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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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,843 reviews

graphics178 positive mentions

stability94 negative mentions

graphics
358 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 high settings. The game is considered visually appealing, maintaining a strong standard for racing games, even as it ages.
- “Lovely game, beautiful graphics and works with 60+ fps on Mac Air M1 2020.”
- “The graphics are great, the career mode with the R&D included this year makes it very interesting.”
- “Incredible graphics all around followed by spot on 'real-world' accuracy!!!”
- “This game has extremely poor quality graphics (though that could just be my computer) and it is not the type of game that you could just pick up and play.”
- “Surprisingly the graphics even on all ultra mode seem quite below par for a blockbuster game like this.”
- “Biggest let down for me, the graphics.”
gameplay
134 mentions
45 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this F1 title is widely praised for its realism, handling, and immersive mechanics, providing a satisfying racing experience that appeals to both newcomers and veterans. While the graphics and sound design enhance the overall experience, some players have noted technical issues and a lack of content compared to previous iterations. Overall, the game offers a solid balance between simulation and accessibility, with a rewarding learning curve and extensive customization options.
- “The racing gameplay just simply feels great, and the engine sounds really immerse you into it.”
- “The gameplay is thrilling and satisfying.”
- “Fantastic gameplay and fun for the whole family!”
- “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.”
- “Firstly, the sound quality was beyond poor; it kept cutting out and spluttering, which made listening to the game mechanics and pit crew impossible. I missed several important bits of information through this.”
- “The gameplay seems to jitter about and seems to be a gamble as to whether it skips when you approach a corner.”
optimization
116 mentions
31 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant improvements in graphics and performance compared to previous titles, particularly on higher-end systems. However, issues such as occasional stuttering, frame rate drops, and performance inconsistencies on lower-end hardware have been reported, indicating that while the game is generally well-optimized, there are still areas that require further refinement. Players on Linux have praised the optimization, especially with the Vulkan API, but some still experience performance issues during cutscenes.
- “Awesome performance and rich graphics.”
- “Optimization is perfect, I'm running the game on high settings at 100 fps with an R9 380.”
- “Really well optimized and easy to run.”
- “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.”
- “Yet even with this rig and settings on medium, not even demanding settings (and I've fiddled with this for hours now) still stutters every lap on at least one corner, if it stutters on a straight then lucky you, stutters at the start of a chicane then you end up going flying over the curb because the stuttering is that intense and lots of people have this issue.”
stability
110 mentions
15 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
85 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent crashes, screen freezes, and various glitches that significantly impact gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some users note improvements over time and a generally smooth experience on certain platforms, the overall consensus highlights persistent stability issues that detract from the enjoyment of the game. Players express frustration over the game's performance, especially given its price point, and many recommend waiting for patches to address these ongoing problems.
- “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 with a 1070 GPU.”
- “Everything runs great now.”
- “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 or so, and always screen freezes.”
- “The most glaring problem is the number of bugs and glitches this game has.”
- “To sum it up, these glitches ruined my gaming experience.”
story
40 mentions
15 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players noting that while there is a career mode that simulates the life of an F1 driver, it lacks depth and a compelling narrative. Some appreciate the improvements and quality of life changes made to the story mode, but others express disappointment over the absence of a more engaging storyline, reminiscent of earlier titles. Overall, the focus remains heavily on gameplay rather than a rich narrative experience.
- “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, 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
20 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humor, particularly through amusing animations and character interactions, such as Kimi Räikkönen and Valtteri Bottas laughing during podium ceremonies. Players find the inconsistent navigation and exaggerated features, like the overly pale skin tones in cutscenes, to add to the comedic experience, although some critique it for straying from realism. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's enjoyment, despite some players feeling it undermines the simulation aspect.
- “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)!”
- “In one of the cutscenes, I saw Kimi Raikkonen smiling and laughing... 1/10 not an accurate simulation!”
- “I tried a race at 10% AI difficulty and it was hilarious.”
music
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some players enjoying the menu music while others express frustration over the in-game voice chat, which is often misused for playing music during races. Additionally, there are requests for improvements to the main title screen music and criticism of the car sound effects.
- “The menu music is incredibly engaging and sets the perfect tone for the game.”
- “I love the variety of tracks available; they really enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic and keeps me motivated while playing.”
- “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
12 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability, enhanced by features like custom helmets, liveries, and a variety of championships, making it more polished than its predecessor. Players appreciate the realistic and challenging experience, particularly in career mode where team and car upgrades invite repeated playthroughs. However, some users note that issues with AI and bugs can detract from the overall experience.
- “Overall, this game has more replayability than 2016 and feels more polished.”
- “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.”
- “If you have always been interested or tempted by the racing series or motorsport in general, you'll appreciate this game as something different, realistic, and challenging, with plenty of replayability with the classic cars, career mode, and multiple kinds of championships you can run.”
atmosphere
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and immersive quality, enhanced by well-produced cutscenes and voiceovers, particularly in career mode. Reviewers consistently highlight the game's captivating ambiance as a significant strength.
- “Atmospheric and beautiful!”
- “Some interesting and well-produced cutscenes and voiceovers in career mode add to the atmosphere.”
- “Great atmosphere, great game.”
monetization
8 mentions
13 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the absence of microtransactions and only a minor DLC adding a historic car. However, concerns were raised about Codemasters' annual re-releases and the presence of placeholder ads, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the lack of aggressive monetization strategies is seen as a positive point.
- “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 pure sound of the n/a engines, but the arcade physics is outright broken. However, being a Codemasters product with annual re-releases, DLCs, and microtransactions, it still deserves a negative review.”
- “All tracks from Monza onwards are filled with placeholder 'F1 2017' ads.”
- “The billboards and the ads in the game look blurry on absolute ultra config (like vaseline).”
emotional
6 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 critical points in the season. The game's ability to evoke feelings of happiness and anger, especially when competing for championships, enhances the overall experience, making it both engaging and impactful.
- “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, happy/anger management.”
grinding
4 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 scheduled immediately after lengthy races, such as a 100% race at Monaco. While these events offer a refreshing change from the standard career mode, their placement can lead to fatigue and frustration.
- “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.”