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| bobscreen=WorldGrandPrix title.png | | bobscreen=WorldGrandPrix title.png | ||
+ | | bobscreen2=TheCircuit SMS JP Title.png | ||
+ | | tab1=NTSC-U/PAL | ||
+ | | tab2=NTSC-J | ||
| publisher=[[Sega]] | | publisher=[[Sega]] | ||
| developer=[[Sega]] | | developer=[[Sega]] | ||
+ | | distributor={{company|[[Ariolasoft]]|region=DE}}, {{company|[[Ecofilmes]]|region=PT}}, {{company|[[Tec Toy]]|region=BR}} | ||
| system=[[Sega Master System]] | | system=[[Sega Master System]] | ||
| sounddriver= | | sounddriver= | ||
| peripherals= | | peripherals= | ||
| players=1 | | players=1 | ||
− | | genre=Racing | + | | genre=Racing{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20191231022720/https://sega.jp/history/hard/mastersystem/software.html}} |
| releases={{releasesSMS | | releases={{releasesSMS | ||
+ | | sms_date_jp=1986-09-21{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20191231022720/https://sega.jp/history/hard/mastersystem/software.html}} | ||
+ | | sms_rrp_jp=5,000 | ||
+ | | sms_code_jp=G-1304 | ||
| sms_date_us=1986-10{{magref|ce|5.08|14}} | | sms_date_us=1986-10{{magref|ce|5.08|14}} | ||
| sms_code_us=5053 | | sms_code_us=5053 | ||
| sms_date_eu=1987-11{{magref|cvg|73|132}} | | sms_date_eu=1987-11{{magref|cvg|73|132}} | ||
− | |||
| sms_code_eu=MK-5080-50 | | sms_code_eu=MK-5080-50 | ||
− | | | + | | sms_date_uk=1987-11{{fileref|SMSGameCatalog1EU.pdf|page=2}}{{magref|cvg|73|132}} |
− | | | + | | sms_code_uk=MK-5080-50 |
− | | | + | | sms_rrp_uk=19.95{{magref|cvg|73|132}}{{fileref|Mastertronic UK Catalogue 1988.pdf|page=2}} |
| sms_date_de=1987 | | sms_date_de=1987 | ||
| sms_code_de=41006 | | sms_code_de=41006 | ||
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| sms_date_tw=19xx | | sms_date_tw=19xx | ||
| sms_code_tw=G-1304 | | sms_code_tw=G-1304 | ||
+ | | sms_date_bx=19xx | ||
+ | | sms_date_za=19xx | ||
+ | | sms_date_au=19xx | ||
+ | | sms_date_pt=19xx | ||
+ | | sms_code_pt=MSJ-WGP | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''The Circuit''''' (ザ・サーキット) in Japan, is a racing game developed and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Master System]]. It is effectively an updated version of the [[SG-1000]] and [[MSX]] game ''[[GP World]]'', sharing many of the same ideas and features (including a track editor). | |
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
− | ''World Grand Prix'' is a | + | ''World Grand Prix'' is a racing game inspired by [[wikipedia:Formula One|Formula One]] and reminiscent of [[Namco]]'s 1982 arcade game ''Pole Position''. The player drives an open-wheel race car as quickly as possible while navigating through turns and other vehicles on the road. The game contains 12 races, each consisting only of a single lap. Though other competitors appear on the track, the game does not keep track of the player's position during the race; instead, the player's position is determined based on the time taken to complete the race, and the other cars primarily act as obstacles. The player must finish sixth or better in each race to continue. There are three difficulty levels, which affects the number of other racers that appear. |
+ | |||
+ | The car steers with {{left}} and {{right}}. It accelerates with {{2}} and brakes with {{1}}. The car is equipped with a two-speed transmission that upshifts (into high) with {{down}} and downshifts (into low) with {{up}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Driving off the track (including onto the rumble strips on the perimeter of the road) slows the car. Hitting a roadside obstacle or another racer destroys the car. It is restored back to the race, but the player loses time. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Parts shop=== | ||
+ | {{ScreenThumb|World Grand Prix SMS, Store.png|width=200|Parts shop}} | ||
+ | Points are awarded depending on the player's placement at the end of each race: | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="prettytable" | ||
+ | ! Placement !! Points awarded | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 1st || 200 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2nd || 100 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 3rd || 80 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 4th || 40 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 5th || 20 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 6th || 10 | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | Races can be run multiple times to accumulate more points. If the player has at least 100 points, parts can be purchased in exchange for points won after a race. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="prettytable" | ||
