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huge dissapointment

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 10
Date: August 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I hear non-stop praising of the graphics capabilities of the ps3, so I finally buy one for the single purpose of driving simulators, as I did with the ps2. since gt5 is yet to be released, I forked out 60$ for f1 ce as I am a huge f1 fan. graphics are amazing, the sound is accurate, the tracks are accurate, but as a simulator, this is the worst game I have ever played. there is at least a .3 second lag between control input (with a logitech dfp wheel and the sixaxis). this makes the cars close to impossible to drive as I am used to both the feel of a real car and the instant response of gran turismo. despite the graphics and getting to drive tracks like monza and suzuka, I find this game miserable to drive, and I end up playing the free gran turismo hd demo instead after getting bored struggling to keep the car on-line. if you want an arcade game, go ahead an buy this, but if you are looking for a realistic simulator, your only choice seems to be gran turismo.

A warning for people with actual friends

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 14 / 16
Date: March 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Just wanted to make sure that people are aware that the only way to play this game with other people is to play them online or through a "lan." There is no way for two people to play if they are in the same room with each other and you have one console with two controllers.
Seems weird for a game to discourage playing with people with whom you might have a genuine relationship and to encourage playing with people who you are less likely to know. Actually, seems kind of stupid. Just an FYI.

Not as good as it could have been

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: March 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

There are quite a few F1 games out there and this is probably the best F1 game I have seen. BUT, there are a number of things that make this not the game it could have been most noteably Graphics is only 720p and No support for the force feedback function on Logitech wheels (but the wheel works to control the cars)

It would have been nice if this game really exploited the capabilities of the PS3.

I would put this as game on par with GT4 on the PS2 !

Roll on GT4 for the PS3 !

All the great features feel useless with steering this bad

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: July 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I'm offering my opinion as someone who has spent a great deal of time getting 100% completion on both GT4 and NFS Most Wanted. I too agree this game is a must for F1 fans who already own a PS3 system. The audio and visual effects are outstanding (although I frequently wish I could adjust the engine noise level of my car to be louder than surrounding traffic), and the physics are close enough to please simulation fanatics, for the most part.

However, after several sessions of playing, the one feature that consistently takes me right out of the game is the extremely poor steering response. No force feedback is a huge issue if you own a G25 or a driving wheel of similar quality - you feel completely disconnected from a crucial component of the handling. Even worse, the steering barely turns 90 degrees to either side, and nearly every circuit has at least one tight turn where 180 degree wheel rotation is needed (haven't these people spent any time watching cockpit view pole laps??). This is extremely frustrating - basically the car feels even more twitchy than it already should be, yet tight corners constantly feel like you are understeering. I even feel as though the response time of the steering has some lag at times, which needless to say is completely unwelcome when driving a formula car.

I haven't been able to race longer than 5 minutes at a time before realizing the pointlessness of practicing with a car that doesn't handle properly, so now I only run slow solo test laps to familiarize myself with the GP circuits (except Monaco and Suzuka, which are in GT4). Not exactly the kind of excitement I expected from this title.

My suggestion is that there should be an option of "arcade" or "simulation" style play - or at least the game should detect when you are using a driving wheel and adjust accordingly. Accessibility to a variety of gamers is all well and good, but I can't imagine that anyone who plays with a DFP or G25 would want anything but a straight up simulation experience.

Best F1 game ever

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It's a nice raicing game but you may get bored.. For the F1 fans it's the best ever..

Isn't Designed for Senior Citizens

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I am new PS3 game player and a senior citizen. While controls for the F1 racer might be realist, they are too sensitive for my motor skills. Plus, the forward view while racing is too limited for my reaction time. Maybe these features are adjustable but I have not found the way change the adjustments.

