F1 2010 Impressions (PS3, 360, PC)

[JRod]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lakers 24/7

3 races isn't much, how long were the races anyway? THe CPU does wreck and there's video on youtube of the CPU wrecking. The pit problem will be patched. There are car failures If you're into sim racing why would you not play on expert mode anyway??? Everything else you listed is subjective.

Ya, if there were no wrecks the codies forums would be ablaze.

And F1 isn't a sport were fans don't know it. Reviewers would have spotted the lack of wrecks and beat the game up for it. Outside of the pit problem, some of these things seem to down to people not having the correct game set-up. The pit issue is still there regardless.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by JRod

Ya, if there were no wrecks the codies forums would be ablaze. And F1 isn't a sport were fans don't know it. Reviewers would have spotted the lack of wrecks and beat the game up for it. Outside of the pit problem, some of these things seem to down to people not having the correct game set-up. The pit issue is still there regardless.

Agreed, the Codie forums would be so jacked up, the internet might shut down. I am seeing accidents, and the AI making mistakes driving off the track, and bumping into each other. I also see them taking different lines( as much as possible in F1 ) and they are not reckless with the interaction of AI and humans.

[ExtremeGamer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Chaos81

Sorry, I obviously I wasn't clear enough. Move the cursor (Or whatever you want to call it) over difficulty level, and press whatever button you use to advance through menus. That should bring up another menu, where you can scroll down and select damage.

I haven't tried that yet, but if so, you sir are a genius! thanks!

[Kully]

I'm getting tons of accidents and problems with AI drivers. At Abu Dhabi it rained during the race and about 3 cars span and crashed in the same corner.

That particular race was fun. I was in a Lotus and ended up leading the race due to a gamble with tires (I changed to drys before everyone else and was able to stay out while everyone else pitted). Led for about 10 laps before the other AI caught up to me, was hanging tough in 8th place when I got a puncture with about 2 laps left in the race. Shoved me down to 18th

The AI gets increasingly harder as you move up the difficulty, but as I improve my driving skills I kinda find them to be easy. I have a lotus in the middle of the pack usually and I can outbreak most of the AI opponents.

I've seen the AI make mistakes and stuff but in the 10 or so full races I've completed there hasn't been any AI retirements. Small sample though.

Does putting the engine on cruise effect anything? I want to make sure I don't blow up an engine down the line.

And one more question. I'd like to know how to get a good start. I tend to make up a few spots at the start but mostly by fluke.

And did anyone notice that the flashbacks (from race driver GRID) is back? I turned that off immediately, did not need the temptation lol

[fool]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kully

Does putting the engine on cruise effect anything? I want to make sure I don't blow up an engine down the line.

Someone on here said that it's impossible for you to blow an engine, so no worries.

[LingeringRegime]

I have a few questions about the online portion of the game...

What is the difficulty level?

Can you customize options?

How many game mode are available?

Thanks guys.

[Kully]

Quote: Originally Posted by fool

Someone on here said that it's impossible for you to blow an engine, so no worries.

Thanks, I went and checked as well.

Seems like the only way you can be knocked out of a race is if you crash. You won't be knocked out for mechanical errors or due to a blown engine.

[RunN1st]

I got to spend a little time with it last night and this afternoon.

• As most of you, I'm very impressed by the environment graphics and level of details.

• The engine sounds are OK, when comparing them to the rFactor mod engine sounds. However, the sounds when you pass under an overpass or zoom by a pilar are unreal!

• I absolutely hate the menu layout. It's like a easter egg hunt just to find simple options.

• The feel of the wheel is done nicely for the G25. (The button assignments are pre-configured.)

• I also tested the 360 controls and there is also a pre-configured option available. (I couldn't get it to rumble though.)

• Time Trials are challenging but fun. They are very strick about cutting the track. Laps can be invalidated in a humming birds heartbeat if you're not careful.

• I couldn't figure out how to Maximize the game window but found a post on the game forum! Alt-Enter to maximize.

• The AI is savy in comparison to other sims out there like rFactor and Sony's F1 Challenge.