F1 2010
- December 3, 2010
- Codemasters Birmingham
- 4h median play time
Codemasters manage the near-impossible - delivering a fresh, approachable, and (largely) credible F1 game.
"F1 2010" is a sports game that offers both single-player and multi-player modes, where you can experience the thrill of being a Formula One driver. Race on all 19 circuits from the 2010 season, customize your car, and work your way up from the bottom in career mode. The game features stunning visuals and realistic racing gameplay, making it a must-play for Formula One fans.
PC
Windows
Linux
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- F1 2010 is considered one of the best F1 games from Codemasters, offering a fun and immersive racing experience with all the cars, teams, and tracks from the 2010 season.
- The game features a detailed career mode with press conferences and a dynamic weather system, enhancing the overall racing experience.
- Despite its age, the graphics and sound design still hold up well, providing an enjoyable experience for both casual and dedicated F1 fans.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, particularly with compatibility on Windows 8 and 10, often requiring extensive troubleshooting to get it running.
- The reliance on Games for Windows Live (GFWL) has led to frustration among players, as it complicates installation and can render the game unplayable.
- Many players find the AI to be inconsistent and the difficulty levels to be unbalanced, making it too easy for experienced players to dominate races.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game, while not cutting-edge by today's standards, are still praised for their immersive quality and ability to convey the feeling of being in a real F1 car. Many players report smooth performance even on older hardware, with visuals that remain appealing and well-executed, contributing to an overall enjoyable racing experience. Overall, the graphics are considered beautiful and have aged well, enhancing the game's replay value.
“The graphics are beautiful; it doesn't feel dated at all, the career feature is cleanly implemented and easy to understand.”
“Amazing graphics and gameplay; played for a long time and just bought the new one for my Xbox, and it is very impressive.”
“F1 2010 had a rocky launch with various bugs (that have been now fully patched), but critics and fans alike loved F1 2010 for its great graphics (that still hold up well today), fantastic sound, great AI, and the best dynamic weather system ever seen in a racing game of its time.”
“Sure, the graphics are not the best anymore, but it doesn't matter when you get the feeling like sitting in a real F1 car.”
“About the graphics side, not a problem. I run it with an i5 4460, an Asus Radeon HD7770, 8 GB of RAM, and it runs at the highest settings above 60 fps minimum.”
“But all I had to do is lock the fps to 60 fps using my graphics driver.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant bugs, freezing issues, and a lack of developer support for fixes. While some acknowledge it as the best F1 game available for PC, many feel it is not in a retail-ready state and requires excessive troubleshooting from players.
“It's clearly not in retail condition, and customers shouldn't have to perform the troubleshooting (that the game editor didn't bother to do) in order to use the product they paid for.”
“This is completely broken because I can play in practice/time trial modes but can't play in race mode because the game simply hangs or freezes.”
“Was too buggy; the developer never committed to fixing the game.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, including notable tracks like Ian Brown's "Fear." While the game may not be a simulator, the engaging music contributes significantly to its fun factor.
“Overall, while it's not exactly a simulator, it's great fun and has a really good soundtrack.”
“Amazing soundtrack.”
“Included: Ian Brown's 'Fear' as the series soundtrack.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality is subpar, with some tracks sounding muffled and poorly mixed.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its quality and engaging mechanics, with users noting impressive graphics and a strong nostalgic connection to previous versions of the game. However, some players expressed frustration with technical issues related to online play and DRM restrictions. Overall, the gameplay experience is considered enjoyable and immersive.
“It's a great game with very good gameplay.”
“Amazing graphics and gameplay; I played for a long time and just bought the new one for my Xbox, and it is very impressive.”
“I bought this game thinking it would not feature Games for Windows, and that I could play it online, but no. SecuROM also messed me up, and I know this game and have always loved it since I played on Xbox 360 and when I used to watch gameplay videos back in 2010.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally well-received, with players reporting satisfactory performance even on lower-end PCs, achieving frame rates between 30-45fps. Additionally, the game's mechanics subtly influence team dynamics, impacting player experience over time.
“Performance is quite good; I don't have a good PC, but I can run this game at about 30-45 FPS.”
“The interviews and performance you provide affect how your teammates view you, and while the opinion of your team is not immediately apparent, it starts affecting you in the long run.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally express a concern regarding the lack of replayability in the game, indicating that once completed, there is little incentive or content to encourage players to revisit it.
“The game suffers from a lack of replayability, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back and experience it again.”
“The limited choices and predictable outcomes result in a lack of replayability.”
