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24.5.2010

First off, I'll be clear; I really enjoy playing this game. However as a gamer and motor racing fan there are a few let downs which many people seem to overlook. Some are big, some are not so big, but on the whole don't detract from the excellent playability and depth.I'll get the non-realistic problems done first which, as an F1 fan are frustrating! Qualifying three and race tires aren't consistent, you can finish Q3 on slicks, then start the race on the harder compound. Weather changes too quickly, you can have dry Q1, pouring down Q2, bone dry Q3, which is strange. Pit stop strategy must be chosen before Q3 and cannot be changed thereafter. Fine if it's dry,but if the race is wet you can easily do a one stopper without too much tire degradation but as qualifying was dry, you chose the faster two stop option and you're stuck with it and all you can do is watch the AI drivers whizz off with 30 seconds in hand. Pit stops also take far too long, I've waited stationary for 16 seconds before for tyres and fuel, never have I seen a stop under ten seconds, which is at odds with the 7-10 seconds as taken in the refueling era. Also flags, the bain of the game! You'll get black and white flagged for AI drivers turning into you when you've rightly taken a place, or if they run off the track and come back on to the track into you etc. This will drive you mad with the strictest flag settings. As will back markers who don't appear to move out of the way when blue flagged, instead they hold their position and run you off on bends, which is annoying in Shanghai. This results in the front wing coming off and your car being un-drivable which will lead you to encounter a new problem as you pit to repair. Your stop is scheduled for lap 22, it's lap 21 now. You'd think Codemasters (given the apparently arrogant name!) would realise this and combine scheduled tyres and fuel with damage repair, but no. So now you have two laps, with two impossibly long stops. This didn't occur in 1998 when pitting as VideoSystem (less arrogantly named) included sliders as the car went onto autopilot for you to choose how much fuel you wanted adding and what tyres you wanted putting on, if any. Still, at least you have KERS to allow you to catch up it seems. KERS has two main problems, every car has it, as opposed to only Ferrari and McLarens, which is clearly an attempt to level the playing field so everyone has it, although the AI never seems to use it. The sound effect for KERS is horrible as well, like a malfunctioning turbo with a bad chest.The game also features a lot of repetition. I know this sounds odd as you've bought a game to do a lap of a circuit 70 times, but your "race engineer" radio chap only has about four things to say, some variation would be nice. This happy chappy is also useless when it comes to telling you anything useful. The on screen split timer only shows gaps back to around 15 seconds and all you're told via the radio is "you're building a good lead". This isn't normally a problem however when it's wet and your strategy is all wrong you can be pushing too hard for no reason or not pushing enough in a vain attempt to stay front forward. In career mode it gets even worse, all the mails you receive are pretty much the same just with the location changed. This might seem petty, but given how much you'll want to play this game it'll drive you so far up the wall you're be hard pressed against the ceiling.Anyway, moving swiftly on to the good things, which are plentiful. The game plays well, with many options. The cars handle as you want them too, and if you know your technical stuff you can really go to town with tuning and get your car exactly as you like it. If you are mechanically minded this is great as it really adds depth, not only can you learn tracks better, you can really feel like you had a part in doing it. If you're not mechanically minded you can can just use the defaults which work well enough to take you all the way through the game. Driving aids are there for complete beginners which work well, I've watched an older family member start with them all on, taking one off at a time a competent level has been attained in only weeks so they're certainly effective which is nice to know, and you don't have to worry about not being used to computer games!Numerous game modes make this game stand out above other serious racing games. Challenges are great, such as setting a fast lap, overtaking as many cars as possible in one lap, slip streaming for points, taking bends as fast as possible to get points, seeing how many check points you can get through before the timer runs out (remember when all racing games were like that?!) and finishing as high up as possible. Your performance is graded after, adding replay value if you don't get an A. Longevity is also added by awards, such as winning around the tight streets of Monaco with the damage turned on, getting over 144 points (think Schumacher '04) etc which are fun to get.Graphics are good for the Wii, some scenery is a bit bland, but you're watching the track though right? Sound is sparse but what there is sounds great, apart from that bloody race engineer and the horrible KERS sound (so bad I've mentioned it twice)! Control is either using a "wheel" style or with the stick on the nun chuck with a few button combinations.All in all though, this is a very enjoyable game to play, highly recommended for F1 fans and racing game fans alike. It can be technical if you want, or a user friendly arcade style racer, you decide!

