F1 Circus '91 Deep cut
TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Racing
F1 Circus
Deep cut
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Nichibutsu |
| Publisher | Nichibutsu |
| Players | 1–5 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | F1 Circus |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990, F1 Circus is a racing game developed by Nichibutsu.
It came out in the TurboGrafx-16's second year on the market. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1990 include Bonk's Adventure, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap and Klax. Among the 11 TurboGrafx-16 racing games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the F1 Circus series; on the TurboGrafx-16 you can also try F1 Circus '91. The series also appears on other systems with F1 Circus '91 (Genesis) and Super F1 Circus (SNES).
F1 Circus supports up to 5 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- 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
What playing F1 Circus 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 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for F1 Circus.
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.
F1 Circus FAQ
When did F1 Circus come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
F1 Circus was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990.
Who made F1 Circus?
It was developed by Nichibutsu.
Is F1 Circus multiplayer?
Yes. F1 Circus supports up to 5 players.
How long does F1 Circus take to play?
As a racing game, F1 Circus 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 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.