F1 2023 One of the Most Extensive Racing Sims Ever Made

A Racing Game Like No Other

F1 2023 is one of the most extensive racing sims ever made, with superb graphics, excellent handling, lots of courses, and an entertaining story mode. With a price tag of £64.99, it is available for both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

What we love:

• Excellent visuals
• Extensive handling and difficulty options
• Entertaining story mode
• New Las Vegas race track
• Improved throttle controls

What we don’t:

• Loot boxes
• The atmosphere sometimes feels flat compared to a presentation on TV
• Some single-player content is hidden away in F1 World

An Immersive Story Mode

Even though it’s a bit cheesy and some of the characters are pretty annoying (although that’s the point, I suppose), it’s nice to see the Braking Point story mode make a return in F1 2023. The soap opera storyline is surprisingly entertaining, adding some much-needed flavor to what can otherwise be a rather clinical experience.

The story revolves around the brand new Konnersport racing team and the rivalry between Aiden Jackson and Devon Butler. In an attempt to give the narrative a bit more cohesion, Braking Point drops players into the thick of the action, with rivalries and in-team fighting playing out during the course of a few laps.

In addition to racing hard, players will need to make important decisions that can affect the team while also navigating social media and dealing with the press. It’s all part of a day’s work.

Expansive Gameplay Options

After speeding through 17 chapters of entertaining action in Braking Point, F1 2023 provides fans with a ton of other ways to enjoy the game, including an expansive career mode, online multiplayer, Grand Prix races, Time Trials, and lots more.

Some of the more traditional solo modes – like Grand Prix races and Time Trials – are hidden away in the new F1 World hub, which is also where you’ll find the digital storefront, loot boxes (via the Podium Pass/Battle Pass), and other superfluous content.

The aim of F1 World is to increase your Tech Level and earn upgrades in order to improve the performance of your custom F1 race car. You’ll do this by completing races and challenges, which are more bite-sized in nature.

Career Mode offers a much more in-depth and authentic F1 (and F2) experience, although even this can be customized to make it as beginner and time-friendly as you, please.

Ultimately, the ability to fully customize your in-game experience is what I like most about F1 2023. Whether you want to race a full season complete with practice and qualifying events in F1 or pick a shorter, simplified season with racing assists turned to max, F1 2023 gives you the ability to do so.

Impressive Visuals

It’s also hard to talk about F1 2023 without mentioning the graphics, which outside of the robotic looking character models, are spectacular. Indeed, from the moment the racing begins, the stunning visuals transport you to real-world circuits with an impressive level of accuracy.

The meticulously crafted car models, realistic lighting, vibrant colors, and countless environmental details are a feast for the eyes, or at least they would be if not for the blisteringly fast gameplay that runs at a buttery smooth frame rate.

The new Las Vegas circuit is particularly impressive, transporting players to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip at night – which is always a treat.

Conclusion

Truthfully, there’s not much to dislike about F1 2023, which excels in pretty much every area. While it’s getting better with each new release, the atmosphere sometimes feels a bit flat, failing to capture the buzz, excitement, and authenticity of race day.

The inevitable inclusion of loot boxes is also a tad disappointing, although the Battle Pass in general, is fairly easy to ignore.

Featuring superb graphics, excellent handling, lots of courses, and an entertaining story mode, to top it all off, F1 2023 is one of the most complete racing sims ever made. Perfect for newbies and veterans alike, the exhilarating and endlessly entertaining F1 2023 leaves the competition well and truly in its dust.