F1 23 – The high-speed circus is back, full of drama and excitement

Test – F1 23 is not just another annual update of the official Formula-1 game, but a real adventure that takes us into the lives and psychology of the drivers. Braking Point 2’s campaign continues the fate of the characters we met in the previous installment and has new dramas, conflicts and twists waiting for us. But if you prefer a realistic driving experience, you won’t be disappointed either, as the game offers plenty of settings and modification options so that everyone can find their own style. And if that wasn’t enough, there is the F1 World mode, which brings a progression system common to all single and multiplayer modes, giving us even more incentive to race as much as possible.

The world of Formula 1 is full of excitement, tension and competition. Fights take place not only on the field, but also outside it. The relationship between team members, the competition between the stables, and the expectations of the press and the public all affect the performance and mood of the competitors. Codemasters is trying to bring us back to this world in F1 23, which is not only a simulator, but also an interactive movie. In the Braking Point 2 campaign, we not only drive, but also make decisions that affect the development of the story and the relationships between the characters. But if we just focus on driving, we won’t miss anything either, as the game offers us a lot of other ways to enjoy the F1 experience.

Brake or push! Braking Point 2 campaign

The Braking Point 2 campaign (which continues on the first braking point of F1 21) is F1 23’s greatest innovation and greatest strength. This mod is not just a simple career mode, but it tells a true story in which we ourselves are involved. The campaign continues the fate of the characters we met in the previous installment: Devon Butler, Casper Ackerman, and Aidan Jackson. All three are in different situations: Devon Butler is racing for Aston Martin alongside Sebastian Vettel, and Kasper Ackermann has moved to Alfa Romeo as Kimi Raikkonen’s partner. On the other hand, Aidan Jackson stayed at Williams, where he had to fight with his new teammate, Zoe Lucca.

During the campaign we can step into the shoes of many characters and thus get to know all aspects of the lives and souls of the contestants. The story is full of drama, conflict, twists and turns, which we can influence with our decisions. In story mode, we not only drive, but also do interviews, talk with our teammates and the team boss, and sometimes with our family. The game reproduces the atmosphere of the Netflix series Drive to Survive very well and shows us more of the F1 world.

Customizable experience – drive settings and adjustments

F1 23 is not only concerned with the story but also with the driving experience. The game offers us a lot of setting options so that everyone can find their style and level. Whether we are beginners, professionals, or somewhere in between, we can always choose options to help us or challenge us. For example, we can turn on or off ABS, traction control, perfect curve, fuel consumption, damage and much more.

But we can influence the behavior of our car not only with these, but also with settings. The game gives us the opportunity to modify the aerodynamics, suspension, brakes, transmission and tires of our car. These small changes can make a big difference to our performance and controllability. But if we don’t want to care about these things, we can still choose preset options that match the characteristics of the path.

All in one place – F1 World mode

Another big new feature for F1 23 is the F1 World mode, which brings a progression system common to all single and multiplayer modes. This means that no matter what we do in the game, we always get some kind of reward for it: points, money or cosmetic items. We can then use these to improve our image and our vehicle to express ourselves as best we can. F1 World mode has many modes: career mode, qualifying mode, championship mode, racing weekend mode and many more. But if you prefer to compete with others, you won’t miss anything: F1 World mode also includes online mode, where you can participate in classified or friendly races.

In online mode we also get points, money and cosmetic items, which can then be used in F1 World mode. Moreover, here we can choose different settings and rules to customize the races as much as possible and here we can also meet Braking Point 2 characters who sometimes join the races and give us special challenges.

The race goes on and F1 23 has captured the corners well

F1 23 is a great game which is recommended for all F1 fans and simulation lovers. The biggest feature of the game is Braking Point 2’s campaign, which tells an exciting and emotional story in which we both participate. Another great feature of the game is its customization, which allows everyone to find their own style and level. The third attraction is the F1 World mode, which brings a development system common to all single and multiplayer modes, thus motivating us more to compete as much as possible.

However, F1 23 is not perfect: the graphics have not changed much compared to the previous part, the suspension is weak and dull, and the damage model is sometimes wrong. But these don’t greatly affect the gaming experience, which remains engaging and fun, with exciting races, a great campaign story and realistic simulation – as we’ve come to expect from Codemasters.

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publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Code Masters

Type: Car racing simulator

appearance: June 16, 2023