F1 Circus '92 cover art

Game dossier

F1 Circus '92

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High-speed top-down Formula One racing with licensed teams, drivers, and deep customization.

The briefing

About this game

F1 Circus '92, also known as F1 Circus '92: The Speed of Sound, is a high-speed top-down racing game in Nihon Bussan’s F1 Circus series.

Officially licensed by Formula One distributors in Japan, the game uses real team and driver names. Races demand memorization and careful driving, since collisions with walls or rival cars can cause enough damage to force an early retirement.

Alongside its racing, the game offers substantial customization and a Special mode with NPC dialogue between races.

Game Details

  • Release date: December 18, 1992
  • Platforms: NEC PC Engine; TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine
  • Genre: Racing / Sports
  • Developer and publisher: Nihon Bussan