Formula 1 (PS1)
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| Developer(s) | Bizarre Creations |
| Publisher(s) | Psygnosis |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation, PC |
| Release date | PlayStation: September 30, 1996 December 13, 1996 September, 1996Windows (PC): 1996 March 30, 1997 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single Player, Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB Kids To Adults, ELSPA 3+ |
| Media | CD-ROM |
| Input methods | Gamepad, Keyboard, Mouse |
Formula 1 is the first racing game in Sony's Formula One series. Unlike later games in the series, this game's cover has no specific driver on it.
Published by Psygnosis, Formula 1 is based on the 1995 Formula One season, although it was released in 1996. It is distinct from its sequels because it was made after the end of the season, meaning that it features driver substitutes.
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[edit] Gameplay
Formula 1 follows the 1995 Formula One season, with 17 tracks, 13 teams and 26 drivers. The teams are:
| Team | Drivers | Extra Driver(s) |
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| Benetton Formula | Michael Schumacher and Johnny Herbert | |
| Tyrrell Racing | Ukyo Katayama and Mika Salo | |
| WilliamsF1 | Damon Hill and David Coulthard | |
| McLaren | Mark Blundell and Mika Häkkinen | Nigel Mansell (in place of Blundell) |
| Footwork Arrows | Gianni Morbidelli and Taki Inoue | Massimiliano Papis (in place of Morbidelli) |
| Simtek | Domenico Schiattarella and Jos Verstappen | |
| Jordan Grand Prix | Rubens Barrichello and Eddie Irvine | |
| Pacific Racing | Bertrand Gachot and Andrea Montermini | Giovanni Lavaggi and Jean-Denis Deletraz (both in place of Gachot) |
| Forti | Pedro Diniz and Roberto Moreno | |
| Minardi | Pierluigi Martini and Luca Badoer | Pedro Lamy (in place of Martini) |
| Ligier | Martin Brundle and Olivier Panis | Aguri Suzuki (in place of Brundle) |
| Scuderia Ferrari | Gerhard Berger and Jean Alesi | |
| Sauber | Jean-Christophe Boullion and Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Karl Wendlinger (in place of Boullion) |
The circuits are:
Later tracks have 24 competitors on them instead of 26 because Simtek pulled out of the actual championship after the Monaco Grand Prix. It is still possible to drive a Simtek on any course after Monaco, creating a field of 25 drivers.
[edit] Commentary
This game saw the introduction of in game commentary, which was done in the English version of the game by Murray Walker, the German version by Jochen Mass, the French version by Philippe Alliot, the Spanish version by Carlos Riera and the Italian version by Luigi Chiappini.
[edit] Soundtrack
Along with songs created by Psygnosis in-house composer Overdrive, the soundtrack also features the tracks Juice from Steve Vai and Summer Song and Back to Shalla-Bal from Joe Satriani.
[edit] Development
The game was reasonably well received, with the PlayStation version earning a 7.6 on GameSpot while the PC version received a 6.0. IGN.com gave the PlayStation version a 8.0.
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