F1 2019

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 73
  3. Negative: 9 out of 73

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  1. Melce
    Jun 27, 2019
    5
    Graphics - a huge step up from 2018
    Servers - finally a real servers are being used, rather than peer-to-peer connection
    F2 cars - a nice touch ... and that's it... This game is literally a reskinned F1 2018 with F2 cars, servers and better graphics. There is nothing new content wise, NOTHING. They promised how LEAGUES would be huge... in reality, leagues are an unranked online    Graphics - a huge step up from 2018
    Servers - finally a real servers are being used, rather than peer-to-peer connection
    F2 cars - a nice touch

    ... and that's it...

    This game is literally a reskinned F1 2018 with F2 cars, servers and better graphics. There is nothing new content wise, NOTHING. They promised how LEAGUES would be huge... in reality, leagues are an unranked online championchips, but they're called leagues and have their own collumn in menu. Another HUGE feature F2 cars and story in career. F2 cars are nice but honestly... who is going to play F2 cars more than 3x till 2020 comes out? And the story... its 1 hour long F2 scripted prequell to a normal F1 career (your choices and results don't even have consequences later on). And the last and biggest talking point of all... SENNA V PROST RIVARLY EDITION!!!! You'll get 8 invitational events and 2 classic cars to play with... let that sink in... ofc you'll get liveries and custom designes for you suit, gloves and helmet, but is that enough for additional 10€? I don't think so...

    Now let's talk about microtransactions and customisation in general. It's blank, totally blank. 2/3 of helmet designes are imported from F1 2018 and the new ones ofted look even more blank. Suits are ugly as nothing i have seen before and the same one applies for gloves. Luckily you can buy skins for 0.50€ to 2.50€ to not look like a plumber!!!

    Gameplaywise it's fine. It's again a step closer to a simulation game, which is a good thing. Overall I'd say the handling isn't so much different from F1 2018, but this time around the cars are much more understeery and it takes time to get used to.

    AI are ridiculously fast. Especially on corner exits (F for my pad comrades), I had to go down from 105 - 110 diff that i was running on F1 2018 (the famous AI inconsistency) to 95 on this game... Even pro players have hard time racing on 110 this year.

    Finally the game state. It's full of bugs once again... and the fact that in time of writing this review (2 days prior to release) the game has been patched 3 times... 3! To name a few most gamebreaking for me so far: the setups aren't working properly (stock setup is currently the best setup on most tracks), drivers and teams aren't balanced (Merc engines are faster than Ferrari's, Gasly is faster then Verstappen by a 0,5s and Alfa Romeo is slower than Williams) and ERS management doesnt make any sense so I'll put it here and pray that it's just a glitch (when you fully use your ERS over 1 lap, you'll loose up to 70% of your energy store... WHAT THE F**K???)

    So to summ things up... F1 2019 is reskinned F1 2018 with F2 cars and better graphics. The biggest new features that we were promised to get are either blank or useless (such is the showroom... like... why?). For me, despite the graphics and physics, this game has little to offer compared to F1 2018 and it falls short where it should be dominating its predecessor. For lack of new content and unfinished product in general (note: they were working over 2 years on this game) I can't give this one more than 5/10. Sadly this is the worst F1 intallment since 2015 and I hope that 2020 will be a banger compared to this year as 2016 was to 2015, back in the day.s    … Expand
  2. BFM
    Mar 28, 2020
    6
    So far, this is the best official F1 game.
    The graphics are good (except for people in cut scenes), and the steering is great and well scaleable.
    The GP2 part of the story mode disappoints, as you only race a few laps three times, before yo go to F1. Online multiplayer is only acceptable in closed lobbies. Public lobbies are a nightmare. And when the next F1 game comes out, online    So far, this is the best official F1 game.
    The graphics are good (except for people in cut scenes), and the steering is great and well scaleable.

    The GP2 part of the story mode disappoints, as you only race a few laps three times, before yo go to F1.
    Online multiplayer is only acceptable in closed lobbies. Public lobbies are a nightmare.
    And when the next F1 game comes out, online dies.

    But don't call this simulation.
    This is nothing like real life.
    The reason is the insulting damage system.

    Because F1 doesn't have the balls to stand up to the sponsors who don't want their precious brand logos scratched, the damage "simulation" in this is a joke.
    You can damage your front wing of break your suspension.

    That's it.

    The whole chassis should able break and crumble realistically (eg. Alonso crash in Australia 2016)
    depending on how you crash.
    An unlucky hit on the rear should send cars airborne.
    Spinning out at high speed and through the gravel should make cars roll over.

    But nope - cars are always glued to the ground, and having a bend wheel or broken front wing is the most damage that you will see.
    It's like toy cars. No consequences, no thrill, no danger, no bravery. Just toy cars on the carpet.

    That is the main reason why I only get a new F1 game every 3-5 years.
    What's the point if it's always the same outdated and embarrassing damage system, while games like Wreckfest show how it's done?    … Expand
  3. Jyadaus
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
    Kerbs that can be used in real races are not available in this game and this is not nice. Okay, maybe i didnt play F12016-17-18, i don't know how it was in the games I counted, but there is no way to save from spins. Online race penalty system is terrible.

    But, graphics are good. AI is significantly improved from 7th gen games. F2 is really cool. But i thought we can do full season    Kerbs that can be used in real races are not available in this game and this is not nice. Okay, maybe i didnt play F12016-17-18, i don't know how it was in the games I counted, but there is no way to save from spins. Online race penalty system is terrible.

    But, graphics are good. AI is significantly improved from 7th gen games. F2 is really cool. But i thought we can do full season career with F2 before F1 career but we get only 3 F2 races. Disappointing (maybe there is a way to do, but i didnt found anything.) R&D system is good.    … Expand
  4. ProfAmateur
    May 20, 2020
    7
    I learned very much about the cars and F1 in general, especially when you turn off assistance-systems. the multiplayer is not so fun, because codemasters f**** up a good matchmaking (its so buggy) and the madness of the other players is very annoying. there is no online-race without a rage-actions

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#13 Best PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. PC Games
    Jul 31, 2019
    80
    The campaign is a lot of fun. Sadly, there is very little story to it, but powering up your car nevertheless feels great. The other game modes are also great, delivering challenges, legendary races, Grand Prix and a very robust multiplayer mode. As every year, the developers deliver the full package.
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  2. Critical Hit
    Jul 3, 2019
    90
    F1 2019 is another exceptional racing game that caters to all spectrums of fans, giving you many modes, exhibition events and an exciting career mode to get familiar with its gorgeous tracks. It's simply one of the best simulation racers out there, again.
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  3. Wccftech
    Jun 30, 2019
    90
    F1 2019 is yet another excellent racer developed by Codemasters. With a wealth of positives, such as the improved feel of the racing, as well as how great the game looks and a number of new gameplay features, the game was bound to shine. The minor negatives, such as new modes like the Senna/Prost challenges feeling shallow, are minor blips in what is an otherwise outstanding game.
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