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Developed by codemasters, this game has turned into something like a simulator rather than a game compared to when the F1 series was developed by EA. This review is not compared to the 2011 and 2012 game of the series because I could only try those two just for a little while. The driving experience was close to the real experience as it can get as the slightest mistake made is transferred into a life like result.

For example if we slam on the throttle too early from a corner it will make the car skid and also worn out tires faster than the usual. The performance of each machine is also differs greatly from team to team for top speed, acceleration,and even steering.

The game also offers the change to get behind the wheels of classic F1 car on classic F1 tracks. And the mode is also changes the mood for driving the racing machine as the performance of the classic cars are almost accurate to the real thing. Most of usual player of the F1 games made by EA had to spend some time to readjust to the new gameplay offered by codemasters.

The graphics are gorgeous adding to the enjoyment to the game. The details for the car are precise. We can also see pebbles  or grass stuck to the tire which not only give a makeup of the car but also the grip of the tire.

The engineering is also a wonderful challenge added as the different compound of tires gives different performance, the quick setting, the KERS boost, the DRS, and condition of the track that will force you to chance the setting of the car. The conditions of the race is a total game changer as different conditions will offer different challenges. Driving in the rain is one of the hardest task yet as the visibility is reduced and the tendency to skid is much higher.

The little part that I would like to change is that there are no podium scene in any race even we are in a podium position.It reduces the enjoyment of winning the race if we can't see the drivers holding their trophy in front of the team and the cheering crowd. The driver's face is also not show in any animation even the real ones which meant we could only see drivers in their helmet all the time. The only time we could see their faces are during selecting a driver that is actually only showing a snapshot of the drivers.

All in all the game is very enjoyable and very realistic and only has a few minor weakness that will not effect the gaming experience. There are a few improvements could be made but the game is a top rated game as it is now. The game is available on steam for download. This game totally deserve a top mark.

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