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F1 24

A suite of changes make many improvements to the formula employed by Codemasters on an annual basis. A divisive handling model may turn players away, however.
74%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
71% User Score Based on 7,341 reviews
Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

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About F1 24

F1 24 is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Codemasters and was released on May 31, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 7,341 reviews
graphics146 positive mentions
optimization34 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and immersive gameplay, making it visually appealing.
  • The revamped career mode adds depth and allows players to engage with the sport more meaningfully.
  • The handling model has improved, providing a more enjoyable driving experience for casual players.
  • The game is plagued with bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
  • AI behavior is inconsistent, often leading to unrealistic racing scenarios and penalties for players.
  • Microtransactions are heavily pushed, limiting customization options and making the game feel exploitative.

  • graphics

    359 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    41% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The graphics in F1 2024 have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals, detailed car models, and dynamic weather effects that enhance the racing experience. However, some users noted that the graphics have not significantly improved compared to previous titles, with issues like graphical glitches and performance problems on certain systems. Overall, while the game showcases impressive graphics, it also faces criticism for optimization and consistency across different platforms.

    • “The graphics in F1 24 are stunning, with realistic car models, detailed tracks, and dynamic lighting effects.”
    • “F1 24 delivers an exhilarating racing experience with stunning graphics, realistic physics, and an immersive career mode.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, the details of the tracks and cars are impressive, and the sound effects are incredibly immersive.”
    • “The graphics for a 2024 game are kind of cartoonish, and some elements other than the cars themselves are not well polished.”
    • “The game graphically barely changed, but it feels unoptimized for the most part, as this game is more CPU and RAM heavy than ever.”
    • “The graphics are basically the same as F1 2017, and the only change visually that is really noticeable is the UI.”

  • gameplay

    192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 66% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The gameplay of F1 2024 has received mixed reviews, with some praising its refined mechanics and immersive career mode, while others criticize it for lacking significant innovation and being plagued by bugs and performance issues. Many players noted that the game feels similar to its predecessor, F1 2023, with some mechanics feeling unpolished or arcade-like, leading to frustration among those seeking a more realistic racing experience. Overall, while the graphics and core gameplay are generally well-received, the presence of glitches and a lack of meaningful updates have left some players disappointed.

    • “Amazing gameplay, very well responding, graphics are incredible.”
    • “Building on the solid foundation of previous entries, this latest installment offers refined driving mechanics, stunning graphics, and a deeply engaging career mode that captures the high-stakes world of F1 with remarkable fidelity.”
    • “The gameplay is a solid mix of simulation and accessibility.”
    • “The gameplay hasn’t evolved much compared to previous versions, and unfortunately, many bugs and glitches are still present.”
    • “Its weak story mode, inconsistent gameplay, and unrefined visuals prevent it from delivering the thrilling Formula 1 experience fans crave.”
    • “The game worked for a little while, but became laggy in both menus and gameplay and became basically unusable on a new 2025 machine with RTX 4060 graphics card even at low graphics settings.”

  • optimization

    123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    12% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 28% negative mentions

    The optimization of F1 24 has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, frame rate drops, and connectivity problems in online modes. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay on lower-end systems, others with high-end setups continue to face severe lag and crashes, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be inconsistent, with calls for urgent fixes from the developers to address these widespread issues.

    • “Great game and runs smoothly even for my laptop lol.”
    • “Amazing runs beautifully such an improvement from the last game love the changes they have made, even runs smoothly on low and mid range systems 10/10.”
    • “The game's optimization ensures that both the detailed car models and dynamic weather effects are rendered beautifully, providing an immersive racing experience.”
    • “A company should never be able to release a game so poorly optimized.”
    • “Genuinely unplayable stuttering piece of garbage game.”
    • “The optimization of this game is awful; the amount of performance issues that multiple people get, including me, is so messed up.”

  • story

    104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 64% neutral mentions, 22% negative mentions

    The reviews indicate a significant disappointment regarding the absence of a dedicated story mode in F1 24, particularly the popular "Braking Point" narrative from previous titles. While the career mode offers some depth and player-driven storytelling, many players feel that the lack of a structured story detracts from the overall experience, making it feel repetitive and less engaging compared to earlier installments. Overall, the removal of the story mode is seen as a major drawback, with players expressing a desire for its return in future updates.

