86
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.9
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

Description

Grand Prix Legends is a racing simulator based upon the 1967 Formula 1 season, cars and tracks.

The game mimics the physics and behavior of the original cars, which are notoriously difficult to drive in real life, You can take part in practice, single races (with variable opposition) or the full 1967 Grand Prix season racing on classic tracks like Monaco, Rouen, Kylami, Monza and the 174 corner, 14 mile long old Nurburgring circuit.

The game supports steering wheels and pedals as well as other peripherals. Internet & network play for up to 20 players is also supported.


Alternate Titles

  • "国际汽车大奖赛" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
  • "Легенды Формулы 1" -- Russian spelling
  • "GPL" -- Common abbreviation

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User Reviews

An advanced simulation which requires patience and delivers pure adrenaline. Herb Moore (4) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
A hard-core sim that is NOT for the casual racer James Stone (5) 3.6 Stars3.6 Stars3.6 Stars3.6 Stars3.6 Stars
Sensational simulation, but overlooks the game aspects... tbuteler (3051) 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars

The Press Says

Game Revolution Dec 01, 1998 A 100
Power Unlimited Nov, 1998 9 out of 10 90
Power Play Oct, 1998 90 out of 100 90
GameSpot Dec 17, 1998 8.9 out of 10 89
PC Action Oct 21, 1998 85.5 out of 100 86
Game Over Online Oct 06, 1998 86 out of 100 86
JeuxVideoPC.com Nov 13, 2001 17 out of 20 85
Gamezilla Oct 26, 1998 85 out of 100 85
GameStar (Germany) Oct, 1998 84 out of 100 84
PC Accelerator Jan, 1999 7 out of 10 70

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Trivia

Jackie Stewart was to appear in this game, but was not included due to licensing reasons. It has been rumored that Stewart has commented on the game as being more difficult to drive a vehicle in Grand Prix Legends, than the actual 1967 Formula 1 cars. Footage of Stewart commenting on a mod of the game currently exists on the internet.


This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by Gary Turner (11) on Oct 25, 2000.
 

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