Best F1 Game for the PC

slapnuts · Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 19:47 Post subject: Best F1 Game for the PC

Whats everyones opinion on the best f1 game for the pc? My favourite has to be the GP series by Geoff Grammond
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HoosierDaddy · Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 22:10 Post subject:

I don't think there is any "best" because what people want varies.

EA Sports F1-C is the most realistic to set up and drive. But how many people really care about that? And even less can know that from personal experience. But the realistic physics is why the professional world championship uses it.

I personally prefer the sounds of the GPn series and some of the graphics are better. The Physics are not as realistic for an F1 car but are probably more fun to drive.

And of course Grand Prix Legends is ...uh.... a legend Smile

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slapnuts · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 13:49 Post subject:

White Lightning · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 16:30 Post subject:

Tunnel Vision · Kart Champion Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 80

too many driver assists in EA's F1 series .Gpl Rocks

HoosierDaddy · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 14:32 Post subject:

Dan_123 · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 15:09 Post subject:

I would agree on the Geoff Grammond series. Up to GP3 we could edit tracks and by the time GP4 came out, i must have had a few hundred tracks installed. The power to change physics / drivers / liveries and tracks gave this game serious lasting power.

Pity GP4 didn't have the same facilities to make tracks. It was still great to play and I am sad to see that GP5 etc doesn't look likely.
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Steve Gee · Single-Seater Rookie Joined: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 146

GPL for a historic view of F1...F1C for a current view.

GPL, like the manual says, is a look at Formula 1 before aero and downforce became such household words. It has some shortcomings (tire temperature/wear probably the biggest) but will always hold a special place on my HD. If I had to clear my PC of every sim but one, GPL would probably remain, although the modded version of NASCAR Racing 2003 with the Trans Am style physics would give it a run.

F1C (F1 Challenge) is very fun, and very frustrating...setups are the key to going fast in it (as in GPL and any racing sim). F1C has an open style structure, which allows for modders to attempt to recreate older eras of F1 racing. I myself am waiting anxiously for the Turbo Era mod to be finalized and released.

GP4 is much prettier and better sounding than F1C but it has a sort of canned feel to it. F1C is more challenging IMO. If Crammond had made GP4 as add-on friendly as GP3, it probably would have grown it's fanbase a bit.

It all comes down to personal preference in sims I guess...the F1C vs GP4 debate rages daily at most racing sim sites.

White Lightning · Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 00:41 Post subject:

Re: GP4...I've heard it's out on XBOX, anyone know if this is true???

Also, anyone got any recommendations for racing games for XBOX, I've looked at Outrun 2, Burnout 3, Project Gotham 3 and the soon to be released Forza Motorsport, can anyone help??

Steve Gee · Single-Seater Rookie Joined: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 146

FYI, there's a 1975 mod in progress for F1 99-02 out..."demo" released.

Currently, it models the Brabham BT44 in the Martini livery (one of my all time favorites), the Surtees TS16, the Shadow DN5 and DN7 (V8 and V12 models) and the Lotus 72E of 1975. It's still a WIP and takes some changes in the player's line of thought concerning setups versus the modern F1 gaming world, but it is a lot of fun when you get it right.

It's the closest thing to game 4 wheel drifting I've tried since GPL came out. And it will only get better.

Asterix-TG · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 12:24 Post subject:

I'm an avid participant of F1C 99-02 with all the current mods for the 2004 season.

I now only ever race witgh low traction control or no aids at all and there is some incredibly close and quick racing. The online racing is superb!

That would get my vote.
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Clownpaint · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 14:37 Post subject:

basically every part of GP4 with the exception of the tracks is customizable. There is a good community for it despite its age and although i havent tried the ea sims i would highly recommend gp4.

My game has the 2004 cars, tv displays (driver names/times), helmets, pit crews, 3d wheel add on, new realistic sounds, new realistic physics. The works basically, it is great fun.

alexhallyork · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 00:15 Post subject:

For a good manager game, why not F1CM (see www.f1cm.co.uk), it is set to be the best game in the world, ever.
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White Lightning · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 20:16 Post subject:

Been following it since 2003, Alex. Any idea when it'll be out 'cause it's in Alpha 3 testing now supposedly. I had heard Christmas 2004, obviously now.

kk · Karter Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 34 Location: Anchorage

gp4. Though there are some disappointments:
There is no safety car, no ‘stop and go’ penalties (no penalties for causing accident at all), you are always able to get out of gravel. Also, sometimes weather changes and track conditions don't match each other.
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