F1 2011

 Xbox 360
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 63 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 14 out of 63
  3. Negative: 10 out of 63
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  1. Hamez07
    Sep 25, 2011
    10
    This game is so similar to the last one it might as well be the last one. but that is not a bad thing. Last year they did everything right and this year they have just gone and make this one even better by updating the graphics, making everything better, the cars the drivers even the main menu, they all look amazing. The safety car is amazing, the KRS and DRS are so good the crashes theThis game is so similar to the last one it might as well be the last one. but that is not a bad thing. Last year they did everything right and this year they have just gone and make this one even better by updating the graphics, making everything better, the cars the drivers even the main menu, they all look amazing. The safety car is amazing, the KRS and DRS are so good the crashes the damage the pit stops, everything is just so good, the AI is so much more human, they make mistakes, everything is just so perfect. I don't this Codemaster could have made a better game.… Expand
  2. misch13vousmike
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Coming from a huge F1 fan since my childhood, i have to admit i was skeptical after the short lived experience i had with 2010. There was an adjustment period, which i loved, because nothing carried over as a player except your knowledge of the tracks, which still needed some fine tuning personally, because the dynamics were different. Overall, a great improvement, and a great stepComing from a huge F1 fan since my childhood, i have to admit i was skeptical after the short lived experience i had with 2010. There was an adjustment period, which i loved, because nothing carried over as a player except your knowledge of the tracks, which still needed some fine tuning personally, because the dynamics were different. Overall, a great improvement, and a great step forward, towards future F1 games, which are going to get better from here on in.… Expand
  3. matt-p
    Jan 22, 2012
    0
    Don't go near it!
    I bought F1 2011 new through the official F1 website (pre-ordered actually)
    My "VIP" code would not work - rendering the game useless to play online.
    "Customer service" sent back automatic answers - clearly unwilling to help & not giving a rats about their customers
    WASTE OF MONEY - DON'T BUY!!!
  4. De4DLYV3NOM1
    Feb 17, 2012
    1
    This game is boring and repetitive with minor little changes over f1 2010, multiplayer barely works and the game has many glitches this is a simple case of a game company releasing a game, then a year later releasing the same game a year later with not many improvements, This game is awful, jot worth the money, and I'm a massive racing fan I love Dirt 3, WRC 2011, TDU2, Forza 4, and theThis game is boring and repetitive with minor little changes over f1 2010, multiplayer barely works and the game has many glitches this is a simple case of a game company releasing a game, then a year later releasing the same game a year later with not many improvements, This game is awful, jot worth the money, and I'm a massive racing fan I love Dirt 3, WRC 2011, TDU2, Forza 4, and the list goes on, but f1 2011 doesnt deserve a place on that list, not at all.… Expand
  5. ImprezaActual
    Sep 24, 2011
    10
    If like me you love true to life driving/racing sims, then this could quite easily be the very one for you. F1 2010 was a briiliant foundation for F1 2011 to build on and Codemasters have done exactly that.
    The obvious changes and extras being, updated driver rosters, driver stats, car sponsership and livery changes, circut additions and changes to the 2011 calender. Also an online CO'OP    If like me you love true to life driving/racing sims, then this could quite easily be the very one for you. F1 2010 was a briiliant foundation for F1 2011 to build on and Codemasters have done exactly that.
    The obvious changes and extras being, updated driver rosters, driver stats, car sponsership and livery changes, circut additions and changes to the 2011 calender. Also an online CO'OP in which you and a friend or indeed stranger take part in the 2011 season competing in the same team against AI drivers. Larger online servers with more players taking part in races ( sprint modes, custom modes etc), which unfortunately means more idiots in which to avoid who could potentially ruin your race. Also included are the usual time trial modes + online leaderboards. Time attack scenarios + online leaderboards which pit you in a specific car on a specific track in pre-determined weather without the luxuary of being able to adjust your setups, so basically make do with what your given. (which is more fun and harder than it sounds).
