Tail to Nose - Great Championship / Super Formula

V-System Co. • 1989

Also known as: Super Formula, Tail to Nose - Great Championship

Tail to Nose - Great Championship / Super Formula — Title screen
Title screen
Tail to Nose - Great Championship / Super Formula — Gameplay
Gameplay

V-System Co.’s Tail to Nose - Great Championship, released in 1989, puts a single player behind the wheel in a fast-paced driving competition. The game challenges players to navigate courses and race against opponents, striving for victory on each track. Developed in Japan and originally known as Super Formula – Chijou Saisoku no Battle, this version appears to be an export release intended for international distribution. Gameplay focuses on precise maneuvering and skillful timing as the player progresses through a championship series. The title’s name hints at a unique mechanic or visual element within the racing experience, though specifics remain somewhat obscured in this exported iteration. Players will need to master turns and anticipate rival racers to achieve success. This arcade game provides a straightforward driving challenge for one participant at a time, offering a glimpse into Japanese video game development from the late 1980s.

Details

Manufacturer
V-System Co.
Year
1989
Players
1
Genre
Driving / Race
Display
raster, rotated 90°
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
tail2nos

Machine data derived from the MAME project.