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First, if you're looking for a serious Formula 1 sim, please see F1 2012. This game is all about fast arcade action. If you've ever played Mario Kart, it is similar to that in that you have 'powerups' and on-track hazards to avoid. I'm always looking for a game that my girlfriend (who can't grasp the controls of most games) and I can play together over a 6-pack, and this is it. Also has 4-player split-screen if you have buddies over. If you aren't sure, there is a demo on PSN that you can check out.
As for negatives, I haven't really found any glaring issues yet. One thing that is frustrating is that it seems like the computer drivers get a huge boost on the last lap. You'll be leading for most of the race and always seem to come in 2nd or 3rd.
The driver interactions are hilarious, as well.
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The cart racer is a very common sub-genre of video game at the moment, especially for established franchises with many available characters to pilot the vehicles. F1 Race Stars is not a serious Formula 1 racing game, but it does feature all of the proper licences, real life drivers, and advertising. It's a shame then that the game really isn't up to much.I am so sick of racing games where the AI drivers are able to flawlessly navigate the courses regardless of difficulty. There are corners in this game which require you to pretty much come to a complete stop in order to get around them, but the other drivers can breeze around as if it's no problem...and there isn't even any drifting in this game. I am also sick of driving games that have your vehicle slow down to almost zero just because you ever-so-slightly touch the grass verge. As if that would happen in real life! The usual amount of power-ups and traps/weapons against other drivers are available in this game, as well as the boost pads on the ground. Now...about these boost pads. Most of them stretch around corners, and you activate them by hitting accelerate three times in a row. What can you NOT do when going around a corner? That's right...you can't accelerate. Which means you'll just crash into the rail guard and slow down while the rest of the drivers overtake you. The game just doesn't allow you to win. Who the hell thought that this was good programming? I understand that video games, sports games in particular, have to be challenging, but this is just sadism!
I'm annoyed that Ferrari license their elite brand name to games like this (which would be nothing but shovelware without the official brand names) when they should instead allow the release of the arcade originals of Outrun and Turbo Outrun to home consoles. I managed to unlock 24% of trophies for this game. There are 65 in total, 15 of which are from DLC. There is no way I'm sticking with it long enough to win more.
Graphics B
Sound B
Gameplay C
Lasting Appeal CWhat a fun game, if you are a Formula 1 fan or just a racing game fan this has it all. Very much a spin-off of Mario Kart with its power ups and short cuts but a really good tactical racing game. Sure it gets frustrating to be leading and keep getting knocked back like some have said but if you get far enough in front that doesn't happen!! And the upside is you can be near last with only a few corners left to go and using the right power up the right way you can snatch 2nd or 3rd (1st if you are really lucky).
For anyone to give even the slightest negative review lighten up, its a game, not life or death. ENJOY it for what its worth.
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the best of both worlds: Mario kart gameplay with power-ups plus Formula 1 teams and drivers, and worldwide funny locationsAs an F1 fan I love the tracks and characters. The game is simple enough for a beginner and enough of a challenge for someone who knows what they are doing. Great fun!
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