F1 2017

A detailed and faithful ode to F1, F1 2017 is about as good a simulation of a single, modern motorsport as you can get.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,416 reviews

graphics89 positive mentions

stability47 negative mentions

F1 2017 is the best F1 game to date, with improved graphics, handling, and a more immersive career mode.
The addition of classic cars and a robust R&D system enhances the gameplay experience significantly.
The AI is more competitive and aggressive, making races more exciting and challenging.

The game suffers from various bugs, particularly in multiplayer, including crashes and disqualifications.
The user interface lacks mouse support and can be cumbersome to navigate, especially for PC users.
Some players experience issues with engine wear and penalties that feel unrealistic and frustrating.

graphics
178 mentions
50 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and detail, with many users noting significant improvements over previous versions, particularly in terms of realism and performance. While some players experienced minor graphical glitches and performance issues on lower-end systems, the overall consensus is that the visuals are impressive, especially when running on higher settings. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to maintain high frame rates and smooth performance, making it visually appealing even on moderate hardware.
- “Lovely game, beautiful graphics and works with 60+ fps on Mac Air M1 2020.”
- “The graphics are great!”
- “Incredible graphics all around followed by spot on 'real-world' accuracy!!!”
- “The graphics are extremely poor quality (though that could just be my computer) and it is not the type of game that you could just pick up and play.”
- “My PC did not struggle to run the game with everything on ultra/high and my PC is by no means a potato, yet the graphics were just a let down; they were by no means bad, just after watching the trailers they were not what I was expecting.”
- “Surprisingly, the graphics even on all ultra mode seem quite below par for a blockbuster game like this.”
gameplay
66 mentions
45 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this racing game is widely praised for its realism, immersive mechanics, and satisfying driving experience, with many players noting significant improvements in physics and graphics compared to previous titles. While the game offers a solid challenge and a rewarding sense of discovery, some users have reported technical issues and a lack of content that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, it is considered a strong entry in the F1 series, particularly for fans of career modes and detailed vehicle management.
- “The racing gameplay just simply feels great, and the engine sounds really immerse you into it.”
- “The gameplay is thrilling and satisfying.”
- “The driving mechanics feel the best I've experienced in any F1 Codemasters game.”
- “While the gameplay itself is pretty straightforward and represents a real F1 experience, it lacks the content I would say.”
- “This game had huge potential, the mechanics of the game work very well and it was a joy to play except for two major flaws which ruined the game to the point I had to request a refund.”
- “The gameplay seems to jitter about and seems to be a gamble as to whether it skips when you approach a corner.”
optimization
58 mentions
31 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While many players report smooth performance and improved graphics compared to previous versions, some experience significant stuttering, frame rate drops, and other performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware. The game is generally well-optimized for higher-end systems, but there are notable concerns regarding performance consistency across various setups.
- “Awesome performance and rich graphics.”
- “Optimization is perfect, I'm running the game on high settings at 100 fps with an R9 380.”
- “The game not only looks better than last year, but it also seems to look better while not decreasing the performance compared to F1 2016 and most importantly, the random frame rate drops are gone.”
- “A lot of stuttering and random micro freezes make the game unplayable, plus it requires a lot of fiddling with the audio config to get sound while driving.”
- “As soon as they fix the constant stuttering I'll change my review, but for now, it's horrible to try and do a clean race.”
- “I'd be coasting along at 85 fps and then suddenly the frame rate would drop for a second to the sub 50s, which affected my driving performance.”
stability
55 mentions
15 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
85 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting frequent crashes, screen freezes, and various glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players noted improvements over time, many still experienced severe issues, particularly in multiplayer modes, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. Overall, the game's stability is considered unacceptable for a title of its caliber, with calls for urgent patches to address these persistent problems.
- “Everything runs great now.”
- “Not buggy, works smooth.”
- “This game had a bit of stability issues at release but the issues have been resolved and it runs great on highest settings on my PC, 1070 GPU.”
- “Never pay for a game that is so expensive and fails to open 70% of the time, crashes 100% of the time every 1-2 hours, and always screen freezes.”
- “The most glaring problem is the number of bugs and glitches this game has.”
- “But multiplayer is basically unplayable right now and there are many other bugs and glitches in this year's release.”
story
20 mentions
