The F1 23 trial is available now on the PlayStation Store for EA Play subscribers. As...
Written By: Steve Noah
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The F1 23 trial is available now on the PlayStation Store for EA Play subscribers. As...
Written By: Steve Noah
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F1 23 Trial Available Now For PlayStation - Post Impressions Here
Very Early Impressions after 1 Full Grand Prix weekend, that concluded with 23 laps around Catalunya.
Just for reference, I started playing the F1 games in 2020. I’ve always played using a controller. Here’s my hours logged for each game since…
F1 2020 - 270 Hours
F1 2021 - 275
F1 22 - 119
Handling feels like 2020/21, but better. You don’t spin out every second on controller like you do on 22. High speed corners feel amazing as you have a ton of mechanical grip this year.
You can actually catch spins, and I’m comfortably playing with traction control off.
Tire wear seems much better on the controller. My tires aren’t dead after just a few laps and I can still gain on the CPU later in my stint.
CPU is braking at proper spots, so you don’t crash into the back of them if you’re following closely.
CPU defends properly, they actually will take a defensive line and will even try to go around the outside if you take a defensive line.
On that same note, the CPU will go wheel to wheel but will not crash into you, and if you’re clearly ahead coming out of the corner they will not spin you out like last years game.
Even with sim damage you can make wheel to wheel contact and not get damage. I did it multiple times during the race.
New race position table is clean.
Got rid of cheesey music during load screens.
Drivers were on different pit strategies. Not only were they starting on different compounds, but even the guys starting on the same compounds boxed on different laps.
Compounds seem to matter and work properly. I started on the hards and was struggling to get past the soft runners. But by the end of my stint I was easily passing them.
Field spread seems better, not as many massive DRS trains.
Overall I’m happy to say this game feels night and day compared to 22 on the track. I’m very excited to dive into a MyTeam, something I never felt with 22.Last edited by tc020791; 06-13-2023, 12:11 PM. -
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Quick impressions from me, got in a 35% race in Canada and Vegas last night. This is all on PS5 with a controller, will report back if I see anything different with a wheel on PC:
- Grip and traction is definitely fixed from 22. You can actually drive the cars without having to overthink every corner just so you don't spin out
- Game looks great, updated models and whatever filtering they've done has worked wonders
- Red flags are currently bugged, but I believe EA is aware. As it stands, when the red flag comes out, the grid order that is showing will be the same one that shows when the race finishes. So red flags are off for now until that gets sorted. I tested the mechanic at least, works about as you would expect. Red flag shows and you transport back to the pits within a few seconds and can make strategy adjustments there. Some people seem to be annoyed about the teleporting, I don't find it that big a deal. But they will need to sort out the issues there
- AI is just, in general, a lot smarter. They give you the room when you would expect, they close the door when you would expect. Very few instances of other AI drivers just barreling into me, they are almost hyper-aware of the user. One moment that stood out was my race in Canada, Ocon was right in my DRS zone approaching turn 1 and gaining fast. I hugged the outside line (The proper line), which forced him inside. In older games, I would expect him to hold the inside line and just barrel right through me if I cut him off. Instead, he went long on T1, missed his braking point, and I was able to get the switchback and easily overtake him through T2. (I tested this back by doing a flashback before the overtake. In the flashback, he took the outside line and was content just following me through the turn. So my assessment was that the AI will take the risks when they can, but they'll also deal with the consequences if it doesn't work out in a realistic manner aswell) Saw a few moments of this that made me realize the AI is far more aware of what they're doing and will actually take the off-track/bad line as to not interfere with the other drivers and take both of them out of the race. Made for some really fun wheel-to-wheel battles I haven't really experienced in a Codemaster/EA F1 game
- In addition to that, the AI straight line speed is fixed. The only situations where I'm seeing the AI zoom past me on straights are DRS zones, which is fine, and even then, only Red Bull has actually really blown me out of the water on DRS (Seriously, I get why nobody can stop them this year now.) Overall, it's just a far more enjoyable experience racing the AI this year. It truly does feel like 20 individual drivers on the track, as opposed to 20 drivers all driving the same algorithm.
These are just some quick thoughts. I'm highly impressed and will be a day 1 purchase for me. Practically everything that was wrong in 22 has been fixed, just gonna take a patch or two to sort out some of the bugs but I consider this a major W for EALast edited by Freakywwe; 06-13-2023, 01:25 PM.Comment
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Re: F1 23 Trial Available Now For PlayStation - Post Impressions Here
Purchased the early access and although I have owned prior versions, never was able to stick with them as I found them difficult per my lack of racing knowledge. Only had a small amount of time so far but like in the past, I continue to struggle controlling the cars, especially in the corners/turns. Very likely because I don't know what I am doing, so if anyone has advice how to master even being remotely competitive, would appreciate it. I have every assist turned on thinking it will help make it easier but even with them I still struggle.
Game looks great but if I can't figure out how to drive OK, it makes it far less enjoyable. Completely understand it's my lack of skill so hoping there might be some good tips.Comment
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I’m sure there’s some guides out there. F1 cars are a lot to handle, there’s a reason they only let 20 people on the world drive them, but I guess my only two cents I can add is that F1 cars are all about smoothness. You can take a bad line and still be good, but you need to commit. You can’t be micro-adjusting the car through turns, you’ll throw out th back and spin forsure. Once you’ve decided on your line, ensure you’re staying as smooth as possible through the whole thing. Hard on the brakes before the corners, smooth steering into the apex, and then just making sure your positioned straight on the exit you should be able to rip it out of there with all the grip you need.
