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Game Overview

Nigel Mansell’s World Championship on the NES is one of those racing games that feels punishing at first—until you realize it’s actually trying to teach you how to drive. The tracks are narrow, the AI doesn’t give an inch, and rain turns everything into a slippery nightmare. But after a few crashes (and there will be crashes), you start picking up little tricks—like how to brake just before a sharp turn or when to ease off the throttle.

What’s cool is that Mansell himself pops up between races to give actual driving advice, which is way more useful than the usual "go faster" tips. The solo time trial mode is where I spent half my time, memorizing tracks without the pressure of rivals shoving me into the barriers. It’s not the prettiest racer on the NES, but the handling has weight to it, and nailing a clean lap feels legitimately rewarding.

Just don’t expect to win your first Grand Prix without a fight.