    But the gem personally for me is how accurately reproduced the car, track, weather and tyre physics are, plus the addition to the cars this year of KERS (Kinetic energy recovery system) energy lost throught braking is harvested to a battery and stored to be used as a quick boost of speed to the engine and DRS (Drag reduction system) the rear wing on each car can be opened in certain cirumstances to reduce drag and downforce to the car, hence increasing the acceleration, speed and overtaking chances. The car setup adjustments that can be made are near endless and will play a major outcome on how the car handling physics change reletive to each individual track and weather. Tyre and track evolution is frighteningly realistic and can and WILL change over the course of the race weekend let alone lap by lap, whoever thinks that tyres are just round lumps of rubber, needs a checkup from the neck up. Random mechanical failures are also a major fear factor, blowing engines, losing KERS, punctures etc.
    In short a vast improvement in every aspect to 2010. 2011 is potentially the greatest racing game ever. Indeed not everyones cup of tea. But if your looking for a driving game that leaves you wanting and thinking after you walk away about how you can change this, try that, etc.... then this may the one for you. HIGHLY RECCOMENDED!!!!
    CODEMASTERS, I SALUTE YOU AGAIN!    … Expand
  6. jurrabi
    Sep 26, 2011
    3
    If this were the first version of this game I would say it is worth a 7 or an 8, but taking it as what it is, a fixes&update version of another game I already bought (F1 2010) I have to say that it's not worth the average 60â
  7. SebaVettel
    Oct 1, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. F1 2011 is a very good game infact codemaster improved all the elements of f1 2010 . For example the graphic looks better , the car without the aids it's very tricky to drive , and the multyplayer online is full of option and modes.Also in this game there are 2011 formula one rules with the KERS and Drs , and also there is the safety car . Racing games lovers must buy this game !… Expand
  8. Ryview
    Oct 1, 2011
    9
    If you love cars then F1 is the best thing you can imagine. It's top-notch technologies, brilliant drivers and glamourous places from around the globe. If you pack it into this awesome Codemasters game, then you get what's best out there for racing. If you want to drift, take corner at 240 mph or jump bridges this game is not for you. If you are looking for something fun but sim-oriented,If you love cars then F1 is the best thing you can imagine. It's top-notch technologies, brilliant drivers and glamourous places from around the globe. If you pack it into this awesome Codemasters game, then you get what's best out there for racing. If you want to drift, take corner at 240 mph or jump bridges this game is not for you. If you are looking for something fun but sim-oriented, then F1 2011 is the game you should get. DRS (drag reduction system), KERS (Kinectic energy recovery system) and short life Pirelli tires! Everything is there.
    There another little goody you want to get; a wireless force feedback racing wheel. Otherwise you won't be able to get anything out of this game. F1 is about precision and finesse not power and brutality. Therefore, a standard controller or pad is definitely not appropriate or recommended.
    Good job Cody. Now I hope you guys will come out with DLC to maintain the fun and excitement.
    There are some unfortunate flaws that none of the reviews (Gamespot, IGN,...) have mentioned. If you want to know more, read my review http://rytonreview.blogspot.com/2011/09/f1-2011-90s-review-by-ryton-1st-ever.html. Lastly, for those who complain about the lack of update I don't know if this game was meant for them in the first place. Come on! EA is known for releasing yearly edition of their games (Madden, Fifa, NHL...) with sometimes no real updates. Just having the 2011 cars, Kers and DRS makes this game worthwhile. But you'll get much more. If you love F1, do not hesitate. If you don't then this game is not for you.    … Expand
  9. Jobadkins
    Apr 13, 2012
    10
    Code masters is one of the best companies to ever bring us racing on consoles that don't just give us a dumb down pc port but surpass pc racers and that is a fact.After racing for 30+ hours before even touching the online,I have to say that this is my 2nd favorite racer, right behind Forza 4.This game is freaking amazing in every sense of the word.I was truthfully scared because of theCode masters is one of the best companies to ever bring us racing on consoles that don't just give us a dumb down pc port but surpass pc racers and that is a fact.After racing for 30+ hours before even touching the online,I have to say that this is my 2nd favorite racer, right behind Forza 4.This game is freaking amazing in every sense of the word.I was truthfully scared because of the difficulty that other review