F1 23 – Racing circus at full speed, full of drama and excitement (PS PLUS)

TEST – F1 23 is not just another annual update to the official Formula-1 game, but a real adventure that takes us into the lives of the drivers and themselves. The Braking Point 2 campaign continues the fate of the characters we met in the previous part, and has in store for us new dramas, conflicts, and twists. But if you prefer a realistic driving experience, you won't be disappointed either, as the game offers plenty of settings and modification options so everyone can find their own style. And if that's not enough, there's the F1 World mode, which brings together a common progression system for all single and multiplayer modes, giving us even more incentive to race as much as possible.

The world of Formula 1 is full of excitement, tension and competition. Battles take place not only on the field, but off it as well. The relationship between team members, competition between stables, and the expectations of the press and public all influence the performance and mood of competitors. Codemasters is trying to bring us this world back in F1 23, which is not just a simulation, but also an interactive movie. In the Braking Point 2 campaign, we not only drive a car, but also make decisions that affect the development of the story and relationships between the characters. But if we just focus on driving, we won't miss anything either, as the game offers us plenty of other ways to enjoy the F1 experience.

Brake or push! – Breakpoint campaign 2

The Braking Point 2 campaign (which complements the first pit stop of F1 21) is F1 23's greatest innovation and greatest strength. This situation is not just a simple professional situation, but it tells us a real story in which we participate ourselves. The campaign continues the fate of the characters we met in the previous part: Devon Butler, Casper Ackerman and Aidan Jackson. All three are in different positions: Devon Butler is racing for Aston Martin alongside Sebastian Vettel, and Casper Ackermann has moved to Alfa Romeo as Kimi Raikkonen's partner. On the other hand, Aidan Jackson remains at Williams, where he has to fight with his new teammate, Zoe Luka.

During the campaign, we can play the role of several characters and thus learn about all aspects of the lives and souls of the contestants. The story is full of drama, conflict, twists and turns, which we ourselves can influence with our choices. In story mode, we not only drive the car, but we also conduct interviews and talk with our teammates and the team boss, and sometimes with our family. The game reproduces the atmosphere of the Netflix series Drive to Survive very well and shows us more of the world of F1.

Customizable experience – driving settings and adjustments

F1 23 is concerned not only with the story, but also with the driving experience. The game provides us with a lot of setting options so everyone can find their own style and level. Whether we're a beginner, a pro, or somewhere in between, we can always make choices to help or challenge us. For example, we can turn on or off the ABS, traction control, ideal curve, fuel consumption, damage and much more.

But we can influence the behavior of our car not only through these settings, but also through the settings. The game gives us the opportunity to modify the aerodynamics, suspension, brakes, transmission and tires of our car. These small changes can make a big difference in our performance and control. But if we don't want to care about these things, we can still choose predefined options that match the path characteristics.

All in one place – F1 World mode

Another big new feature in F1 23 is the F1 World mode, which brings together a common progression system for all single and multiplayer modes. This means that no matter what we do in the game, we always get some kind of reward for it: points, money, or cosmetic items. We can then use them to enhance our avatar and vehicle to express ourselves as best as possible. F1 World mode contains several modes: career mode, qualifying mode, championship mode, race weekend mode and much more. But if you prefer to compete with others, you won't miss anything: F1 World mode also includes an online mode, where you can participate in ranked or friendly races.

In online mode, we also get points, money and cosmetic items, which can then be used in F1 World mode. Moreover, here we can choose different settings and rules to customize the races as much as possible, and here we can also meet Braking Point 2 characters who sometimes join the races and offer us special challenges.

The race continues and the F1 23 car takes the turns well

F1 23 is a great game recommended for all F1 fans and simulation lovers. The biggest virtue of the game is the Braking Point 2 campaign, which tells us an exciting and emotional story in which we ourselves participate. Another great feature of the game is its customization, allowing everyone to find their own style and level. The third big attraction is the F1 World mode, which brings together a common development system for all single and multiplayer modes, further motivating us to compete as much as possible.

However, F1 23 is not perfect: the graphics have not changed much compared to the previous part, the commentary is weak and boring, and the damage model is sometimes wrong. But this doesn't greatly affect the gameplay experience, which remains captivating and fun, with exciting races, a great campaign story and realistic simulation – as we've come to expect from Codemasters.

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publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Codemasters

Type: Car racing simulation

appearance: June 16, 2023