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F1 2016

Whether you're a lover of all things formula one or just a fan of racing games in general, F1 2016 deserves a place in your collection.
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81%Game Brain Score
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85% User Score Based on 1,189 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 29 reviews

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F1 2016 is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Feral Interactive (Mac) and was released on September 7, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"F1 2016 is a sport game that offers both single-player and multi-player modes, immersing you in the world of Formula One with a full roster of drivers, teams, and 21 tracks. Experience a thrilling career mode, including vehicle development, agent and engineer interactions, and the addition of Safety and Virtual Safety Cars. Dramatic behind-the-scenes action spans up to ten seasons, allowing you to forge your own path to glory and become a champion."

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,189 reviews
graphics122 positive mentions
stability25 negative mentions
  • F1 2016 is a significant improvement over previous titles, with a well-developed career mode and engaging practice sessions that provide meaningful gameplay.
  • The graphics and sound design are impressive, creating an immersive experience that captures the essence of Formula 1 racing.
  • The handling model is refined, offering a balance between simulation and arcade, making it accessible for both casual players and hardcore racing fans.
  • The AI can be overly aggressive and sometimes crashes into players, leading to frustrating experiences during races.
  • There are occasional technical issues, such as crashes to desktop and performance drops in certain areas, particularly during cutscenes.
  • The lack of mouse support in menus and the cumbersome control setup can hinder the overall user experience, especially for PC players.
  • graphics
    225 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have received a mixed response, with many praising their beauty and realism, particularly in terms of lighting and vehicle detail. While some players noted significant improvements over previous iterations, others criticized the performance issues and graphical glitches, especially on lower-end systems. Overall, the visuals are generally regarded as impressive, contributing to an immersive racing experience, though they may require a capable graphics card to fully appreciate.

    • “The graphics are absolutely beautiful and it makes me feel like a real F1 driver.”
    • “Stunning graphics, great looking cars, and the NPCs actually look like people.”
    • “The graphics are very nice, the game runs smooth on a GTX770 4GB (on high) @ 1080p.”
    • “The graphics are terrible compared to F1 2014: playing the game on ultra settings and 1920x1080 with a GTX 1070, it looks like a much older game being rendered in 8-bit.”
    • “Graphics are woeful, like something from 10 years ago, even on highest 'ultra' settings in 1440p.”
    • “Just a scripted game.... and the graphics are poor, nowhere near to Assetto Corsa or Project Cars.”
  • gameplay
    77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of F1 2016 has received mixed reviews, with many praising its improved mechanics, realistic car handling, and engaging features like the rivalry system and voice recognition for race strategies. However, some players noted issues such as input lag on controllers, excessive safety car deployments, and a lack of significant innovation compared to previous titles, suggesting that while the game is enjoyable, it may not warrant an annual purchase. Overall, it is considered a solid entry in the series, particularly for fans of Formula 1, with a good balance of challenge and accessibility.

    • “The gameplay is pretty much flawless; you could be absolutely terrible at driving (like I am) and still make a valiant effort thanks to the driving assistance. However, if you're an experienced driver, you can scrap all the outer assistance and make it all about you and the car.”
    • “The mechanics of tire strategies, regulating fuel usage, and in-race strategy changes (suggested by your pit crew) really make for an engaging race experience.”
    • “F1 2016 is a significant improvement over F1 2015; not only in gameplay, but in performance and optimization as well.”
    • “Gameplay on a controller is majorly flawed due to input lag, so it's hard for me to recommend this to someone playing on a controller (which is indeed a great deal of players).”
    • “The mandatory 'mechanical failure' on randomized drivers causes the safety car to enter the race, no matter where the failure happens, and in a 15-lap race, 5 laps with a safety car is quite a lot for no realistic reason.”
    • “I feel that, despite the nice amount of content within the game, it was rushed and gameplay bugs were overlooked.”
  • optimization
    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues such as stuttering and frame drops, particularly in certain areas like the garage and during cutscenes. However, others report smooth gameplay on lower-end systems and commend the overall graphics and feel of the game, indicating that it is better optimized than previous titles in the series. Despite improvements, many users still call for further patches to address lingering performance problems.

    • “Technically it's the best looking in the series and it's also a lot more optimized than F1 2015.”
    • “It's well optimized, it controls well, and you can customize the game settings and assists on your vehicle to make the game as hard or as easy as you'd like.”
    • “F1 2016 is a significant improvement over F1 2015; not only in gameplay, but in performance and optimization as well.”
    • “Optimization is the worst in whole gaming history, no doubt.”
    • “I'm getting horrible frame drops or stuttering which makes this game completely unplayable (especially for a racing game!).”
    • “The optimization is reasonable on the track, however in the garage it's awful, and it drops below 40 fps on a GTX 970 + i7.”
  • stability
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs, sound issues, and framerate drops, particularly during races. While some users have experienced no major problems and praise the overall performance, others highlight frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay, especially with the safety car and during race transitions. Overall, the game appears to be in need of optimization and bug fixes to enhance the player experience.

