F1 2015

F1 2015 is remarkably effective in subtly digging its claws into you and convincing you that yes, with just a touch more practice and precision you could take that difficult corner a little better.

53%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

stability, story

52% User Score Based on 2,734 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 11 reviews

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About F1 2015

F1 2015 is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Codemasters and was released on July 9, 2015. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Race like a champion in F1 2015 A stunning new game engine and all-new ‘broadcast presentation’ puts you in the heart of the action.

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52%Audience ScoreBased on 2,734 reviews

graphics185 positive mentions

stability128 negative mentions

Improved graphics and visual effects compared to previous F1 games with detailed car models and dynamic weather systems.
Realistic and engaging car handling and physics that offer a challenging experience, especially for fans familiar with Formula 1 racing.
Includes both the 2014 and 2015 F1 seasons, providing variety and nostalgic content for fans.

Lacks a traditional career mode, limiting long-term engagement and customization options.
Poor controller support with issues especially for Xbox One controllers and various racing wheels, making the game difficult or impossible to play without workarounds.
Buggy performance including crashes, inconsistent AI behavior, and missing key features like safety and virtual safety cars, as well as a problematic penalty system.

graphics
471 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The graphics of the game represent a noticeable improvement over previous installments, featuring detailed car models, dynamic weather effects, and realistic lighting that still hold up well years after release. However, many users report issues such as blurriness, occasional graphical glitches, and performance problems on various hardware setups, leading to mixed impressions about overall visual quality and optimization. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals are generally praised for immersion and realism within the context of its generation.
- “The graphics are impressive, featuring detailed car models and dynamic weather effects that impact driving conditions.”
- “The visuals are very breathtaking (considering the time period), and a remarkable amount of attention to detail was put into the vehicles, courses, and settings.”
- “The graphics are a big improvement from F1 2014, and so is the handling (for 2014 cars too), which makes it a far more enjoyable game to play than previous entries in the series that I have played.”
- “Graphically it's blurry, reflections look awful and it's nothing like the lovely promo vids.”
- “In terms of driving feel, it is soulless; graphically it is so pixelated that I wonder if I'm playing a PS2 game (and yes, I had the graphics set to maximum with a recent RTX, so it's not my fault).”
- “So many graphical glitches.”
stability
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3% positive mentions, 3% neutral mentions, 94% negative mentions
F1 2015 is widely criticized for being extremely buggy and unstable at launch, with frequent glitches, crashes, freezes, and poor controller support negatively impacting gameplay. Although many issues have been improved with patches over time, instability—especially in multiplayer and controller responsiveness—remains a significant problem for some players. The game is generally more playable now but still has a reputation for problematic bugs that can disrupt the experience.
- “Runs great, the game feels fantastic.”
- “Runs great 60fps.”
- “Runs great on Linux except for the occasional lag spikes or hangs, particularly when hitting something.”
- “F1 2015 was notoriously buggy at launch and even today, well beyond the end of support, it still has more than its fair share of glitches.”
- “Loads of glitches and they're not the glitches you can ignore and carry on playing; these glitches stop you playing with lots of crashes and parts of the game not working.”
- “The whole game is buggy and often crashes in the middle of a race.”
gameplay
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
The gameplay offers a realistic and engaging Formula 1 racing experience with solid driving mechanics, authentic handling, and dynamic weather effects, though it lacks deeper customization and some modern features. While the core racing feels immersive and challenging, some users report issues with controller setup, limited game modes, and occasional bugs or crashes. Overall, it appeals mainly to F1 enthusiasts seeking a simulation-like experience but may feel repetitive or less accessible to casual players.
- “While the game lacks some of the deeper customization and features introduced in later installments, it remains a solid entry with tight controls and engaging gameplay.”
- “The handling mechanics are top-notch, which results in a realistic racing experience that is not only difficult but also enjoyable for the player.”
- “The gameplay mechanics offer a solid driving experience, with realistic handling that provides a sense of the power and speed associated with Formula 1 racing.”
- “My whole gameplay time on this game is just to figure out how to set my controller to play the actual game and eventually given up.”
- “I have never, in my life, whether it be a buggy game, a glitchy game, a game with missing mechanics, or literally failing to load assets given up on a game and by the time I finally figured out how to actually play the game (because this is the only game I have ever met that does not support Xbox controllers by default) I was cussing the game for its mere existence.”
- “The gameplay is pretty decent, the graphics hold up well and the controls are with a controller pretty good. However, controls are not fluid, and the gameplay is lackluster.”
optimization
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly variable across platforms and hardware, with some users reporting smooth performance, especially on PCs with mid-to-high-end specs and on the Steam Deck, while others experience severe stuttering, crashes, and poor controller support. Frequent bugs and inconsistent AI further impact immersion despite generally good graphics. Overall, though patches have somewhat improved stability, optimization remains a significant issue for many players, particularly on lower-end systems and certain configurations.