companies were claiming that this game had but that's what real racing brings to the table.After my first hour of playing this game,I realized that not only is this one of the most real racing games I have ever played but it is one of the most fun experiences I have had.This game is screaming brilliance from the second you pop it in till your gaming session has ended.I can't get enough and I am ready and waiting to see how they improve on this series.The only thing that this game is lacking,and just in the slightest way, is the graphics.While it's raining and or wet it looks stunning but while the rest could use some work, It's not enough to knock a full point from so I am still giving this game a ten rounding it out.I'm really amazed and I urge anyone to get this game over the 2010 game cause while that game is excellent this corrects everything that that game was lacking.Get this game,play this game,live this game!Great job Codemasters!9.7… Expand
  10. sinadoom
    Feb 27, 2012
    5
    I am not at all even remotely interested in F1. To me it's more about the car and technology and track conditions than it is about the driver. I got this game purely to drive fast around world-renowned famous tracks. But there's too much additional rubbish that stop me from doing so. Laptop, email, interviews, qualifying, practice, long/short race weekend etc. I don't want all this. II am not at all even remotely interested in F1. To me it's more about the car and technology and track conditions than it is about the driver. I got this game purely to drive fast around world-renowned famous tracks. But there's too much additional rubbish that stop me from doing so. Laptop, email, interviews, qualifying, practice, long/short race weekend etc. I don't want all this. I don't even want to race against AI. I just want time trials. Luckily, you can put the AI on Amateur, skip qualifiying and start last but reduce rules and flags, turn collisions off and get into first place after the first couple of corners. You can also adjust the length of the race, even setting it to 3 laps rather than the full 56. A game like this couldn't have been done by anyone but Codemasters. On the track, the game works reasonably well. It takes time to get used to the unpredictable handling, as the car can suddenly spin out with no gradual warning at all. But it's that edge which makes the game freightening and instense- especially at lower speeds when taking tight bends. Since car setup is such a huge part of F1, you can adjust just about everything, which is good for getting the best lap times in optimal conditions. Unfortunately, my lack of interest in the sport means this game isn't as enjoyable as I'd hoped. The game doesn't have a tutorial for all the rules of F1, yet they have included driving assists. The game's graphics are possibly the most outdated I've ever seen in a racing game. But that doesn't really matter. Cckpit view is where this game is experienced best. My biggest problem with this game isn't the god aweful career mode or the archaic graphics, but generally the whole package. The time attack scenarios, for example, couldn't have possibly been any worse. The developers have picked the worst possible tracks, rubbish cars and to make matters worse, half of them are in the rain. There's only 6 too. Cars all handle the same imo, just straight line speed is different. It's also that F1 cars are generally not fun to drive. You can't powerslide around corners, and you can lose grip so easily. The only technical issue this game suffers from is corner cutting detection. On one hand, you can completely miss out a corner if you angle it exactly right and escaped undetected, whilst placing a wheel an inch within the apex could land you a WARNING: CORNER CUTTING - LAP TIME INVALIDATED. The tracks themsleves aren't great either. Whoever designed Montreal and Monaco clearly never tried driving round it. It's these two tracks which have the biggest corner-cutting issues. Even the Nurburgring F1 circuit, which is normally alright on other racing games- is poor on here. The game is still quite expensive so if you're after bang for your buck, F1 2011 will be very dissapointing. I can see the appeal of the game only to people who are quite happy to spend their entire life stalking F1 drivers, engineers, teams etc. If you're not obsessed or don't center your life around F1 seasons, just don't bother getting this.… Expand
  11. BlueInq
    Aug 18, 2012
    2
    A glitchy, broken mess. CM learnt nothing from F1 2010 and simply replaced one set of glitches with another. Although handling has been improved, any semblance of competence has been ruined by the catastrophic multiplayer. Decent online play is ruined by constant lag and unequal cars.
  12. CalLewisARL
    Feb 6, 2012
    8
    Despite some problematic bugs, F1 2011 is still a superb racing game. The dynamic weather system and greatly improved graphics are the biggest draw here. Gentleman, start your engines.
