Nigel Mansell's World Championship (1992)

Nigel Mansell's World Championship cover

Developer: Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.
Publisher: Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd., GameTek, Inc.
Platforms: Amiga CD32, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, DOS, Amiga, Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres: Racing, Sport
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 9 player ratings

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How it feels

A Formula 1 sim balancing realistic setup options with accessible arcade racing across 16-bit tracks.

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About

Timing smiled on Gremlin with this licensed Formula 1 simulation, as Nigel's long quest for a championship had finally come good. The game was pitched somewhere in between a full-blown simulation like F1 GP and action games like Continental Circus. Only 12 cars were in each race, which could last from between 3 and 20 laps. Before each race you can customize wing downforce, gear ratio, tyre selection and fuel load choices – pitstops are a standard feature of the longer races. The 16-bit versions include a unique 'Improve With Mansell' mode, in which a digitized version of Nigel's head appears in the top corner of the screen, offering instructions and praise.

Screenshots

Nigel Mansell's World Championship screenshot 1

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Nigel Mansell's World Championship screenshot 3

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