21.11.2009

As an F1 fan I've been desperate to get my hands on this game, I've heard lots of disparaging remarks about it so I wasn't expecting much - but it's actually pretty damn good!Ignore the comments about the graphics, the Nintendo Wii isn't capable of the Hi-Def ultra-real graphics so you don't expect them, but the game makes the best of the consoles graphics (it looks rather like the arcade machine racing games I used to play!) and the cars are impressive.I love Mario Kart and the F1 2009 game gives me a chance to play another racing game which feels completely different (there are no blue shells or mushrooms for a start!)yet it also feels very familiar because the tracks and cars have been meticulously recreated to bring you something which is incredibly faithful to the sport I love.There are some aspects which veer away from reality, for example, all the cars have KERS (the Kinetic Energy Recovery System) so you can use a mini power boost once each lap when in the actual season only four teams used it - and only one of those managed to really make it work (McLaren).You can select any team and one of their drivers, though only the drivers from the start of the season - so you won't be able to drive as the impressive Kobayashi who entertained us all at the end of the season, but at least if you're a Ferrari fan you can see the season take place with Massa in all the races!As well as driving in the championship there are options to 'train' and work up through the ranks. The amount of technical input you want to put into the game is entirely up to you, so you can simply play the game, or you can tinker with the aerodynamics - so whether you're a die-hard fan of the sport, or someone with a casual interest, this game will appeal. If you just fancy a quick session though there's always the option for a 'quick race'.The main limitation of the game is the fact that the computer controlled drivers feel a bit robotic, there's no flare or personality - they drive around quite sensibly and predictably, but I suppose it would be quite difficult to have each driver in the game display real life characteristics of the drivers in real life.In a nutshell: The Wii has suffered from having third party games which have looked pretty poor compared to Nintendo's own range. That ends now, Codemasters have brought a game to the Wii which has been well thought out. Faithful representations of tracks and cars with incredible audio help to recreate the atmosphere of the 2009 season. The game isn't difficult to get the grips with, it feels natural - but the only way to really succeed is to practice, and I'm absolutely certain that at some point in the near future I'll be winning the 2009 Driver Championship.

8.12.2009

I own both the Xbox and PS3 and the Mrs owns the Wii. I never buy games for the Wii as i always see it as a bit gimmicky and for the kids. This game changed all that for me. Ive been waiting for a new F1 game for ages and i didnt want to wait till next year for the Xbox or PS3 versions.Ive got to say i expected an arcadey F1 experience with this, with the grandstands full of those stupid Mii's you see in every other game on the Wii, but how wrong was I. This is simply superb, the graphics are actually decent for a Wii game (expect PS2 standards and you get the picture) and is by far the best game graphically ive seen on the Wii and a lot better than the previews have given it credit.The gameplay is just as good, it has quick race, weekend, championship and even career mode. It cannot be faulted. The menus are clear and precise and there are awards to unlock.But the gameplay itself is simply outstanding. I wasnt expecting much if im honest and debated getting this but its simply addictive! The wheel works wonders, steering response is fast and braking and accelerating is taken care of with the buttons. It takes a bit of getting used to but after a few laps you're hitting the apexes of corners like a pro and trying to shaves seconds off your time, the steering wheel aspect really makes this game and it stands out from other driving games for this reason. If you dont have the money to afford a next gen console and ultra-spec steering wheel like a Logitech, then this more than gives you a rewarding driving experience. I actually use the wheel that came with MarioKart and simply bought the F1 game on its own.There are weather conditions that change mid race and work really nice-this came as a shock to me because i wasnt expecting that sort of detail from a Wii game, there is damage-albeit basic, a very good radio pit crew informing you all the way round and a real feeling of immersion when racing. Dont expect next-gen type graphics or detail, but dont make the mistake of thinking this is a kids game either, its not. It more than satisfies the adult racer and it keeps you wanting to go back for more. with beginner, medium and expert difficulties its a real challenge. Throw in full qualifying, pitstop and hard and soft tyres and this becomes (in my opinion) the best racer on the Wii by far. If you have been humming'n'arrghing about getting this then i can only say 'take the plunge". Its well worth it and a fantastic racer. Codemasters have done an excellent job here and its probably been rather under-estimated in my opinion, but as some of the other reviewers on here are finding, its actually a really decent racer. Well worth the money, im really happy with it.

10.2.2010

i only own a wii in fact since my playstation 1 i haven't owned a console until this.The wii lacks in graphics we all know and they lean towards family arcade style games with some good regenerated games from the other platforms so you don't expect a lot for the adult market.This is just the game to change all that someone finally decided to make the most of the wii's player interaction in a game that's clever and very addictive.It takes some time to get used to the steering and braking even on easy setting but then when your travelling at 180 mph through chicanes you wouldn't expect it to be easy. Sitting in front of a 42 inch screen with surround on and the front wheels in front of you,

21.11.2009

If, like me, you're a proper F1 fan, you'll love this game. The graphics are probably as good as you're going to get from a Wii, granted the frame-rate does drop sometimes but you'll be so absorbed with the driving experience that you'll barely notice. My first few laps were terrible and my immediate thought was that the controls were way too sensitive. Not so, the problem was that I was trying to play F1 2009 like it was Mario Kart and this is no arcade game. After an hour or so of practice I had got used to the control layout and the sensitivity of the steering and I was starting to drive some half-decent laps. I actually giggled when I went into Eau Rouge flat in sixth and saw,

22.12.2009

Its been a long time coming hasnt it F1 2009? When I saw the adverts for it I had mixed feelings. Being a big F1 fan I was very pleased to see a new F1 release but for the Wii? Hmmm wasnt so sure. I only usually play on the Wii when my 4 year old son wants to play Mario Kart or similar and the graphics usually make me turn my nose up being a PC gamer but I thought what the hell got to be worth a go before the other formats come out.Well I was not in the least bit disappointed. Takes a while to get used to the controls with the Wiimote but after half an hour you get the feel for it. Okay the graphics are the best that Wii can dish out I expect and they arent the best but what do you expect.This game is all about the racing sim fan and F1 fan out there.

