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<h2>Overview</h2><p>GP-1 is a motorcycle racing game from Genki and published by Atlus in the US, Japan and Europe. It takes a behind-the-bike perspective established by Sega's <a href="/hang-on/3030-11570/" data-ref-id="3030-11570">Hang-On</a>, enhanced by the Super Nintendo's <a href="/mode-7/3015-184/" data-ref-id="3015-184">Mode 7</a>.</p><p>The player can choose their bike, configure the bike's parts and even choose their own mechanic from a limited selection. The player wins money in races that can be spent on improving their bike.</p><p>The game was followed up with a sequel, <a href="/gp-1-part-ii/3030-37312/" data-ref-id="3030-37312">GP-1: Part II</a>. </p><h2>Critical Reception</h2><p>Electronic Gaming Monthly's Mike Weigand gave GP-1 a review score of 7 out of 10. He wrote, "...This is another behind the vehicle perspective racing game except it's more like Road Rash -- you ride a motorcycle (but there is none of the side-by-side brutal fighting). Getting used to your racer takes some time, but overall it is a good racing game".</p>