| Areajugones |
Álvaro Hernandez |
9.5 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 is the perfect complement for any Formula 1 fan. The new game modes elevate this edition several points above its predecessor thanks to a simulator that Codemasters has turned into a gift for fans of single-seater cars, and that every year comes closer to perfection. |
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| Ars Technica |
Jonathan M. Gitlin |
Recommended |
07-12-2021 |
Perhaps the most important thing about F1 2021 is that Codemasters has not messed with the actual mechanics of driving the car much, beyond tweaks necessary for the 2021-spec cars. With a good force-feedback wheel, the cars are engaging to drive, and you can feel subtleties in cars from different teams—a McLaren handles differently to an Alpine to a Red Bull to a Mercedes, as you’d hope they would. If you’re a fan of the sport, you’ll probably enjoy playing F1 2021. |
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| Atomix |
Rodolfo León |
85 / 100 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 is an extremely complete experiencie 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 accesibility options. |
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| AusGamers |
KostaAndreadis |
9 / 10 |
07-13-2021 |
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| Bazimag |
Sina Golabzade |
9 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 developers have perfected their formula in the past 4 to 5 years and F1 2021 didn’t really need to make a lot of changes but the two player career mode is a welcomed addition but the returning story mode is not as good as the rest of the package and needs better writing and acting for future versions. The best asset here is the amount tweaks you can make to difficulty and simulation settings, making it a great choice for both causal and professional racing game fans. |
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| CGMagazine |
David Walters |
8.5 / 10 |
08-30-2021 |
F1 2021 is an amazing, high speed racing title that keeps the player coming back, even after that shunt into the wall by the guy behind you. |
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| Chicas Gamers |
Adrián de Francisco |
Recommended |
07-16-2021 |
F1 2021 is, like its predecessor at the time, the best game created in Formula 1. Following the path of success and improving it just enough, Codemasters puts us once again on the table with a title with which we will lose hours and hours in my team mode, watching Aiden Jackson at Breaking Point or fighting face to face with a player in Germany and another in Japan for a victory that can lead us to be among the best in e-sports. |
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| COGconnected |
Mark Steighner |
92 / 100 |
07-12-2021 |
For anyone who has even the slightest interest in Formula 1 racing – and thanks to the Netflix documentary series Drive to Survive there may be many with their curiosity piqued – F1 2021 will become their new sports gaming pastime. Catering to both casual newcomers and the most exacting simulation-seekers, F1 2021 offers a mind-blowing amount of polished and entertaining content, whether your preference is to race alone or with others. With the new Braking Point single-player story and improvements and expansions to just about everything else, F1 2021 is that rare instance of an annual sports game that has managed to continue to get better with every release. |
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| Cubed3 |
Neil Flynn |
8 / 10 |
08-19-2021 |
A predictable, but engaging story mode has added some real shine to the F1 franchise, alongside the addition of two player career mode adding more options for players. Each iteration of F1 has gone from strength to strength, and F1 2021 is a great representation of the sport, from realistic presentation, great graphical details on the cars, tracks that feel authentic, and the return of My Team. Fans of F1 who want to keep up to date with the sport and have the latest team liveries and driver rosters, will be totally in love with this. |
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| Cultured Vultures |
Nathan Gibson |
9 / 10 |
07-23-2021 |
F1 2021 manages to successfully include an engaging story mode while also making a series of improvements that keeps the racing game ahead of the pack. |
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| Daily Mirror |
Nathan Bliss |
4 / 5 stars |
07-13-2021 |
With the raft of new features, the addition of Braking Point, vast customisation options and significant gameplay tweaks, F1 2021 is the most complete official Formula One video game ever made. F1 2021 has something for everyone, whether you’re a newcomer to F1 or an avid fan of the sport, it’s (almost) as epic as the real thing. |
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| Digital Chumps |
Benjamine Branscum |
9.5 / 10 |
01-27-2018 |
F1 2021′ continues to grow on what 2020 built. It’s a technical, story driver, fast, and fun ride. It’s a continuation into a franchise that has become what any F1 fan, or honestly racing fan in general has been wanting for years. |
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| Echo Boomer |
Diogo dos Santos |
Recommended |
07-21-2021 |
Codemasters ones up its own game with a refined experience, a better campaign and a bunch of next-gen features that makes this entry and must have for any F1 fan. |
