We left just a few weeks after the release of F1 22, the new chapter of the popular Codemasters series dedicated to the world of Formula 1. After trying the Miami track, Announcements We’ve already told you which of the main unreleased features of the 2022 world are in our exclusive preview of the official video game. New game modes, a revamped driving system and many accessibility options are just some of the F1 22’s strengths. code managersHe wants to win the hearts of fans both new and old, under the wing of Electronic Arts.
The developers provided us with an F1 22 test code to test the new features introduced in this chapter. Specifically, we’ve got our hands on F1 Life, the new virtual hub where we can move and customize our alter ego and the driving model of newly introduced supercars.
Finally, we took a look at the remaining game modes where driver and team careers clearly stand out, as well as brimming with new additions and welcome changes that we’ll discuss below.
If you want to know in advance how all the new features are implemented, follow us on this. I tried F1 22We’ll tell you all about the gaming experience with this almost definitive version of the title.
F1 Life
When you start F1 22 for the first time, you will automatically find yourself in your sandbox called F1 Life. It is a customizable luxury house where you can build the trophies you win on the track and the supercars you buy. Codemasters’ aim is to immerse you even more in the life of a Formula 1 driver and to let you enjoy its riches. With simple menus, it is possible to personalize the lower self from head to toe and choose its clothes and accessories. At the same time, we can decide in which places we will host our precious super cars and furnish the house as we want. Other online players will be able to interact with our sandbox to see what jobs we accomplished on the track and how we furnished our luxury home. Codemasters has also reserved a space for storage of our heroic feats, screaming overtakes, and other movies that can be recorded during gaming sessions. Finally, it is possible to enter a virtual showroom where you can admire the Formula 1 cars available in the game and explore the history and characteristics of each team.
Admittedly a welcome addition, but it showed some weaknesses at the depth level. Customization items are actually scarce, but we’ll wait to try it out in the final code during the review before we make our final decision on F1 Life.
super cars
One of the main innovations of the F1 22 is the availability of vehicle types other than the classic single-seaters. Once again, Codemasters wanted to immerse us in the life of the Formula 1 driver and let us drive luxury and fast supercars.
We were able to test the following tools: Mercedes AMG GT R Pro, Aston Martin DB11 AMR, Ferrari Roma, Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition, Ferrari F8 Tributo, McLaren 720S, McLaren Artura and Mercedes AMG GT Black Series. To these we add two official Safety Vehicles from Mercedes AMG and Aston Martin. It is possible to go on the track with supercars, both in time trials on each of the tracks in the video game and with special challenges created to improve these cars. Secondly, it consists of nice mini-games such as drift testing, fast passing through doors or maintaining a certain average speed across the entire track.
this driving model supercars are not on the same level as other productions where these cars are straight heroes. However, although the driving model is quite hard and cumbersome, we found it enjoyable to drive the existing vehicles. What we certainly appreciate most is understanding what the differences are between these cars and Formula 1 single-seaters. The speed difference is really impressive, both on the straight and especially on the corners. As you drive the supercars, you’ll realize that Formula 1 single-seaters are truly from another planet in terms of track performance.
gameplay
In our previous preview, we talked about the new gameplay and driving model of F1 22. The latest demo isn’t too different from what we’ve tried in the past. We noticed some minor changes and improvements in some aspects that slightly changed the car’s perception on the track. Nothing particularly relevant, in fact, our first impressions from the last test were confirmed in this final test. We expect these to be fixed before the official release. some minor critiquestherefore, we postpone a more in-depth analysis of this aspect in the review.
Some of our readers who saw the video preview dedicated to F1 22 were particularly concerned about the aesthetics of the cars featured in the video game. In the version we tested, some living things they have been modified to be nearly identical to their real-life counterparts. The developers promised us that all parts of the final version will be updated, so they deviated from the model. puppet Presented on the occasion of the announcement of the new Formula 1 rules.
We wanted to try it in our test, it hides a more in-depth analysis in the review, the mod Career Stable Here we play both a Formula 1 driver and team boss. In F1 22, it’s possible to start right away with a team at the top of the championship that already has a big budget and therefore has the opportunity to recruit talented drivers, build a powerful power unit and improve the car in different parts. Definitely a nice addition to try in the weeks before the last F1 22 review.
The possibility of manually placing the car on the starting grille, placing the front wing above the box designated for us is a nice addition that increases the level of immersion. Unfortunately, we can’t say the same for the new manual pit stops, where we’re not actually allowed to drive in the pit lane. The perfect stop will be determined by pressing a button at the right moment to get closer to our mechanics, a kind of mini-game that increases interaction with the player. It’s a nice feature, but one that tends to tire quickly enough because it lacks realism.
Finally, we tried adaptive AI that can be activated during the configuration phase of a grand prix so that rival drivers can tailor their performance to our driving skills. For novice pilots, this mod is truly a godsend, as it will keep you entertained without the constant racing pace.
Supercars and F1 Life are undoubtedly nice additions to the official Formula 1 video game. We still have a few doubts about their depth and the total amount of content added. Both the amount of customizations in F1 Life and the number of supercars did not fully convince us. As for the remaining bundle, the backbone of the game remains series-specific, alongside the most beloved content and mods by players. That’s why we look forward to trying out the full video game in the review phase as we delve into every detail of this F1 22, which marks the start of a new Formula 1 era also for passionate gamers.
SYMPTOMS
- Super cars are a nice addition
- Adaptive AI works well
- More than just the appreciated presence of classic Career modes
- Depth of F1 Life to Check
- Number of super cars available
- Lack of other more important innovations
Source: Multiplayer
