F1 Circus '91 TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Racing

F1 Circus '91

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SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1991
GenreRacing
DeveloperNichibutsu
PublisherNichibutsu
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesF1 Circus
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991, F1 Circus '91 is a racing game developed by Nichibutsu.

It landed about 2 years into the TurboGrafx-16's life. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1991 include Turrican, Raiden and Columns. Among the 11 TurboGrafx-16 racing games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the F1 Circus series; on the TurboGrafx-16 you can also try F1 Circus. The series also appears on other systems with F1 Circus '91 (Genesis) and Super F1 Circus (SNES).

F1 Circus '91 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing F1 Circus '91 is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

F1 Circus '91 gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

F1 Circus '91 walkthroughs & guides

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F1 Circus '91 FAQ

When did F1 Circus '91 come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

F1 Circus '91 was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991.

Who made F1 Circus '91?

It was developed by Nichibutsu.

Is F1 Circus '91 multiplayer?

No. F1 Circus '91 is a single-player game.

How long does F1 Circus '91 take to play?

As a racing game, F1 Circus '91 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about F1 Circus '91 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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