Fastest 1
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is a Sega Mega Drive Formula One video game that is exclusive to Japan.
The game was released in 1991 and features team and driver names that are similar to the real life namesakes. The language of the game is completely in the English language
, even though the game was released only in Japan
. Satoru Nakajima
makes an appearance here as S. Inakajima. In fact, most of the Formula One drivers who participated in the 1990 Formula One season
are present. However, their names have a slight variation from their normal spelling. This could be due to either licensing issues or through a creative use of Engrish
.
and skill
to go on the more desirable teams of the "C," "B," and "A" levels. Players can modify the steering, gear box, tires, wings, and color of their chosen racing vehicle.
Unlike the other racing games that existed during its era, Fastest 1 emphasizes simulated Formula One action over arcade-style
gameplay. The cornering is harsher that most games released at this time and the player must actually shift from neutral (even in cars with automatic transmission
) in order for the vehicle to actually start moving. All modes of the game can only accommodate a single player (except for battle mode which can have up to two players play against up to two computer opponents). In order to actually race, the player must attend free practice followed by qualifying in the eight positions (although the player is given two chances to do so). If the player fails to qualify for the race, he or she gets to watch from the perspective of a randomly chosen driver. This is similar to watching a live Formula One race on television.
Zero-player play is also possible with up to four computer opponents in the battle mode of the game. There is a battery save for all progress that is made during the game. Generic advertising signs appear that hinder progress for the racer if he or she manages to hit one. If the player bumps into a billboard
on the track, he or she proceed to negotiate his or her way out of the advertising banner and back onto the track in a realistic manner.
The game was released in 1991 and features team and driver names that are similar to the real life namesakes. The language of the game is completely in the English language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, even though the game was released only in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. Satoru Nakajima
Satoru Nakajima
Satoru Nakajima is a former racing driver from Japan.-Career:Nakajima was born into a farming family living just outside Okazaki, Japan. He began driving cars in his early teens in the family's garden with his older brother giving him tips, careful that they were not caught by their father...
makes an appearance here as S. Inakajima. In fact, most of the Formula One drivers who participated in the 1990 Formula One season
1990 Formula One season
The 1990 Formula One season was the 41st season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 1990 FIA Formula One World Championship which commenced on March 11, 1990 and ended on November 4 after sixteen races...
are present. However, their names have a slight variation from their normal spelling. This could be due to either licensing issues or through a creative use of Engrish
Engrish
refers to unusual forms of English language usage by native speakers of some East Asian languages. The term itself relates to Japanese speakers' tendency to inadvertently substitute the English phonemes "R" and "L" for one another, because the Japanese language has one alveolar consonant in place...
.
Gameplay
Players can participate in as many seasons that he or she wants in the championship mode. However, the player must start his or her first season with a "D" level (least desirable) team. Only by winning races does the player demonstrate enough maturityMaturity (psychological)
Maturity is a psychological term used to indicate how a person responds to the circumstances or environment in an appropriate manner. This response is generally learned rather than instinctive, and is not determined by one's age...
and skill
Skill
A skill is the learned capacity to carry out pre-determined results often with the minimum outlay of time, energy, or both. Skills can often be divided into domain-general and domain-specific skills...
to go on the more desirable teams of the "C," "B," and "A" levels. Players can modify the steering, gear box, tires, wings, and color of their chosen racing vehicle.
Unlike the other racing games that existed during its era, Fastest 1 emphasizes simulated Formula One action over arcade-style
Video arcade
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gameplay. The cornering is harsher that most games released at this time and the player must actually shift from neutral (even in cars with automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
) in order for the vehicle to actually start moving. All modes of the game can only accommodate a single player (except for battle mode which can have up to two players play against up to two computer opponents). In order to actually race, the player must attend free practice followed by qualifying in the eight positions (although the player is given two chances to do so). If the player fails to qualify for the race, he or she gets to watch from the perspective of a randomly chosen driver. This is similar to watching a live Formula One race on television.
Zero-player play is also possible with up to four computer opponents in the battle mode of the game. There is a battery save for all progress that is made during the game. Generic advertising signs appear that hinder progress for the racer if he or she manages to hit one. If the player bumps into a billboard
Billboard
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
on the track, he or she proceed to negotiate his or her way out of the advertising banner and back onto the track in a realistic manner.