F1 Manager 2022

F1 Manager 22 is a strong step back into managing a Formula One team, with plenty of depth and a thrilling race weekend experience.

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"F1 Manager 2022" is a racing management simulation game that puts you in charge of a Formula 1 team. Hire and manage staff, develop your car, and make strategic decisions during races to lead your team to victory. Experience the thrill of Formula 1 from a new perspective and build your legacy as a legendary team manager.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,906 reviews

graphics387 positive mentions

stability164 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and engaging experience for F1 fans, allowing players to manage any team on the grid.
Graphics and presentation are impressive, providing a realistic feel of an actual F1 race.
The game has a good level of detail in car development and team management, making it enjoyable for those who love strategy.

The AI behavior is often unrealistic, with drivers making frequent mistakes and not responding to race situations effectively.
Many core features expected in a management game are missing, such as the ability to create your own team or negotiate contracts for the following season.
Support for the game was dropped just two months after release, leaving many bugs and issues unresolved.

graphics
849 mentions
46 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals and realistic representations of cars and tracks, which enhance the immersive experience. However, some users have pointed out issues such as graphical glitches, poor crash animations, and a lack of depth in gameplay, suggesting that the focus on graphics may have come at the expense of more substantial management features. Overall, while the graphics are a standout aspect, they are not without their flaws, and some players feel that the game lacks the depth and complexity expected from a management simulation.
- “The game's visuals are a standout feature.”
- “The graphics are stunning, I will give them that but the radio messages are very redundant and should be filled with a lot more real life messages to make it more interactive per situation type as they are available at every race weekend and we should have a huge pool of messages building from every race weekend.”
- “With its sleek graphics, realistic car and track designs, and intuitive gameplay, the game immerses players in the thrilling world of Formula 1.”
- “The graphics are absolutely terrible, and any time a car goes off track or crashes, it's miraculously returned to track an instant later instead of remaining where it was.”
- “You expect it to be a great game, from a great developer, yet the cars look like the ones from Roblox (even on the higher graphics), and the physics work like in cartoons.”
- “The graphics are early PS3... truthfully.”
gameplay
652 mentions
20 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its lack of depth and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. While some appreciate the engaging management mechanics and graphics, others criticize the repetitive gameplay loop, absence of crucial racing features like mechanical failures, and the overall simplicity that makes it feel unfinished. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation but requires significant improvements to meet player expectations for a management simulation.
- “The gameplay is entertaining and even beginners can celebrate their first successes quickly.”
- “With its sleek graphics, realistic car and track designs, and intuitive gameplay, the game immerses players in the thrilling world of Formula 1.”
- “Getting stuck in the gameplay loop of car development between races, factory upgrades, car setups during practice, and micromanaging the race feels incredibly good to get a good result when it all comes together.”
- “The obvious has already been stated by many other reviewers: unfinished product at launch, bare-bones gameplay, bugs galore.”
- “Looks awful, gameplay loop is boring and lacks any immersion/realism and the devs abandoned the game for the next one.”
- “This game disappointed me a lot because Frontier promised a realistic manager/simulation game instead we have an arcade game fitted to all people who never played a manager game before, we only have a fake feeling to be in charge of an F1 team (even thanks to the fancy graphics) instead every decision we make can affect the gameplay only in a shallow manner.”
optimization
270 mentions
4 % positive mentions
93 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant issues, particularly regarding tire performance and degradation, which fail to reflect real-world dynamics. While some appreciate the depth in car development and the impact of strategic decisions, others criticize the simplistic mechanics that lead to repetitive gameplay and a lack of meaningful variation in race outcomes. Overall, players express a desire for improved realism and functionality in the game's optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “From managing your team's finances to tweaking your car's performance, every decision you make feels important and impactful.”
- “Nailing the race strategy and outpacing your rivals is extremely satisfying, and slowly building up your car's performance over a race weekend leads to a genuine sense of anticipation ahead of race start.”
- “Everything is simulated, and if you're paying attention, there are a lot of things you can use to your advantage to squeeze every bit of performance out of each race.”
- “This game is simple, repetitive, and really not optimized very well.”
- “The optimization is poor; the commentary feels like it was held at gunpoint the entire time, and the reactions from the garage for even going slightly wide in practice are ridiculous and exaggerated.”
- “Tyre compounds just straight up do not matter; there is just a negligible difference between compounds, and tyre degrading does not affect performance whatsoever until they are at the 30% danger zone.”
stability
172 mentions
5 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, freezes, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players describe it as a "buggy mess," highlighting issues such as unresponsive AI, graphical glitches, and game-breaking freezes, particularly during races. While some users find enjoyment in the game despite these problems, the overall consensus is that it is unfinished and requires urgent fixes from the developers.
- “Runs great and graphically looks amazing for this type of game, would fully recommend to any F1 or race management sim fan.”
- “Is it clean and bug free?”
- “Is it fully ready and bug free?”
- “This game was a huge disappointment when it came out - it was buggy, the simulation algorithms were awful, tyre type and wear hardly even mattered, certain F1 rules were not implemented correctly (SC unlapping) and it was a DRS train simulator.”
- “The game itself is a pretty good game, but the constant freezes really kill the experience.”
- “A buggy mess that the developers are abandoning two months after release.”
replayability
70 mentions
11 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is criticized for being limited, with many players noting that it loses its charm after just a few seasons. The lack of difficulty adjustments, team-swapping options, and variety in circuits significantly hampers long-term engagement, making it feel shallow compared to other management games. While some players find it enjoyable initially, the consensus is that it does not offer enough depth or content to sustain interest over time.
