F1 2014

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User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 80
  3. Negative: 30 out of 80

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  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 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    Here'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.

    10/10    … Expand
  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 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    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 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
  3. 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. (excluding audio and car)
    old wine in new bottle. so true :d

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Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Feb 8, 2015
    40
    Codemasters should be ashamed for this brazen cash-in, made with the least possible effort. [Feb 2015, p.18]
  2. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2015
    65
    F1 2014 is not a bad game, it was built on solid foundations of its predecessors, but it doesn’t offer anything new and is clearly just an appetizer before the next-gen F1 2015. [13/2014, p.71]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 12, 2014
    40
    Don't go looking for any new features or updates. This year' incarnation is a product without purpose. [Issue#246]
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