F1 2010 Impressions (PS3, 360, PC)

[bluengold34_OS]

With today being the North American release date (and Steam ), lets use this topic for impressions for all 3 platforms. Please limit this to impressions and questions about the game.

UPDATE: Apparently the console version is not being released until tomorrow or even as late as Thursday for some. For those who purchased the PC version off of steam, it has been released and will be unlocked within 2.5 hours to play. I have the game already downloaded on my system, just waiting for the unlock. I will do my best with impressions as soon as the game is unlocked on my PC.

[bluengold34_OS]

******PLEASE KEEP TO IMPRESSIONS*******

[bluengold34_OS]

Just a quick update....

The game is being unlocked on my PC as I type this.I am going to give it a run for 20 or 30 minutes and then hit you guys back with some early impressions!

[Kully]

Yup looks like it's getting unlocked on Steam as we type. Nice, can't wait to read impressions.

[bluengold34_OS]

Ok...well I turned a few laps at Spa, and I must say I am impressed so far. The graphics are stunning, but they are going to test your PC.

When you first fire up the game, it takes to inside your trailer, and you need to fill out all your bio info( typical Codemasters ) then you are asked to start your career, or you can head out to the paddock. On the paddock you can choose between doing a Grand Prix, Time Trial, or changing your system settings ( setting your graphics, setting up your wheel )

I picked time trial at Spa.



The driving model is done very nicely, and feels as good as some of better F1 mods for rFactor. The environment is awesome, its as detailed as you would ever hope for. The cockpit view is very nice, maybe not as crisp or nice as FSone 2009 or F1rft for rFactor, but still nicely done.

The reaction with my wheel( Logi Momo ) is very responsive and as good as one would hope. It also allows you to set up your controller how you want it, so it does have custome wheel and controller setups.

Before you hit the track, you can look at, and customize the day race/time trial. You can view your Brakes, Aero package, Tyres, and weather. You also can talk to your engineer or apply a custom set-up, or simply go with an in-game default setup.

The loading screens take forever, and the menu's are a bit clunky, and confusing. Keep in mind, this is my 1st time out with the game, so there is no familiarity with the system yet.

I will turn some more laps and add some AI this time, and see what a race weekend is like!

[bluengold34_OS]

Sorry Gents,

I had to run to Best Buy and purchase a new Video Card. Now I am running this bad boy at 1680x1050 maxed out, and its flying around the track.

Just did a quick race at Monza, and came if 4th on medium difficulty. It was dark and overcast, but no rain hit. The AI is very conscious of you, and does a very good job of racing fair. The particle effects are amazing, as I hit the corner, and kicked up some dirt.........its done ery nicely.

I finally have my GFWL user name and password. Micrsoft and Codemaster both require you to log on, in order to race online. The speed of loading and the menu's are getting a little bit better now, I assume its because I have my whole bio and online bio filled out now.

For anyone who is looking to pick this up for the PC, and is worried or concerned about the specs to run it wide open. Here is what I have, and I can run this game pretty much maxed out now.

Asus Duo Core
2.8 ghz
Intel 4
8 gigs of memory
1 TB HDD
Nvidia Geforce 9800 GT
450 watt psu

So far I am very pleased with the game, as it has its own unique style. The game is more towards sim than arcade, by a pretty decent amount. All the rules are in the game, and they are heavily enforced also. You tap someone from behind, its a time hit. You cut corners, it's a time hit and a warning. If its raining, you have to go in and change to your wet tyres. You also only get a limited amount of tyres per race and practice.

Paul and Stephen really do know their F1, and you can feel it througout the game.

[Lieutenant Dan]

Thank you for your early impressions, bluengold! I had a good laugh at my desk at your Best Buy dash for a new card to pump up your system for max detail LOL. Such is the life (and the curse) of the PC gamer!

[bhurst99]

I'm wondering how long it takes to do a qualifying session and a race. Can you save between the qualifying and the race. (You couldn't with F1 Challenge, the last PC F1 game I can recall and you couldn't with the PS3 F1 racing game which was a big problem unless you could block out like three hours to play the game).