Arcade Archives: Final Lap (2026)

Developer: Namco
Publisher: Hamster Corporation
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Racing, Arcade
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A retro arcade racer that feels like a tense, high-speed battle of precision on a legendary circuit, demanding absolute focus on every tenth of a second.

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About

"Final Lap" is a racing game released by Namco Limited (current Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1987. 1987 marked the dawn of the F1 boom in Japan. Set against the backdrop of that era, this title portrays the raw power of racing machines and the stoic world of professional competition. Experience nail-biting, high-speed battles set on the legendary circuit as it was back then. Push yourself to the absolute limit where every tenth of a second counts—and give it everything you've got!

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