With F1 2013, another title of the famous F1 range comes on the market. In addition to the current race with licensed drivers and race teams Wettbwerben brings Formula 1 simulation pilots and racing cars of past eras at the start.
Many game modes: Career, scenario and Classics
F1 2013 offers game modes to suit all tastes: sprints, timed runs (Time Trial, Time Attack), local or online players as opponents or partners, a new classic mode and a racing career bring a lot of selection.
At the beginning of the game leads the Young Driver test in the world of Formula 1 - with tutorials that explain the purpose of the different types of tires, the use of the energy recovery system, the movable rear wing and more. On the runway, the pilot has to prove his skills and get the attention of F1 teams that could sign him.
The career begins in a small team. It is necessary to complete a successful season in order to arouse the interest of the most prestigious racing teams. One can then decide or try to reach higher goals on the team for a change. In any case, the goal is: to become world champion.
A complete career lasts quite long. Who wants to play only one season in less time, can the Season Challenge contest in 10 races a championship season.
F1 2013 is officially licensed by the FIA. In order for the teams, drivers and tracks correspond exactly to those of the real Formula 1 circus.
Another interesting variant of the game is the scenario mode. Here, the player is confronted with various challenges from the career of a pilot: You completed tests for young drivers prevails within his own racing team, copes with all kinds of challenges of a driver who wrestles for World Championship points and those of a pilot who is to withdraw from the race.
However, the most important new feature in F1 2013 is the Classics mode . Here you play with cars and drivers who have written in the eighties history. Racer legends like Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Damon Hill, Emerson Fittipaldi, Nigel Mansell, Gerhard Berger and Mika Hakkinen are in the respective race cars at the start.
The race in the Classics mode are stylishly played on the historic round courses of Jerez, Brands Hatch or alternatively on the circuits of the season 2013. The cars of the 80's driving himself to be totally different from the modern race cars.
Wen thrilled the Classics mode, can access to the variant "Classic Edition". He then gets even the cars and drivers of the nineties donated.
On the piste
In terms of gameplay, there are no major changes from the last edition. The controller presents itself unchanged and the feel of the car is very good.
Small improvements have been the driving line. Before the player starts on the track, you dot together with the engineer the vehicle. It is used to set about downforce, suspension, spoiler, brake force distribution, gear ratios and more.
During the race, the pilot receives instructions and information from the crew from the pit lane: the position of direct competitors or the wear of the tires come directly from the helmet to the cockpit. The race strategy to adapt accordingly.
In F1 2013, all rules of the real championships, including penalties for offenses are such as cutting curves or dangerous action.
The graphics of F1 2013 is outstanding and attention to detail. The cars and tracks are displayed perfectly. The great feel for the speed and realistic lighting effects, especially in wet races, delight in playing.
Is room for improvement, however, the damage after collisions, which usually be less pronounced than it suggests the crash.
Conclusion: A mature F1 simulation
Already F1 2012 was an outstanding simulator. The new version is not a big revolution, but has been refined and improved in many ways. Codemasters has given the game lent more variety, just with the modes scenario and Classics. Especially Classics offers a completely different driving experience.
The ride was further perfected, graphics, sound, physics and gameplay are outstanding. This makes F1 2013 Formula 1 simulator. For motorsport fans a must.
Reference
The download link leads for technical reasons to Steam.
Benefits
Ride very convincing
very many playing modes
perfect simulation
additional modes scenario and Classics
Disadvantages
Kolissionsschäden improvement
classic cars difficult to drive
many well-known pilots of the 80 missing
No World Cup Classics Mode
