F1 2018 Reviews
There's no big feature to point towards, but small improvements make F1 2018 stand out as a superlative racer.
This is easily the best the series has ever been, in both gameplay and presentation. Fans will love the realism, newcomers will enjoy the benefits of the assists and the ever-present rewind function (it's wonderful for correcting your mistakes and learning from them), but everyone can simply enjoy a good race.
F1 2018 is a triumphant addition to the Codemasters F1 franchise
Quite how Codemasters has managed to top last year's incredible effort is quite beyond me, but F1 2018 manages to eclipse F1 2017, delivering an even more definitive and just as essential Formula One game that fans will 'lap' up. Get it bought.
F1 2018 is a game that once again shows why it's one of the best racing titles on the market. From a fun and deep career mode to an excellent on-track experience, it's everything that a racing fan would want in a video game.
Codemasters still delivers enough immersion and participation in this fantasy to keep it from feeling repetitive, even if on paper, it sounds like it should be.
F1 2018 isn't without flaw or area of opportunity, but the engine that powers its positives revs much louder than the noise made by its few skid marks. This is truly one of the best racing games you'll ever play.
F1 2018 may be a little inaccessible for casual players, but for Formula One fans it's a deep technical marvel and a racing fan's dream game.
This year's official Formula One game is the closest yet to the real racing driver experience. You'll even need to brush up on your TV interview technique
A brilliant evolution of an established franchise, F1 2018 has more content than ever to keep both casual racers and motorsport hobbyists occupied well into the offseason.
F1 2018 has taken up and developed the strengths of its predecessor. Feels like an update, it's fantastic.
Review in German | Read full review
Choosing to focus on improving the already excellent career mode for F1 2018, rather than adding something entirely new and shallow, was a great decision on Codemasters' part. The new iteration offers Formula One fans a near perfect simulation of the sport, complete down to the last technical detail, but the assist settings and satisfying racing make it a viable racing option for even those with cursory F1 knowledge.
While F1 2018 is undoubtedly a great game, only racing game fans who haven't already played its predecessor are going to feel wholly satisfied with it. Meanwhile, avid players of F1 2017 would be wise to wait until the inevitable F1 2019 – unless they really must engage in some multiple choice PR interviews between races right now.
In general we can be satisfied with the title from the Codemasters home: F1 2018 has proved up to expectations. We do not have a big leap in quality or super revolutions, and yet again this year we have a good title that can be played at more simulative levels or more arcade. This year we are seeing an improvement in gameplay thanks to the introduction of a structured career mode and a good car management system, particularly regarding the choice of tires. Graphically we have nothing to complain about the cars are cured and the scenery accompanies very well. In short, a great title suitable for all users who want to whiz on the track!
Review in Italian | Read full review
Similar to any Formula 1 car, the game is deep and fun to play despite occasional mechanical issues.
F1 2018 is a better version of last year edition. A lot of changes make sense for casual fans. Fortunately, hardcore players aren't abandoned.
Review in Polish | Read full review
F1 2018 builds upon the huge steps forward which have been taken in recent years.
While F1 2018 will feel like an incremental upgrade to F1 2017 for some, it is the nuances that make it a standout. It feels like a more complete broadcast package than ever before. Whether that’s something you’ve cared about before or not, it’s immersive as hell. The career mode is more robust, delivering a more authentic experience. With opportunities to race classic F1 machines around new tracks, it’s all fantastic to experience. Simply put, F1 2018 has it all.
It's not often that a game opens you up to a whole new sport, but if you give F1 2018 some time, it will do that. Fans of sim racing should give this one a look, even if they're more into street cars and exotics. Why wait to unlock the most amazing cars in the world when you can start behind the wheel?
Racing around a track in F1 2018 is fundamentally enthralling, even if you don't closely follow the sport.