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| Eurogamer |
Martin Robinson |
Recommended |
07-12-2021 |
An entertaining and surprisingly effective new story mode heads up an otherwise modest refresh for Codemasters’ official series. |
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| Everyeye.it |
Matteo Mangoni |
8.5 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 is a solid chapter, full-bodied and full of content. It is probably one of the best hybridizations between simulation and accessibility on the market today. If on the track everything seemed to us in its place, and the Codemasters product has been able not only to confirm itself, but even to improve the excellent starting points of the previous year, the context, what once represented one of the most successful aspects of the package, has instead proved strangely in trouble: the annoying tearing phenomena and a raytracing just sketched and not always up to the situation have greatly reduced our involvement and the credibility of the whole. |
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| FingerGuns |
Sean Davies |
9 / 10 |
07-16-2021 |
The most essential game in the series for years, F1 2021 is a thoroughly enjoyable, accessible and gorgeous racing game. The new Braking Point narrative aspect is a triumph and there’s content and assistance options that will likely please most F1 fans. |
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| Forbes |
Brian Mazique |
8.75 / 10 |
07-13-2021 |
There isn’t a ton to dislike about F1 2021. The latest version adds to the series’ win streak with another strong iteration. With a few additional layers to the visual and audio presentation, we could have been looking at a form of racing perfection. As it is, F1 2021 is still really good. |
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| Game Debate |
Vicken B |
9 / 10 |
07-18-2021 |
Overall, I find the game to run much smoother than F1 2020. It’s great to see codemasters actually fixing issues from the last game to this game but only time will tell. Is it worth buying if you already own F1 2020? I don’t think so, unless you are a hardcore F1 fan and really want to try Braking Point. For me, the biggest reason to buy it would be for the co-op career, which just seems like too much fun having your friend as a rival or even a team mate and dominating the season. Hopefully this gives way into maybe having a co-op My Team game mode in the future. Seems like a great step forward and I’m glad EA being involved hasn’t influenced Codemasters that much. |
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| Gameblog |
Vincent Elmer-Haerrig |
9 / 10 |
07-16-2021 |
F1 2021 is a very good vintage. While remaining in technical and graphic excellence, the game adds an extra layer of links with real F1 and a bit of emotion with the Breaking Point mode. It is still very much into online gaming and even more so with career co-op. There is also a lot to do in all areas (management, development, tuning, driving), depending on the level of complexity that you have adapted to your tastes. A must have for any Formula One fan. |
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| GameGrin |
Steven John Dawson |
9 / 10 |
08-10-2021 |
Another smashing entry in the F1 series, and has left me wondering what more they could add for 2022 when that inevitably rolls out of the pits next year. |
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| GamePro |
Dennis Michel |
90 / 100 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 once again trumps its predecessor and, including its co-op career, is a fantastic racing game for newcomers and experts alike. |
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| GameSpew |
Richard Seagrave |
9 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 is, without a doubt, Codemasters’ best F1 game to date. It’s just a shame that coronavirus hasn’t made its career mode quite as accurate as some might hope it to be, and some bits here and there seem to be lacking a bit of polish. Still, if you’re open to look past such issues, you’ll find a deep, rewarding racing experience that’s highly customisable. And if you delve into Braking Point, you’ll also find a story mode that genuinely adds to the package. Whether you’re an ardent F1 fan or not, F1 2021 is likely to be a contender for the accolade of best racing game of the year, that’s for sure. |
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| GamingBolt |
Matt Bianucci |
9 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
Much of F1 2021 builds on the high-class foundation from previous games that make the series one of the best racing games out there, but new additions, especially Braking Point, are both great pieces of content on their own and optimistic foundational pieces for the future. |
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| Geek Culture |
Jake Su |
8.5 / 10 |
07-14-2021 |
The best-looking game to date, F1 2021 sets itself up firmly as a top prospect to look out for in years to come. |
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| Generación Xbox |
Juan Lorente |
9 / 10 |
07-21-2021 |
The subtle and necessary improvements that the My Team mode receives, along with the arrival of the 2-player mode for My Career make these modes better than ever,and I assure you that it has been a long time since I had as much fun playing against a CPU as in these. The arrival of a part of its own for competitive play and the other multiplayer options make this a very complete experience and that will allow both novice players not to get frustrated and experts to compete with each other in evenly matched games. In the absence of seeing how such is Forza Horizon 5 I have it very clear: F1 2021 is clear candidate to be the driving title of the year. |
