Square Enix’s Incredible PS1 Racing RPG That No Played

Square Enix (formerly known as Squaresoft) encountered a similar issue with their PlayStation 1 game, Racing Lagoon. It wasn’t a typical racing game; it combined fast-paced street racing with in-depth RPG character development and a story told like a Japanese role-playing game. Despite being made by a well-respected developer and offering a unique design, Racing Lagoon was never released outside of Japan. This meant that a truly original racing RPG remained largely unknown to players in the West, even those who actively search for rare PlayStation games. If Square Enix had chosen to release it more widely, Racing Lagoon could have become a major racing franchise.