15 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the career mode's structure that simulates the life of an F1 driver, while others criticize the lack of a compelling narrative and depth. Many feel that the emphasis on gameplay overshadows the story, and there are calls for a more engaging plot similar to earlier iterations. Overall, while the career mode is enjoyable, it leaves players wanting more in terms of storytelling.
- “Huge changes made to the F1 story mode and a lot of other quality of life changes from the previous iterations.”
- “I think it has perfect graphics, a lot of realism, all the information you need for your team and your car (perhaps too much in my opinion), and a nice plot in career mode where you start as the second driver of your team and try to achieve goals and beat your opponents, even your teammate, in the hierarchy of the team.”
- “Racing, strategy, R&D, management, unique storylines... like I said, it is a complete package.”
- “There is a story, but gameplay isn't focused on it.”
- “Codemasters should never even be near, let alone in, a story like this one.”
- “But I still miss a storyline in F1, like 2012 had it.”
humor
10 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing animations and character interactions, particularly during podium ceremonies where drivers like Bottas and Räikkönen are seen smiling and laughing, which some players found inconsistent with realism. Additionally, the inclusion of classic cars and quirky features, such as the option to play as a North Korean character, adds to the comedic elements, making the experience entertaining despite some critiques on realism. Overall, players appreciate the lightheartedness and humor woven throughout the gameplay.
- “Very funny game.”
- “It's got a great career mode, classic cars, custom championships, a good multiplayer (but who am I to judge, I've only played multiplayer a few times on this game, but I just concluded from that), and some other great features (including the option to be North Korean, which I find funny)!”
- “I tried a race at 10% AI difficulty and it was hilarious.”
music
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players enjoy the menu music, others find the in-game voice chat disruptive due to players playing music during races. Additionally, there are requests for improvements to the soundtrack and car sound effects.
- “The in-game voice chat is pure cancer and people normally mute it because people abuse it (e.g., someone played music for a whole race, super annoying!).”
- “The in-game voice chat is pure cancer and people normally mute it because people abuse it (e.g.: someone played music for a whole race, super annoying!).”
- “Any chance we can get the music in the main title screens fixed?”
- “Car sounds aren't the best.”
replayability
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability, enhanced by features like custom helmets, liveries, and a variety of championships, making it more engaging than its predecessor. Players appreciate the realistic and challenging experience, particularly in career mode, where team and car upgrades invite multiple playthroughs. However, issues with AI and bugs can detract from the overall experience.
- “Custom helmets, liveries, and championships add a huge amount of replayability.”
- “Building the team and car with upgrades makes each season really inviting and gives the F12017 career mode a lot more replayability compared to previous titles.”
- “Overall, this game has more replayability than 2016 and feels more polished.”
- “Building the team and car with upgrades makes each season really inviting and gives F1 2017 career mode a lot more replayability compared to previous titles.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beauty and immersive quality, enhanced by well-produced cutscenes and voiceovers, particularly in career mode. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a significant highlight, contributing to an engaging gaming experience.
- “Atmospheric and beautiful!”
- “Some interesting and well-produced cutscenes and voiceovers in career mode add to the atmosphere.”
- “Great atmosphere.”
monetization
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of microtransactions and limited DLC content, while others criticize the annual re-releases and the presence of placeholder ads that detract from the overall experience. Despite the lack of aggressive monetization tactics, the game's reliance on DLC and the quality of in-game advertising have led to negative sentiments among users.
- “And nope, no microtransactions, only a small DLC that adds a car (quite the historic car, to be honest) and nothing else.”
- “I love the various track layouts, older cars, and the pure sound of the N/A engines, but the arcade physics are outright broken. However, it being a Codemasters product with annual re-releases, DLCs, and microtransactions still deserves a negative review, and as of F1 2018 and forward, they don't support Linux.”
- “All tracks from Monza onwards are filled with placeholder 'F1 2017' ads.”
- “The billboards and the ads in the game look blurry even on absolute ultra config (like they were smeared with vaseline).”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of joy and frustration, particularly during competitive seasons. The experience can evoke a range of feelings, from happiness to anger, as players invest in their car's development and strive for victory.
- “This beauty of a game brought it back; now I am emotionally connected to this game.”
- “As you develop your car over the season (and if you're fighting for WDC/WCC), it can get really emotional near the end, with feelings of happiness and anger management.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when classic car events are placed immediately after lengthy races, such as a full race at Monaco, which can lead to fatigue and diminish enjoyment.
- “It's so tedious.”
- “The classic car events are a nice deviation from your standard career mode, although putting them right after a race can make them tedious, especially after you just finished a 100% race at Monaco.”