Family Circuit[a] is a top-down racing video game released for the Family Computer in 1988 by Namco in Japan only. The game was developed by Masanobu Endō, who previously developed Xevious and The Tower of Druaga, and his company Game Studio.
| Family Circuit | |
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| Developer(s) | Game Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Designer(s) | Masanobu Endō |
| Composer(s) | Nobuyuki Ohnogi |
| Platform(s) | Family Computer |
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| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
A sequel titled Family Circuit '91 was released for the Family Computer in 1991, while a second sequel, Super Family Circuit was released for the Super Famicom in 1994.
Reception
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| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Famitsu | 32/40[1] |
| Family Computer Magazine | 19.27/30[2] |
| Publication | Award |
|---|---|
| Famitsu | Gold Hall of Fame |
The game topped the bi-weekly Japanese Famitsu sales chart in February 1988.[3]
Notes
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edit- ^ "ファミリーサーキット (FC)". Famitsu (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Archived from the original on March 18, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "5月10日号特別付録 ファミコンロムカセット オールカタログ" [May 10 Issue - Special Appendix Famicom ROM Cassette All Catalog] (in Japanese). Vol. 7, no. 9. Tokuma Shoten. Family Computer Magazine. May 10, 1991. p. 245.
- ^ "ファミコン通信 TOP 30: 2月5日" [Famicom Tsūshin Top 30: February 5]. Famicom Tsūshin (in Japanese). Vol. 1988, no. 4. 19 February 1988. pp. 12–3.
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