F-1 Race
Encyclopedia
F-1 Race is a racing video game released in 1984 for the Famicom
in Japan. A version was released in 1990 for the Game Boy
in Japan, Europe, and North America, which included the Four Player Adapter for four player gameplay.
in one of two Formula One
cars around a variety of tracks near world capitals and landmarks. Gameplay is similar to that of Namco
's Pole Position. Finishing in first, second, or third results in a podium finish; players must win on each track to advance to the next.
Several Nintendo characters appear at the end of race circuits: Mario, Samus, Kid Icarus, and Donkey Kong.
The game resulted in a Grand Prix series sequel, featuring Famicom Grand Prix: F-1 Race and Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally. Similar to the original, both games were never released outside of Japan.
Plug and Play console. Clones of the game are listed below: (This may not a complete list.)
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
in Japan. A version was released in 1990 for the Game Boy
Game Boy
The , is an 8-bit handheld video game device developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It was released in Japan on , in North America in , and in Europe on...
in Japan, Europe, and North America, which included the Four Player Adapter for four player gameplay.
Gameplay
The game features racingAuto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
in one of two Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
cars around a variety of tracks near world capitals and landmarks. Gameplay is similar to that of Namco
Namco
is a Japanese corporation best known as a former video game developer and publisher. Following a merger with Bandai in September 2005, the two companies' game production assets were spun off into Namco Bandai Games on March 31, 2006. Namco Ltd. was re-established to continue domestic operation of...
's Pole Position. Finishing in first, second, or third results in a podium finish; players must win on each track to advance to the next.
Several Nintendo characters appear at the end of race circuits: Mario, Samus, Kid Icarus, and Donkey Kong.
The game resulted in a Grand Prix series sequel, featuring Famicom Grand Prix: F-1 Race and Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally. Similar to the original, both games were never released outside of Japan.
Clones or hacks
F-1 Race has been cloned on many Famiclone consoles like the N-JoypadN-Joypad
The N-Joypad is a Nintendo Entertainment System clone manufactured by the Hong-Kong-based company ABL, which is different from other clones because it doesn't uses cartridges, instead relying on "compact discs" of different size...
Plug and Play console. Clones of the game are listed below: (This may not a complete list.)
- Ufo Race: Cars replaced with UFOs and changed graphics and music.
- Boat Race: Cars replaced with boats and graphics are changed but sound is normal.
- Bicycle Race: Cars replaced with bicycles with all graphics and sound effects are changed.
- Car Race: The name is changed, but the rest is unchanged.