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  • Summary: Every story has a beginning in F1® 2021, the official videogame of the 2021 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Enjoy the stunning new features of F1® 2021, including the thrilling story experience ‘Braking Point’, two-player Career, and get even closer to the grid with ‘Real-Season Start’.Every story has a beginning in F1® 2021, the official videogame of the 2021 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Enjoy the stunning new features of F1® 2021, including the thrilling story experience ‘Braking Point’, two-player Career, and get even closer to the grid with ‘Real-Season Start’.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Jul 13, 2021
    94
    The new game has applied a generous amount of polish to the things that it carried forward, and the new modes, such as Braking Point and the two-player career mode, add some appreciable entertainment to a solid racing game. It is equally enjoyable to an F1 nut as to someone who is entering the sport fandom, and I have been having a great time whenever I fire it up for a few laps.
  2. Jul 16, 2021
    90
    F1 2021 has undeniably struggled with COVID and the limitations it has put on both the sport and the game. However, either despite or because of these limitations, this manages a step forward that the series failed to take two years ago, it brings a genuine story to the game. Braking Point is an undeniable success and, one would hope, marks a starting point in which Codemasters can advance as the series moves forward. Beyond this new mode, almost every aspect has been polished to a diamond-like shine, with the only aspects needing improvement are the MyTeam mode, which already looks lacking as a story of progression when compared to Braking Point, and the poor AI in team management. Despite this minor issue, there's no doubt in my mind that this is the best of the franchise so far and a great launching point to the next generation.
  3. CD-Action
    Oct 12, 2021
    90
    At first glance, this year’s installment of the Codemasters’ Formula 1 franchise might seem very similar to the game we played 12 months ago. However, the improved driving model and the revamped, more engaging story mode make F1 2021 a significant step forward and the best game in the series. [10/2021, p.52]
  4. Jul 12, 2021
    85
    Whether you’re a fan of Formula 1, a die-hard sim enthusiast or even just a casual racing game fan then it’s hard to go past F1 2021. There’s something for everyone in this years offering, and I can’t wait to get stuck in to the new tracks later this year.
  5. Jul 12, 2021
    85
    F1 2021 is an extremely complete experience that the racing fans should definitely check out. Veterans will feel right at home, while newcomers shouldn't be too afraid of the mechanics thanks to all the accessibility options.
  6. Aug 16, 2021
    80
    Once again, F1 manages to be just a bit better in all the key areas. And, for the first time, there’s a documentary movie-inspired career mode that takes you right into the Formula 1 backstage. Overall, I guarantee you’ll spend dozens of hours on those circuits.
  7. Sep 16, 2021
    70
    F1 2021 is not the great evolution or the step forward that we expected. The reasons are in plain sight and neither the context nor what happens depends on Codemasters.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 48
  2. Negative: 37 out of 48
  1. gyk
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    Quite good! The plot is interesting, the graphics do not stand still. But it would be necessary to refine the visual wear of the tires. ThisQuite good! The plot is interesting, the graphics do not stand still. But it would be necessary to refine the visual wear of the tires. This is very striking. They are always in front of your eyes and see their wear and tear normal wear and tear similar to what in real life is what people need. And now the wear is almost not visible, there is almost no visual difference between a new tire and a completely worn one. And I would like to return the rubber worms (pieces of rubber) in the corners as it was in f1 2016. Why they were removed then is unclear. They had a very good influence on realism. All this needs to be corrected once you raise the price of the game. It must match the price. And so it's not bad. Expand
  2. Sep 4, 2021
    9
    First of all, the feel of the game is very good, it can be played if you are a fan of f1.
    Artificial intelligence makes mistakes very
    First of all, the feel of the game is very good, it can be played if you are a fan of f1.
    Artificial intelligence makes mistakes very successfully. They can spin compared to last year.
    On the bug side, there are many bugs. The driver becomes invisible, does not give points while passing the practise the vehicle colors are different.
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  3. Aug 27, 2021
    4
    It's basically a copy of f1 2020. Stupid unreal track limits, if u even think about a curb while you drive it will delete your time. TwoIt's basically a copy of f1 2020. Stupid unreal track limits, if u even think about a curb while you drive it will delete your time. Two wheels on the curb and two wheels on the track and it's somehow seen as track limits exceeded. How hard can it be to make the track limits as they are in real F1?
    Stupid simple fixable bugs: Radio guy says "You need to pit within two laps" then after half a lap he say "pit this lap", but come on I did not even finish one lap since you last spoke.. Also quite often stupid comments you can get as you've confirmed pit entry or as there is like 1 min left of the practice or qualifying. Sometimes change of strategy without any explanation.
    Then I have this issue that the F1 game is rundning in the background after I've closed it which makes it improssible to start the game again without going to task manager and close it. During this time the time played on steam is ticking which is annoying.
    The AI can be a bit stupid sometimes, and it seems like however they make contact with me it's somehow aaaalways me getting a penalty or warning. Also how realistic is it that they all drive like 0.2 seconds after each other lap after lap? Looks like a damn train.. Have the creators ever watched real F1?
    Overall it's still quite fun to play but you have to expect a lot of cursing as you play it. :)
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  4. Mar 21, 2022
    0
    First of all, price of this game is 60€ (when not in sale). So this Formulapunk 2077 is the worst way of spending money on something. I boughtFirst of all, price of this game is 60€ (when not in sale). So this Formulapunk 2077 is the worst way of spending money on something. I bought this game because i wanted to compete in online races, guess what.. MP doesnt work at all (maybe 1 race and 30 tries). So i bought product for 60€ and what i get? 75 hours of gamplay (40 hours trying to connect or solve problems on forums and YT). This is warning for all. f1, ea, codemasters all this big names used for beautiful unfinished product and scam.