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| God is a Geek |
Chris White |
9 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 is the complete package. Braking Point is an excellent single-player experience, driving is perfection, and there’s so much to do. It really does have everything, regardless of whether you are a fan of the sport or not. |
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| Hardcore Gamer |
Cory Wells |
3.5 / 5 stars |
07-12-2021 |
While Codemasters seems to have added a good amount of content to F1 2021, it still feels like the same experience at its core. |
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| Hobby Consolas |
Rafael Aznar |
86 / 100 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 is a great racing game, specially once you move into the car and feel the excellent handling and the great performance. Modes (specially Braking Point and classic content) could have been better, but you will feel like Hamilton and Verstappen racing each other for the victory. |
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| IGN |
Luke Reilly |
8 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 is the best-looking and most customisable instalment of series so far and, while it’s a little plain, the new story mode is a well-executed and fun new addition. |
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| IGN Italy |
Davide Mancini |
9.2 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 is the apex point of these last three editions. The simcade gameplay is refined at its best and the new game modes are solid, impressive and fun. In the best F1 year to date since long time, we have the best F1 game ever. |
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| IGN Spain |
David Oña |
8 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
An excellent game on the track that presents Braking Point, its story mode, as a great novelty, and becomes the worst section of the whole title. If the idea is to keep this new mode, there is a lot of work to do. At the moment, it tastes like a precooked story, made in a hurry and without affection. Nothing to do with the rest of the proposals, which introduce us fully in the F1 world. If you come for the races, it is a spectacular videogame, but if you come for the story mode, be cautious. |
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| Impulsegamer |
Daniel |
4 / 5 stars |
08-06-2021 |
F1 2021 is a continuation of simple, consistent and well oiled machine that it has done best. Falling short in the same areas it has always done, but scoring perfect points where it matters. |
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| Jump Dash Roll |
Peter Taylor |
8 / 10 |
07-17-2021 |
F1 2021 yet again improves over its predecessors in enough ways to make it the version to be on and to upgrade to. Whether or not this trend will continue under EA’s stewardship remains to be seen. The story mode isn’t perfect and the omission of classic cars is a huge shame, F1 2021 is still a fantastic game through which you can live out your childhood motorsport dreams. |
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| LevelUp |
Víctor Rosas |
8.8 / 10 |
07-13-2021 |
For the second year in a row, the official game of Formula 1 will be a delight for fans of this category and those passionate about motorsport. Likewise, F1 2021 is already one of the best sports simulators out there and in terms of its own history, it is the best Formula 1 game so far. |
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| M3 |
P-A Knutsson |
8 / 10 |
07-17-2021 |
When Codemaster’s acclaimed F1 series makes its debut on the new consoles, it is not the enhanced graphics that make the biggest impact, but a brand-new story mode. An exciting addition, which unfortunately does not reach its full potential. Fortunately, the superb career mode is intact and slightly improved, as are the many options available to those who prefer to play online. Although some content has been removed since last year’s version, and a few other issues remain, F1 2021 offers almost everything an F1 fan could wish for. |
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| Metro GameCentral |
GameCentral |
8 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
Codemasters’ best Formula One game so far adds an excellent story mode, along with a raft of new tweaks and options to make it more accessible. |
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| Operation Sports |
Robert Kollars |
Recommended |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 creates an experience that justifies my desire for a PS5 and Xbox Series X, and if titles are going to start hitting this level of graphical fidelity and depth, we need to buckle in because the ride is going to be an incredible one. |
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| Oyungezer Online |
Mert Gökhan |
7 / 10 |
08-23-2021 |
An experience that will satisfy fans of the genre and a little challenge. Despite its shortcomings, it is the best F1 game you can play. |
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| Paste Magazine |
Katherine Long |
6.5 / 10 |
07-23-2021 |