  13. ADobbo
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    I am a massive F1 fan and had F1 2009 for PSP, F1 2010 for Xbox 360 and bought F1 2011 the day it was released. The multiplayer in F1 2010 was a complete shambles and was a glitch and mod haven. I was expecting F1 2011s to be similar if not slightly better, by heck I was wrong. The single player was as good as I expected it to be with fantastic new features KERS, DRS, Pirelli tyres and theI am a massive F1 fan and had F1 2009 for PSP, F1 2010 for Xbox 360 and bought F1 2011 the day it was released. The multiplayer in F1 2010 was a complete shambles and was a glitch and mod haven. I was expecting F1 2011s to be similar if not slightly better, by heck I was wrong. The single player was as good as I expected it to be with fantastic new features KERS, DRS, Pirelli tyres and the Safety Car and cleverer AIs. One of the only bad things I would say about F1 2011 is the fact that even on the hardest difficulty, if you have mastered a track then the AIs aren't even going to be close to you in the race which is dissapointing. Strategy is a key in this game which represents how it was in real F1 in 2011. One of the things I love about this game is how the cars actually feel different unlike past F1 games. I can feel the great downforce in a Red Bull and can see why Ferrari struggled in 2011. The multiplayer I thought was an add-on feature to the game when I bought it but I have played the multiplayer more than single player now. I would have bought this game if multiplayer was the only thing in this game. I love how fair some of the people are online and also the atmosphere there is when someone is on fresher tyres than you and you know they will be much faster than you. If you are an F1 fan, this will be one of the best games you have ever played, if you haven't then you will still love it. I really hope that Codemasters recognises that fans want some DLC (maybe classic F1 moments to relive, or classic F1 cars or seasons from past years), but who knows. I really do not know how F1 2012 can be made any better.… Expand
  14. jformula1
    Apr 2, 2012
    6
    i think the game is really good but i wouldn't suggest turning on the safety car. Every time a safety car is deployed it will auto brake you every single time and your not allowed to pass people in a safety car but every one else will overtake you IT'S NOT FAIR! And if someone overtakes you in Melbourne they will speed ahead of you and you can't catch up with them because they're drivingi think the game is really good but i wouldn't suggest turning on the safety car. Every time a safety car is deployed it will auto brake you every single time and your not allowed to pass people in a safety car but every one else will overtake you IT'S NOT FAIR! And if someone overtakes you in Melbourne they will speed ahead of you and you can't catch up with them because they're driving at literally driving at a billion miles per hour! I recommend you be careful with what track you pick! I'll give it a 6!… Expand
  15. Autoload
    Apr 7, 2012
    8
    I actually bought this game along with the wireless speed wheel and I find the speed wheel makes all the difference in this game. With the wheel you get a feeling of actually driving, even the lowly MS speed wheel! I tried with the standard controller and I find it pretty unplayable. It would be nice if Codies would wrap up there need to include me in the game. Being interviewed by theI actually bought this game along with the wireless speed wheel and I find the speed wheel makes all the difference in this game. With the wheel you get a feeling of actually driving, even the lowly MS speed wheel! I tried with the standard controller and I find it pretty unplayable. It would be nice if Codies would wrap up there need to include me in the game. Being interviewed by the "media" and forced to answer questions which seem to determine if I'm a decent human being or a **** jerk just gets annoying. This is especially true since the load times are brutal on this game. Some DLC would be nice, maybe some classic F1 cars or something, anything to let you feel a reason to come back to it.… Expand
  16. devon02
    Oct 2, 2012
    8
    F1 2011 is a racing game that makes you feel like a real formula one driver you only have to switch it on to know that it
  17. Rubiales
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    Brutal graphics and is realistic as hell. Very good option for players that like f1 and race games in general.
  18. Xbluannax
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    Loved this game very responsive and loved the career mode and the graphics for what it was back in the day

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#33 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#85 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Mar 16, 2012
    80
    Codemasters returns to the Formula 1 market with some updates and improvements to keep you on track.
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  2. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 2, 2011
    83
    Gruelling but rewarding. [Dec 2011, p.101]
  3. Xbox Achievements
    Nov 15, 2011
    84
    Codemasters Birmingham has excelled in improving upon F1 2010, resolving some of the issues that held back its first effort, with a game that offers the definitive Formula One experience.
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