Released incomplete but provides fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 34 / 37
Date: April 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The game was released incompleted, packaged just with the basic funcionality for F1 game. SOME flaws:

1) No replays, unless during the race, we can't get a save not even for one lap.
2) No Pace Car and poor managing the accidents events.
3) Pit stops are dummy, we need to press the 4 controler buttons, when it should be done for itself.
4) No race delegates with flags anywhere, not even crossing the line for chess flag, nobody waving a flag there, just a symbol in top of screen, very poor.
5) Running outside the track and eating the sand or grass don't bring much trouble to car speed or performance.
6) Chase right in back of another car don't shows very good air tunnel effect.
7) Multiplayer: US version DON'T allow on-line play with EURO version and vice-versa !?!?
8) Crashed cars (our ours) disapear from track moments after accident or other event that not allows to proceed in race. Big flaw. If we see one accident, in next lap the track is completely CLEAN, not a clue if any accident happen there. (I raced one lap where I saw one car engine blowing in front of me and when I turn I saw it disapear and I got up one position in race, not realistic at all.
9) I tested Logitech Wheel (Driving Force Pro) with it, no Force Feedback at all.
...and many others flaws, not to forget its based on 2006 championship, not allowing us to update/customize drivers or team names.

...BUT, the game is the best F1 game ever, provides lots of fun and is addictive, mainly because PS3 power provides it, visualy and speed almost make us forget the flaws. This game need to return to dev time and should came a new version as UPGRADE for F1 owners, as its really incomplete.

My 4 starts goes mainly for the addictive fun we can get from it. Gameplay = good but imperfect, Simulation = far form reality.

We can just hope the 2007 version with all the flaws fixed and some extra bonus for all people who got this dated 2006 version.

Awesome !!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Great for anyone who loves high speed racing! Especially Formula 1 fanatics! It becomes more difficult and challenging when turning off all "assist options". A great F1 sim game! Beautiful graphics, especially when racing in the rain! Haven't figured out if using the PSP as a rear view mirror is still possible.??

Great for beginners

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: March 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

To compare with EA's F12001(PC and XBOX versions), the last F1 games I played, this entry is more beginner and medium level racers friendly. Different from EA, Liverpool kept in mind clearly is that this game is for console with a analog controller only. So it doesn't need high level of precise control and subtle change of pressure on any button. Both turning and break assistances has only on and off, not like EA's off/low/medium/high setting. Even with the assistance off, the driving feels still like a game. It definitely lack of space for high level racers to explore.

In terms of graphics, F1 is not the kind of racing type that is to show off. Actually, right on the contrary, more real, more difficult to drive. I find even on sunny days, some tarmac is hard to differentiate from grass. I guess it is what the drivers see in the real cars. No mirrow is very annoying. I heard the function of using PSP as mirror is dropped. But I wouldn't buy a $199 mirror for this game anyway. The shadow effects are very real under the sun. but in the rain, computer game feeling comes back. Also, circuit racings always lack of astonishing landscape to appreciate. The best way to really enjoy the graphics of this game is watching replays. From air looking down the track and packs of cars are breathe taking.

After waiting for 5 years, this new F1 game definitely worth a try. I am not regret to buy a PS3 just for this game.

Good, Almost Great, Racing Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

As an owner of a PS3, Wii and Xbox360, I have no bias towards a particular system and therefore believe I can objectively rate video games. I bought the F1 game based on the demo and because there are no other PS3 racing games which do not involve "sliding" (see RidgeRacer7). I am not a F1 fanatic, but do like NASCAR and Indy Racing. I am really impressed by the graphics and sound of this game. Sitting in our Pyramat Rocker, I almost feel like I'm in an F1 car. I have played the Quick Race, Time Trial and Career Modes. The Career Mode is addicting, going through the car set up, practice, qualifying and finally the race itself. The one thing thing would make the game better is a feedback controller so you could feel the rumble strips all over the tracks (based on some blogs, this looks like it may happen in the future). One change I made that made game more enjoyable was adjusting the controls so that the R2 and L2 button control the accelerator and brake. Give me some more seat time and I will try the online mode and provide an update.

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