


Cars from different eras handle differently, and if you pay attention to the instructions given by the engineer in your ear during races, you will notice differences in your vehicle's performance after damage and wear.Ĭar damage looks pretty realistic, although the F1 series never allows you to see any hellacious crashes. You're able to tailor your experience to your skill level and knowledge resource and still enjoy the proverbial ride. With all that said, F1 2018' s gameplay delivers a perfect balance between fun and technical specificity.į1 2018 Credit: Brian Mazique & Codemasters While watching that documentary, Rush and some races since then isn't enough to make anyone an expert, I have gained a massive appreciation for the labor, teamwork, and skill required to be successful in the sport.īecause of that, I understand the task the folks at Codemasters have in bringing a Formula One simulation to gamers, while still maintaining the requisite playability to attract fans who may not have a clue what the Grand Chelem is all about. I'd heard of Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, and others, but I didn't know much more about the sport. I remember watching a documentary on the sport (that I can't remember the name of at the moment) as an onboarding after the movie Rush was released in 2013. For those that don't know, the world of Formula One racing is an incredibly complex and somewhat intimidating one to take on as a new fan. F1 2018 properly scales the learning curve from novice to maniacal expert as well as any racing game I've ever played. As good as the game looks, the nucleus is in the gameplay.
