F1 Mobile Racing

About

F1 Mobile Racing is a racing game that allows you to compete in the world of Formula One. With awesome gameplay, pretty visuals, and the opportunity to experience a wholesome story, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement. However, be prepared for lots of grinding, annoying ads, and some bugs that may impact your experience. The game describes itself as providing the opportunity to take your place in the world’s premier motorsport, which it delivers on in many ways.

Genres & Tags

Racing

Play Modes

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

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics791 positive mentions

stability397 negative mentions

The graphics and racing experience are impressive for a mobile game.
The game has a lot of potential and can be very enjoyable for F1 fans.
The recent updates have improved gameplay and introduced new features.

The game frequently crashes and has connectivity issues, making it frustrating to play.
The matchmaking system is unbalanced, often pairing players with significantly higher-ranked opponents.
The penalty system is inconsistent, often punishing players for actions caused by other drivers.

graphics
1,656 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
40%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback from users, with many praising the overall visual quality and realism, particularly in car and track design. However, several players express frustration over performance issues, such as lag and low frame rates, especially on mid-range devices, and the lack of options to adjust graphics settings. Additionally, some users feel that the graphics have deteriorated in recent updates compared to previous versions, leading to a less enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The graphics and handling are excellent, and you can feel the character of a car change with make and upgrades.”
- “The graphics are amazing, especially at night tracks.”
- “The graphics are very good and overall the game is well thought out.”
- “The graphics are really bad, jagged lines everywhere and no shadows, even though today's smartphones could handle much more.”
- “The graphics are worse than last year's game.”
- “The graphics have become very bad after the 2021 update.”
gameplay
452 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its graphics and mechanics but expressing frustration over various issues such as frequent crashes, connection problems, and a lack of realism in driving dynamics. While some users find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, others criticize it for being repetitive, buggy, and unfair, particularly in multiplayer modes. Overall, there is a consensus that while the game has potential, significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay is awesome, the assist program is unbelievable, graphics is very good.”
- “Very realistic and amazing gameplay.”
- “The gameplay experience is amazing.. one of the best F1 mobile games.”
- “The actual gameplay is also pretty atrocious.”
- “Gameplay is terrible and unrealistic.”
- “The gameplay is extremely laggy, the tilt as steer is extremely weak, this game overall isn't good.”
stability
401 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that significantly disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing during races, connectivity problems despite stable internet, and AI behavior that leads to unfair advantages. While some updates have addressed certain bugs, a substantial number of glitches remain, making the game frustrating and often unplayable for many users.
- “This game runs great on my S8.”
- “This has a huge improvement from twenty sixteen; there are no glitches, so thanks for this huge improvement, and I hope everybody else enjoys this game.”
- “This game is awesome! Best game, everything is fine, no glitches.”
- “This game could've been the best if it wasn't for the bugs that it has even after the update; the game has so many glitches.”
- “Glitches galore, connectivity issues even when you have good internet. I had faith in the game once, now it's just a big disappointment and not fun anymore. Can't even play one last race before I delete it because it keeps reconnecting.”
- “The game is so buggy, the AI are ridiculously fast and end up wiping you out in the corners. The stats are way off, you don't always receive the reward you're meant to, and once you reach league 1 your duels consist of the same 3-4 tracks over and over again, which is probably the most annoying part about it!”
monetization
257 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
11%
83%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the high costs of upgrades and the reliance on ads for in-game rewards. Users report frequent issues with ads not loading, which hampers their ability to progress without spending real money, leading to a perception of the game as a "pay-to-win" model. While some players appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the overall sentiment indicates that the aggressive monetization tactics detract from the gaming experience.
- “The monetization is a bit aggressive but nothing unplayable.”
- “I don't mind in-game purchases if the value is justified.”
- “Outside of that it's a great game if you're an F1 fan and the microtransactions are at an acceptable enough level for me personally.”
- “These combined with the practically forced ads and pay-to-win nature (either pay money or a lot of time) doesn't make it a game worthy to spend a lot of your time on.”
- “The game is becoming another cash grab app.”
- “The ads don't give rewards...”
optimization
219 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
69%
16%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues, including lag, frame rate drops, and frequent crashes, even on high-end devices. Many users express frustration over unfair matchmaking against higher-performance cars and a lack of graphical options to improve performance. Overall, the consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization to enhance playability and user experience.
- “There should be an option to lower quality graphics for improved performance as it would make the game smoother and less irritating to play.”
- “Great game, but it needs optimization; I have a pretty decent phone and it constantly crashes, has frame drops, etc.”
- “This game really needs to be optimized; it only runs a maximum of 30 fps and most likely will drop every turn.”
- “This feels like a poorly made game with decent graphics which isn't really optimized.”
- “The performance of this game is the worst out of every other game!”
- “This game runs like it has not been optimized for many mobile devices.”
story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
