F1 2020 in the Test

In the world of Motorsport Corona is currently due a lot to be desired. So also in the formula 1, which is late to start but just this weekend in our beautiful Alpine Republic in the new season. And although the racing action was quite thrilling, so the traces of the last few weeks and months are everywhere seen and felt have been: Neither Vettel’s screwdriver, the contact between Albon and Hamilton, about a murmur went through the ranks – which were, in fact, empty. Thus, a lot of Flair and atmosphere remained. But the drivers opted for a strong Black Lives Matter by a minute’s silence before the start of the race. In the real world, much of it is 2020 just to be different. And also in the appropriate license game, a lot has happened … only that here, actually, all the changes of a positive nature.

Oops, they did it again. Codemasters with F1 in 2019 nor in my own words the best F1 game of all time delivered to have put its run of success with F1 2020 continued seamlessly. Although the entertaining storyline about rivalry and stable order was gekübelt as the core of the Solo experience again, but one of the Fans is probably the most-anticipated Features in the previous, very complete Gameplay-Mix woven: the opportunity with his own Team in the F1 circus to participate.

The Clou: you are the driver and the team owner at the same time, tries to climb in the footsteps of the famous Jack Brabham the only driver with his own car, F1 world champion … and was knighted, but this possibility builds Codemasters, perhaps only in the next title. Here, you’ll have to be content with the world championship the Premier class. Eh cool enough. Especially because all this was hoisted in a well-balanced complexity to the game. Means: you can and must actually take some important decisions and Deals. To F1 Manager 2020 or F1 vehicle Simulator 2020 F1 2020 , but not for a long time. While so you may place, for example, at the beginning, with a strict eye on your finances and ambitions of sponsors, engine suppliers and second driver, you have no Say with regard to the vehicle construction – Chassis, aerodynamics and co.–. Cracks like the pity to ensure, with regard to the “Wide-Appeal”, the Codemasters tried going but it’s all right, I think.

However, further in the Text: then it goes to the Design. It is therefore, designed a Logo, the car paint put it together and the team colors are determined. Here, too, the real Afficionados are missing but probably a little depth. Both in car Design, as well as the team logo must be, without exception, worked with pre-made Designs. Wherein the selection for the Logo is still quite considerable, and many combinations of permits, wait for the actually more interesting/more important cars-Design only a few, pre-made Liveries for the two or three elements, only the colors set may be. A pity – a full-fledged Editor in the sense of Forza would of course be nice to have been. At least you can switch but in the course of the game by the new Podium passport for more Designs, freely – both for his car, as well as for the suit, helmet and gloves eures alter Egos, the will also be chosen only from a set of pre-defined character models and not even free designed may be. That female models are selectable, is nothing New, but still pleasing.

Full Calendar

The initial Setup of your own F1 team is done, you start your in your first season. The essential difference to the regular driver’s season, which included, of course, to us either in formula 2 or in formula 1 can be started, that you have to take care of the scheduling of the team. For the free time between the race weekends and Events (it’s Invitational to wait with historic cars, and the like) want to be the Team’s scheduled activities. The procedure is quite simple. For every gap in your calendar – whether it is three, four, or more days, get the game six activities to choose from, which take a different number of days, each with its own effects and costs mean. A Fitness Training for your second driver would, therefore, take for example a day, improve his Skills, and $ 2,000 costs. A four-day Team Event would be, by contrast, would boost the morale of your development team, but to beat with 30,000 beech. You could, however, also a five-day-long Focus all efforts on aerodynamic development order; would not hold up the right Team, of course, the morale of the departments for engine, Chassis, and quality control would suffer. Then there is also the possibility of a Marketing focus and to visit together with the second driver, a two day E-sports tournament to stir the advertising drum … I think you understand how the selection looks like this. Which of the available Events, your schedule is entirely up to you. As well as the decision of whether or not your plan at all, which of these, or prefer to have your money together you want to have a faster Budget for the further development of the departments or can simply be ongoing to cover the costs, because the existing income by your performance on the track to tighten its belt.

At the end of the day, the whole Team-Management gaps an interesting extension around the already from the previous known vehicle-development via RPG-like R&D-tree and the classic racing action (more on that later), although it is, of course, far from the depth of a Manager Sim for miles … also because of the logic. Why, for instance, it is not possible, my second driver to send to the gym and launch at the same time, for example, a Merchandise sale. But well: The calendar for all the departments and lead Team members individually would have probably blown up every frame. This is so already in order. Especially because the Action on the track itself, we are immediately reconciled …

Useful refined

You must probably know is not my Test, F1 2019 to know that Codemasters behavior prior title to the highest class of formula-Sports with a good ride, challenging AI and interesting Gameplay was convincing ways. Accordingly, the British developers have pinched this Time too in-depth operations on F1-the heart and leave it at subtleties. Probably the most important after the original model for the simplified ERS System is. Suitable for the real world, you can now simply via the “Overtake”Button, the full Power of the system to retrieve the Rest of it runs on car and track tuned independently in the Background.

In addition, it was also filed on the HUD. The on-screen Displays are now also on the console to your own preferences customizable. Thus you can, for example, the Position of the Minimap or the rear-view mirror the whole of your preferences according to move. And if we’re talking mirrors, rear: Codemasters has now also integrated with a virtual, Central rear-view mirror. Very comfortable – not only when you are trying a wind shadow-Conn Eicher wants to keep it in check.

