F1 2014

1. thebushytail

   Oct 27, 2014

   10

   Here's one thing very few people, critics or users, are talking about ---> car handling has substantially improved. I own all F1 games fromHere's one thing very few people, critics or users, are talking about ---> car handling has substantially improved. I own all F1 games from Codemasters, and I consider this iteration of simcade F1 cars to be the most challenging, interesting, and enjoyable to drive.
   
   The biggest difference? If you push too hard into a turn and slam the brakes in a desperate attempt to still hit the apex, the front wheels DO NOT lockup and the cars DO NOT understeer straight off the track. Instead the cars have braking oversteer which can lead to a 4-tire-drift around the apex, which requires accurate throttle/brake input and appropriate steering to correct and minimize the time lost. That's right, these F1 cars like to drift under aggressive deceleration. And that is incredibly more fun than locking up the Pirilli's and cutting a chicane to regain control and speed. Is it accurate to the real motorsport? Perhaps not, but it's considerably more fun.
   
   Second biggest difference: Holy crap, the torque. I haven't driven every car yet, but if you load up that rear axle mid turn on a sweeper while pounding up through the gears, full throttle will result in lighting up the rear tires. Throttle control is critical; turns that were flat in F1 2013 now require some throttle manipulation to keep the car on the a fast racing line. You can also go deep into the rev's without losing too much acceleration, a pleasant situation because the gear ratios are fixed.
   
   Why are people not talking about these improvements to car handling and the positive impact it has on the gameplay? I imagine most people use a joypad, and I don't know how these changes translate a stick and a couple triggers. Or if they have a wheel and pedal setup, they keep some driving assists on, completely negating the fun of pushing the fastest cars in the world while exploring the limits of grip.
   
   As for what everyone else is saying: Yes, in general there is less content and Codemasters should have anticipated this response. But if you have the racing peripherals and the skills to drive with all assists off, you will be surprised at how much fun it is to toss a Codies F1'14 car around the race tracks.
   
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2. Thombie

   Oct 17, 2014

   10

   I agree with the general copy+paste opinion about the game but it's still a pretty good game. It's better than least years iteration and itI agree with the general copy+paste opinion about the game but it's still a pretty good game. It's better than least years iteration and it has the new engine rules and other details that's important for someone who actually enjoys F1 in real life and with a game perspective.
   
   Realistically I'd give the game a 7 or 8 but to counter the other clueless reviews I decided to be "just as clueless" but on the opposite side of the scale. Please try to be somewhat reflected when reviewing a game rather than childish and butthurt over minor details.… Expand

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4. MarcoVanDexter

   Oct 17, 2014

   8

   Absolutely championship mode is excellent, realistic graphics and sounds can not be disputed.
   Not much difference from the previous game.Absolutely championship mode is excellent, realistic graphics and sounds can not be disputed.
   Not much difference from the previous game. (excluding audio and car)
   old wine in new bottle. so true :d… Expand

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5. Skeptosaurus

   Oct 28, 2014

   5

   I own all Codemaster Codemaster F1 games. This one has the most challenging physics model, crisper graphics, better AI (marginally) andI own all Codemaster Codemaster F1 games. This one has the most challenging physics model, crisper graphics, better AI (marginally) and overall had so much potential. Austria and Hockenheim tracks are worthy additions. But, the thing that let's it down most is the p2p multiplayer set up. The F1 Server is even more temperamental than 2013, if that was possible. The F1 2015 release will determine Codemasters fate wrt keeping a stranglehold on the rights to this game. I hope they create something special but, most importantly, they have to nail online gameplay (lag and drop outs must be minimal or non-existent). Their preoccupation with keeping the casual console gamer happy is getting tiresome to the PC league racing community.… Expand

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6. PrdPak

   Apr 19, 2021

   5

   Cars feel like they are driving on literal rails, it feels too planted, if you are understeering into a corner, you have to stamp on theCars feel like they are driving on literal rails, it feels too planted, if you are understeering into a corner, you have to stamp on the brakes which will cause the car to oversteer and then you'll end up in the grass. The physics can be horrible and unrealistic at times, which isn't due to its age because F1 2012 felt realistic enough to me. The AI difficulty is a literal JOKE. The UI feels clunky and horrible. This is coming from someone who hasn't even played F1 2013, so I can’t compare it to that on their similarities. I can't even complain about car sounds because that's how they sounded in 2014.
   
   However, the game is still worth enough to boot up on an evening, and you can still have some fun. The game also has some of the best optimizations I've seen from 2014, it handles well on integrated GPUs and even gives me stable FPS on my main rig (unlike F1 2018's garbage optimization). The game looks amazing and still holds up to this day, it is impressive how good the graphics are for a game made for X360/PS3.
   
   Sadly, there's where the positives end. It's still a mediocre racing game in 2021, you can pick it up for less than $2 on Steam in sales, but I'd recommend F1 2012 over this any day.… Expand

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7. Jyadaus

   May 5, 2020

   5

   Although it is almost the same as driving experience and main menu with F1 2013, the tire management is way better than F1 2013. Its justAlthough it is almost the same as driving experience and main menu with F1 2013, the tire management is way better than F1 2013. Its just like, F1 2013 v2 but not bad. With this, ill gonna give 6 but there is a thing.
   
   If you are v2 of a game, you shouldnt remove things from v1 game. Where is the classic cars and tracks?… Expand

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8. MrMeow

   Oct 17, 2014

   0

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   ctrl v That sounds about right, Good job lads *Slaps £30 price tag on it* Okay guys now go back and work on the real projectctrl c
   
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   That sounds about right, Good job lads *Slaps £30 price tag on it*
   
   Okay guys now go back and work on the real project we've been working on.… Expand

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