a whirl!