F1 2014

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
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  1. Game Revolution
    Nov 19, 2014
    90
    On the whole, I found last year’s F1 to be enjoyably inoffensive, which is why F1 2014 is such a pleasant surprise. It makes for a great series swansong on PS3 (or, at least, I assume F1 will make the generational leap next year), and is just about the pinnacle of visual presentation for a racer on these tired old gaming boxes we’re still keeping around.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 4, 2014
    80
    Be sure to pick up F1 2014 if you’re a lapsed fan of the franchise. It does everything right and eliminates the clutter that has hurt past entries in the series.
  3. LaPS4
    Oct 15, 2014
    77
    While we wait for a next-gen F1 game, we can still enjoy an all-round game that puts you into the suit of one of the world's championship drivers. Fans and pro gamers of the genre will most likely enjoy the wide variety of options the game offers, in order to bring an experience as real as possible.
  5. Vandal
    Oct 15, 2014
    75
    After a great episode last year, we have a good game that doesn't evolve that much. Still, it provides a very solid simulation, and F1 fans will definitely enjoy it.
  6. Eurogamer Spain
    Oct 20, 2014
    70
    Very similar to what we've been playing the last few years, F1 2014 is a game that needs a generation leap sooner than later.
  7. Meristation
    Oct 15, 2014
    68
    F1 2014 repeats the same formula, without any great changes but with the necessary improvements that every fan of F1 needs.
  8. PlaySense
    Oct 22, 2014
    65
    F1 2014 feels like a step back when compared to the previous game in the franchise, especially since the classic mode has been left out this time around. It's still a fine racing game, but fans might want to wait for the next one.
  9. JeuxActu
    Oct 22, 2014
    65
    F1 2014 is a real disappointment, as it changes absolutely nothing from the previous episode and even takes off the Classic mode. You'll feel betrayed, probably.
  10. 3DJuegos
    Oct 15, 2014
    65
    Codemasters gets a yellow flag. F1 requires concentration, not to give up, and this videogame is exactly the opposite. No innovation and no new modes for a title that is only suitable for new pilots.
  11. PlayStation Universe
    Oct 15, 2014
    65
    New cars are fun to drive and it's as accessible as ever, but F1 2014 has largely failed to evolve beyond past games in the series.
  12. Digital Chumps
    Oct 27, 2014
    62
    Some moderate updates to the gameplay (primarily with the new rules and roster changes), but if you're on any kind of budget or aren't in a rush to play, it's probably best to wait for next year when the series shifts to the current-gen.
  13. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 27, 2014
    60
    I just hope that F1 2015 has an engine for the new generation of consoles and puts the series back on track.
  14. Digital Spy
    Oct 17, 2014
    60
    So who is F1 2014 aimed at exactly? Well, with a 'very easy' difficulty setting, more forgiving handling (unless you turn assists off) and shorter, customised race weekends, F1 2014 is probably the most accessible iteration yet.
  15. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 15, 2014
    60
    Even as downloadable content this would seem exploitative, but trying to pass it off as a new game is only a formula for disappointment and resentment.
  16. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 28, 2014
    50
    The quintessential "barely trying" annual sports entry. [Christmas 2014, p.95]
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  17. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Nov 28, 2014
    50
    The power unit mechanic offers too little an incentive to re-buy what is essentially a lesser F1 2013. [Christmas 2014, p80]
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  18. The Digital Fix
    Nov 12, 2014
    50
    This is one game definitely made for the die-hard F1 fans who have a bigger passion for racing, than perhaps for gaming.
  19. Push Square
    Oct 19, 2014
    50
    Simply put, there is very little to recommend in this year’s game. With fewer modes than F1 2013, and with next year’s big update mere months away, this entry finds itself very much stuck on the grid.
  20. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 9, 2015
    49
    F1 2014 is everything people hate about annualized sports games. Not just a carbon copy of the 2013 model, but also a game that fails to capitalize on some of the biggest changes the sport has ever seen. Worst of all, many of the franchise's best features have been removed. It's clear this was an afterthought as the developers worked on the truth next-generation sequel.

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#51 Best PS3 Game of 2014
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#38 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2014
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#13 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2014

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User Score
4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 34
  3. Negative: 17 out of 34
  1. Thunder5555
    Jan 14, 2015
    3
    It's like F1 2013, which is like F1 2012 with extra content. But unlike in F1 2013, extra content was taken away. You're left with sameIt's like F1 2013, which is like F1 2012 with extra content. But unlike in F1 2013, extra content was taken away. You're left with same graphics, less content and same old game you had before. 2014 teams & drivers update are not worth of a completely new game (which isn't new to be fair). Should've been a cheap DLC for 2013 game.… Full Review »
  2. Eurovison1323
    Jun 14, 2021
    0
    bottom of the bin game, this game is so bad that even the milk mold won't grow on it .
  3. onewarmslime
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    It's a good game. It's slightly more balanced than F1 2013. That's pretty much it. The graphics are slightly worse but the framerate is prettyIt's a good game. It's slightly more balanced than F1 2013. That's pretty much it. The graphics are slightly worse but the framerate is pretty solid so can't complain there… Full Review »
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