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F1 Challenge '99-'02 PC
Metascore
91 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. IGN
    95
    You will have to spend some time practicing and tweaking your opponents, your car handling, and your realism settings to find the right spot for you. If you are willing to do all of this, then this is a fine F1 simulation that will ultimately reward you.
  2. PC Gameworld
    95
    Everything you could want for hot lapping, racing individual races or enjoying full championship seasons is in this single, reasonably priced package.
  3. PC Gamer
    91
    Easily delivers the most entertaining and authentic Formula One PC racing experience ever. [Sept 2003, p.90]
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  4. GameSpy
    90
    Full of caring touches and a microscope-like attention to detail, F1 Challenge '99-'02 is the ultimate thinking person's open-wheel racing sim.
  5. Computer Gaming World
    90
    This game has so much more detail, realism, and flexibility than its predecessors that it effectively laps the F1 racing field. [Sept 2003, p.97]
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  6. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    This game is beautiful to look at and is, at times, photorealistic. [Oct 2003, p.94]
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  7. GameSpot
    89
    Currently the most authentic, most taxing open-wheeled sim on the market, and, with a sophisticated mod community already established, may well remain that way for some time to come.
  8. Armchair Empire
    86
    The AI is unlike anything else I've seen in a driving game...At times in R1C it was hard to believe I was facing off against computer controlled opponents.
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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. [Anonymous]
    10
    The best F1 game I've had or ever have I think. Absolutely brilliant work from EA. Now waiting for F1 2007, lol.
  2. 02natni
    8
    A very addictive game. Recommended for F1 enthusiasts. However, EA sports should provide a more realistic environment. There should be track marshals, FIA's safety car, mechanics and podium presentations in order to make this game more appealing. … Full Review »
  3. Dean"Rummy"D.
    10
    If you are willing to spend the time, as the realism increases with the driving assists turned "off", you will be exhilerated. This game is not for casual console gamers with short attention spans. Do yourself a favor, get a force-feedback wheel and you will feel more sensations through the wheel from this game then any other racing game ever published. You will feel the g-forces as you round a long, easy bend at 230 MPH in 7th gear. You can feel the bumps on the curbs of the chicanes. You can feel your front tire touch the gravel when you understeer. It doesn't get more realistic or more fun. Only thing missing is dedicated server option to accomodate more than 8 players. One other annoyance, the screen freezes for a couple seconds when someone joins the race. Not a problem if you are racing with friends at an appointed time and IP address.… Full Review »
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