Formula 1 Sensation

Game Description

Formula 1 Sensation is an advanced racing game created for the NES, being a licensed Formula 1 product. The player assumes the role of a racing driver, entering the Formula 1 series of races. The game offers intense action, realistic racing challenges, and the opportunity to compete for championship titles in various categories.

Gameplay

Formula 1 Sensation provides players with a full Formula 1 racing experience. Players have the option to choose their favorite racing team, car, and driver. They then participate in a series of races, earning points, avoiding obstacles on the track, and trying to achieve the best results.

You can play on each track separately in "Free Run" mode, or one after another against 16 from the 1992 season in "Grand Prix" mode. In the latter mode, before each race you must complete one qualifying lap, which determines the starting position on the grid and serves as a short training session before the upcoming race.

Formula 1 Sensation features championship races and drivers from the 1992 Formula 1 season, including Ayrton Senna and original drivers from Andrea Moda Formula, Enrico Bertaggia, and Alex Caffi. The game includes 18 tracks (the same 16 from the 1992 season, plus Jerez and Phoenix, respectively the venues of the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix and the 1991 United States Grand Prix, as additions).

In Formula 1 Sensation each driver is divided into three levels based on skills: A, B, and C. Since there are fewer entries than drivers, these choices directly affect the game's difficulty. Pit stops are available in the game, and a team radio simulation informs the player when to go to the pit stop for tire change, wing and engine repair.

Weather forecasts are available before each race session. However, in rare cases, the weather may change during the race, forcing players to make unplanned tire changes. Each race consists of five laps, allowing for an arcade-like experience.

Collisions with opponent cars cause significant damage to the opponent and slight reduction in the player's own statistics. This encourages a racing style reminiscent of F-Zero, forcing competitors to withdraw from the race and take the only place on the podium.

Formula 1 Sensation allows for car customization: the player chooses the car body type, color at the beginning of the game; and later also other mechanical parts. The game can be completed in one, relatively short session.

Game Features

• Team and Driver Selection: Players have the option to choose their favorite racing team, car, and driver, affecting the racing experience.
• Realistic Challenges: Racing tracks are diverse, including curves, straights, and various weather conditions, requiring player skill and agility.
• Multiplayer Mode: The game allows for competition with friends, adding an element of competition and fun.
• Scoring System: Players earn points in individual races, with the aim of achieving the highest position in the overall standings.

Basic Information

• Release Date: 1993
• Genre: Racing
• Publisher: Konami
• Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
• Number of Players: 1-2

Gameplay of Formula 1 Sensation (NES)