    • “Overall the game runs great at a considerably higher framerate than the previous titles, pushing the 100s in places and otherwise sitting at 90 fps on high settings.”
    • “I'm just getting stuck into the career mode and so far, so good; everything you'd expect is present, including the safety and virtual safety car, which so far are bug-free.”
    • “Game runs great as I get 120 fps on clear day races and 113 fps with heavy rain, with no graphic glitches or sound glitches.”
    • “The game has seriously buggy sound and framerate drops.”
    • “Every time someone joins a race in progress, my game freezes for 2-3 seconds, causing me to ghost and lose tons of time, completely and utterly ruining any and all fun.”
    • “Game is broken, stutters and freezes.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the rich and immersive atmosphere, praising the menu music and high-quality commentary, others find the robotic sounds and repetitive practice sessions detract from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as one of the best in the franchise, contributing positively to the game's ambiance.

    • “8/10 - The atmospheric sound is rich and immersive with great menu music and some of the best commentary the franchise has ever featured.”
    • “One of the most banger soundtracks for an F1 game! :D”
    • “The game has good graphics and music/sounds, creating an overall enjoyable experience.”
    • “Robotic sounds instead of game music and commentary.”
    • “Music/sound.”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the interactions with the crew chief, particularly the "shut up Jeff" option, to be particularly amusing. The multiplayer experience is also noted for its comedic elements, despite some technical issues that can lead to funny situations. Overall, the game's humor adds a lighthearted touch to the racing experience.

    • “Handling is sloppy, sound is annoying, graphics may be good if you have a GTX 1080 Ti, but it looks truly hilarious on my 950 with 16GB RAM.”
    • “Communicating with your crew chief is one of the easiest things to do without taking hardly any time asking a question or even telling your chief to 'shut up,' which is hilarious.”
    • “I also love the 'shut up Jeff' option because it's funny!”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story mode has been praised for its improvement, offering a more engaging experience, though players desire greater interaction with elements like press and management. Additionally, the integration of mini-games within the narrative aligns well with the game's focus on realism.

    • “The story mode is better than ever before; I'd still wish for more interaction with the press, managers, agents, and engineering.”
    • “The programmes themselves are mini-games that don't feel out of place amidst F1 2016's quest for realism.”
    • “Multiplayer is the same story.”
    • “The story mode is better than ever before, but I still wish for more interaction with the press, managers, agents, and engineering.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its stunning graphics, immersive sound design, and attention to detail, effectively capturing the essence of Formula 1 racing. Reviewers highlight the rich audio experience, including excellent commentary and menu music, alongside a convincing portrayal of race weekends, making it a standout title in the Codemasters F1 series. Overall, the game successfully balances sim-like qualities with an engaging and accessible atmosphere.

    • “8/10 - atmosphere sound is rich and immersive with great menu music & some of the best commentary the franchise has ever featured.”
    • “Obviously because it's designed to appeal to the masses, it's not a full blown 'sim', but the total package of the F1 race weekend, R&D, tyre/fuel strategies and the 'Formula One atmosphere' make it easily the best Codemasters F1 game since F1 2010.”
    • “There's lots to like: the good enough physics that lean toward sim-level quality (not quite but not too far from either), the atmosphere, career, the details, the convincing enough tracks...”
    • “Really like graphics and atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its exceptional replayability, particularly highlighted by its career mode, which is considered the best in the F1 series. Reviewers consistently rate its replayability highly, indicating that it encourages players to return for more experiences.

    • “Best career mode of any F1 game; much more replayable than the newer renditions.”
    • “Tons of replayability!”
    • “Replayability 10/10: the game is made for you to come back.”
    • “The career mode is the best of any F1 game, but it lacks the replayability of newer renditions.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The game feels repetitive after a few playthroughs, making it hard to stay engaged.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as less impactful compared to previous versions, with the engineer's interactions being more informative than engaging. However, players appreciate the detailed feedback and the sense of progression in their driving skills, which contributes to a satisfying experience.

    • “Touching the grass and curbs really makes you pay for it, so that you learn not to touch them and get better with your driving.”
    • “Immediately starting to drive yielded noticeable improvements that made me feel much more satisfied with this year's installment.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that grinding is minimal when playing against AI on hard difficulty, suggesting a more streamlined experience that reduces repetitive tasks.

    • “Playing against AI on hard mode, the grinding feels limited and repetitive.”
    • “The grinding mechanics are tedious and take away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I find the grinding to be excessively time-consuming, making it hard to progress without feeling burnt out.”
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F1 2016 is a racing game.

F1 2016 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing F1 2016.

F1 2016 was released on September 7, 2016.

F1 2016 was developed by Feral Interactive (Mac).

F1 2016 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

F1 2016 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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