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
Supports two-player split-screen and four-player racing via the PlayStation Link Cable . Formula 1 98
Notably, it was the first in the series to be a PlayStation exclusive, skipping a Windows PC release. Performance and Reception 5 of the worst Formula One games ever made | The Nexus Retrospective: The Rushed Legacy of Formula 1 98
Despite its critical reception, the game included several technical updates and standard features for the time: Notably, it was the first in the series
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.