F1 2021

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 47
  3. Negative: 9 out of 47
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  1. MinePlay512
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    Have to give Codemasters a lot of credit. They have did a good job with F1 2021. The gameplay is solid and polished and the new career mode is good. Seems to be their best game yet. It's a recommendation to everyone as well as racing fans.
  2. maki1511
    Jul 20, 2021
    0
    Niestety gra ma pełno błędów z poprzednich części, brakuje torów, brakuje poprawy kilku torów, gra warta może 100 zł / 25 USD DLC the game. Wielki breaking point niestety nic nie wart przez liniowość i dalej nie ma torów z sezonu 2020
  3. LukaszKiedyDank
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    I think the game is the best ever. Braking Point mode which is very cool, some tracks improved and the best graphics ever.
  4. ThomaSmit
    Jul 19, 2021
    10
    I'm a fan of F1 maybe this won't be an objective review but the game is worth the money. Steering wheel control is perfect, music effects like in real F1. I recommend it for every F1 fan.
  5. drlowdon
    Oct 16, 2022
    7
    With more than a decades worth of experience making Formula One games Codemasters have pretty much perfected the racing side of things, and a host of options now allows pretty much anyone to set the difficulty to suit them.

    As with previous games in the series however you’re till left with little incentive to continue playing after a season or two. The story mode (Braking Point) could    With more than a decades worth of experience making Formula One games Codemasters have pretty much perfected the racing side of things, and a host of options now allows pretty much anyone to set the difficulty to suit them.

    As with previous games in the series however you’re till left with little incentive to continue playing after a season or two. The story mode (Braking Point) could have helped solve this problem, but it’s all two scripted to make for a particularly interesting diversion, whilst playing online relies on finding a regular group of racers of a similar skill level.    … Expand
  6. Cska_ael
    Jul 31, 2021
    7
    I bought it because it will probably the last good one we get before EA makes us pay to unlock our own car ,overall it's not bad so far .Breaking Point has nice little story ,could be a bit shorter and let you make your own choices but still not bad ,graphics is alright all though in some instances for example when they show your team at the wall graphics resembles the one from 2002 withI bought it because it will probably the last good one we get before EA makes us pay to unlock our own car ,overall it's not bad so far .Breaking Point has nice little story ,could be a bit shorter and let you make your own choices but still not bad ,graphics is alright all though in some instances for example when they show your team at the wall graphics resembles the one from 2002 with blurry monitors.
    As usual if you want the updated F2 you have to wait about half a year ,also it doesn't seam like they updated teams and driver stats yet to reflect the real life situation so Mercs are still super dominant and you might see HAAS ahead of somebody.
    My team is pretty much the same not as much innovation there as we expected really.
    They added some classic drivers (paid content ) but they got ride of the classic cars which kind of sucks.
    Overall if you care that much about updated livery and driver roster you can buy it now but probably best option to wait mid year on some sort of a SPECIAL deal when they actually update game proper.    … Expand
  7. DonRoeschen7
    Jul 26, 2021
    6
    Hm i love the Series but the multiplayer is kind of dead after a few weeks. It’s unplayable no full lobby’s not worth 80€
  8. XxFedexYTxX
    Aug 17, 2021
    5
    La fisica è molto banale, ma allo stesso tempo stupida soprattutto i cordoli che ci sono certi che ti fanno esplodere senza senso, i bug che infestano questo gioco sono quando devi creare una lobby;ma eletronic arts non riesce a fare un gioco senza bug? P.s. io parlo per esperienza dato che avevo il 2019 ed era molto meglio.
  9. Zack17R
    Sep 20, 2021
    1
    este juego esta lejos de ser decente, te choca un vato y te penalizan tambien le das un pequeño toque a un coche y te dan penalizacion cuando ninguno de los 2 salio con daños
  10. Supersaiyan_
    Jul 24, 2021
    0
    The bots are just driving in to you and you spin way to fast pls don't buy this game it sucks.
  11. Solbergenvegen
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    Rally enjoy this game with good graphics and wonderful gameplay. Breaking Point mode has improved the standard to higher level from the last game F1 2020.
  12. brianeds1993
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Probably the best racing game available for a PS console. The graphics are superb, the driving is insanely realistic, the licensed content is the best you can find. Obviously the game had some issues at first, since the racer stats were still to be implemented into the game, but that's in the past. The game modes are really detailed, down to car preparation and all of that. What could haveProbably the best racing game available for a PS console. The graphics are superb, the driving is insanely realistic, the licensed content is the best you can find. Obviously the game had some issues at first, since the racer stats were still to be implemented into the game, but that's in the past. The game modes are really detailed, down to car preparation and all of that. What could have used a bit more of work is the presentation. In-game music and UI could have been better. To those who complain about penalizations, do you even know the F1 rules? It's not a demolition derby game, buddy.… Expand
  13. fuelrail
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    the penalties you get are so bad. You get deleted laps for simply going on the rumble strips in Time Trial. Other than that though, the game is very fun. I love playing, even in single player as well.
  14. Iceman038
    Apr 2, 2022
    0
    If I have "only" 5000 characters max, unfortunately Codemaster will get away EASY with this abomination which should represent F1. Only the problem with CM for years is still that they add nonsense to this thing like a story mode, while their online design is just horrendous. In this time 2022 it's unheard of that desync happens, lobby design is a nightmare, they add filters but they don'tIf I have "only" 5000 characters max, unfortunately Codemaster will get away EASY with this abomination which should represent F1. Only the problem with CM for years is still that they add nonsense to this thing like a story mode, while their online design is just horrendous. In this time 2022 it's unheard of that desync happens, lobby design is a nightmare, they add filters but they don't even work for assists, this online part is even so bad that complete leagues HAD TO BE CANCELLED! When the community found out that Esports drivers even got their own "version" of the game with a different handing model the community was disgusted to say the least. And here comes the MOST IMPORTANT issue at hand. The behaviour of CM towards their community, the biggest fans of the sport, is just disgusting, disgraceful, and an absolute joke. Serious issues like XBOX series X SHUTTING DOWN thanks to their crap design is still present almost a year after release. Patches come almost not, and if they come they "fix" things which aren't important! This shows the incompetence of CM of not beeing able to fix REAL issues, and try to fool us by patching other things, which in turn BREAK other aspects like Force Feedback, or Ai suddenly not moving when on slow lap, weird behaviour over curbstones. The person who "designed" the online lobbies isn't much better. There are 2! ONLY 2! important assists which are important to diffentiate a lobby, and that is Traction Control and ABS, the rest people without assists don't care about. But somehow in lobbies it shows: ASSIST RESTRICTION: HIGH, and when you enter the lobby it says full TC and ABS and the rest off like PIT ASSIST and DRS ASSISTS! I mean, those shouldn't even count towards making the difference. Assist restrictions should only change when the 2 MAIN assists change. And when it says HIGH, it should mean that ABS and TC are OFF. but the locig within CM has amazed me year after year. It's getting worse with the year, and this year they advertised the NEXT GEN version, well, on PS5 it doesn't feel next gen in what way soever. Loading takes ages, still screen tearing like all years, and I can keep going. They still use their EGO engine, i guess they call it that because of their own EGO, becuase they DON'T LISTEN to their community, they IGNORE the community, transparancy is nowhere to be found, even problems from the BETA are still present while even adddressed by the community, but that's too hard too code out I think. There are a lot of people at CM who don't take responsability for their failures, tell the prettiest lies about versions beeing 2 years in development while it's just a polished up 2 year previous version with even the same bugs as that 2 year old version. CM fails year after year, releases broken games, it's a disgrace to the have the official F1 license, because it doesn;t represent the greatest sport on earth in any way. EVEN THE TRACKS ARE OLD, TERRIBLE DESIGNED, OLD LAYOUTS, AND THEY REFUSE TO LASER SCAN! How on earth can this have an OFFICIAL license when EVERYTHING IS OUT OF DATE!? Their EGO engine is so old, it can't possibly handle the NEXT GEN consolse, and that shows by the crap design of their NEXT GEN version. CM must be stopped by being able to release these failures year after year and scamming people in paying full price for a broken piece of **** which they are unable to fix. F1 has to cancel the license immediately, and get a studio which is capable of designing something that IS ACTUALLY DECENT, stable, has good online lobby design, stable connections, and so on and so on.

