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Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Jul 6, 2020
    100
    Factoring in all of the improvements that have been made to the handling model and racing experience in this game, I've had more fun in the My Team mode, races and time trial in F1 2020 than in any other previous F1 game before it.
  2. Jul 6, 2020
    100
    F1 2020 is the absolute pinnacle of the F1 video game. What Codemasters have done in recent years with this series is nothing short of remarkable, yet they’ve still managed to continue to push things forward with every yearly iteration. If you’re a fan of F1, purchasing this is an absolute no-brainer, and it is also pretty much a must-buy to anyone who has any inkling of an interest in any motorsport scene. F1 2020 is as good as it gets - until Codemasters create another masterpiece next year.
  3. Jul 6, 2020
    100
    F1 2020 is the best F1 game ever made, of that I have no doubt. The mighty fine engine at the heart of Codemasters’ F1 series has been fine-tuned over these last few years and now it’s at peak performance. Even better, what surrounds it – the bodywork – has been substantially upgraded for this release, making it fuller, richer, and more desirable than ever. F1 2020 is racing perfection. The question is, where does it go from here?
  4. Aug 14, 2020
    95
    Codemasters put Michael Schumacher's name to this game and delivered a racing experience worthy of the greatest F1 driver in the sport's history. An incredibly deep and extensive game, F1 2020 has very negatives which is why Codemasters has released what could arguably be called "The Defining F1 Experience" ever to be found on Xbox One. If you are a fan of racing games, pick this up and you can thank me later. Are you in the market for an F1 racing experience that is quite literally second to none? I give you F1 2020 by Codemasters which I'm calling "A Thank You to Michael Schumacher".
  5. Jul 20, 2020
    95
    The best Formula 1 game to date. A must for racing game lovers.
  6. Jul 13, 2020
    95
    This is the pinnacle of Formula 1 in videogame form. In a year fraught with difficulties for real world motorsport, Codemasters have delivered a solid experience that should keep you in the hot seat, especially with the immersion factor of the new My Team mode.
  7. Jul 6, 2020
    95
    F1 2020 is easily the best F1 game Codemasters has released. My Team is a great addition to the franchise and could quite have easily been released as a stand-alone title. The racing action is as solid – and good looking – as ever.
  8. 91
    If this is how F1 goes out on current-gen, Codemasters should be proud of where it's taken the series, not only in making it more open and accessible to players of all skill levels, but also in bringing unprecedented depth, detail and immersion. Make no mistake, F1 2020 is the best Formula One game money can buy and a stellar racing experience in its own right.
  9. Oct 8, 2020
    90
    F1 2020 has taken key fundamentals from previous iterations and built upon a strong foundation to include a stellar, engaging and fantastic My Team career mode. The authenticity of the product has also continued to live up to the high standards set by the predecessors and the inclusion of split screen multiplayer as well as the options for more casual modes of play has made F1 2020 not only incredibly accessible for newcomers but also new and varied for veterans of the franchise. This is easily the best F1 game to date and contender for one of the best simulation racers of the generation.
  10. Jul 17, 2020
    90
    F1 2020 is not just a great Formula 1 game but also one of the best racers released this generation, thanks to its responsive driving, wealth of options, and in-depth game modes.
  11. Jul 9, 2020
    90
    The ultimate benchmark of the genre.
  12. Jul 6, 2020
    90
    F1 2020 is one of the best racing games of the generation.
  13. 90
    Codemasters’ stewardship of the F1 licence finally gets into top gear with a thrillingly rigorous simulation that also makes every effort to make its appeal as broad as possible.
  14. Jul 6, 2020
    90
    F1 2020 is simultaneously the deepest yet most accessible Codemasters Formula One experience to date. The heavy reliance on recycled vignettes and the same old faces we’ve been seeing for virtually an entire generation admittedly means F1 2020 doesn’t necessarily look as fresh as it feels but, between My Team and splitscreen, this is the most fun I’ve had with the F1 series for years.
  15. Jul 6, 2020
    88
    This is the best F1 title of the generation. Great visuals, flawless gameplay and interesting game modes make it a must-have for any F1 fan.
  16. Jul 6, 2020
    87
    F1 2020 seems to be the same, but it isn't. Technically it hasn't changed, but it was good enough as racing game in F1 2019, and doesn't need to improve this. F1 2020 gives you the opportunity to manage your career as pilot, or as a Team, to become a legend. And it gives to the users new chances for feeling this championship as never before. With this new Career Modes and in a unusual circumstances, F1 2020 becomes the racing game that everybody wants.