Like I said, I’m sure there’s better guides out there on YouTube that can drill down the basics of getting around a track fast. Once you get that part down, it’s just pushing the car to the limit more and more until you bin it.
Best way to learn is start slow. Do a time trial and just go slow enough so that you know the line. Then slowly start increasing your speed each lap. You’ll quickly realize where your spins are developing from and can kind of go from there. Sorry, I know this isn’t much, but really it all comes down to practice and eventually it just “clicks” and you can put up lap after lap with no problemsComment
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F1 23 Trial Available Now For PlayStation - Post Impressions Here
Best advice I can give is slow in, fast out. Try to be accelerating through the corner rather than trying to get the car stopped in order to make the corner. Also brake in a straight line without touching the steering input, do the same when accelerating. If you need to accelerate and steer at the same time at low speeds, you can only go like half throttle or you’ll spin out. Once you get the car straightened out then go full throttle. Also make sure you’re using all of the track, that means using the curbs on the way in and out of corners to make the track bigger and allow yourself to carry more speed.Comment
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I played the PC version and I have to say the game looks simply incredible and the handling feels much better than 22. I don't have an insanely powerful PC but I can run it on Ultra (No ray-tracing) fairly well. This tells me they have optimized it pretty well. This really wasn't on my purchasing list as I planned on getting f1 manager 23 instead for my f1 fix. After playing this I might have to reconsider...Last edited by NINJAK2; 06-13-2023, 06:06 PM.EA and 2k have the unfortunate task of trying to balance on a tightrope of fun and sim while trying not to fall 10,000 feet to their death. Instead of a safety net waiting down below there will just be angry customers quick to move out of the way and talk of their failure.Comment
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Thanks to the folks who provided some tips for a newbie like me. Although I have tried to keep things slow and manageable, haven't had much success yet as then everyone else blows by me. Absolutely not a a game issue, just my lack of F1 knowledge in general and driving ability.
I am going to keep at it and hopefully something clicks as it does seem pretty impressive. Thanks again!Comment
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I agree with an earlier comment that CPU straight line speed is improved. I had to bump my AI up 5 form where I played F1 22 to compensate. Also found it interesting that F1 Life’s presence in the menus is diminished.
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One other thing I forgot to mention that helped me alot on this years game in particular. Make sure you put your brake balance between 56-60, I’ve been enjoying 58 personally. The game by default has it at like 63. This will help a lot with breaking and the keeping the car from locking up. The easiest way to change is to hit circle on PS5 while driving and bring up the MFD, should be right there on the first page.Comment
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Pretty excited for this on PC. Anyone kick the tires on VR? Think I will pull out the riftS for this.
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Yep, threw it on last night (Ended up getting the Champions Edition because I couldn't wait lol). Works the same as it did in 22 with my Quest 2.
Also going to use this opportunity to say I'm really impressed with F1 World. When it was announced, it definitely didn't sound like something I would enjoy but there is something relaxing about the single player events after a day of doing career and other demanding modes, it's been really enjoyable to sit down and go through some of these challenges and scenarios.
Also, they give out pitcoins like it's nobodies business. I don't see anybody needing to spend money on microtransactions if they keep the rewards so high, which is a major ++++ and always my biggest fear with these types of games that "Reward" the player for playing, but the rewards are so pitiful you just end up buying the coins for 10 bucks anyway. Not the case here. Good job EAComment
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Anyone else experiencing blurry/muted graphics on PC after the most recent patch? I don't know what happend but things don't look nearly as vibrant as before. Seems like HDR is kinda messed up as well post patch.EA and 2k have the unfortunate task of trying to balance on a tightrope of fun and sim while trying not to fall 10,000 feet to their death. Instead of a safety net waiting down below there will just be angry customers quick to move out of the way and talk of their failure.Comment
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Got the rifts up and running with a wheel and man this game is fantastic. Will say though, after not being on VR for a bit it is still quite blurry. But really good job overall.
Running a 8700k with a 3080. That’s still good for VR right?
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Apparently the review copies sent out for f1 22 were not the same game as the final release. This may have accounted for the wildly innaccurate reviews. Other considerations may have also accounted for such reviews.
I have read reviews for f1 23 and they said that the dreadful ai had been significantly improved so the npc cars didnt constantly try to nudge and drive you off the road.
Well maybe once again EA have sent out different review copies again as i was driven off the road 4 times on my first lap at Melbourne. I could clearly see the npc cars going for me time after time.
The game runs well at 4k on pc. If i only i knew how to alter the gamma though. The HDR is ok, but nothing special.
Initial impressions are that its f1 22 rebadged. Of course f1 22 was 21 rebadged. And so on.
Its been a long time since we had an decent f1 game.
I have play pro as i dont waste money anymore on ea sports games.
Looks like this will join pga golf, fifa and madden as not lasting long on my PC.
Expect the same from the new madden and fifa.
If only Ea could surprise us and actually bring out some decent.
f1 23 looks like another uninspired ea sports game.Comment
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