5.1.2010

I got this game for Xmas, and being a big fan of F1 was really looking forward to playing my first proper F1 driving game for over 10 years. The game itself is fantastic, the graphics are good, the game is tricky at first without being impossible and I love both the career mode and the championship mode. Just one fairly major complaint.....being a true fan I like to play the full length grand prix, incorporating pit stops etc. However, I don't always have the time to go through all the qualifying and the whole race at one sitting (like many people I am sure, it is over 2 hours plus per race!), so I was very surprised and disappointed that there does not seem to be a facility to save your game during a race (so you can return to the same spot at a later date).

23.11.2009

I am a huge fan of GP4 on the PC and thought i would give this a shot. Firstly as far as graphics go it's not that bad. Everybody seems to be slating the graphics but they are as good as your going to get from the Wii. When your driving at 180mph through Eau Rouge you dont really have that must time to take in the scenery anyway!The controls work very well. It takes a little getting used to at first, but once you get to grips with the controls they work very well.This game can be played by all as there are multiple options to make the game as easy or as difficult as you like, so even the most experienced F1 gamer will have a challenge.The best part of the game is the career mode.

20.11.2009

I have to be honest, I only bought this game for the Wii because I love F1 and it wasn't available for the 360. I was worried because some racing games don't feel good on the wii but this game is very good. Yes the graphics aren't xbox or ps3 standard but i knew they wouldn't be. The actual gameplay though, is very good. The weather feels real, the cars handle different in the rain and you need to do a bit of tuning to find a good set up that works for you, but it is not too difficult that a child could play. I'm really glad it wasn't released for the 360 because then I wouldn't have got to play it wii style by twisting the remote.In all honestly the graphics could be a bit better,

22.11.2009

I pre-ordered this game over the weekend and boy when I knew it was being dispatched I waited at the front door in anticipation - HONEST.Forget any star reviews under 3 stars, this game has a lot of depth and requires you to step in side an F1 driver, you must be smart and patient, but it will be rewarding when you know how to drive an F1 car. This is for serious F1 fans and you just cannot compare the graphics to that of a 360 or PS3, I'd say the graphics are good and on the limit of what the Wii can do in terms of frame rate, but the game play is what it is all about and is amazing. I'm still trying to get use to the controls and like anything it requires practice and more practice.

6.12.2009

This is a great effort from codies, graphically about as good as you could expect on the wii and perfectly acceptable, there are a few things missing which you would expect to see on the more powerful consoles but you are concentrating so much in keeping the car on the track you wont notice !. There are plenty of different modes and things to unlock as you go through the game, using the wheel with the game also adds a good sense of realism and challenge (this is f1 not mario kart !), be prepared for lots of grass cutting when you first try it but perservere and it does reward you, it took me a good 45 minutes to start putting together a half decent lap and that was only on one circuit (nurburgring)!,

29.12.2009

I am F1 mad, as far as I am concerned it is the only sport worth watching, so you can imagine my excitement when I was given F1 2009 (Wii) for Christmas.For the first few games I was terrible, in fact I spent more time in the gravel than on the track at Monza but after a few hours practice, I am getting really quite good, this morning I set a very respectable lap record.This is a must if you like F1 - It seems so realistic (I have never actually driven an F1 car!) and it really is loads of fun. I have not even scratched the surface yet and am looking forward hours more octane filled fun.For once a computer game actually lives up to my expectations.

2.1.2010

Hi guysif you are looking to buy this game, buy it. it rocks.The gameplay is amazing but there are some gripes, such as its quite hard to corner on some tracks.Also the drivers smash into you when cornering and its immpossible to drive in the rain because of the spray.I won't go on any more about that.the rest is amazing. Every graphical detail is perfect, and the career is wicked because you have to go to test sessions to get a seat on a team, you get letters and e-mails, and driver points.Plus and this a big plus you can race as the great lewis hamilton!!!Get a comfy sofa and a plama tv (not essential) and play!

22.11.2009

this is a good game, the graphics arent the best but then this is the wii, but it dosent ruin the game...as another review has already said, its hard to snap out of mario kart mode but after a few laps you get the hang of it and begin to enjoy hitting the apex of those difficult corners.only real gripes i have, where is the online mode? surely a game like this should be playable online.second and not so important are the lack of a replay after qualifying or racing, thought this was practically standard in most racing games.overall a decent game for formula one fans

1.1.2010

Here is my brothers review, it was a gift to him:"It's really good. The graphics are good, but McClarens car is just grey instead of shiny. I wish the Abu Dhabi grand prix actually changed from day to night like in real life (it stays as day). It wouldn't have taken much effort for them to do that.The gameplay is really good. It's got loads of different settings for the car. So far, I've done time trials but not races, so I don't know how the AI is. Overall, it's a good game and made a fantastic present from my siblings for Christmas."

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