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5 Best PS1 Games in the Racing Genre of All Time

PS1 racing genre games present exciting racing action, so they are still worth playing today.
5 Best PS1 Racing Games of All Time
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5 Best PS1 Games in the Racing Genre of All Time

If VCGamers has discussed about best PS1 games RPG genre as well as the best of all time, then next is about the best PS1 games in the racing genre!

Surely quite a few VCGamers members here have fond memories of this genre, right? So, let's reminisce and check out the recommendations and detailed reviews!

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Recommendations for the Best PS1 Racing Genre Games

Now, let's get straight to the main discussion: recommendations for PS1 racing games. Please read carefully and try the excitement for yourself!

Hot Wheels Extreme Racing

Hot Wheels Extreme Racing
Hot Wheels Extreme Racing. Source: Official Site

In fifth place is Hot Wheels' "Extreme Racing", a racing game for die-cast (toy car) fans! This game is also quite light.

With only a handful of tracks and cars available, anyone can beat the game in a matter of hours. Yes, this game was developed for promotional purposes only.

The main focus of the gameplay is racing, but with the added capability of combat cars. Besides being able to shoot each other, the cars can also transform into two other modes: air and water!

Road Rash: Jailbreak

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Road Rash: Jailbreak. Source: Official Site

Who among the 90s doesn't know Road Rash? This action-packed, violent motorcycle racing game had a significant impact on the childhoods of many veteran gamers.

What's unique about this game is that, as an illegal racer, the rules of the road apply: no rules! So, fellow racers can trip each other, punch each other, and brawl!

What's even more exciting is that you do this in the middle of a race! Whether barehanded or armed, players can use any means necessary to become number one.

NASCAR Rumble

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NASCAR Rumble. Source: Official Site

Just one phrase will instantly bring back nostalgia: "KMZWAY87AA." That's right, that cheat that unlocks all access in the game is truly iconic!

As the name suggests, this game is a parody of NASCAR racing, which is known for its "donut" tracks. Instead of just going around in circles, the tracks in this game are incredibly dynamic!

In addition to the many shortcuts, there are also power-ups that can grant various superpowers! From Noz, to anti-slip tires, to cars that are immune to natural disasters like tornadoes!

Crash Team Racing (CTR)

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Crash Team Racing (CTR). Source: Official Site

If this legendary title is not necessary to ask again: CTR. It can be said that this is "Mario Kart"-his PlayStation. How could it not be, the gameplay is also similar.

Imagine a Mario Kart game, but exclusively available on Sony's platforms and featuring characters from the iconic platforming franchise, Crash Bandicoot.

With a huge number of tracks, a complete number of characters, and an adventure mode that was considered very advanced for its era, it is fitting that Activision released a remastered edition.

Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo
Gran Turismo. Source: Official Site

And for the first position, of course the one who deserves it is the "king", namely Gran TurismoThis title deserves the title because it also holds the title of best-selling PS1 game.

With its success, it has become a consensus among gamers and the community that Gran Turismo laid the foundation for modern racing games.

In fact, Gran Turismo is often categorized as a driving simulation game rather than a racing game. Without it, the automotive simulation industry wouldn't have flourished as it has.

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So, that concludes our discussion of the five best PS1 racing games, according to VCGamers. If you found this article helpful, please share it on social media and with your friends!


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