Going from the lower, more 'gamey' difficulty levels to the full-fledged simulation mode is like going from learning chords on the acoustic guitar to playing a Megadeth solo on a 12-string guitar. The simulation mode is no joke, and is as probably as difficult as operating a real-life Formula One car you'll ever get. The game's graphics are a dream to see in motion Sprint Races have also been added to the game, which reflects them being added to the sport last year, and they're just as thrilling on the virtual track as the real one.įor players who want the warts and all experience, pit stop errors are now available, meaning that players can now blame the pit crew for finishing half a second behind the winner, just like in real life. Players now have the chance to race around the Miami International Aerodome, and the Spanish, Australian and Abu Dhabi circuits have been tweaked to make them more accurately reflect the real tracks drivers have to face. On PS5, the DualSense controller comes into its own 'F1 22' has the usual EA sheen, and yes, microtransactions attached, and while they didn't rear their head in the review copy like with 'Gran Turismo 7', we hope this doesn't affect the average consumer when they get their hands on the game.Īs far as we can tell, the game allows players to progress well enough without throwing up an arbitrary barrier to progress ala 'Diablo Immortal' and players can unlock new items by simply progressing through the game. This usually has a negative effect on a game, but with this year's entry, EA appear to have enough trust and respect for the work of Codemasters to let the game shine on it's own merits, with a bit more money and resources to play with. 'F1 21' was the first game released under the EA banner, and while that game was by and large complete by the time EA entered the equation, 'F1 22' is the first game where the influence of EA is readily apparent. When you see the Codemasters logo before booting up a game you know you're in good hands, and 'F1 22' is no exception. Formula 1 is a sport that is perhaps best suited for video games, and 'F1 22' is the closest any of us will ever get to racing at Silverstone.Ĭodemasters are veterans of the racing game genre, with their heritage stretching all the way back to the 'Colin McRae' games back in the 90s, and they are to the racing game what Martin Scorsese is to the crime film.

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