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==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
 
The game is a typical Formula 1 racing game. In World Championship mode, you are limited to a predefined course set, but you may choose your team, lap count, vehicle specifics, etc. Races are presented in a top-down view. {{A}} accelerates, {{B}} breaks, {{up}} shifts down, {{down}} shifts up, and {{C}} opens a menu.
 
The game is a typical Formula 1 racing game. In World Championship mode, you are limited to a predefined course set, but you may choose your team, lap count, vehicle specifics, etc. Races are presented in a top-down view. {{A}} accelerates, {{B}} breaks, {{up}} shifts down, {{down}} shifts up, and {{C}} opens a menu.
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===Teams===
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''F1 Circus MD'' lacks an official FIA license so uses fictional teams. They are, however, blatently based on real teams of from the 1991 World Championship, often just swapping letters (such as Ls becoming Rs and vice versa), and even sharing similar logos.
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*Benetom (Benetton)
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*Blabham (Brabham)
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*Darrala (Dallara)
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*Ferrali (Ferrari)
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*Footwolk (Footwork)
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*Jodan Granprix (Jordan)
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*Lijier (Ligier)
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*McRalen (McLaren)
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*Minarbi (Minardi)
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*Lallousee Lora (Larrousse/Lola)
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*Leiton House (Leyton House)
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*Lotas (Lotus)
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*Tyllerr (Tyrrell)
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*Wirriams (Williams)
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==History==
 
==History==

Revision as of 07:33, 21 November 2023

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F1 Circus MD
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Nihon Bussan
Developer:
Original system(s): NEC PC Engine
Developer(s) of original games: Nihon Bussan
Sound driver: SMPS Z80
Genre: Racing[2][3]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
JP
¥7,5007,500 T-71013

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F1 Circus MD (F1サーカスMD) is a Sega Mega Drive Formula One racing game developed by Khaos and published by Nihon Bussan. A port of the titular July 1991 NEC PC Engine racing title F1 Circus '91, the game is the third entry in Nihon Bussan's F1 Circus series, and was released exclusively in Japan in December 1991.

The game was followed by the 1994 Sega Mega-CD sequel F1 Circus CD.

Gameplay

The game is a typical Formula 1 racing game. In World Championship mode, you are limited to a predefined course set, but you may choose your team, lap count, vehicle specifics, etc. Races are presented in a top-down view. A accelerates, B breaks, Up shifts down, Down shifts up, and C opens a menu.

Teams

F1 Circus MD lacks an official FIA license so uses fictional teams. They are, however, blatently based on real teams of from the 1991 World Championship, often just swapping letters (such as Ls becoming Rs and vice versa), and even sharing similar logos.

  • Benetom (Benetton)
  • Blabham (Brabham)
  • Darrala (Dallara)
  • Ferrali (Ferrari)
  • Footwolk (Footwork)
  • Jodan Granprix (Jordan)
  • Lijier (Ligier)
  • McRalen (McLaren)
  • Minarbi (Minardi)
  • Lallousee Lora (Larrousse/Lola)
  • Leiton House (Leyton House)
  • Lotas (Lotus)
  • Tyllerr (Tyrrell)
  • Wirriams (Williams)

History

A United States release was once localized and planned under the title F1 Circus, but ultimately never materialized.

Magazine articles

Main article: F1 Circus MD/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
40
[4]
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
70
[5]
Console XS (UK) NTSC-J
84
[6]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
65
[7]
Games-X (UK)
90
[8]
Hippon Super (JP) NTSC-J
60
[9]
Joystick (FR) NTSC-J
90
[10]
Mega Drive Fan (JP) NTSC-J
72
[11]
Mega Action (UK)
88
[12]
Mega Action (UK)
74
[13]
MegaTech (UK) NTSC-J
80
[14]
Power Play (DE)
40
[15]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-J
85
[16]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-J
84
[17]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
76
[18]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
71
[19]
Sega Mega Drive
73
Based on
16 reviews

F1 Circus MD

Mega Drive, JP
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual

Technical information

Main article: F1 Circus MD/Technical information.

References


F1 Circus MD

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Sega Mega Drive
Prototypes: 1991-12-28