F1 2012 Demo Available Now For 360, Tomorrow For PS3

[mercalnd]

Quote: Originally Posted by pk500

I'm just not sure I want to drop $60 on release day for a new track in Austin and a couple of new game modes. I'm disappointed by the promised improvements in the driving model. The driving model wasn't really improved; it was just dumbed down a bit, made more accessible.

I too was a little underwhelmed by the driving model in the demo. I played 2 seasons of F1 2001 between April and August before trading it in when I bought Madden. I absolutely loved it and considered skipping 2012. What made me decide trade 2011 in and go with 2012 was that on top of Austin, it will feature Hockenheim for the German GP which I largely prefer over Nurburgring as well as Bahrain which I also enjoy a lot.

I'll give 2012 a good amount of playing time and will most likely adapt to the driving model. But I'll have no problem trading it in after a while and getting 2011 back if 2012 doesn't do it for me.

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Quote: Originally Posted by superjames1992

Why don't you get the game for PC, PK, so you can have your cake (F1 2012) and eat it, too (G25 wheel)? Playing this game with a controller without assists would be very difficult, I would think.

I'm going the pc route as well. Have my Logitech Momo at the ready, and the mods alone will be worth it.

[kneebon5]

tried it on PS3, deleted it from the PS3, got it on my PC, will be buying right away. So much better than the 2010 version, and everything feels as good as it needs to be for a game like this, they will never make it as good in the physics as iRacing or other top games, they have to make money.

Been having a lot of fun running monza 5 lap races, DRS and Kers really make it fun, nothing worse than getting blasted by a train of DRS with nothing you can do. Really fun game.

[tanner75]

PC and PS3 look pretty much identical to me in that video.

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I think I'm in love.....

Downloaded the PC demo, maxed out the graphics, and only stopped playing to give my thoughts here..(after 2 hours, lol)

As a raw rookie, I went easy settings, most assists on. Passed the challenge, no problem. Then the real fun began....

Started the "wet run". Wow-----are you kidding me!!?? I can see the raindrops on my car! Thought that was too sweet for words....and when I spun out into the grass, I actually saw grass blades on my rear tires!Not only that, but the glare coming from my opponent's side mirrors----good grief! It couldn't get any better, could it? So, graphically, this game is absolutely beautiful! And my PC can handle the load, with no lag or slowdowns.Can't wait to see the retail version, and the progressive lighting they're promising.

Then I went into season challenge. Ugh, always starting dead last, and trying to pass my "rival" proved daunting. The best I've done thus far is 19th...

I love how the team owner welcomes you aboard, and the press release talking about the hire as well.And from what I've seen in past versions, the career mode actually feels like a career mode! From interviews to news, it seems to immerse you into the F1 world (just like they say!)

Ok, I can't drive too good. I have no idea if the cars feel real or not. All I know is, I couldn't STOP driving! I never felt bored, nor did the game ever get too easy for me. Unlike Nascar Season 2003, I never felt I could qualify pole every race, nor go from last to first in 4 laps. Nothing against that game, but I found myself getting bored because of those reasons I mentioned. (Offline only player here)

The F1 AI doesn't seem too bad, not too aggressive, but not too passive either.I've been passed many times, and they bump my tires sometimes to go by.

Overall, I KNOW this will be a first day buy for me, (PC), and I'm what you'd call an extremely casual fan of the sport. I know Shumacher and Button, and that's about it, lol. Don't know all the rules, nor the tracks. Can't wait to see what mods become available!

One question: The replay feature in the demo seems confusing. How do I play back a full race, for example? Seems I can only do portions of it, and the controls are weird...I press F3 to play, and it plays in super slo-mo. Thanks for the help.

Awesome game!!

[Stormyhog]

IGN gave the game 9/10 http://ca.ign.com/articles/2012/09/17/f1-2012-review

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Quote: Originally Posted by Stormyhog

IGN gave the game 9/10 http://ca.ign.com/articles/2012/09/17/f1-2012-review

Can't wait to delve into career mode!

[kneebon5]

Quote: Originally Posted by Segagendude

One question: The replay feature in the demo seems confusing. How do I play back a full race, for example? Seems I can only do portions of it, and the controls are weird...I press F3 to play, and it plays in super slo-mo. Thanks for the help. Awesome game!!

at the end of the race you can watch back the entire replay, but other than that you only have the little moments (from what i can find) while actually in the race. Pretty sure that is how codemaster games have always been.