Features legendary announcers Murray Walker and Martin Brundle , though reviewers from The Pixel Empire noted the audio was often poorly scripted or out of sync.
Retrospective: The Rushed Legacy of Formula 1 98 is a racing simulation video game released in 1998 for the PlayStation , based on the 1998 Formula One World Championship . Despite the high expectations set by its predecessors, it is often remembered by critics and fans as a significant step backward for the franchise. A Change in Development Formula 1 98
The series underwent a major shift when developer departed after the success of Formula 1 97 . Publisher Psygnosis handed development to Visual Science , an relatively unproven team at the time. The game was reportedly rushed to meet a release date that coincided with the final race of the 1998 season, leading to a lack of polish. Key Features and Content A Change in Development The series underwent a
Supports two-player split-screen and four-player racing via the PlayStation Link Cable . and drivers from the 1998 season
Includes standard Grand Prix and Arcade modes, along with a new Arcade Challenge mode.
Features all 16 official circuits, teams, and drivers from the 1998 season, with the exception of Jacques Villeneuve, who appeared as "WILLIAMS NO 1".