Formula 1 simulator
| Formula 1 simulator | |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Mastertronic , Mr. Chip Software , Spirit Software |
| Senior Developer | SC Stephens , Shaun Southern |
| composer | Rob Hubbard |
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
1984 |
| platform | Amstrad CPC , Commodore 16 , Plus / 4 , Commodore 64 , Enterprise , MSX , ZX Spectrum |
| genre | Racing game |
| Subject | formula 1 |
| Game mode | Single player |
| control | Joystick , keyboard |
| medium | cassette |
| language | English |
Formula 1 Simulator is a racing game that was implemented and published for various home computers from 1984 onwards .
Gameplay
This Formula 1 simulation is about increasing the high score on ten racetracks with each completed lap . You have eight laps to do this and you have to do it within the time limit. Most courses are vaguely reminiscent of their role models such as Monaco , Monza , Silverstone , Zandvoort or the Österreichring .
The implementation for the Commodore 264 series has only one route that is reminiscent of the Fuji Speedway .
Reviews
The game received mixed reviews, in particular the implementation for the Commodore 264 series was praised and is still considered one of the best and most famous games there today:
C16, Plus / 4:
- ASM 4/86: 10/10 (graphics 8/10, sound 9/10)
C64:
- Happy Computer special issue 11: 35% (graphics 34%, sound 69%)
Remarks
With 568,015 units sold, it was Mastertronic's most successful game. Rob Hubbard, who is known for his compositions, was responsible for the music.
The selling price was in the budget range: 9.95 DM or £ 1.99.
See also
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Title for Enterprise 64/128: Race Ace
- ↑ Formula 1 Simulator - Software Details - Plus / 4 World. Retrieved May 30, 2019 .
- ↑ Formula 1 simulator. In: Commodore16.com. Retrieved May 28, 2019 (UK English).
- ↑ Together at last: my Commodore 16 and I - video game stories. Retrieved May 29, 2019 .
- ↑ Formula 1 Simulator - Reviews of the Amiga Joker, ASM, Power Play, PC Joker, Play Time, Happy Computer. Retrieved May 28, 2019 .
- ^ Formula 1 Simulator for Amstrad CPC (1985) Trivia. Retrieved May 30, 2019 .
- ↑ Lemon64.com - all about Commodore 64.Retrieved May 30, 2019 .
- ↑ Happy Computer: 08/1986 Small box with great fun: C16. Retrieved May 30, 2019 .
- ↑ Formula 1 Simulator - Software Details - Plus / 4 World. Retrieved May 30, 2019 .