Also the game was improved. Or you have been given new opportunities, the career history, your preferences. All you want to do, for example, in the previously briefly mentioned, the driver’s career is virtually the heart of the game from the previous year’s throw – so, only without the Cutscenes – you can choose whether the formula 2, only in the Form of three single race without Qualifying, would like to experience, or is it a little more time in the hotbed of talent in the Premier class and spend a half or full season to the best of riding want. The exciting races in identical cars is not of interest to you, however, and you want to jump directly into the Cockpit of a Ferrari and prove that the current car can keep up in your hands very well with the rest of the Topfeld?! Goes now also. And also in F1, you can adjust the season length in three stages, that is, either the full 22, or 16, or 10 races to complete. On which routes the condensed world Championships, you can in a result set.

In between at regular intervals – but at the latest after the end of the season – the possibilities of the new driver market System of the game to get to know the was mainly due to the Integration of the My Team mode is needed. Drivers and Teams alike, or reduce their services, their so-called “Acclaim-stage”, so to speak, their reputation. The higher the in the case of a driver, the more expensive it is for Teams that would like to work with him clear. In addition, you can as a Pilot in career mode, acquire in addition, so-called Perks that you, in turn, valuable to your Team. This would, for example, the media-to be able to training additional Interview-answers-free switch, or benefits in terms of the components of conservation, and the like. An interesting and well-implemented System, the course provides a bit more depth.

The Usual

Yes, of course, is F1 in 2020, also again better than F1 in 2019, because of all the vehicles and tracks of the current season are included … so the “theoretical season 2020”. It is not the actual. While Hamilton, Vettel and co. so this year, although not in Melbourne, and so some other Destination to Start could, or should, but twice on the Spielberg boards, ignored F1 2020 all the COVID-19-effects and offers not only a full audience, but especially the whole range of routes and dates. Including, as usual, a highly detailed implemented Digital versions of the city of Hanoi and the iconic course in Zandvoort in the Netherlands – both new additions to the F1 calendar … the theoretical. Well you know.

The cars: a similar picture. All the Teams and drivers are included, as they were originally presented. For the driver and vehicle field of F1 and F2, but this means only one deviation: The silver arrows are in the game still actually silver and not Black. I have, however, already asking for Codemasters if this is not patched yet “succeeded”.

The Technical

During the last year were made by stretching Redesigns and new Lcihteffekte relatively large jumps compared to the previous game, the changes this Time are very limited. In fact, I would have noticed visually, no real difference to the previous game. The Good thing: Even without the latest Mega-Hardware under the table to have, to be running F1 2020 , even in the DX12 version, and on maximum detail and at high resolutions, most likely, pleasant, liquid, looks anything but bad. Especially the weather effects are again of the finest. However, I can’t help but also came, but up in time at the sight of one or other of the Polygon edge on a car short of the nose or grummelnd to note that the shadows on the PS4, but occasionally very noticeable LOD levels and the character models are blurry. But hey: Maybe the Engine-Team boss at Codemasters everything with Konzodus!

concentration on the Engine change for the Next Gen and the year 2021 crammed. According to the current state is F1 2020 for the next PS5 and Xbox Series, X does not appear – at least not in a specially souped-up version.

The driving physics, however, there are – as already in the previous year, nothing to complain about. Both the current F1 cars, as well as the formula 2 race and a variety of historic cars in the game feel all of them immensely to think. In addition, it allows a wide selection of support wheels and a extensive Mix of driving AIDS and the new Casual mode, where a smart power-steering assist, and even horseback riding is usually without serious consequences, that beginners and pros can come to your cost.

Also, the AI, as usual in 110 individual levels adjustable, is doing a great Job. It is but the powerful grade-ability, which requires a certain and self-reflective fine-tuning so that you get a real authentic experience served. It is, in fact, reasonably capable at the wheel, you can drive, of course, in a completely inferior car (keyword: MyTeam-mode) from the beginning, the lords Hamilton, Bottas, Verstappen and LeClerc at the discretion of the ears.

The Multiplayer

Finally, a few words about the multi-player Part of the title. Here, too, Codemasters has one of the biggest desires of the Community, and Yes; even from me – fulfilled: There is a split-screen mode! And one that is also against a full AI field of drivers can be driven. Hurrah! In addition, a comprehensive Online part is waiting, of course, still, its own E-sports section, a weekly Online Events and League opportunities. In the absence of, even after the release of the game at the time of testing I can say for the stability and function of more parts, but still not too Accurate.

CONCLUSION

I would be in a Theater and F1 2020 would be a piece; I would end up and as strong and long-applauding until my hands hurt. Codemasters has turned – again – in all the right screws, in order to make their latest formula 1 title, only better, without decreasing anything of it. Yes, the technology is slowly dusty, but a motivating “My Team”mode, a great driving physics, good AI, and a rich scope of make up for that. And Hello?! There is now a split-screen mode! SPLIT-SCREEN MODE! YAY!!!11eins

What 2020 is F1? A racing-Simulation from Codemasters with F1 – and F2-license.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Tested on: PC & PS4 Pro
Developer / Publisher: Codemasters
Release: 07. July 2020
Link: Official Website