+ | ! Upgrade !! Points cost || Effect | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Accelerator || 100 || Increases acceleration. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Handling || 150 || Improves turning. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Engine || 200 || Increases top speed. | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | Multiple upgrades can be equipped at once. The parts obtained are only used for the next race and must be purchased again to use on another race. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Courses=== | ||
+ | While the game is not paired with any official racing licenses, all of the pre-made tracks resemble circuits seen in the [[wikipedia:1976 Formula One season|1976 Formula One season]]. Names or locations for the circuits are never shown, though often the backgrounds can give further clues (for example, the British circuit, [[wikipedia:Brands Hatch|Brands Hatch]] features Big Ben and the UK Houses of Parliament in the background). | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Japanese cover art, however, seemingly depicts the [[wikipedia:1985 Formula One season|1985 season]], with [[wikipedia:Nelson Piquet|Nelson Piquet's]] [[wikipedia:Brabham BT54|Brabham BT54]] (7) in front of [[wikipedia:Alain Prost|Alain Prost's]] [[wikipedia:McLaren MP4/2B|McLaren MP4/2B]] (1). | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=256| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow| | ||
+ | | title=1 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 1.png | ||
+ | | desc=Based on the Japanese Grand Prix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=2 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 2.png | ||
+ | | desc=Based on the Dutch Grand Prix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=3 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 3.png | ||
+ | | desc=Based on the French Grand Prix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=4 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 4.png | ||
+ | | desc=Based on the Canadian Grand Prix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=5 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 5.png | ||
+ | | desc=Based on the South African Grand Prix | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=6 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 6.png | ||
+ | | desc=Based on the Austrian Grand Prix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=7 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 7.png | ||
+ | | desc=Based on the United States Grand Prix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=8 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 8.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=9 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 9.png | ||
+ | | desc=Based on the Swedish Grand Prix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=10 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 10.png | ||
+ | | desc=Based on the United States Grand Prix West. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=11 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 11.png | ||
+ | | desc=Based on the British Grand Prix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=12 Course | ||
+ | | screenshot=World Grand Prix SMS, Course 12.png | ||
+ | | desc=Based on the Monaco Grand Prix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Track editor=== | |
+ | {{ScreenThumb|World Grand Prix SMS, Track Editor.png|width=200|Track editor}} | ||
+ | The game includes a track editor. The segments that can be used for the current section of track are shown below the track. A segment can be selected with {{left}} or {{right}}, then placed with {{1}}. The current section of track can be deleted with {{2}}. The track must fit inside the white area of the screen. The track can overlap itself (though this overlap is not shown when racing). | ||
− | + | Once a complete circuit has been made, the track can be raced. There is no parts selection when racing on a custom circuit, and there is no way to save a track. | |
==Versions== | ==Versions== | ||
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==Magazine articles== | ==Magazine articles== | ||
{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Promotional material== | ||
+ | {{gallery | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |pcw|6.50|32 | ||
+ | |text=Master System print advert | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |pcw|7.09|2 | ||
+ | |pcw|7.10|48 | ||
+ | |text=Master System print advert | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |gvg|7|2-3 | ||
