Formula 1 2010 (PC DVD) Review

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(More customer reviews)Folks, first let me clear the air, this is a very good game, one that will not disappoint any PC racer who wants to experience the F1 series from the initial interview though testing, practice, qualifying, and racing... including the post race interview after placing in the top three. Or a top ten finish may get you an interview at your traile. If you're looking for a complete fun challenging racing experience this game offers it!
Now, I could... but won't compare this to other games (i.e iRacing, GTR2/Evo, rfactor) as that would not be fair. Not that they're better, just offer different type racing. Lets understand what the game developers set out to develop plus claimed the game would offer.... Did they achieved their goal.
Code Masters announced they would develop a F1 game that offered a complete F1 experience and they have achieved this goal, IMHO! They've delivered this through a game that offers plenty of re-playability, great graphics, challenging AI, 19 real world tracks, animated and interactive pit stops, including the interactions of a complete race weekend from P1, P2, P3 practice sessions to Q1, Q2, Q3 qualifying sessions, and the full race with 24 cars on the track at the same time... just like the real F1 weekend!
They also incorporated the rules such as limited 8 engines for a full season, limited tires for a race weekend, using 2 different tire compounds during a Dry Race and offering 2 wet compounds for rainy races... full wets and intermediate compound wet tires.
Now for those folks who like list, here is what the game from my experience, not reading off the box:
1) Great Graphics
2) Challenging AI
3) 19 Real World Tracks
4) 24 Cars / 12 teams
5) Garage, Pit Stops, and On-The-Fly Interactions with Car Setups, your Engineer, and Teammate
6) Full Changing Dynamic Weather, from Dry-to-Wet and Wet-to-Dry
7) Multi-Wheel Settings for Force Feedback
8) Multi-Graphic Settings for Slower machines (the guys stating they could not run needed to lower settings)
9) Very Good Sounds
10) Mechanical Issues and dynamic tire wear with punctures
11) Night racing at Singapore Circuit
12) Drying race line when rain stops and reverse effect when rain starts
13) Fantastic progressive career mode from 3, 5, or 7 seasons
14) Quick Race Game Mode
15) Time Trials and Leaderboards
16) Multi Player (I can not attest to Multi-Player, Satellite connection)
17) Car improvements after testing like added Downforce parts, etc.
18) Damage Model, which affects car performance
19) Fuel and Tire wear
20) Full Assist modes for braking, steering, and control or all 100% off
21) Dynamic Racing line to help learn track position during racing
OK, you get the idea.. now the feeling of the car IMHO is very good. Some folks say the physics are not SIm like... but they are, but not Full Sim Like, it is not, you need to stick with this game and search out the right settings for your driving style. The game also is a must for a Driving Wheel/Steering Wheel... if you do not have one, you need to get one. G25 the best or G27.
Finally, Code Masters have already developed a patch that is due out in the next 5-15 days, A complete list of the issues, yes there are some bugs, as with any game these days; but Codies have addressed 95% of the main issues listed on the forum. They've really seemed to have listened and seems that they are really trying o fix the issues listed see link below for full list and updates:
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I highly recommend this game for any real PC Racer from Casual to Serious. I've raced two full season, 38 races, and posted a fair time on all tracks dry and wet on the leaderboards (GFWL id = RMK455) I've played over 72 hours and this is w/out patch... I've experienced very few issues, though I still look forward to the patch.
I own iRacing, Dirt 1/2, GTR2/GTL, rfactor, GTR Evo, NFS Shift, GT4/GT Prologue and many many other racing games, and I recommend this games as one of the best games that simulate a full and complete feeling of being in a season driving a F1 car.
I hope this review was helpful... and my final tip.. Do Not pay over 50 dollars for this PC DVD... the OEM recommended price is $49.99 US. Steam offers this game for those who like steam, buying the DVD is a good idea if you like to own the actual game, multi-player is the Games for Windows Live, not Steam.
RKip


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