84%
11%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engaging narrative, with many players expressing a desire for a more substantial story mode beyond the current racing mechanics. Users report numerous bugs and issues with mission tracking, which detracts from the overall experience and leaves players feeling frustrated and disconnected from any meaningful progression. Overall, while the racing elements are appreciated, the absence of a coherent story and the prevalence of technical problems significantly diminish the game's appeal.
- “A story mode as well as championship mode will be ideal.”
- “Great game, graphics, sounds, play mode, the story, the tracks, everything for F1 fans!”
- “You don't get anything nor are there any story modes or levels.”
- “I believe smartphones are now capable of having an actual story mode in career instead of pointless racing.”
- “There isn't like a storyline to follow.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
71%
14%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over persistent bugs that cause the music to play unexpectedly even when turned off. While some appreciate the background music and its nostalgic references, others find it boring and intrusive, particularly during gameplay interruptions. Overall, the inconsistency in sound settings and the quality of the soundtrack detracts from the gaming experience for many users.
- “I love playing this game, it has real Formula 1 cars and tracks, it's a fun experience to play and get real F1 feelings like you are racing in real life with different and awesome controls to give user compatibility with great sound effects and music.”
- “Menu music sounds exactly like the Psycho Mantis theme from Metal Gear Solid on PS1... it's amazing.”
- “Try making it full free to play, challenging instead, give good car rewards as well as players, introduce good music, etc. try them and you can become a 4.6* game.”
- “The game has a lot of bugs; when I slide down my notification bar, the game suddenly loses every connection with the servers. When I turn off the music and then restart the app, it sounds again, but in the settings, it says that's turned off. There's not even 60 fps, matchmaking is trash, and probably the report button is useless. Still, 2 stars just because I enjoy the 'F1 experience', but I prefer the smoothness from Real Racing 3.”
- “I have switched off SFX and music, and it automatically turns on in duel mode and career mode.”
- “You turn off the sound effects and music, only for it to blast in your ears as you return from a match. Also, whenever checking my notification bar, the game disconnects and sometimes crashes.”
emotional
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of frustration and affection towards the game, highlighting emotional highs from its potential and enjoyment, contrasted with lows stemming from technical issues and inconsistent gameplay mechanics. Many feel a deep connection to the game despite its glitches, indicating a strong emotional investment that is often marred by the challenges they face. Overall, while the game elicits passion and dedication, it also evokes significant disappointment due to its frequent technical problems.
- “I really love this game and my heartfelt thanks to the developers.”
- “Really heart breaking.”
- “This game has potential but it has more server errors than I have emotional problems, and we're talking big.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
6%
The humor in the game is often derived from its absurdities, such as the overaggressive AI, inconsistent penalty system, and the comical interactions between players. Many users find the game's quirks, like the illogical scoring and the humorous glitches, to be entertaining, even if they also highlight areas needing improvement. Overall, while the game has its flaws, players appreciate the unintentional humor that arises from its mechanics and design choices.
- “Game is fun but hilarious.”
- “The funny part is that all the release notes say is that you can now redo events for free!”
- “I play it for years and it's hilarious how no matter what updates you make you just can't fix the problems of what otherwise would've been a great game.”
- “This is not funny at all.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly in career mode, where limited race lengths and frequent ads contribute to a tedious experience. Many express frustration with bugs that disrupt gameplay and a desire for reduced paywalls, as free-to-play users feel overwhelmed by the amount of grinding required to progress. Overall, while the game has potential, the current grindiness detracts from enjoyment.
- “I think the game is a bit grindy and it's only 3-lap races in career mode and no pitstops.”
- “Wish that some of the paywall to be toned down a little, there is too much grinding in the game for a free-to-play player and I've spent some money on the game and it's enough.”
- “Love this game but just hope there is a faster way to get more maps than Silverstone without grinding or paying money.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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Players appreciate the game's high graphics and real-life physics, which enhance its replayability, especially in online multiplayer mode. However, there are several requested improvements, such as better AI behavior, customizable multiplayer options, and more flexible settings adjustments during races, which could further enhance the overall experience and encourage continued play.
- “It has all real-life physics, high graphics, as well as online multiplayer mode which makes the game more replayable.”
- “Hope there will be more improvements in this game to enhance replayability, such as an AI that doesn't suddenly make weaving moves, full session gameplay (practice to race), custom multiplayer options (at least allow players to rematch to teach a lesson to dirty players), adding friends, allowing cars to be penetrable after spinning, fixing unfair qualifications and sprint starts (some starting not in the same condition), and P2P chat.”
- “Only issue is wheel controls; make them more replayable.”
- “Hope there will be more improvement in this game to make it more playable, such as an AI that doesn't suddenly make a weaving move, full session (practice to race) gameplay, custom multiplayer (at least let the players make a rematch to give a lesson to the dirty players), adding friends, allowing cars to be penetrable after spinning, fixing the unfair qualification and sprint start (some starting not in the same condition), and P2P chat.”
- “Doesn't allow users to exit the race to change settings like graphics or sound, which makes the game less playable.”
- “Only issue is wheel controls; make them more playable.”