What video game fan doesn’t love racing games? And what true fan of motor racing doesn’t love Formula 1? If you happen to love either racing games or Formula 1, you’re in for a treat, because here are three of the most beloved Formula 1 racing games in video game history.
Super Monaco Grand Prix (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis)
Being a 16-bit title, it’s a marvel that Super Monaco Grand Prix, was the F1 game of F1 games before more sophisticated disc-based games came along. It had a rivalry system that was simply exquisite, and way ahead of its time. The soundtrack was amazing, and it brought players back to the 80s era of F1.
Formula One: Championship Edition (Sony Playstation 3)
This was Studio Liverpool’s only F1 game on the PS3, and man, what a beauty it was. It ran at an amazing 60 frames per second. The QTF pitstops were also very well-made that you’d really feel the need to whip the pit crew into shape. The handling of the cars was very sharp, which makes for a more arcade than simulation feel. It was smooth, precise, and the damage sustained by the car was very realistic, probably the most realistic up to its time.
F1 2013 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, PC)
Hands down, the best F1 racing game from Codemasters. It took four years to perfect (for reference, check out the ridiculously awesome Ego engine). F1 2013 is better than any F1 racing game out there today. The main content of the game is amazing as it is, but there more – a whole lot more. Great examples would be the vintage cars, circuits, and drivers from different decades.
Alexander Potoczak owns a Honda S2000. He is also a big fan of F1 racing. Read up more on motor racing by visiting this blog site.
Super Monaco Grand Prix (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis)
Being a 16-bit title, it’s a marvel that Super Monaco Grand Prix, was the F1 game of F1 games before more sophisticated disc-based games came along. It had a rivalry system that was simply exquisite, and way ahead of its time. The soundtrack was amazing, and it brought players back to the 80s era of F1.
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Formula One: Championship Edition (Sony Playstation 3)
This was Studio Liverpool’s only F1 game on the PS3, and man, what a beauty it was. It ran at an amazing 60 frames per second. The QTF pitstops were also very well-made that you’d really feel the need to whip the pit crew into shape. The handling of the cars was very sharp, which makes for a more arcade than simulation feel. It was smooth, precise, and the damage sustained by the car was very realistic, probably the most realistic up to its time.
Image source: ps3home.co.uk
F1 2013 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, PC)
Hands down, the best F1 racing game from Codemasters. It took four years to perfect (for reference, check out the ridiculously awesome Ego engine). F1 2013 is better than any F1 racing game out there today. The main content of the game is amazing as it is, but there more – a whole lot more. Great examples would be the vintage cars, circuits, and drivers from different decades.
Alexander Potoczak owns a Honda S2000. He is also a big fan of F1 racing. Read up more on motor racing by visiting this blog site.
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