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... |