    • “One of the standout features in F1® 24 is its enriched career mode, which has been expanded to include deeper team management options, driver rivalries, and off-track decision-making that affect both performance and story outcomes.”
    • “2021 - the introduction to Braking Point, an interesting story of a rookie and a legend.”
    • “The absence of the popular 'Braking Point' story mode is a glaring omission, especially for players who enjoyed the narrative depth it added.”
    • “The absence of the popular 'braking point' story mode is a glaring omission, especially for players who enjoyed the narrative depth it added.”
    • “The removal of a story mode is a big minus.”
    • “F1 24, while showing some improvements over previous entries in the series, feels like a step back on the series due to the physics engine, missing content, and lack of a story.”

  • stability

    99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    4% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 96% negative mentions

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of crashes, freezes, and various glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users describe the experience as frustratingly buggy, with issues persisting despite patches and updates. While some players note occasional improvements, the overall consensus is that the game remains plagued by stability problems, making it difficult to recommend.

    • “Very good, no glitches.”
    • “Other than that, the game looks and runs great.”
    • “It runs great, feels smooth, and is always a fun game each year.”
    • “This game sucks; every time I finish a lap, it just immediately freezes up and crashes.”
    • “On PC, it’s a nonstop parade of crashes, glitches, stutters, and broken features.”
    • “I have never left a Steam review because I always think they are too overcritical, but my god, EA has released a buggy, borderline unplayable mess that half the time doesn't launch or crashes my entire system.”

  • music

    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack for enhancing the atmosphere and providing a nostalgic F1 vibe, while others criticize it for being generic and unappealing. Many players express disappointment with the music selection, noting that it lacks variety and includes tracks that are considered annoying or forgettable. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, a significant portion of the player base finds it lacking compared to previous installments.

    • “The soundtrack and commentary are polished, enhancing the atmosphere without overwhelming the core racing experience.”
    • “The driving feels great, the game is beautiful as expected, awesome soundtrack, there's all the good tracks one could want.”
    • “Overall, the graphics, the atmosphere, the real radio messages from the drivers, the handling and also the soundtrack make the game the best since F1 2010 for me and therefore a recommendation.”
    • “The music choice for the game is trash.”
    • “I got a headache half an hour into this auditory monstrosity and had to turn the music off.”
    • “This year's songs are awfully annoying and I turned them off within minutes.”

  • monetization

    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    4% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 53% negative mentions

    The monetization strategy in F1 24 has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it as a cash grab by EA, characterized by aggressive microtransactions and a plethora of in-game ads. Customization options are heavily locked behind paywalls, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes profit over quality and player experience. Despite some positive gameplay elements, the overwhelming focus on monetization detracts from the overall enjoyment and integrity of the game.

    • “Honestly, I have had a decent time, but the monetization scheme is peak EA.”
    • “While customization options are extensive, many are locked behind aggressive microtransactions.”
    • “Microtransactions: EA has prioritized monetization over quality, with overpriced skins and other useless in-game purchases.”
    • “For a full-priced game, this level of monetization feels exploitative and unnecessary.”
    • “Customization options are abundant, but many of them are locked behind a paywall, making the experience feel more like a cash grab than a celebration of the sport.”

  • grinding

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players feeling that it requires an excessive time investment, often likening it to needing "a second life" to progress. While some players find the grind manageable or even enjoyable, the overall sentiment is that the grind is tedious and detracts from the gaming experience, particularly in modes like F1 World, which are criticized for being especially grind-heavy and unrewarding. Additionally, the option to purchase levels has sparked mixed feelings, as it may alleviate the grind for some but could lead to resentment among others.

    • “The main good thing here is that it got F2 from 2023 and 2024 with main F1, but F1 World is pretty grindy and almost all cosmetics are locked. EA makes you pay for it after paying $70 for the game. Thanks to the Lord that we got the F2 update for free... The game still has some annoying bugs, and the physics might look weird at some points, especially in turns or in rain, but in general, the game feels okay; the graphics are beautiful.”
    • “F1 World is useless, but this mode is even more grindy to get decent parts for whatever reason.”
    • “Instead, the game doubles down on the driver career mode, which, while offering some new features like secret meetings and a revamped rivalry system, ultimately feels tedious and unrewarding.”

