F1 Challenge '99-'02

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

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  • Summary: Cutting-edge technology brings you the most accurate representation of Formula One to date. High-resolution car models include details right down to the very last shut line. Circuits include real life structures, helicopters, airplanes, panoramic skies, animated grid girls, motion capturedCutting-edge technology brings you the most accurate representation of Formula One to date. High-resolution car models include details right down to the very last shut line. Circuits include real life structures, helicopters, airplanes, panoramic skies, animated grid girls, motion captured pit crews, and even bumps in the track surface as they exist in reality. The glossy team-themed user interface puts you in the game and tracks your performance as a real life driver competing against the likes of world champion drives such as Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve, Mika Hakkinen, and Michael Schumacher. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. IGN
    95
    You will have to spend some time practicing and tweaking your opponents, your car handling, and your realism settings to find the right spot for you. If you are willing to do all of this, then this is a fine F1 simulation that will ultimately reward you.
  2. PC Gameworld
    95
    Everything you could want for hot lapping, racing individual races or enjoying full championship seasons is in this single, reasonably priced package.
  3. PC Gamer
    91
    Easily delivers the most entertaining and authentic Formula One PC racing experience ever. [Sept 2003, p.90]
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  4. GameSpy
    90
    Full of caring touches and a microscope-like attention to detail, F1 Challenge '99-'02 is the ultimate thinking person's open-wheel racing sim.
  5. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    This game is beautiful to look at and is, at times, photorealistic. [Oct 2003, p.94]
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  6. GameSpot
    89
    Currently the most authentic, most taxing open-wheeled sim on the market, and, with a sophisticated mod community already established, may well remain that way for some time to come.
  7. Armchair Empire
    86
    The AI is unlike anything else I've seen in a driving game...At times in R1C it was hard to believe I was facing off against computer controlled opponents.

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  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. casstoner27
    Jan 25, 2013
    10
    Fantastic Formula 1 Simulation, better than F1 games from Codemasters, very good physics, mods, car setup....Bad graphic? Its not aboutFantastic Formula 1 Simulation, better than F1 games from Codemasters, very good physics, mods, car setup....Bad graphic? Its not about graphic, its about Formula 1 and this game doing it very well… Expand
  2. Dean"Rummy"D.
    Nov 15, 2003
    10
    If you are willing to spend the time, as the realism increases with the driving assists turned "off", you will be exhilerated. This game is If you are willing to spend the time, as the realism increases with the driving assists turned "off", you will be exhilerated. This game is not for casual console gamers with short attention spans. Do yourself a favor, get a force-feedback wheel and you will feel more sensations through the wheel from this game then any other racing game ever published. You will feel the g-forces as you round a long, easy bend at 230 MPH in 7th gear. You can feel the bumps on the curbs of the chicanes. You can feel your front tire touch the gravel when you understeer. It doesn't get more realistic or more fun. Only thing missing is dedicated server option to accomodate more than 8 players. One other annoyance, the screen freezes for a couple seconds when someone joins the race. Not a problem if you are racing with friends at an appointed time and IP address.… Expand
  4. XDavidX
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    The game is just amazing. I love play this game. For me this game is amazing ! Nothing more to comment because this game is amazing ! And bigThe game is just amazing. I love play this game. For me this game is amazing ! Nothing more to comment because this game is amazing ! And big plus for that you can add mods ! Totally worth classic ! I rate this 10/10… Expand
  5. [Anonymous]
    Dec 9, 2007
    10
    The best F1 game I've had or ever have I think. Absolutely brilliant work from EA. Now waiting for F1 2007, lol.
  6. RobC.
    Oct 13, 2003
    9
    Pretty much the best F1 simulation out there... possibly only GP4 beats it in terms of wet weather racing and on track events (marshals etc.) Pretty much the best F1 simulation out there... possibly only GP4 beats it in terms of wet weather racing and on track events (marshals etc.) Other than that nothing comes close. That goes for GP4!… Expand
  7. Vadym
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    Ukrainian language. If you want to read it, use a translator.

    Дуже добрий симулятор боліду "Формули 1". Старий. Пам'ятаю, як я просто по 2    Ukrainian language. If you want to read it, use a translator.

    Дуже добрий симулятор боліду "Формули 1". Старий. Пам'ятаю, як я просто по 2 години одну трасу проходив. Але, гра вже неактуальна. Є "F1 2014" - вона також непогана. Але має багато помилок. Так що, пограти на ПК мало в що є...    … Expand
  8. 02natni
    Apr 29, 2004
    8
    A very addictive game. Recommended for F1 enthusiasts. However, EA sports should provide a more realistic environment. There should be track A very addictive game. Recommended for F1 enthusiasts. However, EA sports should provide a more realistic environment. There should be track marshals, FIA's safety car, mechanics and podium presentations in order to make this game more appealing. … Expand

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#84 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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