F1 2018 Reviews

F1 2018 is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2018

The latest and greatest F1 game for Codemasters roster, with just enough new about it to make it an update from last years. It'll be a hard push to see what they do for 2019, that's for sure, but Codemasters have had a long run with the F1 license, and it doesn't look like they're keen to stop anytime soon.

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85 / 100
Oct 13, 2018

In less than a year, F1 2018 has managed to solve some of its previous problems and even aims for noticeable improvements. If you're a fan or not, let me just say this installment is the best one to play.

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GameMAG
KuP9l
Top Critic
8 / 10
Sep 18, 2018

F1 2018 is an excellent game for fans of the series. A convenient difficulty settings will be especially useful for new players, but they are unlikely to stay for long, given the specific content and its relatively small variety.

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Sep 12, 2018

F1 2018, just as with last year's game, is a game worthy of your attention and something fans of the franchise will love. It's stunning to look at, excellent fun to drive in, and the single-player mode has more than enough depth to keep keener players entertained.

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Sep 11, 2018

F1 2018 makes huge strides in terms of offering more realism, but it does leave a bit to be desired if you’re looking for a more relaxing, and less punishing, experience.

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Sep 10, 2018

In this year the racing simulation convinces completely and is recommended without reservation. Keep Racing!

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Sep 9, 2018

F1 2018 is a continuation of the great formula seen last year, and ultimately delivers an excellent F1 and racing experience for fans.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2018

F1 2018 doesn't skimp on technically deep and rigorous racing, but its approach to appease both hardcore F1 fans and curious racing fans alike make it a title that has a much broader appeal than just the sport itself. It's a gorgeous package with smartly designed content to keep you entertaining on and off the track, and just a darn fine racing experience around every corner.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2018

F1 2018 is by far the best F1 racing sim that has ever been made. It has the graphics, career mode, and blissful racing to make anyone go ga-ga. It is also no better than the F1 2017 from last year in virtually every way.

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Sep 6, 2018

This year's entry may not have quite the same wow factor as 2017's game, but it doesn't need to. It quietly and in an understated way surpasses its predecessor quite brilliantly.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2018

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IGN
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2018

The improvements to F1 2018 since the already-impressive F1 2017 are largely incremental and often very subtle – and there are still a few areas where it's openly coasting on previous efforts – but F1 2018 features the finest handling and force feedback for a dedicated F1 game to date, some welcome visual improvements, and a career mode that does a better job than ever at capturing the nuances of the world's most-popular motorsport.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
7 / 10
Sep 5, 2018

F1 2018, unsurprisingly, is better than last year's outing. There are no drastic overhauls to speak of, but thanks to another array of tweaks and minor additions, it's the best F1 title to date. Its biggest strength is in the single-player domain. The career mode features a lot of unique elements, like the R&D skill-tree, which can't be found elsewhere, and it successfully approximates what it's like being a championship-pursuing Formula 1 driver. However, in terms of its fundamentals, despite the improvements to AI behaviour, the force feedback, and advanced elements such as tyre-degradation, this remains too much of a work-in-progress. F1 2018 will likely test the patience of the sim-racing side of its audience, who have increasingly high standards. Ultimately, whilst being drip-fed improvements in incremental fashion, it seems unlikely that Codemaster's F1 franchise will make any grand leaps towards meeting the lofty standards set by dedicated racing simulators.

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85 / 100
Sep 4, 2018

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 3, 2018

For fans of racing genre, F1 2018 is a must have, and even though some minor issues like AI may sometimes affect the overall gameplay experience, F1 2018 remains a solid racing simulator

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8 / 10.0
Sep 2, 2018

F1 2018 delivers a fantastic driving experience, and updates the game in many needed ways. I just wish the career mode felt more meaningful.

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3.5 / 5.0
Sep 2, 2018

Great first impression with a lot of potential, a bit of TLC required.

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8 / 10
Aug 31, 2018

Due to some interesting features, such as the improved career mode, the vehicle upgrades and the basic idea behind the interviews, F1 2018 is worth a trip to the race track for fans of both the series and motorsport. New players without any previous reference to the series should perhaps take advantage of one of the cheaper predecessors, as there are no real innovations. For future parts, Codemasters should dare a little more and also tackle major changes, such as implementing a new engine, deeper interviews and introducing wider consequences for the decisions made in negotiations and other aspects.

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Game Debate
Vicken B
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2018

It is without a doubt the best F1 game yet. Whether or not to purchase it if you own previous versions will be up to you. For gamers new to the world of F1 racing it's a no-brainer to go with the latest and greatest version, although there's probably enough changes under the hood here to justify an upgrade from F1 2017 for returning fans.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2018

F1 2018 takes the world of Formula One and faithfully recreates an all-encompassing experience in one of the best racing games.

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