5/30/2023 0 Comments F1 2013 classic edition sennaThe artificial intelligence are more responsive and don’t simply move over for you under braking. The only minor criticisms are that the Sauber looks more black than graphite and the cars appear slightly narrower than in reality. The cockpit camera isn’t reminiscent of the camera that’s regularly strapped to Valtteri Bottas, but it feels more useable than before. The graphics are, on the whole, improved. Running wide will put you over the marbles and you’ll lose time. Braking is also more realistic as you can attack corners and if you get it wrong, then lock-ups are far more credible. You have to feather the throttle and refine your technique, deploying KERS at exactly the right time. It’s no longer possible to simply floor the throttle at the start as you will bog down and lose places. The cars feel stable at high speed but it’s at low speed where the biggest improvements have been made. But without having driven a Formula 1 car it’s extremely challenging to form a comprehensive conclusion. If Codemasters can secure the necessary licenses – itself a difficult task – then hopefully there will be more cars and more circuits in the future.īack to the 2013 content and it’s immediately striking that the handling is more refined. The Red Bull RB9 around Brands Hatch is something to behold.īut as you enjoy the mixture of old and new, an old phrase comes to mind… you’re left wanting more. Codemasters has allowed gamers to race 2013 cars at Brands Hatch and Jerez, while the 1980s machines can take part on any of the other 19 circuits that Formula 1 visits this season. A nice touch is that in classic mode, the on-screen graphics are 1980s themed, although there didn’t really need to be a sepia filter as well.īut the two parts of the game are not divided straight down the middle. It also gives you a greater understanding of the bravery required to drive machines from 30 years ago at such a terrifyingly fast circuit. Hardcore gamers will probably not find it a fulfilling experience, but for the majority the Classic content is a welcome addition to the franchise. It’s difficult not to feel extremely satisfied when throwing the car into Paddock Hill Bend or Hawthorns Bend and the car sticks. This is also why there’s no Ayrton Senna or McLaren and while the absence of an iconic team and driver combination will disappoint some, the license if held by a rival company.Īlong with the classic cars and drivers, Codemasters has also added Brands Hatch and Jerez to the game (Estoril and Imola are in the Classic Edition and via download) and both circuits are phenomenal to drive. It’s a little odd to have Michael Schumacher in a 1980s spec Ferrari as there is some confliction with reality, but Codemasters get around that by referring to him as a ‘team legend.’ It’s difficult to be overly critical as it’s probably down to a licensing issue. There are only 10 cars, but it’s a barrel of fun. There are time trials, time attack, scenario mode as well as an actual Grand Prix. The retro content provides you with a few cars from the 1980s, and the Classic Edition also delves into the 1990s. You immediately get into the spirit through a retro looking garage containing a Williams FW12 and a bellowing Murray Walker welcoming you to the period (if an excitable Walker doesn’t get you into the fever, then nothing will). Finally, at the fourth attempt, the Birmingham based company have obliged. The game menu is crisper than in 2012 and you have two options: 2013 mode or Classic mode.Īs soon as Codemasters was handed the rights to produce the game, fans clamoured for classic cars, drivers and tracks. Your success in the young driver test will also unlock options for career teams: the better you do, the better the team that gets unlocked. It’s a pretty basic part of the game, although it’s good to see Codemasters actually recognising the existence of reserve drivers by featuring guys such as Alexander Rossi and Robin Frijns (until the latter’s money ran out anyway). The five 2013 rookies feature in the game, naturally, but the demise of HRT and the Valencia Street Circuit removes a little content from the experience.Īs with 2012’s version, the game begins with the young driver test at the Yas Marina Circuit – even though the real one took place at Silverstone - where players are introduced to the cars and gimmicks such as KERS and DRS. The fourth iteration of Codemasters’ Formula 1 game has been released this week as the franchise focuses not only on the 2013 season but also on some classic content.
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