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I picked up Suzuki Aguri no F-1 Super Driving on the Game Boy back in 1991. It was developed by Kaneko, and it was one of those early handheld racing games that tried to capture the feel of Formula 1 without a lot of graphical flash. For its time, it was a straightforward attempt to bring racing action to a small screen, focusing more on the driving than on visual spectacle.

You control a small F1 car from a top-down perspective, weaving through other cars and trying to finish each race in the best position possible. The main objective is to progress through a series of Grand Prix events, earning points based on your finishing position. The game uses a screen by screen progression system, where the track scrolls vertically as you drive, and you need to navigate sharp turns and avoid opponents. Managing your speed is crucial; braking too late sends you skidding off the track, while careful acceleration helps maintain control. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, especially when trying to overtake on narrow sections. It feels satisfying when you nail a series of corners and pull ahead of the pack.