+ | |gvg|8|2-3 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Physical scans== | ==Physical scans== | ||
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{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
− | | region=US | + | | region=JP |
+ | | front=WorldGrandPrix JP cover.jpg | ||
+ | | back=WorldGrandPrix JP backcover.jpg | ||
+ | | spinemissing=yes | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=US (Made in Japan; ℠) | ||
+ | | cover=WorldGrandPrix SMS US Box R.jpg | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=US (Made in Japan; ®) | ||
| cover=Worldgrandprix sms us cover.jpg | | cover=Worldgrandprix sms us cover.jpg | ||
| cart=Worldgrandprix sms us cart.jpg | | cart=Worldgrandprix sms us cart.jpg | ||
| manual=Worldgrandprix sms us manual.pdf | | manual=Worldgrandprix sms us manual.pdf | ||
− | }}{{Scanbox | + | }} |
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=US (Made in Taiwan; ℠) | ||
+ | | cover=WorldGrandPrix SMS US Box MadeinTaiwan SM.jpg | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
| region=EU | | region=EU | ||
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| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
− | | region=EU | + | | region=EU ("No Limits") |
| cover=WorldGrandPrix EU nolimits cover.jpg | | cover=WorldGrandPrix EU nolimits cover.jpg | ||
| manual=WorldGrandPrixSMSEUManual2L.pdf | | manual=WorldGrandPrixSMSEUManual2L.pdf | ||
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| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
− | | region= | + | | region=DE |
− | | | + | | cover=WorldGrandPrix DE cover.jpg |
− | | | + | }}{{Scanbox |
− | | | + | | console=Master System |
+ | | region=PT | ||
+ | | cover=WorldGrandPrix SMS PT cover.jpg | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=BX | ||
+ | | front=WorldGrandPrix SMS BX front.jpg | ||
}}{{Scanbox | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
| region=AU | | region=AU | ||
+ | | cover=WorldGrandPrix SMS AU cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=WorldGrandPrix SMS AU Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | cartback=WorldGrandPrix SMS AU Cart Back.jpg | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=AU (Hotline sticker) | ||
+ | | cover=WorldGrandPrix SMS AU hotline cover.jpg | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=AU (Wide hotline sticker) | ||
| cover=WorldGrandPrixSMSAuCover.jpg | | cover=WorldGrandPrixSMSAuCover.jpg | ||
| cart=WorldGrandPrix SMS AU Cart.jpg | | cart=WorldGrandPrix SMS AU Cart.jpg | ||
| cartback=WorldGrandPrix SMS AU Cart Back.jpg | | cartback=WorldGrandPrix SMS AU Cart Back.jpg | ||
| manual=WorldGrandPrixSMSAuManual.pdf | | manual=WorldGrandPrixSMSAuManual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=AU (Classics) | ||
+ | | cover=WorldGrandPrix SMS AU classics cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=WorldGrandPrix SMS AU Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | cartback=WorldGrandPrix SMS AU Cart Back.jpg | ||
}}{{Scanbox | }}{{Scanbox | ||
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| cart=WorldGrandPrix TW cart.jpg | | cart=WorldGrandPrix TW cart.jpg | ||
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| cart=WorldGrandPrix SMS KR cart.jpg | | cart=WorldGrandPrix SMS KR cart.jpg | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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World Grand Prix, known as The Circuit (ザ・サーキット) in Japan, is a racing game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Master System. It is effectively an updated version of the SG-1000 and MSX game GP World, sharing many of the same ideas and features (including a track editor).
Contents
Gameplay
World Grand Prix is a racing game inspired by Formula One and reminiscent of Namco's 1982 arcade game Pole Position. The player drives an open-wheel race car as quickly as possible while navigating through turns and other vehicles on the road. The game contains 12 races, each consisting only of a single lap. Though other competitors appear on the track, the game does not keep track of the player's position during the race; instead, the player's position is determined based on the time taken to complete the race, and the other cars primarily act as obstacles. The player must finish sixth or better in each race to continue. There are three difficulty levels, which affects the number of other racers that appear.
The car steers with and . It accelerates with and brakes with . The car is equipped with a two-speed transmission that upshifts (into high) with and downshifts (into low) with .
