The Nissan Formula E Team has launched its first ever video game, Nismo Electric Racer Tokyo, to mark the arrival of the Formula E to Tokyo, Japan this May 17 to 18. Marking the return to home turf for Nissan, the retro-inspired arcade game has been created in collaboration with Japanese illustrator, Kentaro Yoshida.
The game embodies the spirit of Tokyo’s electric streets while honoring the city’s iconic gaming culture. Developed in an 8-bit visual style resembling classic 90s arcade games and brought to life by Yoshida, players take control of a stylized Nissan Formula E car through a Tokyo cityscape featuring Mount Fuji and cherry blossom trees.
Players can get behind the wheel on their PC or mobile and navigate a Tokyo street circuit at 322 km/h, simulating the high-speed excitement of Formula E.
For those who want to waste some time at the office, the game is available to play here.
Nissan Formula E Team drivers Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato are set to register their highest scores ahead of the E-Prix, with fans able to test themselves against the professionals and post their own scores to the leaderboard.
The game’s illustrator Kentaro Yoshida, originally hailing from Japan, is known for his pastel-toned style, bold line-work, and quirky characters. Nismo Electric Racer Tokyo is his first foray into the gaming world.
Yoshida’s unique style will also debut on track at the Tokyo E-Prix, having worked on a special edition livery that reimagines the team’s existing Sakura-themed design. The unique design will be unveiled across Nismo’s social media channels and during an event on May 14 at Nissan’s Global Headquarters in Yokohama.
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