F1 2001

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. GamePen
    100
    From the graphics to the sound to the razor sharp control and even the international broadcast standards, this game has it all.
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    The controls are great, it's exceptionally playable, and if you're a real gearhead you should be very excited. [June 2002, p.128]
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  3. GameShark
    91
    Superb graphics, great sound and unbeatable realism. There's not much more you can ask for in a racing game period.
  5. Total Video Games
    90
    One of the greatest elements to F1 2001 is the controls, you can choose to use the Dual Shock 2 or the Gran Turismo 3 wheel, both of them offer great response to the F1 car.
  6. Core Magazine
    83
    If you like F1 games than you will cherish every moment spent with this title.
  7. GameZone
    82
    Although some aspects of the game may disappoint some racers who have a lot of experience with past F1 games, it allows for a nice balance between arcade and simulation game play.
  8. PSX Nation
    80
    The best F1 racer currently available on the PS2. If you’re an F1 nut, we whole heartedly recommend it.
  9. GameSpot
    80
    Very few [f1 games] have managed to walk the fine line between appealing to the masses and appealing to those who require the utmost level of realism, but that's precisely what EA's F1 2001 for the PlayStation 2 does.
  10. Yahoo!
    80
    The main benefit over the original is the game's expanded challenge mode.
  11. IGN
    78
    As far as the AI is concerned, when the opposition difficulty is turned up to hard, it's extremely competitive and feels realistic. There's not as much cheating going on in comparison to past effort by EA.
  12. TotalGames.net
    76
    The graphics are impressive and the sense of speed is top notch too.
  13. Gaming Age
    75
    The varying graphic quality grates somewhat, but it controls well and the game experience is enjoyable. Ultimately, that's what matters and F1 2001 stands out as a great example of what F1 racing can be.
  14. Game Revolution
    75
    Play with traction control, ABS, weather conditions, damage and more in the handy options screen. You'll even be able to turn on the FIA rules or try your hand at interactive pit stops. I love choices.

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#70 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. BazM.
    Jan 3, 2002
    10
    Great gameplay and magic attention to detail. A sound game.
  2. HeyWould...Nope
    Dec 9, 2001
    6
    This version of Fifa would be a lot better if cheap goals could not be scored. Beat a midfielded wide, run downfield and center it. Press This version of Fifa would be a lot better if cheap goals could not be scored. Beat a midfielded wide, run downfield and center it. Press shoot and the forward that the centering pass goes to will do a bicycle kick and almost always score. Damn it, it sux how easy it is to score this way. Fairly good game otherwise. [Ed: wrong game?]… Full Review »
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