Will this be fun for a casual driver?

[Ani]

I've been wanting a F1 game to play.

[FR]

It should be, AI strength can be adjusted. I also use default car setups in the races on the current game.

[Ani]

Originally posted by FR:

It should be, AI strength can be adjusted. I also use default car setups in the races on the current game.

Ah okay, thanks for the reply :D

[cecar1966]

It is pretty easy for a casual player if you don't put the AI to high. Default setups works good enough to enjoy the game without putting to much effort in it. :)

[Ani]

Originally posted by cecar1966:

It is pretty easy for a casual player if you don't put the AI to high. Default setups works good enough to enjoy the game without putting to much effort in it. :)

Sounds great! I wanna drive F1s and this game has me interested I'm excited to buy it when it comes out :D

[cecar1966]

There is a lot of driving assists as well that you can use until you fell comfortable enough to turn them off. :)

[Chester]

Yeah definately, all the F1 titles have been great at supporting all driver styles, from total newbie to the seasoned racer. Have fun!

[Ani]

Originally posted by ProDriver:

Yeah definately, all the F1 titles have been great at supporting all driver styles, from total newbie to the seasoned racer. Have fun!

Thank you :D

[SteelWalker]

Originally posted by 49Stories:

I've been wanting a F1 game to play.

Yes, F1 2019 is a Arcade racing game, you can it play with xbox controller too. It's like Train Simulator... And F1 2019 don't support VR.
It's not for hardcore simracer from iRacing or rFactor2.

[Ani]

Originally posted by SteelWalker:

Originally posted by 49Stories:

I've been wanting a F1 game to play.

Yes, F1 2019 is a Arcade racing game, you can it play with xbox controller too. It's like Train Simulator... And F1 2019 don't support VR.
It's not for hardcore simracer from iRacing or rFactor2.

Ah then this is for me then * u *

[Chester]

Williams #1

[Ani]

Originally posted by ProDriver:

Williams #1

Yes

[TheMightyMax]

Just google the setups for every gp instead of the default setup. It is much more enjoyable when you have the right setup every race.

[Josh]

Originally posted by SteelWalker:

Originally posted by 49Stories:

I've been wanting a F1 game to play.

Yes, F1 2019 is a Arcade racing game, you can it play with xbox controller too. It's like Train Simulator... And F1 2019 don't support VR.
It's not for hardcore simracer from iRacing or rFactor2.

I always laugh when people say F1 2016-2018 are arcade games, no it's not you noob. Try doing a 100% race in cockpit with no assists and managing drs battery deployment and differential per turn while managing your tires and make consistent laps. You can make it an arcade game by using TC or ABS and racing lines in T-cam with a controller.

[Sterling Archer]

Originally posted by Edward Jam:

Originally posted by SteelWalker:

Yes, F1 2019 is a Arcade racing game, you can it play with xbox controller too. It's like Train Simulator... And F1 2019 don't support VR.
It's not for hardcore simracer from iRacing or rFactor2.

I always laugh when people say F1 2016-2018 are arcade games, no it's not you noob. Try doing a 100% race in cockpit with no assists and managing drs battery deployment and differential per turn while managing your tires and make consistent laps. You can make it an arcade game by using TC or ABS and racing lines in T-cam with a controller.

i dont think theres any need to go totally mental like that. and theres no need to be quite so offended when someone says something negative about something you like. its not going to change how you feel about it is it?

it depends on your context really,

it doesnt have the tyre simulation of titles like RF2, the physics arent anywhere near real world, like say the rss formula mods or similar in titles like AC, the racing ai is weak when compared to titles like, again RF2, or AMS/GSC

The graphics engine is very limited, although this years looks more promising.

it has been very cookie cutter, with only a few decent strides made recently, like thr R+D in more recent titles, which still wasnt perfect. hell alot of features that it has now, such as pace laps, R+D, proper session simulation, safety car both virtual and real, it didnt have till recent titles, and alot of AI qualy times are still baked in rather than realtime

its certainly aimed more at a casual audience, who will be playing it on their sofa, with a pad, the fact that guys, such as myself, will be getting it, as i do every year, and using my wheel, no assists, higher difficulty etc doesnt make it any more of a sim, when compared to actual more technically superior titles

fundamentally, i believe its safe to call it simcade, even arcade and not get triggered by it, because when you look at it objectively, that is its aim, it isnt selling itself or being marketed as a hardcore simulation of formula one, its physics and everything else.

its meant as an enjoyable title, where a large portion of players will be on console also, and where the competition/rivals to the game are niche and/or limited to pc and modded installs of more robust simulation programs, like RF2, AC ,AMS,

This is of course my opinion and if you disagree, youre most welcome to of course, it doesnt change my feelings, but i gotta say, this tips the needle closer to arcade than hardcore sim.


To answer OP: yes, absolutely, you can enjoy this in your nomex suit, in a racing chair with your direct drive wheel 100% races, legendary AI etc, and you can also enjoy it on the sofa, on a ps4/xbox, with a pad, a beer, and 25% race lengths and everywhere in between. like with anything, you get out what you put in

[Josh]

I've played rFactor for years, and dabble a bit with Assetto Corsa, but I've learned more about breaking points and cornering speeds with F1 2016 and an overall better driver...also the biggest thing for me is concentration and being consistent and thats what F1 2016 gave me. I'm approaching 150 hours of F1 2016 and I haven't even started a Season yet....still lots to learn. Yes, the tire model is non existent and hopefully the next gen F1 games will have flat spots and tire degradation ext but to me F1 games past 2016 can be considered a sim, better that driving an open wheel car with RF or AC.