- “It's a good game, a bit buggy but it is definitely fun for the replayability and the different things you can do with it.”
- “Plenty of challenge and variables between teams for replayability.”
- “✅ infinitely replayable (or almost)”
- “For something that released at full price, it is horrendously buggy, has no replayability, half of the gameplay mechanics don't function, and is one of the most mind-numbingly boring games I've ever played.”
- “For a game that sold at AAA cost, it has the replayability and depth of a mobile game.”
- “The lack of difficulty adjustment ruins the long-term replay value, as the AI teams simply cannot keep up with the player's development pace.”
grinding
64 mentions
5 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
78 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, with many players feeling that it requires an unrealistic time investment. Tasks such as car setup and management are described as monotonous and lacking depth, leading to frustration and a sense of busywork. While some players find enjoyment in the grind, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a significant drawback that detracts from the gaming experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Very tedious, rather buggy, and monotonous extremely quick.”
- “Even after less than 15 hours, this game just got repetitive and tedious to continue a single GP weekend; nothing changed from race to race.”
- “It gets tedious to do the same things over and over again without depth.”
story
54 mentions
11 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely seen as lacking depth and variety, with many players noting that it doesn't change significantly between playthroughs. While some appreciate the drama and personal narratives that can emerge from team dynamics, others criticize the scripted nature and reliance on numbers over engaging storytelling. Overall, the narrative elements feel underdeveloped, leading to a desire for more meaningful scenarios and character development.
- “You felt like you were defining the story of a team at least.”
- “Drive to survive has shown that a big part of F1's selling points is its drama - there's a story behind each team and driver waiting to be told.”
- “Storytelling is good as you really get to follow your pilots and their close rivals.”
- “This game is half-baked, half-polished, and filled with nerve-racking bugs and a scripted storyline.”
- “It lacks a storytelling narrative; it's all numbers.”
- “Perhaps there could be a story plotline or certain scenarios from race to race other than what the sponsors are giving, which often are unrealistic or tedious.”
monetization
54 mentions
2 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing frustration over the developers' focus on annual releases rather than addressing existing bugs and delivering a complete product. Despite the absence of microtransactions, players feel that the game lacks depth and quality, leading to a negative perception of its value. Overall, the sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, prompting many to advise against supporting future iterations.
- “No microtransactions.”
- “This feels like a cash grab game; they did not fix all of the problems and switched their focus on the 2023 title.”
- “A fundamentally broken game that is nothing more than a cash grab as they develop next year's game.”
- “Despite the absence of microtransactions, which is commendable in today's gaming landscape, the game still fails to deliver a rewarding or enjoyable player experience.”
humor
40 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdities, such as the unrealistic car movements and comically bad crash replays, which players find both entertaining and addictive. Crofty's commentary adds to the hilarity, while various bugs and glitches contribute to the overall comedic experience, making it enjoyable for both players and spectators. Despite its flaws, the game encourages a lighthearted approach, allowing players to laugh at the bizarre situations that unfold during races.
- “My housemate never watches me playing games, but at the start of each race I have done this season, he says 'I won't stay for the whole thing but...' and each time he has watched till the end and enjoyed himself, getting involved in the strategy decisions and laughing along the way at the game's bizarre crashes, lock-ups, and drama.”
- “If you can remember this is a manager game with the best graphical overlay we have seen yet, and not take it too seriously, this game is both hilarious and tons of fun!”
- “Stands are filled with paper dolls, shadows can pop in and out, celebration animations look clunky, and hilariously when you do finally podium, you'll find that there's basically no one there to watch.”
music
31 mentions
19 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the main menu theme as exceptional and immersive, while others criticize it as generic and reminiscent of low-quality, copyright-free tracks. While the audio effects and voiceovers are well-received, many players feel that the in-game music is unremarkable and not suitable for the F1 experience, often going unnoticed during gameplay. Overall, the music contributes to the atmosphere but fails to leave a lasting impression.
- “The graphics, sounds, visuals, radio chatter, music, etc. really get you immersed in every race weekend.”
- “The audio is very well done, music and sound effects.”
- “My first manager game ever, enjoying the hell out of it. The music in every different menu is very good; the main menu before loading your save is 10 out of 10. Last time I heard such a good main theme was in the 2012 F1 game.”
- “Main menu music sounds like some copyright-free music from some cheap simulator game made by a Russian guy in two days on his 20th century Toshiba laptop.”
- “The sounds are all accurate and the voices of every current F1 driver can be heard for the most part, but the music is boring.”
- “Music is unsuitable for the F1 game.”
atmosphere
26 mentions
54 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its attention to detail, effectively capturing the essence of a live F1 race through impressive graphics, sound design, and authentic presentation elements like real drivers and commentary. While some players express disappointment with gameplay depth, the overall immersive experience and race-day ambiance are considered standout features that enhance enjoyment despite existing bugs.
- “The real F1 license guarantees total immersion and an atmosphere incomparable to other games in the genre.”
- “The attention to detail in the car models, track environments, and even the race-day atmosphere is commendable.”
- “To sum it up, yes it is very beautiful and they definitely succeeded in mimicking the atmosphere of a live F1 race on your screen.”
- “Love the realism, real drivers, voices of the commentators, etc., and the full TV program intro which helped produce the right atmosphere from the start!”
emotional
22 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting the thrill and heartbreak of racing moments, such as crashes and spins, which enhance their investment in the experience. However, frustrations with bugs and game mechanics lead to feelings of disappointment and regret, with some users feeling misled by the game's current state. Overall, while the game has the potential to evoke strong emotions, technical issues significantly detract from the enjoyment.
- “These games can be heartbreaking sometimes as your driver may spin or crash, but that's what makes the game even more exciting to play!”
- “It brings me more emotional connection with the world of F1 than watching the sport live.”
- “This is a game that can get you emotionally invested.”