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 F1 World Grand Prix
Shinobi
Previewed
01.04.2000
Publisher
Sega
Developer
Video System
Format
GD
Origin
Import/Domestic
Available
Nov. 24, 1999 (Japan)
Jan. 19, 2000 (USA)
Exclusive
No
Difficulty
Adjustable
Dimensions
3D
View
Multi 1st/3rd Person
Genre
Simulation/Racer
Players
1-2
Options
Backup
Racing Wheel
Rumble
VGA Box
Requires
n/a
Importable
99%
01.04.2000

     > The masters of F1 simulation, Video System, have graced the Uberconsole with their racing excellence.  F1 World Grand Prix (F1WGP) may not technically be exclusive, but the good news is that the Dreamcast version has been programmed from scratch.  F1WGP has a FIA license complete with real season data, drivers, teams, and tracks.  This is also Video System's first Dreamcast game so it will be interesting to see their programming prowess on the system.

    > As you can see from the pictures below, F1WGP will look as good as, if not better than any other Formula racer you can buy.  As usual, different 1st and 3rd person views will be available while racing and watching replays.  All the real F1 circuits will be meticulously reproduced on the Uberconsole including my favorite, Monaco.  In two player split screen mode, you can choose between vertical and horizontal split.  To top it off, convincing weather effects will put you in the driver's seat like never before.

     > In addition to the normal assortment of gameplay buttons, the rear view button will be full screen.  Naturally, there will be all sorts of things you can adjust on your car in order to get the best performance for a given track.  For variety, six game modes are planned: Single Race, Championship, Time Attack, Match Race, Exhibition, and Challenge.  The sound effects are sampled from real F1 cars for the ultimate in realism.  If there is any music, I assume you'll be able to turn it off.

     > I expect this game to easily outshine Monaco Grand Prix as it's a much newer game and it's created by a more experienced F1 developer.  Anyway, importing should be a snap because just about everything is in English.  Otherwise, the US version should be here within a few weeks...

FIRST IMPRESSION:
     > I love Formula One racing so I'm hyped for Video System's first Uberconsole game.  An FIA license is included and the game was programmed from the ground up.  Surely Video System can improve on Ubi Soft's earlier effort,  Monaco GP.  I'll have a full review once the US version arrives...
Potential: 9+
~ Shinobi ~