GP-1: Part II
Encyclopedia
GP-1: Part II is a motorcycle
racing game
developed by Genki
and published by Atlus
for the SNES
, which was released in 1994. It is a sequel to GP-1
.
Both versions are the same, with few changes between the Japanese and the American version, the biggest difference occurred between the two was that in the GP-1 RS, the game was saved by a battery included inside the cartridge, while in the American version the game was saved or continued on the basis password
to allow players to pick up and play at their leisure.
The game features three game modes: "GP Race" which is present along with a "Practice" and "Race" mode, "Time Attack" which is the famous race against the clock, where the player runs into any circuit in search of the best time, and finally "Vs Battle" allows two players to duke it out head-to-head on the track of their choice. However the race will be only between player one against player two, it couldn't be played in the championship or against the CPU.
In compensation GP Race mode is a kind of career/season mode, where you will fight bravely to earn a place on the podium. It begins with a qualifying round in Japan, consisting of 4 local tracks, and in case you go well in them, you will qualify for the real GP-1 World Championship
. Here there is another difference between the two versions, the American has no such qualifying round in Japan, it goes straight to the world championship. At the japanese qualifying round there are only available three motorcycles, after succeeding in the qualifying another three new motorcycles will be available.
In the world championship, you will race against racers from around the world in 13 tracks spread across all corners. Rival racers will intimidate and challenge the player to bet a few bucks to see who arrives before the race, but you can choose not to bet. The extra money you earned from rivals or as a reward of winning races and earn points can be used to upgrade the motorcycle. Earning enough points will let the player obtain better parts for their bike.
A funny part of the game is when a fan asks you for an autograph on her white shirt, but then you can also choose whether or not to give her the autograph.
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
racing game
Racing game
A racing video game is a genre of video games, either in the first-person or third-person perspective, in which the player partakes in a racing competition with any type of land, air, or sea vehicles. They may be based on anything from real-world racing leagues to entirely fantastical settings...
developed by Genki
Genki (company)
Genki is a Japanese developer of computer and video games. It was founded in October 1990 by Hiroshi Hamagaki and Tomo Kimura, who left Sega to form the company. Genki is best known for its racing game titles.-History:...
and published by Atlus
Atlus
is a Japanese computer and video game developer, publisher, and distributor based in Tokyo, Japan, best known for developing the console role-playing game franchise Megami Tensei. The first Megami Tensei was a Nintendo Entertainment System video game published by Namco based on a trilogy of...
for the SNES
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
, which was released in 1994. It is a sequel to GP-1
GP-1
GP-1 is a motorcycle racing game developed by Genki and published by Atlus for the SNES, which was released in 1993.-Gameplay:There is an Exhibition mode that can support two players and the Season mode. It is possible to choose between six bikes, and six different engineers whose skills match the...
.
Gameplay
GP-1 requires a certain ability to control the motorcycle, where the first-timers will feel much difficulty in making turns without leaving the track.Both versions are the same, with few changes between the Japanese and the American version, the biggest difference occurred between the two was that in the GP-1 RS, the game was saved by a battery included inside the cartridge, while in the American version the game was saved or continued on the basis password
Password (video games)
In many video games of the 8-bit and, to a lesser extent, 16-bit eras , after a level was beaten and/or when all continues were used, the game would display a password, that when entered in the game would allow the player to return to this part in the game...
to allow players to pick up and play at their leisure.
The game features three game modes: "GP Race" which is present along with a "Practice" and "Race" mode, "Time Attack" which is the famous race against the clock, where the player runs into any circuit in search of the best time, and finally "Vs Battle" allows two players to duke it out head-to-head on the track of their choice. However the race will be only between player one against player two, it couldn't be played in the championship or against the CPU.
In compensation GP Race mode is a kind of career/season mode, where you will fight bravely to earn a place on the podium. It begins with a qualifying round in Japan, consisting of 4 local tracks, and in case you go well in them, you will qualify for the real GP-1 World Championship
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing currently divided into three distinct classes: 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP. The 125cc class uses a two-stroke engine while Moto2 and MotoGP use four-stroke engines. In 2010 the 250cc two-stroke was replaced...
. Here there is another difference between the two versions, the American has no such qualifying round in Japan, it goes straight to the world championship. At the japanese qualifying round there are only available three motorcycles, after succeeding in the qualifying another three new motorcycles will be available.
In the world championship, you will race against racers from around the world in 13 tracks spread across all corners. Rival racers will intimidate and challenge the player to bet a few bucks to see who arrives before the race, but you can choose not to bet. The extra money you earned from rivals or as a reward of winning races and earn points can be used to upgrade the motorcycle. Earning enough points will let the player obtain better parts for their bike.
A funny part of the game is when a fan asks you for an autograph on her white shirt, but then you can also choose whether or not to give her the autograph.
External links
- GP-1: Part II at MobyGamesMobyGames-Platforms not yet included:- Further reading :* Rusel DeMaria, Johnny L. Wilson, High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games, McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media; 2 edition , ISBN 0-07-223172-6...
- GP-1 - Rapid Stream at superfamicom.org
- GP-1 RS at super-famicom.jp