F1 2018 Reviews

F1 2018 is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Justin Woo
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2018

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?

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4 / 5.0
Aug 22, 2018

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.

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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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Aug 17, 2018

If you're a fan of Formula 1 or even if you've given it a cursory glance when it's on at the pub then there's a lot to enjoy here.

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8 / 10
Aug 17, 2018

With challenging racing and a diverse car management system, F1 2018 is filled with endless opportunity. Although undeniably similar to last season's effort, small changes have improved the overall experience enough to merit a revisit. And, ultimately, F1 2018 takes the chequered flag as the best F1 instalment to date.

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8 / 10
Aug 17, 2018

F1 2018 provides a truly authentic racing sim experience that should satisfy enthusiasts, but might scare away casual race fans.

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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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Guardian
Top Critic
Aug 21, 2018

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

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TheSixthAxis
Top Critic
8 / 10
Aug 17, 2018

F1 2018 takes the existing blueprint and adds many small elements to create one reasonably sized step forward. There are enough differences here to warrant a purchase over last year's edition. F1 2018 is easily the best Formula 1 game yet, but next time, small changes may not be enough.

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8.4 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2018

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!

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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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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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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2018

F1 2018 is the best entries in the F1 Series and one of the best racing games that we have seen in this generation, but it is still not a game for every racing fans, specially not for arcade racing fans, because F1 2018 is a very professional and challenging simulator that takes hard on you and you must be very patient to become a professional in this amazing game. F1 2018 is a high quality game graphical and technical, and it has very accurate and challenging gameplay that would be amazing for fans of F1 and racing simulators. In the end, I must say that F1 2018 is a worthy game and Codemasters did a great job on it.

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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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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 17, 2018

F1 2018 continues on the good road set by the predecessors. The gameplay is the typical one, friendly with newcomers and complex for hardcore players. There are some problems with AI, but not enough to stop a F1 fan to buy the game.

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GamePro
Top Critic
85 / 100
Aug 22, 2018

F1 2018 has taken up and developed the strengths of its predecessor. Feels like an update, it's fantastic.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2018

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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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85 / 100
Sep 4, 2018

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2018

It is remarkable how far Codemasters have come with the F1 series and F1 2018 has proven that a move towards simulation can be done without alienating casual players. Finally a spectacular Formula 1 experience for simulation fans.

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