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F-1 World Grand Prix

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Race authentic 1998 Formula 1 circuits with adjustable car setups in five game modes.

F-1 World Grand Prix was originally released for Nintendo 64 in 1998; the Game Boy Color version was released in 1999.


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Released
1999
Original release
1998
Perspective
Behind view
Size
528.29 KB
Rating
0 votes

About F-1 World Grand Prix

F-1 World Grand Prix is a handheld adaptation of a Nintendo 64 Formula 1 title for the Game Boy Color. It holds an official license for the 1998 season, incorporating its real teams, drivers, and circuits.

The presentation shifts to a two dimensional, third person view. To enhance realism, the game provides options to modify car setups, including transmission settings, gear ratios, tyre selection, and spoiler alignment prior to a race. Weather conditions and vehicle damage can be toggled on or off.

Players can engage with several modes, such as a full season Grand Prix, single races, time trials, and a two player option. The experience allows for three saved progress files and includes two difficulty settings, making the challenge adjustable.

F-1 World Grand Prix Screenshots

12 images
Title screen/main menu
The tongues of racing, or the racing tongues.
A monochrome car sets the mood as it absorbed into the light of the sun.
A mighty engine belch.
Fade to lights...
A greyscale, greenish bluescale, video of F-1 racing.
Team selecting. I'm picking this one; if you squint the front of the car looks like a cobra :D
J. will have to do.
The Belgian course looks like a delicious lobster claw!
More options to fiddle with.
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the butane. Holds true in Belgium as well. :)
Passing a gaudy red car.