Based on Cruis'n Exotica , players are presented with a racing experience inspired by the arcade game of the same name. The story revolves around the player's journey through various exotic locales and fantasy worlds as they compete in races to progress through the game. The gameplay of Cruis'n Exotica for Game Boy Color involves navigating through 12 tracks, each with its own unique theme and design. The game features three main modes: Exotica, Freestyle, and Circuit. In Exotica mode, players must win consecutive races to advance to the next track. Freestyle mode allows access to all tracks from the start, while Circuit mode consists of multi-track rounds where final placements determine a point score.
Cruis'n Exotica incorporates several gameplay mechanics from the original arcade game, including a trick system that allows players to launch their car into a wheelie or perform flips and spins through button combos. The game's graphics engine is adapted to the handheld platform, offering three different viewing heights to choose from.
Cruis'n Exotica was released on November 6th, 2000, for the Game Boy Color console.