    Omg and egodumper crash.........
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  5. Jan 5, 2022
    0
    Oh no issue!
    issue with !@#$%^&* F1 2021!
    Yep here we go again !@#$%^&*

    This is the worst experience I've ever had in any racing game ever
  6. Jul 18, 2021
    0
    What a disappointment. TLDR buy F1 2020 instead.

    Cars are the copy paste last year with new livery and a little turbo sound added onto the
    What a disappointment. TLDR buy F1 2020 instead.

    Cars are the copy paste last year with new livery and a little turbo sound added onto the 2020 engine sound. Tracks from 2020 that got updates IRL in 2021 like Barcelona and Albert Park are copy pasted from 2020. Tracks on the 2021 calendar that have already been raced like Imola!!! and Portimao are not included. CM says they will be released in a free update at some undetermined time in the future. Especially considering there are also no historic cars and no short tracks like F1 2020. That's mighty weak for a supposed AAA game with a matching price tag.

    Guess all the development time and money was spent on this single player story mode, let's look at that...

    Braking point is a single player section of the game putting you in a mid field F2 battle. Interesting concept but the reality of it is a series of scripted races, where regardless of your performance, at best you can only come in 4th. Lots of forced/scripted drama. Perhaps this appeals to some, not myself.

    However the most egregious mistake made with Braking Point is injecting cancel culture. Player can be faced with a crew member making "a bad joke" that is "misinterpreted" on social media. In response the player can only fire the employee or apologize.
    There is no place for simulating garbage like cancel culture in a game. Worse yet the only options are bow to the mob or bow to the mob.
    This was my breaking point, I've already gotten a refund, thanks steam!

    On top of all this there is
    -Multiple EULAs that are very aggressive about data with no opt out option.
    -Input lag, stutters and generally bad frames compared to same settings on F1 2020

    First game with that new publisher behind the wheel, guess I shouldn't be surprised.
    I bet they try to Add/fix all the stuff left out of/broke in F1 2021 to hype/sell F1 2022 like they do with every other sports titles they milk annually.
    I would Skip this one and any future title that new publisher is involved with.
    If you want a good F1 game with tons of tracks (+ Only year with Vietnam Track) historic cars no cancel culture and no e a, get F1 2020!
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  7. Sep 27, 2021
    0
    This game is absoluttely **** thanks for that to ea.
    First minus is the price. Its definetly too much for this game.
    Second is card progres
    This game is absoluttely **** thanks for that to ea.
    First minus is the price. Its definetly too much for this game.
    Second is card progres system, dont do this **** with f1
    The ai is complitely shunted why they are so stupped, bugs its about this game there are so much of this in that game, and all of ea managment work is frustrating its cant be here, comeback power to the codemasters!!!
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