F1 Pole Position 64 is one of those N64 racers that actually tries to feel like the real thing—not just an arcade speedfest. The cars handle heavy, like they’ve got real weight to them, and if you slam the gas too hard out of a turn, you’ll absolutely spin out. The tracks are all based on real F1 circuits, and they’re surprisingly detailed for the era, with Monaco’s tight corners being a nightmare if you don’t brake early.

What’s cool is the weather system—rain doesn’t just look pretty, it turns the track into a slip-and-slide mess where you’re white-knuckling every turn. And yeah, you can tweak your car’s setup, but good luck figuring out the right balance on your first try. It’s the kind of game where you’ll restart a race five times just to shave off half a second.

If you’re into sim-style racing and don’t mind the N64’s janky graphics, this one’s got some real depth under the hood.