While it is exciting to see an attempt at a more robust story mode in a Formula 1 game, EA and Codemasters need to match the graphics and plots featured in other AAA games in order for it to be worth playing. Hopefully Formula 1 games will take this into account and offer a better looking and more detailed story mode in the future. |
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| PC Gamer |
Justin Towell |
91 / 100 |
07-12-2021 |
Another superlative simulation of the Formula One world, now with an enjoyable story mode too. |
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| PC Invasion |
Jason Rodriguez |
8.5 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
Overall, F1 2021 still provides an unrivaled and amazing racing experience thanks to its MyTeam and Career modes, as well as a multitude of options to help fine-tune your racing style. Unfortunately, it’s marred by a disappointing and disjointed Braking Point flagship story. Moreover, the improvements and changes to existing modes aren’t as impactful as I had hoped. As such, if F1 2021 isn’t as compelling if you extensively played last year’s offering. |
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| PCGamesN |
Phil Iwaniuk |
8 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
Much like the sport itself, the driving is as impressive as ever. But the worries about management’s business practices endure, too. Fundamentally, F1 2021 is worth it for the handling model. |
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| PlayStation LifeStyle |
Paulmichael Contreras |
9 / 10 |
07-16-2021 |
F1 2021 is the most fun you can have in a Formula driver’s cockpit. Braking Point brings the kind of drama you didn’t realize you needed in your racing life, even if it does get a little cringeworthy on occasion. This wonderful looking and sounding Formula racer shines on the PS5, even if some of the platform’s features are under-utilized at this time. With some sense of normalcy slowly returning to the sporting world at large, F1 2021 represents a great way to follow along with the F1 season while attempting to make a virtual name for yourself, and nowhere else does the sport come alive more than in F1 2021. |
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| PlayStation Universe |
Martyn Locker |
8 / 10 |
07-14-2021 |
If you’ve grown tired of last year’s game then you can probably sit this iteration out; for first time players, or those returning after a couple of years’ hiatus, Formula 1 games have never felt so authentic, so in-depth, yet so accessible. Slip on your race suit and climb into the cockpit. |
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| Polygon |
Owen Good |
Recommended |
07-19-2021 |
Codemasters’ F1 series has taken hundreds of hours from me since 2017, and in return it’s given me a rich, new sports fandom even in my late 40s. And now, F1 2021 is teaching me to expect imperfection, to own my mistakes, and forgive myself. The result may be messy, but it’s mine. |
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| pressakey.com |
Kevin Henschen |
Recommended |
10-05-2021 |
Once again, F1 2021 offers the perfect racing experience for beginners and pros alike! |
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| Push Square |
Stephen Tailby |
8 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
With a bunch of smart additions, F1 2021 is a cracking simulator for both die-hard fans and newcomers. The Braking Point story mode doesn’t have a particularly compelling narrative, but it’s a brilliant gateway into the motorsport and a primer for the wider game. Two Player Career, the Expert driving style, Real Season Start, and more make this the most customisable and accessible iteration yet, allowing you to play how you like across the game’s excellent career options. Of course, the driving itself seals the deal, and it’s a winner on that front. This is a no-brainer for F1 fans, but it’s also a fantastic entry for newbie drivers to start with. |
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| Rapid Reviews UK |
Rob Lake |
5 / 5 stars |
08-06-2021 |
The F1 2021 season was meant to signal a significant change within the sport. With new regulations being introduced to streamline races, and a wealth of modifications to the titular Formula 1 racing car too. However global events put a dampner on these changes and as such the F1 2020 season was largely modified. |
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| Saving Content |
Scott Ellison II |
5 / 5 stars |
07-12-2021 |
For an annual release, Codemasters manages to top themselves year over year, and this time is no different. After being bought by EA, I can only see positives by this relationship, and shows a promising future for the F1 series. The story of Braking Point is an absolute highlight, the return of fan-favorite Two Player Career mode is a delight, career mode is as fun as ever, and makes for a wonderful package. With raytracing, DLSS, and other next-generation features, F1 2021 feels truly fresh and exciting, like it hasn’t been before. |
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| Screen Rant |
Rob Gordon |
4.5 / 5 stars |
07-12-2021 |
Overall, F1 2021 is an excellent entry in the series, with a number of additions and tweaks that make it feel refreshing to play. With one of the most comprehensive Career Modes available in a sports game and enough options to make it accessible to anyone, F1 2021 is enjoyable for newcomers and veterans alike. Fans may want to keep an eye on outside influences on Codemasters as time goes on, particularly with cosmetic options, but F1 2021 still provides the incredible thrills and deep choices of how to play that the series has become known for. |
