F1 22 Reviews

F1 22 is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
6.5 / 10.0
Jul 4, 2022

Codemasters have dutifully updated their F1 template with the new car designs and the up to date roster of circuits whilst ditching the Story Mode for an entirely unrelated and pointless avatar clothes shop featuring microtransactions. While the racing itself remains superb, there's an increasingly hollow corporate veneer which undermines the core of the well-crafted game engine. I'd be inclined to stick with F1 2021 until the nouveau riche supercars and furnishings are jettisoned for 2023.

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85 / 100
Jul 1, 2022

Given the big changes this year to F1, Codemasters have crafted an impressive technical showcase that is accessible to players of all skill levels.

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8.2 / 10.0
Jun 27, 2022

F1 22 manages to improve on last year's game by evolving its driving model based on the new Formula 1 regulations. Unfortunately this happened to the detriment of the amount of content present in this iteration. Right now we have a foot in the new era, but the other is still in the past.

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7 / 10
Jun 27, 2022

Overall, F1 22 is another high quality simulation of the motorsport, with great handling and detailed, engrossing career modes. While the presentation is strong and the game generally looks and sounds great, some aspects like character models just aren't quite where they should be, and F1 Life doesn't add all that much to the experience. We encountered more bugs than expected, too, although we expect patches will iron those out in due course. It's got it where it really counts, then, but some extra polish would put it higher on the grid.

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Dexerto
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jun 27, 2022

Whether you're new to the series, or someone who has spent hours and hours perfecting your craft, F1 22 is still the best way to bring Formula 1 action to your own home. While we'd have liked some fresh ideas outside of F1 Life's window dressing, we're excited to see where the franchise goes from here.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 27, 2022

Porpoising aside, Codemasters has done a good job of reproducing the regulation change that revolutionized the world of F1. Fun to play, impressive to watch, F1 22 stands out for an above-average AI and a driving model that perfectly sums up the concept of simcade.

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Unscored
Jun 28, 2022

F1 22 in virtual reality takes Codemasters' simulation to another level, offering an immersiveness never before achieved in the series.

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83 / 100
Jul 5, 2022

Codemaster's F1 series continues to offer a great racing game package despite poorly thought-out innovations.

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7.8 / 10.0
Jul 1, 2022

F1 is back in style thanks to Codemasters and EA. Its renewed gameplay is fresh air for the franchise. A great game that will captivate motor fans.

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Atomix
Top Critic
75 / 100
Jul 4, 2022

In summary, if you are going to buy F1 you should keep in mind that this is not a delivery that innovates in any way. Nothing beyond having an improvement in the controls. Honestly, I would recommend waiting for a later discount to be able to play this installment of the franchise that it should seriously consider if it want to take a real step forward next year.

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Jun 27, 2022

F1 2022 marks a brilliant effort from EA and Codemasters to grapple with an all-new set of regulations. The driving feels responsive with an all-new physics engine that ekes out every ounce of realism in an incredibly detailed package. While Braking Point may be absent, F1 2022 is still jam-packed with a great set of modes and features that beginners and pros are sure to enjoy.

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Jun 29, 2022

The gaming equivalent of being asked to buy the paint protection.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 27, 2022

If the core F1 racing experience is what you care about most, then you likely won’t be disappointed by this year’s latest instalment.

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7 / 10
Jun 27, 2022

Built on the foundations of several fantastic games, and those qualities remain – but you already own them. F1 22 simply doesn't offer enough for a full-price purchase.

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4 / 5.0
Jun 27, 2022

F1 22 is another solid instalment in Codemasters’ Formula 1 simulation series, even if the tweaks to the on-track gameplay aren’t all that noticeable. It feels very much an annual EA sports title. Updated ‘rosters’ in the form of its tracks and driver ratings, a few very minor adjustments to the core gameplay, and one or two new additions that do (or don’t) enhance the experience… I’m looking at you, supercars. Its character models can look a little lacking off-track, but as long as you’re happy to overlook this, the racing action is just as supremely satisfying as it ever has, and is sure to keep F1 fans content for the following 12 months.

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85%
Jun 27, 2022

While the new F1 Life hub and the addition of supercars are no substitute for last year's story mode or 2020's classic cars, F1 22 is nonetheless another superlative Formula One game, and a damn fine racing experience in its own right.

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Jun 27, 2022

F1 22 is about as close ask you get to an accurate simulation of a real-world sport. It manages to do this while continuing to offer an unprecedented level of customisation of the player experience. A game that others should be looking to emulate in terms of player control.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 28, 2022

F1 22 brings a whole suite of improvements to what was already a very good series, and I look forward to it consuming my life for the next few months.

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Impulsegamer
Daniel
Top Critic
4.3 / 5.0
Aug 11, 2022

F1 2022 retains most of what made the previous game had, adding just enough to to satisfy most fans. With more time in the oven, it could have been nearly perfect. Still, the fear of EA control lingers.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 27, 2022

A fine entry to the popular F1 series, F1 22 brings some new things to the table, but suffers from control issues and a lack of things to do.

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