  17. Jul 12, 2020
    85
    F1 2020 keeps improving on Codemasters' racer formula, adding a welcome newbies mode and a more fleshed-out online multiplayer. Enemy AI feels too frustrating though, and that's definitely something needing more work by the devs.
  18. Jul 8, 2020
    85
    F1 2020 improves directly on the previous Formula 1 game from Codemasters. With MyTeam the developer has created the most complete career mode so far. The AI is also much more intense to fight in battles on track, which keeps singleplayer races interesting. Furthermore with the casual mode Codemasters have implemented every beginning driver can enjoy the F1 experience.
  19. Jul 24, 2020
    80
    When it comes to simulating a professional sport for both newcomers and veterans, F1 2020 is a masterpiece. It won’t let you get disappointed if you’re looking for highly stressful and exciting racing experience, though it’s not a perfect game in the case of visuals.
  20. Jul 6, 2020
    79
    F1 2020 is a natural evolution of the series, too stuck to the past of it, with very few changes.
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 119 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 119
  2. Negative: 21 out of 119
  1. Jul 12, 2020
    10
    F1 2020’s presentation is again this year amazing and I am eager to see what the next generation of consoles allows them to accomplish next.F1 2020’s presentation is again this year amazing and I am eager to see what the next generation of consoles allows them to accomplish next. This years iteration of the best offering of the franchise on the family of Xbox consoles. Biking on last years fantastic game with a dedicated area for F1 esports, and the showroom provides a reminding of the classic F1 cars of the past. I immediately notice F1 2020 again is visually improved over its previous years entries from the overall graphical detail to the lighting control and AI also improved. The presentation is lush and the game loads extremely quickly which is a nice touch for the racing genre to take note of. For me the F1 games have always felt overly challenging as I tend to migrate to arcade style racers myself with lots of drifting and tight control. I do have to say though F1 2020 truly allows me to fully put the training wheels on and felt the effect the quality of my poor driving in a simulation style racer I found myself feeling like a pro with driver assists in full effect. This year I was able to place better but still managed to find myself literally destroyed without my noob modes enabled (often times spinning out), the AI much less overdone and more adaptable for beginning and more control for experts of the series. This time around I really didn't mind not getting 1st every time, because the game is simply stunning eye candy and creates an overall immersion like never before in the F1 genre and makes you feel the speed and intensity of being behind the wheel of an actual F1. As I said the AI is intense and you truly feel as if you're racing against real drivers in their attempts to keep you in check on the track. The online races I find more challenging than the AI races as I found myself battling some of the best of the best and quite experienced gamers in the F1 series games from the level of skill and competitiveness most apparent. The championship mode this is basically a challenges series with a theme involved. Once again the career mode has some excellent improvements. Some features may feel a little shallow but the amount of content is so fleshed our you won’t care. In the end F1 2020 is a great driving simulation experience, that will keep fans engrossed and newcomers on the edge of their seats from the intense immersive presentation while battling it out on the track. If you are a huge F1 series fan F1 2020 is a must buy as this is the best I think they could have accomplished on current generation limitations. As someone who has played all the Xbox One F1 releases, I can confidently say there’s another leap this year and if you're like me and more of an arcade racer fan you'll probably want to utilize the driver assists to feel like a pro, and be blown away by the presentation just as I was. In fact the game is so immersive, I am finding myself restarting my races whenever I need to so I can stand at the podium. Codemasters has more than made i's mark in this long running series on the Xbox One with this years installment. This is their best offering to date so if your a fan picking F1 2020 for your Xbox is an easy decision. I’m so excited to see what they can bring to us with a more powerful console generation only a couple months away as F1 2021 graces our presence next year. Full Review »
  2. Jul 25, 2020
    9
    It's a good game
    I don't get why people keep whining it's not a sim
    It's a game for gods sake, a lot of people just want to have fun and play
    It's a good game
    I don't get why people keep whining it's not a sim
    It's a game for gods sake, a lot of people just want to have fun and play a game, and that's what this game is for.

    I like that they keep adding new features, to keep it interesting.

    Love the my team and split screen modes
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  3. Aug 24, 2020
    8
    is a good game but have MICROTRANSACTIONS in a 20dollar game i dont like this