- “Runs flawlessly on the Steam Deck — smooth performance, responsive controls, and visuals that still look great for its time.”
- “The game is extremely well optimized for PC.”
- “Very well optimized, very appealing graphics, and very accurate.”
- “Game is horribly optimized.”
- “Unoptimized console port basically, bugs literally everywhere and I cannot enjoy this game just because of the bugs.”
- “Horribly optimized graphics, I can run GTA V on ultra yet I can't run this on high with a stable FPS, suddenly I find the game dropping from 60 to 20 out of nowhere.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for being either nonexistent or minimal, with many players describing it as boring or irrelevant to gameplay. Some highlight the absence of a narrative or progression, while a few note efforts in other titles like F1 2018 to incorporate a more engaging story mode. Overall, the story is not a strong or focal point of the experience.
- “I am going to give the series a try again with F1 2018, as it has shown off a very interesting 'create your own racer' story mode.”
- “A story in 5 parts.”
- “[b]Story (career mode):[/b] ☆☆☆☆☆”
- “And each race has a story I can tell.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “The story line in this game is boring and there is no tutorial for people who do not know the controls.”
- “A lot of features are missing: no possibility to get rid of all boring cutscenes, no interaction with anything but other cars, no possibility to drive in the wrong direction for a long time, no possibility to choose a driver independent from your car, no car-design options, and no story.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some praising the authentic engine sounds and improved in-game audio that enhances immersion, while others find the menu and replay music mediocre or annoying. The soundtrack overall is considered adequate but not particularly memorable, lacking standout hits compared to previous editions.
- “A good soundtrack and you can set some records.”
- “Some parts of the menu music are awesome but the replay music is mediocre.”
- “You can really feel the bumps and speed thanks to the improved soundtrack and new engine which makes it feel and look like a totally different game to F1 2014.”
- “No more hit songs like those found in F1 2010.”
- “Very bad and almost non-existent soundtrack.”
- “The engine sounds are absolutely spot on, but the engineer's random babble (he never shuts up!) and the menu music can get annoying.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The humor in the game mainly comes from its glitches and unexpected bugs, leading to amusing situations like mixed-up driver flags and controller bugs. While these moments are entertaining to watch, players often find actual gameplay less enjoyable due to crashes and instability. Additionally, some comedic elements like the podium music are seen as unintentionally anti-climactic rather than genuinely funny.
- “It is hilarious to watch, but not fun to experience.”
- “Bug when using Steam controller, very funny because this is the first time I get a bug playing a racing game when using Steam controller.”
- “Funny about online is when the AI drivers' flags get messed up; for example, I was driving as Hamilton's car, and when I left Mercedes, my Hungarian flag stayed there. When I add the driver as an AI back, 'Lewis Hamilton' will have my nationality. I laughed hard when Nico Rosberg, Kobayashi, Button, and Alonso became Hungarian. I'm from Hungary.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers an authentic and immersive atmosphere, praised for its realistic physics, detailed environments, and vibrant crowd dynamics that capture the essence of F1 racing. Features like tight handling with manual controls, engaging pre- and post-race commentary, and impressive graphics enhance the overall experience, appealing especially to fans seeking a genuine race day feel.
- “Fans of the sport will appreciate the authentic atmosphere, from the vibrant crowds to the detailed team garages.”
- “There’s an authenticity to the car handling and the atmosphere of the races that still captures the essence of F1.”
- “The championship mode features interesting pre and post race commentaries that lend authentic atmosphere to the event and add background information on other teams.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with little incentive to revisit the championship mode beyond the first season. While initial feedback highlighted a lack of progression and appeal compared to other F1 games, recent patches have improved overall playability and expanded content to include multiple seasons, slightly enhancing replay value.
- “+ Both the 2015 and the 2014 F1 seasons are playable”
- “Edit - I don't know what you did, but a couple of updates later and it's a lot more playable and I'm competing for race wins.”
- “~ Replayability~”
- “No progression, limited replayability, little incentive to do it again.”
- “Championship mode is good for the first season but has absolutely no replayability.”
- “Put your money on any of the other F1 games if you want an F1 game; any of them is more playable, this one is crap!”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The game avoids modern monetization tactics like microtransactions, focusing on streamlined gameplay, but it relies heavily on frequent and intrusive ads, which some users find disruptive.
- “Camera is jerky and the game is riddled with ads.”
- “Ads!!!!!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is described as repetitive and tedious, involving long, monotonous tasks like driving the same track for hours. Additionally, cumbersome menu navigation and inconvenient save file processes add to the frustration.
- “So I drove my eternal tedious rounds on Silverstone to get my 'spend 3 hours on Silverstone' achievement.”
- “Having to type in a save filename every time gets tedious, especially when you just want to update and overwrite an existing setup.”
- “Tedious menu navigation, no proper wheel force feedback setup.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's inconsistent and lenient damage system, which diminishes emotional immersion by failing to realistically penalize collisions or high-speed impacts.