F1 2010 Impressions (PS3, 360, PC)

[Lubey]

I don't understand why people are saying there's no crowd noise. I'm playing on PC and definitely hear crowd noise when I drive past a part with people.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by DEFTFUNDAMENTALZ

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.

Deft, you can customize the difficulty, and choose to allow driving assist, maps, etc..etc on or off. I have the listed a set of options down below bro.


Sprint

3 lap race, dry weather

Pole Position

A 20 minute qualifying session, in which the person with the
fastest lap wins

Endurance

A 20% race, in which Tyre wear and track evolution come into play. You are also required to pit at least once.

Grand Prix

A 7 lap race in with dynamic weather and at least 1 pit stop. Tyre wear and track evolution are aslo enabled. The starting grid is decided by a 15 minute qualification session

[LingeringRegime]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it.

[BIG CAROLINA]

I have to reserve my impressions for this game until I get more laps in. But I think coming from rfactor I have been a little spoiled. Plus My F430 Wheel feels sooo much better than the 360 wheel.

Right now I am excited with the "New car smell" and I have to reserve my opinion until that wears off.

One thing I can say though is that if you are trying to play this with a controller I wish you the best, it can be done but you are going to need the patience of Job. Now I have to come up with a setup for my 360 wheel that is comfortable (my lap is not cutting it).

Edit: Anyone know why I can't chat? I have not changed any settings?

[NINJAK2]

BC--how does it look on your 360? Are you playing with all assists off? With all assists off does it feel like a true sim to you?

[Sundown2600]

This game is a real challenge with the PS3 controller and no driver aids. I'm having a hard time keeping up with intermediate AI. It could be that I'm no good but I'm not gonna say that

[LingeringRegime]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sundown2600

This game is a real challenge with the PS3 controller and no driver aids. I'm having a hard time keeping up with intermediate AI. It could be that I'm no good but I'm not gonna say that

Glad that it's a challenge. I don't have a wheel either, so I look forward to messing around with it.

[Sundown2600]

Quote: Originally Posted by NINJAK2

BC--how does it look on your 360? Are you playing with all assists off? With all assists off does it feel like a true sim to you?

I'm not a PC gamer so I no nothing about Rfactor besides that it's supposed to be really good, but with the PS3 controller and no ABS or traction control this game feels 'sim' enough for me. Quite frankly I'm getting my tail kicked trying to find the limit. I've never felt like this playing an F1 game. I don't care what anyone says this game punishes you for not respecting the slow corners. Quick on the throttle and you will fail. It's that simple. Hate to sound like a broken record but the application of the slow corner physics is what makes this game special. Check the hairpin in Montreal for confirmation. You can't just bull around it you gotta be patient.

The graphics on PS3 are decent. I assume they would be similar on 360. The lighting effects take the cake. It's difficult to see well in 2nd practice cause of the lighting. Morning practice the sun is low so it's not as bright. I'm disappointed in how they implemented the mirrors. you have to use the right stick to look over and use them and they look like crap. The mirrors from the PS2 days could give these a run and I'm not exaggerating.

(I only race in cockpit)