Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 49
  2. Negative: 0 out of 49
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  1. Aug 19, 2016
    70
    F1 2016 is a step forward compared to the 2015 version of the game, but needs a solid overhaul of the driving model to reach the must have status, especially for less casual drivers.
  2. 70
    F1 2016’s changes are far more substantial than they at first would seem, to the point that despite its flaws, it’s the first F1 game in a very long time that makes a fun and truly exhilarating experience out of driving along at the back of the pack in a car that clearly isn’t good enough to win.
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 132 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 18 out of 132
  1. Aug 19, 2016
    10
    A positive twist to the F1 genre, finally introducing the career mode which is quite thrilling. A beautiful game with great mechanics andA positive twist to the F1 genre, finally introducing the career mode which is quite thrilling. A beautiful game with great mechanics and great steering, which assures a fun time in every race! This is by far the best Formula 1 game in years. Full Review »
  2. Aug 19, 2016
    9
    Whats with those critic scores? What so called expert gives this game anything less than 80% ??..As a gamer let me tell you this is the bestWhats with those critic scores? What so called expert gives this game anything less than 80% ??..As a gamer let me tell you this is the best F1 game to date,. All the little things codies missed in last years game are there , safety car, career, etc. Practice sessions now mean something as you get little tasks that can contribute to your R&D for the car.

    10 season career, what more can you ask for. The game has loads of customisation options to play around with , different types of qualifying sessions ie one shot or full, etc Its just brilliant. Whats it like on the track? Awesome, if there is any one thing i would criticise is the steering on pad feels a bit iffy, but you can get used to it! ..if you like F1, go get this game, seriously.
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  3. Aug 20, 2016
    9
    At last a good F1 game! Thanks Codemasters, it took 6 years to give the fans what they wanted! The amount of features especially compared toAt last a good F1 game! Thanks Codemasters, it took 6 years to give the fans what they wanted! The amount of features especially compared to its predecessors is stunning, Career Mode, Manual starts and manual braking when entering the pits, Safety Car (although in the actual version it hardly ever appears) and Virtual Safety Car, car improvements in the course of the season,.. Many interesting features! I don't like the AI too much, though, because they are not very racey, I hope they patch it in an update, they give up the position too easily.

    All in all, if you are a fan of F1, or race games, this one is a must-have.
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