Driving off the track (including onto the rumble strips on the perimeter of the road) slows the car. Hitting a roadside obstacle or another racer destroys the car. It is restored back to the race, but the player loses time.
Parts shop
Points are awarded depending on the player's placement at the end of each race:
Placement | Points awarded |
---|---|
1st | 200 |
2nd | 100 |
3rd | 80 |
4th | 40 |
5th | 20 |
6th | 10 |
Races can be run multiple times to accumulate more points. If the player has at least 100 points, parts can be purchased in exchange for points won after a race.
Upgrade | Points cost | Effect |
---|---|---|
Accelerator | 100 | Increases acceleration. |
Handling | 150 | Improves turning. |
Engine | 200 | Increases top speed. |
Multiple upgrades can be equipped at once. The parts obtained are only used for the next race and must be purchased again to use on another race.
Courses
While the game is not paired with any official racing licenses, all of the pre-made tracks resemble circuits seen in the 1976 Formula One season. Names or locations for the circuits are never shown, though often the backgrounds can give further clues (for example, the British circuit, Brands Hatch features Big Ben and the UK Houses of Parliament in the background).
The Japanese cover art, however, seemingly depicts the 1985 season, with Nelson Piquet's Brabham BT54 (7) in front of Alain Prost's McLaren MP4/2B (1).
1 Course | |
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Based on the Japanese Grand Prix. | |
2 Course | |
Based on the Dutch Grand Prix. | |
3 Course | |
Based on the French Grand Prix. | |
4 Course | |
Based on the Canadian Grand Prix. | |
5 Course | |
Based on the South African Grand Prix | |
6 Course | |
Based on the Austrian Grand Prix. | |
7 Course | |
Based on the United States Grand Prix. | |
8 Course | |
9 Course | |
Based on the Swedish Grand Prix. | |
10 Course | |
Based on the United States Grand Prix West. | |
11 Course | |
Based on the British Grand Prix. | |
12 Course | |
Based on the Monaco Grand Prix. |
Track editor
The game includes a track editor. The segments that can be used for the current section of track are shown below the track. A segment can be selected with or , then placed with . The current section of track can be deleted with . The track must fit inside the white area of the screen. The track can overlap itself (though this overlap is not shown when racing).
Once a complete circuit has been made, the track can be raced. There is no parts selection when racing on a custom circuit, and there is no way to save a track.
Versions
Localised names
Language | Localised Name | English Translation |
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English | World Grand Prix | World Grand Prix |
English (US) | World Grand Prix | World Grand Prix |
Japanese | ザ・サーキット | The Circuit |
Magazine articles
- Main article: World Grand Prix/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
also published in:
- Popular Computing Weekly (UK) #7.10: "Vol. 7 No. 10" (1988-03-10)[6]
also published in:
- Guida Video Giochi (IT) #8: "Febbraio 1990" (1990-xx-xx)[7]
Physical scans
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Technical information
ROM dump status
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/mastersystem/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-12-31 02:27)
- ↑ Computer Entertainer, "November 1986" (US; 1986-11-xx), page 14
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Computer & Video Games, "November 1987" (UK; 1987-10-15), page 132
- ↑ File:SMSGameCatalog1EU.pdf, page 2
- ↑ The Mastertronic Catalogue (UK; 1988), page 2
- ↑ Popular Computing Weekly, "Vol. 7 No. 10" (UK; 1988-03-10), page 48
- ↑ Guida Video Giochi, "Febbraio 1990" (IT; 1990-xx-xx), page 2
- ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "" (UK; 1989-10-16), page 76
- ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 112
- ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 63
- ↑ Computer Action, "Juli/August 89" (DK; 1989-0x-xx), page 36
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 146
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "September 1987" (UK; 1987-08-15), page 77
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "March 1988" (UK; 1988-02-15), page 120
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 137
- ↑ S: The Sega Magazine, "July 1990" (UK; 1990-06-07), page 13
- ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 61
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 72
- ↑ Tilt, "Décembre 1987" (FR; 1987-1x-xx), page 98
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