F1 Pole Position
Also known as Nakajima Satoru Kanshū F-1 Hero GB '92
F1 Pole Position is a 1992 GB game by Natsu System.
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About the game
F1 Pole Position is a Formula One racing video game released for the Game Boy by Ubisoft. The game is originally known in Japan as Nakajima Satoru Kanshū F-1 Hero GB '92: The Graded Driver which is the sequel to Nakajima Satoru Kanshū F-1 Hero GB .
In comparison to its predecessor, the game has a more realistic approach due to the licensing by Foca to Fuji Television. Modes available are the usual: grand prix, warming up (or training), multi game (or multi player), and options.
Some other changes (or improvements if possible) in relation to its predecessor: the more detailed background and tracks. Also, making the turns without getting off the track is much more easier due to a better view (even though the track map is still not displayed on the screen).
During the qualifying and races, "retire" will appear if the player crashes too much, or simply want to stop racing. In the Japanese version, before every race, Satoru Nakajima will give some tips about certain areas of the circuit, while this feature was removed from the Western version. One other difference is that Ayrton Senna is included in the Japanese version, while Michael Andretti replaces Senna in the Western one.
In both versions the player has to compete in two full seasons. The rounds are basically split into different parts, in each one a minimum goal must be achieved (to qualify and finish the race x number of times) so that the contract is renewed. If the player fails, the game over screen will pop out.
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Facts
- Platforms
- GB
- First released
- 1992-08-11
- Developers
- Natsu System
- Publishers
- Varie Corporation, Ubi Soft Entertainment Software
- Genres
- Racing / Driving, Simulation, Behind view, Automobile, Track racing, Vehicle simulator, Licensed
- Ratings
- MobyGames score 7.2 (3 votes) · MobyGames
Covers and screenshots
Box, manual and cartridge scans
Front Cover (GB · Germany) Front Cover (GB · Japan) Back Cover (GB · Germany) Back Cover (GB · Japan) Media (GB · United States) Media (GB · United Kingdom) Media (GB · Japan) Manual (GB · Germany) Manual (GB · Germany) Spine/Sides (GB · Japan) Spine/Sides (GB · Japan) Spine/Sides (GB · Japan) Manual (GB · Japan) Manual (GB · Japan) Advertisement (GB · Japan) Advertisement (GB · Japan) Extras (GB · Japan) Extras (GB · Japan)
Screenshots
Title screen (F1 Pole Position). (GB) F-1 Hero Series. (GB) Satoru Nakajima. (GB) Title screen. (GB) Mode select (Japanese). (GB) Mode selection (F1 Pole Position). (GB) Options (Japanese). (GB) Options (F1 Pole Position). (GB) Warming up (Japanese). (GB) Training (F1 Pole Position). (GB) Course select (there are 17). (GB) Japan. (GB) Setting. (GB) Customising. The Western version displays "gearbox" instead of "mission". (GB) Engine. (GB) Warming up... Monaco GP. (GB) Le Tunnel... (GB) German GP. Satoru Nakajima, the "expert". (This is not featured in the Western version.) (GB) Meanwhile in Germany... (GB) Grand Prix mode. (GB) Input name. (GB) Two season battle (91 and 92). (GB) Team 666. (GB) Western version. Different babe? Or just different hairstyle? (GB) Phoenix street circuit. Bad times. (GB) Japanese version: Round 2 - Brazil (1991 Formula One season). All is fine. (GB) However... in the Western version... Brazil = Round 1. Very odd? (GB) "Epson is a Japanese electronics company and one of the world's largest manufacturers of computer printers, information and imaging related equipment." (GB) 2nd. (GB) Gimme some useful information sir. (GB) Qualifying. Cute race queen. (GB) Monaco GP again. (GB) Qualifying results. You Suck! ... (there are 27 pilots trying to qualify.) (GB) Starting grid. Pole Position for You Suck ... (there are "only" 16 places.) (GB) About to enter the... Le Tunnel... (GB) 1st! (GB) My password. Team 666 is succeeding. (GB) Canada GP ... TAG Heuer (GB) Finishing a race. (GB) "Goal in". (GB) Race results. What? I swear I was FAR ahead of the second... and etc. (GB) Drivers point. Jean Alesi has more points than me?!? ... (there are altogether 37 pilots.) (GB) British GP. Race day. (GB) Pit?!? The race has not even started... (GB) Anyway, a few minutes later... Pit in. (GB) Parts repair. (GB) Hurry up dudes! (GB) 3rd. (GB) ...Game Over! No more contract, bye bye. (GB) After a "LONG journey"... Champion. Credits: "Programer" - Natsu System. (GB)
Releases
| Platform | Released | Regions | Publishers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 1992-08-11 | Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States | Varie Corporation, Ubi Soft Entertainment Software |
Barcodes
- 0008888060987
- 3307211005952
- 4959020001299
Where this comes from
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