F355 Challenge

About

F355 Challenge lets you pilot a Ferrari F355 through a mix of real-world circuits and arcade-style racing. Choose from modes like Championship, where you tally points across six races, or take on time trials with online ghost cars. The game offers split-screen multiplayer and adjustable difficulty levels, with assists like traction control and stability systems to help less experienced drivers. Tracks range from Japan’s Suzuka to Germany’s Nurburgring GP, plus Ferrari’s home course at Fiorano. The standout is the balance between accessibility and depth, assist options let newcomers focus on basics while veterans tweak settings for precision. Online leaderboards and driver data registration added a competitive edge for its time. With 11 tracks and multiple modes, it leans into classic arcade racing vibes without feeling repetitive. The PS2 and Dreamcast ports kept its mechanics tight, though the lack of modern updates might feel dated now.

Storyline

F355 features a number of game modes: the Arcade mode which is the same as the checkpoint arcade version; Championship mode where you race a total of 6 races for the combined highest score; Single play which is the same as Arcade mode but with no time limit; Versus play with a two player split screen; and Network Race where you can connect to the Internet and race a time attack against other players ghost cars. The courses that are available to race on are Motegi, short and long versions of Suzuka, Monza, Sugo, Long Beach, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Nurburgring (GP track), Laguna Seca, Sepang, and Fiorano (Ferrari's test track). The game features 3 levels of difficulty. There are also four Assist functions - Stability Control for cornering, Traction Control from the engine to the tires, Anti Lock Brake System to keep the tires from locking during braking and Intelligent Brake System for braking before corners so beginners can concentrate on steering. You can also connect to the Internet and register your driver data.