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F1 2013 |OT| The last one with Webber in it
- Thread starter Risgroo
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You know the game is going to be terrible when even the typical hyperbolic Codemasters PR didn't even had the guts to do it this year. They basically spent all their effort marketing the historical cars, half of those you don't get unless you buy a special edition or DLC.
So half of the only significant improvements are locked behind a paygate. Hilarious.
If Madden or NBA series did something like this, the press would absolutely crushed them but because it's F1 and most of them don't understand how the sport works, the reviews are just their typical lovefest of Codemasters games and PR bulletpoints copy-pasted to reviews.
IGN 9.0: The best F1 simulation ever. (but the car brakes like a Fiat Punto and understeers like a lawnmower). Can't wait.
PS - If any Codemasters PR is reading this, I can change my post to something positive if they can send me a copy of the game, a scarf and a mug of F1 2013. Please PM.
So half of the only significant improvements are locked behind a paygate. Hilarious.
If Madden or NBA series did something like this, the press would absolutely crushed them but because it's F1 and most of them don't understand how the sport works, the reviews are just their typical lovefest of Codemasters games and PR bulletpoints copy-pasted to reviews.
IGN 9.0: The best F1 simulation ever. (but the car brakes like a Fiat Punto and understeers like a lawnmower). Can't wait.
PS - If any Codemasters PR is reading this, I can change my post to something positive if they can send me a copy of the game, a scarf and a mug of F1 2013. Please PM.
But only the "classic" version, yes?
PS. Totes quoted you, now they'll have to give ME a copy of it as well!
Edit: Yeah, I'm really surprised that I'm yet to hear basically anything about the game other than the "classic" stuff (that isn't even in the main game anyway). I don't even think I'd bother buying this game for cheap on a Russian CD-key website, that's how much I don't want this game.
polyh3dron
Banned
What's the best preorder deal for the PC version?
Addnan how did you get 20% off?
Addnan how did you get 20% off?
I used GMG25-W38UG-WZTBY for 25% off just few minutes ago, so should be good to use.
Still hate F1 2012 enough to not want to buy this at launch, something I haven't missed since F1 came back to PC with this current series.
Will wait to see if the game isn't a horrendous buggy mess online before even thinking of buying. My steering wheel is idle until then.
Will wait to see if the game isn't a horrendous buggy mess online before even thinking of buying. My steering wheel is idle until then.
Chance Hale
Member
Anybody want F1 2012 on Steam?
Might I have it? Haven't played a single game in the series and not sure whether I should buy this.
polyh3dron
Banned
Ah ok, GMG right?
yes
Stronghammer22
Member
I would like confirmation on this too, before I buy. I'll go with the Classic edition if I can use the new cars on the classic tracks, if not, just standard.
Any word on a preload? The others had one, right?
Chance Hale
Member
Absurd that I had to finish the first day of the Young Driver's courses to get into the graphics menu to turn on vsync and turn up the graphical settings.
But thanks again Addnan!
But thanks again Addnan!
Steve Hood just confirmed it, you can use classic cars on new tracks, and new cars on classic tracks.
Stronghammer22
Member
Awesome, thank you! Classic edition bought.
TJP
Member
If you bought the 2012 version then you must have known what I was talking about 8) We were the QA department for Codemasters and I expect F1 2013 to be the same bug riddled shite.
Many of us posting in here are pCARS investors; I am a senior and it is progressing nicely. Assetto Corsa Tech Preview looks great and handles rather sublimely and I'm looking forward to the various Formula One (or Formula Reiza) cars in Game Stock Car 2013.
Insidesimracing put up a few videos.
Shanghai - Williams
Melbourne - Marussia
Driving isn't great, but the handling itself looks pretty good. Kinda reminds me of 2011...
Shanghai - Williams
Melbourne - Marussia
Driving isn't great, but the handling itself looks pretty good. Kinda reminds me of 2011...
I'd buy the game if they changed the handling back to 2011 but I've no faith in Codies any more to make a good F1 game, lazy sods.
Yeah, the usual 8s and 8.5s so far. More importantly, videos are starting to show up!
Career gameplay - Caterham
You can pick Lotus, but not Mclaren. Heh. Thought this was for midfield to low end teams.
Big Takeover
Member
SonicXtreme
Member
i only have 2011, how was the handling changed in 2012? (i don't have a wheel)
Understeer, understeer aaaand understeer. Also longer braking distances and it was impossible to make the rear step out. Some of that looks to be fixed in 2013, so I'm looking forward to it.
Btw, would anyone be interested in doing a race on Sunday(PC)? Even 2012 was fun online when it worked.
Sure, but it would have to be after Korea or enough time before it.
Diablo Rosso
Member
The GP is on at some ridiculous hour anyway, so I wouldn't worry about multiplayer clashing with that
Great news. Hated 2012 but I can't turn down the classic cars.
Steverulez
Member
Can you save during a race multiple times? Or just the once?
Diablo Rosso
Member
As many times as you want. However, if you save a race you can't do anything else. You have to finish that one race, or exit it or whatever.
SonicXtreme
Member
i kno u haven't played online, but have u checked out the local MP options? can you race a season? IIRC you couldn't do qualifying in split screen in 2011, it just threw you on the grid randomly.
Haha, forgot that. Just looked at the F1 site and saw 3pm and didn't even think it was a different time zoneThe GP is on at some ridiculous hour anyway, so I wouldn't worry about multiplayer clashing with that
Diablo Rosso
Member
Haven't checked split-screen. Only have one controller so I don't think I could do it anyway. Not the most prepared sorry.
Is it still a fucking cunting awful piece of shit when using a wheel? Still bugs galore? Can PC users expect 13 patches in a month?
Diablo Rosso
Member
Didn't review the PC version so probably.
Manp
Member
mad photoshop skills right there
Steverulez
Member
Ok makes sense, thanks!
3 years ago I would never thought that 3 years later I would agree with this.
I still remember getting F1 2010 and playing it non-stop. It wasn't perfect but it felt like a solid foundation that they had to build upon. F1 2011 felt like 2 steps forward, 2 steps behind. F1 2012 was just running the marathon backwards.
And to add salt to the wound. Codemasters getting F1 license was the final nail in the coffin for Bizarre Creations. They were acquired by Activision to develop a F1 game + Blur. Dammit.
Still hurts. Can you imagine if they got that license? We'd have an F1 game from the guys who did the original PS1 games, Blur, probably Blur 2 and more Geo Wars. Fuckers.
TJP
Member
I was in a good mood until I read these last two posts...