Super F1 Circus Gaiden is one of those weird, late-era SNES Japan-only racers that feels like it couldn’t decide if it wanted to be an arcade game or something more serious. You’ve got these tiny, chunky F1 cars zipping around tracks with way more turns than they should have, and the handling’s just slippery enough to keep you on your toes. The music’s got that classic early ‘90s synth vibe—kinda cheesy, but it grows on you after a few laps.

What’s funny is how the game throws in these random circus-themed obstacles sometimes, like giant spinning tops or ramps, which makes zero sense for an F1 game. But hey, that’s part of the charm. If you’re into obscure racing games with a side of Japanese quirk, this one’s a neat little time capsule. Just don’t expect Gran Turismo.