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| SECTOR.sk |
Adam Holp |
8 / 10 |
07-26-2021 |
F1 offers some new features, but there are some weaknesses as well, like poor story mode and some missing tracks from Championships. |
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| Shacknews |
Chris Jarrard |
8 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
The future of the F1 series is cloudy right now. EA is the new boss, but its influence probably won’t be seen until next year’s game. F1 2021 adds a few new fixins to the strong foundation of last year’s game, along with the misfire that is Braking Point. Having the option to add dynamic dramatic events to the existing Career mode would be preferable to bland pre-rendered cutscenes that come with Braking Point. There’s a lot of fun to be had with F1 2021, even if a true next-gen leap may not come along until next year. |
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| Sirus Gaming |
Jarren Navarrete |
7 / 10 |
07-13-2021 |
F1 2021 is a great racing simulator. It offers a plethora of personal vehicle customization that opens up a lot to play around with. It’s a game where the racing mechanics are rather in-depth. However, if you’re not already a fan of Formula One to begin with then it can take some effort to get used to what this game offers. |
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| SpazioGames |
Unknown |
8.3 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 embraces next-gen unlocking performances and introducing themes consoles had never met before, such as 120fps and ray tracing. On top of that, it improves its content offer with new modes and retains its successful, nuanced simularcade driving experience |
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| Sports Gamers Online |
Michael Straw |
10 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 once again shows that the best games can still find ways to improve to stay at the top of racing genre. |
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| Stevivor |
Hamish Lindsay |
8.5 / 10 |
07-13-2021 |
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. |
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| The Games Machine |
Marco Ravetto |
8.5 / 10 |
07-14-2021 |
F1 2021 incorporates (and improves) all the features of the previous F1 games developed by Codemasters. Driving is fun and can be adapted to suit both newbies and those looking for a sufficiently complex experience, although players who look for a full simulation might be slightly disappointed. Game modes are numerous, varied and well structured. Both those who love to run alone and those who prefer to compete with (or against) other players will find something that will keep them busy for months. |
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| TheSixthAxis |
Stefan L |
8 / 10 |
07-12-2021 |
F1 2021 is one of the broadest depictions of the sport ever created, building on familiar cars and handling alongside returning multiplayer, esports, and My Team career modes, while the new Braking Point story gives you a taste of the teammate drama you loved to watch (and mock) in Netflix’s Drive to Survive. |
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| Use a Potion |
Unknown |
9.5 / 10 |
07-22-2021 |
F1 2021 continues the trend of superb racing from the team at Codemasters, though the improved Career Mode and narrative-focused ‘Braking Point’ really take it to the next level. There is something for everyone here across all game modes, whilst the varied difficulty levels and diverse selection of assists ensure anyone can feel comfortable speeding around in a Formula One car. It just so happens to look outstanding too, especially on the PlayStation 5 where the DualSense is also taken advantage of in an immersive way. It really is a special game. |
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| Wccftech |
Unknown |
9 / 10 |
07-16-2021 |
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. |
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| Worth Playing |
Tony “OUberLord” Mitera |
9.4 / 10 |
07-13-2021 |
It all shapes up to make F1 2021 more than, well, F1 2020+1. 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. |
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| Xbox Achievements |
Richard Walker |
90 / 100 |
07-12-2021 |
While it’s a shame that classic cars have been nixed this year, F1 2021 is nonetheless an exhilarating racing game brimming with compelling modes and customisation features, as well as the new Braking Point story mode, for countless hours of wheel-to-wheel action. Another sterling effort from Codemasters, racing games don’t really come much better than this. |
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| Zoomg |
محمد صادق تواضعی |
8.5 / 10 |
08-01-2021 |
Codemasters offers a new experience with F1 2021 and the presentation of the fictional section of Braking Point. However, Braking Point is not a flawless state and has its own weaknesses, the kind of eye and lip animation among the curtains of this section is not designed properly, but the totality of the game and the story it presents is entertaining and engaging. |
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