F1 2016

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 79
  3. Negative: 11 out of 79
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  1. Exigeous
    Oct 22, 2016
    5
    I gave it a 5 but considered a 1 as it was almost unplayable for me. After being disappointed by F1 2015 as it didn't allow for multiple USB controllers (so separate wheel and pedals) I was hoping that 2016 wouldn't have any stupid issues like that - and I was disappointed. While you can now use separate devices the textures and anti-aliasing is AWFUL on triple monitor setups. WhenI gave it a 5 but considered a 1 as it was almost unplayable for me. After being disappointed by F1 2015 as it didn't allow for multiple USB controllers (so separate wheel and pedals) I was hoping that 2016 wouldn't have any stupid issues like that - and I was disappointed. While you can now use separate devices the textures and anti-aliasing is AWFUL on triple monitor setups. When playing in something like 5760x1080 things look horrible and I mean horrible. Everything is extremely blocky and pixelated, sadly it seems that the issue persists with all multi-monitor setups. It's like they never even tested it - which is insane as many hardcore sim racers, like me, have triple monitor setups. If it's not going to support VR it has to support 3 screens so once again I had to hit the refund button on a Codemasters game.

    From what I was able to play it does seem like a nice improvement in game mechanics over previous titles making it all the worse that I couldn't play it. So I wanted to be fair with a 5 as the problem is specific to my setup and to anyone running 3 screens. If you want a good F1 fix with 3 screens or VR either iRacing, Assetto Corsa or Project Cars will scratch that itch nicely.    … Expand
  2. That_Normie7
    Jun 25, 2021
    6
    its a alright game the controls are a bit choppy and takes some time to get used to but a aight game

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#22 Best PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 12, 2016
    88
    F1 2016 really is a huge step in the right direction after horrible 2015 release. Beautiful visuals (except the rubber-faced monstrosities posing as drivers and crew), well-done handling and the emphasis on little nuances of race weekend makes this easily the best game in the franchise. A little more personality traits to different AI drivers and maybe some emphasis on track-side visuals would make it even better. [Sept 2016]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 21, 2016
    78
    Last year’s F1 felt like a stepping stone: new version of engine and updated physics came at a huge cost – many important features, including career mode, weren’t up to par. This time Codemasters presents Formula One properly. [Issue#212, p.49]
  3. GameSpew
    Sep 20, 2016
    90
    The sense of being constantly on the edge is what makes every lap of every race exhilarating and great to play.
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