The power of Satan compels you to play Pocket Racers. Resist his devilish temptation!

This cross-country race is energetic and insane; travel through the caves of Indianapolis, admire the palm trees of Chicago, and duke it out against an armored sportscar in a New York street showdown. The Japanese developers clearly had no idea what the United States is really like, but they apparently thought it must be a pretty damn cool place.

Most players will quickly realize the true nature of the deceptive diagonal path and avoid it. True racing experts will keep trying — and failing — until they eventually learn the timing and precise amount of steering wheel spin required. This is what “mastering games” is about: the transition from unskilled to skilled.