Play Super F-1 Hero (Japan) Online

Super F-1 Hero is one of those SNES racers that somehow slipped under the radar outside Japan—which is a shame, because it nails that perfect middle ground between arcade speed and F1-style handling. The first thing you’ll notice is how loud the engines are for a 16-bit game; they’ve got this crunchy, rev-happy sound that makes every straightaway feel like a drag race.

Tracks twist and bank in ways that’ll test your reflexes, especially when you’re jostling for position in a pack of low-res but weirdly expressive rival cars. It’s got that early ‘90s vibe where the physics are just unrealistic enough to be fun—you can powerslide through corners like a maniac, but good luck keeping it on the track if you overdo it. And yeah, the menus are all in Japanese, but after a race or two, you’ll be flipping through upgrades like a pro (hint: prioritize grip over raw speed unless you enjoy spinning out).

If you’ve burned through F-Zero and need something with a little more wheel-to-wheel chaos, this is the cartridge to hunt down.