F1® Manager 2024

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F1® Manager 2024 is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Frontier Developments and was released on July 23, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"F1 Manager 2024" puts you in charge of a Formula 1 team, where you'll make strategic decisions to lead your team to victory. Choose from 10 official teams or create your own and manage every aspect from pit strategy to driver commands. Experience realistic race presentation as you face the pressure and intensity of high-level motorsport. The Deluxe Edition offers additional customization and challenges. *Official description slightly paraphrased to fit the summary guidelines.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,460 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

stability113 negative mentions

The addition of the Create a Team feature allows for greater customization and adds depth to the gameplay.
Improvements in AI behavior and race dynamics make races feel more engaging and realistic compared to previous iterations.
The graphics and overall presentation have seen enhancements, providing a more immersive experience.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs, including a broken contract negotiation system that can halt progress.
AI teams often make unrealistic decisions, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and a lack of challenge.
Despite some improvements, many core issues from previous versions remain unresolved, making the game feel like a rehash rather than a true sequel.

stability
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been widely criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs, crashes, and glitches that severely impact gameplay. Despite some improvements following initial patches, many players find the game unplayable due to persistent freezing, soft locks, and frustrating contract management problems. Overall, the consensus is that the game was released in a notably buggy state, leading to a lack of confidence in the developers' ability to resolve these issues effectively.
- “I really want to play this game but even after two updates it is still a buggy mess and I have no confidence in the developers' ability to fix the bugs without creating more problems at the same time.”
- “This game has amazing new features but until the glitches have been fixed, it is actually unplayable.”
- “In its current form I can't recommend this game; it's far too buggy at the moment.”
gameplay
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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71%
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The gameplay of the latest F1 Manager title has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the core mechanics remain largely unchanged from previous iterations, new features like mechanical failures and team creation add some depth. However, persistent bugs, unrealistic racing animations, and a clunky user interface detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players. Despite these issues, some users still find enjoyment in the strategic elements and customization options available, suggesting that the game may appeal to dedicated fans of the series once the technical problems are addressed.
- “The customisation is unmatched, managing the team has been fun and enjoyable, and the gameplay is simply stunning.”
- “Races in general feel more random and interesting with mechanical failures and mentality being a large influence on driver ability.”
- “The game's depth allows players of all managerial skill levels to tailor their gameplay experience, whether through setting budget restrictions, performance targets, or adjusting race difficulty.”
- “So many problems with the simple user interface and basic gameplay loop that I also have no confidence in the race simulation being good at all.”
- “It's not a particularly bad game per se, but the problem is that the game itself has barely advanced from the 2023 version to this version gameplay-wise, with the same unrealistic crash animations and sometimes even the bug of drivers not re-entering the circuit correctly after making a mistake still lingering even a year on.”
- “The latest release has been terrible from the start, even breaking fixed mechanics from the previous iterations.”
graphics
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting improvements over previous titles, particularly in terms of realism and visual fidelity. However, issues such as character models, ghosting, and performance problems have been highlighted, leading some to feel that the graphical enhancements are minimal or inconsistent. Overall, while the visuals can be impressive, they are marred by bugs and a lack of significant innovation compared to earlier versions.
- “Visuals are great, and feels like you're watching a real race broadcast.”
- “Couldn't find anything wrong with it, and the graphics are mind-boggling.”
- “The races have been fun though, they've felt pretty stable to me and looked graphically amazing.”
- “The graphics look weird, and the driver models are horrible.”
- “The graphic is much worse than the previous version, flickering all the time. Changed to DX11 not helping; the only better part is the circuit transition scene, but I'm just being generous.”
- “Graphics are a very minor improvement of 2023, despite everything the devs said before release.”
optimization
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including poor AI behavior, buggy car development, and unresponsive sponsor payouts. While some appreciate the depth and potential of the new mentality system, they note that it is flawed and negatively impacts driver performance. Additionally, players with high-end systems still experience graphical and performance drains, indicating a need for further optimization.
- “I love how you put in a mentality system to make driver performance more variable.”
- “The game's depth allows players of all managerial skill levels to tailor their gameplay experience, whether through setting budget restrictions, performance targets, or adjusting race difficulty.”
- “Develop at least 2 iterations of upgrades before you manufacture them; it saves you a lot of money and gives a good gain in performance.”
- “Mentality system is completely broken; drivers lose way more confidence when overtaken than they gain when overtaking. Affiliate development is non-existent, AI car development is bugged, player car development just needs low-speed performance, contact negotiation has become worse with no idea what has changed in demand when you counter, engine cooling issues in races, and sponsor engagement tasks cause massive issues like scouts and engineers never coming back.”
- “Similarly, car set-ups often feel haphazard and poorly optimized, further diminishing the overall experience.”
- “After the last update, the game somehow runs even worse performance-wise.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often requiring excessive time investment that feels overwhelming. While some improvements, like the sponsorship system, show potential for reducing monotony, concerns remain about the long-term repetitiveness of practice sessions.
- “It is tedious and boring.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I just wish they’d figure out a way to make practices feel less tedious.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a traditional narrative, but players enjoy creating and sharing their own team stories within the community. Some users note that certain gameplay mechanics, like driver mentality, could be interpreted as a form of storytelling, allowing for unique experiences.
- “I've been having a blast sharing my team's story with fellow fans on the F1 Manager subreddit.”
- “The storyline is engaging, with some drivers overperforming their car, adding an interesting twist to the narrative.”
- “No story.”
- “The mentality seems a bit overpowered, but nothing major; it could be a 'storyline' that some drivers overperform their car.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for enhanced replayability through features like an in-game database editor, which would allow for long-term customization and team editing. The "create a team" feature is highlighted as a positive aspect that adds to the game's replay value, though some suggest waiting for improvements or discounts before fully engaging with the game.
- “It's a positive for the create-a-team feature, which enhances replayability and personalization.”
- “I would like to see an in-game database editor to help extend the replayability of the game long-term, and maybe even allow editing of other teams.”
- “I would like to see an in-game database editor to help extend the replayability of the game long term and maybe even be able to edit other teams too.”
- “My suggestion is to wait for a huge discount or for the game to be in a more playable state.”
- “It's a positive for the create-a-team feature, but it still lacks sufficient replayability and personalization.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky mechanics, such as the ability to maximize team members and starting money while keeping the factory at a minimum, which adds a comedic twist to gameplay. Despite some bugs, players find the game to be solid and entertaining, providing hours of engaging fun.
- “It's not perfect, and you can see some bugs here and there, but overall it's a solid game, funny, and gives you hours of involvement.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted to be consistent with previous installments, contributing to a familiar atmosphere. Overall, it is described as high-quality and well-integrated with the game's graphics and gameplay.
- “The graphics, music, and gameplay are really good.”
- “The game overall feels like it is exactly the same as the previous, including the UI, music, and graphics.”
- “The game overall feels like it is exactly the same as the previous, including the UI, music, and graphics.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for feeling exploitative, with many players perceiving it as a rushed "cash grab" that prioritizes profit over quality. Despite being marketed as a finished product, it is viewed as unfinished and buggy, leading to dissatisfaction even at discounted prices.
- “The game, like many games nowadays, feels rushed, unfinished, or like a 'cash grab'; just get it out there, the players will test it for us.”
- “Even now, with terrible feedback, they are trying to cash grab as much as possible by placing it on sale. It is still not worth it at this price. I have played games in early access that are nowhere near as buggy as this game is as an alleged finished product.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere and rich depth, creating an engaging experience for players.
- “It has a great atmosphere and depth.”