The calls from the pit crew over the radio are also notable. Not only do superbly done backgrounds like forests present a sense of scale, slowing down to notice the details shows depth to something as seemingly mundane as the grass or gravel to the sides of the track.Įven the scope of the races feels bigger than usual, with notable crowds hanging out behind fences and taking the action in. It reflects the surrounding environment as a player's car zips around tracks, too.
On the track, the superb lighting illustrates just how beat up the surfaces are from years of events. The crew announcing races will eventually get repetitive but do a good job of relaying the action. Menus are crisp and simple and load times aren't notable. The game looks good, especially with some additional lighting upgrades, but the real focus needed to be-and is-the sense of immersion via the entire presentation package.Īnd it gets it right in this area. It's fun to jump into one of these older offerings and feel the weighty difference.į1 2019 feels like it hits a nice middle ground in the visuals department. Notably, cars from the past added to the series in recent years perform markedly different than their modern counterparts. But a laundry list of assists can ease the process, which can quickly turn into a notable uptick in skill as players start flicking off assists and holding their own. Opposing drivers will give enough wiggle room for a pass or clearance on a corner, though a more aggressive approach isn't uncommon for players who don't show the same courtesy.Īs always, the learning curve here can be steep for newcomers. That action is complemented nicely by A.I. It's one of many things to monitor over the course of a race besides the actual action itself.
Should players choose to indulge it, intra-race strategy is great because of a stellar, realistic damage system. True to the real thing, steering one of the modern rides is light until the downforce kicks in, demanding players adapt on the fly while battling the track and other racers. The sense of speed and horsepower is here and even better despite F1 2018's suspension upgrades. The controls are tight, extensive feedback vibration offers guidance and the marriage of that, sound and graphical design makes for a thrilling offering. While seasoned fans of the sport will appreciate the nuances of how the feel continues to reflect real-life rule changes, even casual players quickly become immersed. Aligning well with its reputation, F1 2019 is one of the best-feeling racers on the market today.
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