    This is and has been a disgrace to the F1 sport and title for many years now AND IT HAS TO STOP! And for anyone who doesn't believe these FACTS, just go to their forums https://forums.codemasters.com/forum/140-report-an-issue/

    They let you fill out meters long forms, spend tons of time in reporting an issue which won't even be adressed or fixed because they don;t know HOW. Completely oblivious people over there.

    And I hope with all my heart and love for this sport, that F1 finally sees what a joke CM is and how they damage the sport with these things and their behaviour towards the community, THE FANS OF F1, and immediately take away the license.

    Codemasters has had more than enough tries and possibilities to make something good, but it has gone for bad to worse. And I fear for the 2022 edition with the new rules and their outdated EGO and EGO engine.

    F1 unworthy!    … Expand
  15. bolzouki
    Mar 9, 2022
    8
    A very good game, with beautiful graphics, solid sound and addictive gameplay. Story mode however is a little disapointing, with basic scenarios to overcome and not much in the balance.
    And multiplayer is a mess, lobbies do not refresh consistently, do not start correctly and some other bugs, and I am not even talking about the "players" who confused this game with Destruction Derby...
    I    A very good game, with beautiful graphics, solid sound and addictive gameplay. Story mode however is a little disapointing, with basic scenarios to overcome and not much in the balance.
    And multiplayer is a mess, lobbies do not refresh consistently, do not start correctly and some other bugs, and I am not even talking about the "players" who confused this game with Destruction Derby...
    I recommend this game to any racing fans but beware, it might get a little repetitive after one or two season of carreer mode.    … Expand
  16. shadow_nr
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    Really good game and very fun. Has different customization options and great gameplay.
  17. MrZamba19
    Jul 4, 2022
    7
    É um bom jogo, mas tem alguns bugs chatos. O carro desliza bastante, não tem carros clássicos. O modo Breaking Point não é de todo ruim, mas não importa o q vc fizer, o final sempre será o mesmo. Isso é ruim. Mas é um jogo q apesar dos pesares... dá pra jogar sem passar muita raiva.

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GameCritics
    Sep 22, 2021
    80
    I appreciate F1 2021 for its experimentation with new modes and options, proving that this franchise is much more than the average annual drivers’ update. Not only does driving feel more realistic than ever, 2021’s story mode is a pleasant surprise that I hope attracts further development for the series’ next iteration. For now, though, it remains a great F1 simulator that will generate the same excitement happening in the real world’s F1 competition right now.
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  2. IGN Japan
    Aug 30, 2021
    80
    The Breaking Point narrative mode allows the player to join races while feeling like they’re the lead in a Hollywood movie. That being said, the mode’s story is linear and your racing efforts don’t necessarily have an effect on its scenario. While the career mode is as well made as always, if you’ve played the series before, there’s just not enough to make the experience feel fresh again.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Jul 13, 2021
    85
    F1 2021 impresses. Whether you're an avid competitor or want to pursue a storytelling career on your own, you'll be given countless opportunities to customize the game. That makes F1 2021 a versatile title. Once on the track, it is still a very solid racing game, suitable for both controllers and (semi) professional racing wheels.
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