Fastest 1

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Fastest 1
Developer(s) Human Entertainment
Publisher(s) Human Entertainment
Platform(s) Sega Mega Drive
Release date JP June 28, 1991
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Genre(s) Racing
Mode(s) Single Player
Rating(s) NR (not rated)
Media 4 Megabit Cartridge + battery save
Input methods Sega Mega Drive controller

Fastest 1 (ファステスト・ワン?)[2] is a Sega Mega Drive Formula One video game. Options for play include world championship, test run, and battle mode. The game was released in 1991 and features team and driver names that are similar to the real life namesakes. The player can play as many seasons that he wants in the championship mode but must start his first season with a "D" level (least desirable) team. Only by winning races does the play demonstrate enough maturity and skill to go on to more desirable racing teams. Players can modify the steering, gear box, tires, wings, and color of their chosen racing vehicle.

Unlike racing games 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.

The game is for one player only and has a battery save for all progress that is made during the game. Generic advertising signs appear that hinder progress for the racer if he manages to hit one. The player that must proceed to negotiate his way out of the advertising banner and back onto the track in a realistic manner. The language of the game is completely in the English language, even though the game was released only in Japan.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Release date. GameFAQs. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  2. ^ Japanese title. Review Site. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
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