F1 2001

 Xbox
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. GameShark
    91
    F1 2001 has superb graphics, great sound and unbeatable realism. There's not much more you can ask for in a racing game period.
  2. Sports Gaming Network
    89
    The gameplay of F1 2001 is the best yet for the series on a console. The nagging issues of super grip and limited tuning options have been addressed and the game has rounded the corner on its way to becoming a potential sim lover's dream.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    87
    If you're a Formula One fan, the sport has seldom been treated as well. [Feb 2002, p.76]
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  5. IGN
    85
    Given the added power of the hardware, the Xbox version should look a lot better -- but it doesn't...[yet it] remains an extremely fun and accessible F1 racer.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    85
    This is the fastest, best-handling F1 game since Bizarre Creations’ F1 ’97. [Feb 2002, p.168]
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  7. GameSpot
    82
    A great game in its own right and is wholeheartedly recommendable to anyone who enjoys racing games.
  8. GamerWeb Xbox
    82
    The graphics in F1 2001 are definitely some of the best I've seen in a Formula 1 game. Incredibly high-resolution textures populate everything from the tires on all of the cars to the steering wheels that your driver attempts to tame throughout the course of the race.
  9. Hot Games
    80
    The only problem with F1 2001 is that you have to really love F1 racing. If you don’t you’ll find this game boring.
  10. Play Magazine
    80
    This is the best F1 game you can get. [Feb 2002, p.60]
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  11. Game Informer
    78
    I felt that for every step forward it took, it went a half step to the side. [Feb 2002, p.92]
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  12. Game Revolution
    75
    Most of the sound effects are fine, but the main engine noise sounds a little too high pitched. I know F1 cars run a cool, almost zippy noise, but here, it sounds more like you're driving a high-end Hoover.

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#9 Best Xbox Game of 2001
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#28 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2001

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User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. JayS.
    Apr 5, 2003
    8
    Excellent style of graphics and this is what you get from EA sports. If your a F1 fan you will certainly like this because of the realistic Excellent style of graphics and this is what you get from EA sports. If your a F1 fan you will certainly like this because of the realistic controls and graphics. … Full Review »
  2. PierreG.
    Apr 26, 2002
    5
    The game has excellent graphics and control. But the A.I. is the worst I have ever played in a F1 game. Cars slam into your rear when The game has excellent graphics and control. But the A.I. is the worst I have ever played in a F1 game. Cars slam into your rear when you're taking corners often. When you play with the worn tires option on you are the only one who gets affected. The other cars keep going at the same speed. Also, when you play in the rain and the track drys up the other cars automatically get dry tires without having to pit in. The games A.I. is horrible. Face it an F1 game with no A.I. sucks.… Full Review »
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