F1 2010

[DFUSIONITE]

the problem i had with the old f1 games is i would set the laps to half the real amount (40-50 laps) and sometimes i would get to say lap 41 and my car would fail. Realistic yes but i broke a few pads because of this. 

[GamerMan316]

the problem i had with the old f1 games is i would set the laps to half the real amount (40-50 laps) and sometimes i would get to say lap 41 and my car would fail. Realistic yes but i broke a few pads because of this. 

The original PS1 F1 game was bad on full laps because you'd end up lapping the AI cars about 10/15 times, way too easy, I remember a dodgy glitch where the AI cars would pit every other lap, don't think i've bothered with an F1 game since F1 '97, though that could be to do with the fact that the actual sport is so god damn awful.

[Failed]

..  or because it isn't called Formula Gears

[GamerMan316]

..  or because it isn't called Formula Gears

No the sport sucks, has since the mid 90's. 

[Failed]

..  or because it isn't called Formula Gears

No the sport sucks, has since the mid 90's. 

they should add chainsaws

[GamerMan316]

..  or because it isn't called Formula Gears

No the sport sucks, has since the mid 90's. 

they should add chainsaws

That would certainly make it more interesting, the drivers should have to change their own tyres in the pit lane too. 

[nCogNeato]

..  or because it isn't called Formula Gears

How fun would a Gears of War cart racing game be?   

[GamerMan316]

F1 2010 will make you 'think like an F1 driver'
Senior producer Paul Jeal says "It's not Wipeout"...

From what we know about F1 2010 already it sounds like Codemasters is aiming to make the most realistic racer to date.

With things like full damage, weather effects and dynamically changing track surfaces all present it sounds like there's going to be a lot to consider this year.

And consider it you must, said F1 2010 senior producer Paul Jeal:

"It's not Wipeout. We don't want players burning around at a thousand miles an hour all the time."



"We want them them to think like an F1 driver - always considering the tyre wear, the track conditions, the best place to overtake."

Take that dastardly rain for example:

"Teams such as McLaren can't fully exploit their straight line speed advantage."

"So this is your opportunity to climb a few places up the grid and make a name for yourself," explains Jeal.

OPM saw fit to award F1 2010 a very nice 9 out of 10 in its world exclusive review.

[markav]

nice, how reliable or biased is that review though?

[GamerMan316]

nice, how reliable or biased is that review though?

Not read any OPM reviews in ages so not sure, Codemasters very rarely put a foot wrong with racers though so I guess it's a reliable review.   

[DFUSIONITE]

Think i may rent it first, if i love it i will buy it when it goes a bit cheaper.

[markav]

nice, how reliable or biased is that review though?

Codemasters very rarely put a foot wrong with racers

Except for FUEL

[GamerMan316]

nice, how reliable or biased is that review though?

Codemasters very rarely put a foot wrong with racers

Except for FUEL

I've not played that yet.  Not too good I take it?

[GamerMan316]

F1 2010 review - another 90% zooms in
This time GamesMaster heaps praise on Codemasters racer

So, F1 2010 is pretty good, then. After it rocked Official PlayStation Magazine's socks to the point of a 9/10 review, GamesMaster has now given its verdict - and it's more good news for Codemasters.

In a praise-filled two-page evaluation - complete with splendid 90% score - GM heaps particular applause on F1 2010's career mode, dynamic weather effects and 'hardcore options', which include the possibility to tackle 70-lap races.

GM writes: 'Attending press conferences and interviews, exploring the paddock area and in-team competition between drivers makes [F1 2010] one of the first F1 games to make players feel like a driver rather than a car.'

The mag adds that it's 'delighted' with the officially licensed game's handling, which is says offers a 'huge amount of precision'.

A minor gripe is raised due to the lack of safety cars - and that it's not the most accessible game on four wheels.

But as writer Shaun Curnow says of people that don't understand the intricacies of F1: 'This game isn't for those people.' Quite.

Want even more praise? You goddit.

'F1 2010 delivers the finest, most all encompassing F1 racer on console,' GM concludes.

A must buy for F1 fans, it seems - so long as they're ready to give it the dedication it deserves.

F1 2010 is released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in the UK on September 24.

[Failed]

FUEL aside, which still has it's charm and really only failed in not being able to fill it's huge world, can Codemasters do no wrong with the racing genre?