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5 /5

Herbie: Fully Loaded is a lightweight racing game that's best suited for the youngest and least demanding of players. The smooth 3D graphics are the game's lone bright spot. Otherwise, the driving is too basic, the AI is too dumb, and there are barely enough tracks and play options to occupy more than an hour of someone's time.
The game loosely follows the movie. Players compete against NASCAR drivers on road and oval courses using a supercharged Volkswagen named "Herbie." At the end of every race in the story mode, images taken directly from the movie let you know how close you are to winning the championship.
In conclusion, Herbie: Fully Loaded comes across as a missed opportunity. The 3D graphics are a treat, but everything else about the game is underdeveloped or poorly programmed. With a few more courses and play options, and a few AI tweaks here and there, this could've been one of the best racing games ever made for the GBA. As it stands, the game is probably OK for young kids. Anyone that's already mastered the ins and outs of third grade, however, will probably want to play something else.