  • humor

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    95% positive mentions, -11% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in the quirky physics, amusing voice lines during crashes, and the absurdity of playing as less competitive characters like Lance Stroll or Logan Sargeant. However, many also note that the numerous bugs and glitches detract from the experience, leading to frustration rather than laughter. Overall, while there are moments of genuine humor, the game's technical issues often overshadow them.

    • “Whoever is reading this is probably sat there laughing through the screen right now.”
    • “Other than that, relatively fun game and funny because you can play as Lance Stroll or Logan Sargeant and win all 24 races to be champion.”
    • “I like the voice lines when you crash; it's funny lol.”
    • “Not funny in a career!”
    • “The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
    • “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”

  • atmosphere

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The atmosphere in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the polished soundtrack and realistic sound design that enhance the racing experience, others feel that the overall immersion is lacking, particularly in iconic locations like Monaco. Critics highlight the absence of authentic environmental sounds and echo effects, which detracts from the intended immersive F1 experience. However, many agree that the graphics and attention to detail in visuals contribute positively to the atmosphere, making it one of the better entries since 2010.

    • “The soundtrack and commentary are polished, enhancing the atmosphere without overwhelming the core racing experience.”
    • “The sounds of the car engines, track atmosphere, pit stop crew communications, and tire sounds are all very realistic.”
    • “From the glistening rain-soaked tracks to the intricately designed car models and the vibrant atmosphere of each grand prix venue, every visual element is meticulously crafted.”
    • “The sound is very bland and lacking atmosphere; for example, there's no echo when driving through the streets of Monaco, it just sounds like it's in the middle of a field in mono.”
    • “I would like to ask the development team to remember what kind of immersion and paddock atmosphere they managed to create in 2010.”
    • “The soundtrack is gripping, but the overall sound design lacks the immersive atmosphere that one would expect from a racing game.”

  • replayability

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game offers a high level of replayability, particularly in its online modes and career mode, although some players feel that the lack of content, such as supercars and classic F1 cars, diminishes motivation for repeated play. Despite these shortcomings, features like the rating system and the ability to drive as real-life drivers contribute positively to the overall replay value.

    • “The game offers a certain level of replayability throughout its online modes.”
    • “Despite its flaws, F1 2024 boasts high replayability.”
    • “I like the rating system because it adds replayability, and of course, being able to drive as a real-life driver.”
    • “While the career mode has a slightly higher replayability, the lack of content such as having no supercars and classic F1 cars reduces our motivation to play the game over and over.”
    • “If you want F1 in VR, then I suggest Assetto Corsa with F1 mods; it's a much smoother and more playable option in my humble opinion.”
    • “I hope this will be patched soon so the game is more playable versus the AI.”

  • emotional

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Reviews highlight a mixed emotional response to the game, with some players feeling a deep emotional connection and even shedding tears, while others express frustration over gameplay mechanics and perceived lack of progression. The emotional investment seems to vary significantly, with some finding it rewarding and others feeling let down by the changes in career mode and gameplay realism.

    • “This is the most beautiful game I've ever played; I shed a tear, I was so emotional.”
    • “While the structure remains familiar, the sense of progression and emotional investment has dulled.”
    • “It made me feel like I wasn’t racing, but gambling.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Character development has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing certain character designs as lifeless or unattractive, suggesting a lack of depth and engagement in their visual representation.

    • “Some character designs look lifeless and sometimes horrible.”
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78%Critics’ scoreBased on 8 critic reviews
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Play Times

12h Median play time
84h Average play time
4-70h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 32 analyzed playthroughs
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F1 24 is a casual racing game. Common tags for F1 24 include driving, realistic, esports, soundtrack, early access and others.

F1 24 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 84 hours playing F1 24.

F1 24 was released on May 31, 2024.

F1 24 was developed by Codemasters.

F1 24 has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked F1 24 for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

F1 24 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.