Play Nakajima Satoru Kanshuu F1 Grand Prix (Japan) Online

Ever played an F1 game where you actually have to think about tires? Nakajima Satoru Kanshuu F1 Grand Prix on the Genesis is one of those rare racers where flooring it the whole time just gets you a blown engine by lap three. The handling’s weirdly good for a 16-bit game—you feel the weight shift in corners, and understeer is a real, punishing thing.

It’s got that early ‘90s F1 aesthetic: blocky grandstands, chunky cars, and a soundtrack that’s mostly just engine noise (in a good way). Pit strategy matters way more than you’d expect—forget to change tires and you’ll be sliding off Monaco’s hairpin like a shopping cart on ice. Not the prettiest racer out there, but there’s something about nailing a perfect lap while nursing fading brakes that just clicks. If you’ve got a Genesis and a need for speed that doesn’t treat you like an idiot, this one’s a solid time capsule.