F1 2013

It has become a tradition since 2010, Codemasters annually delivers a new episode of the series F1. And not in 2013 that will change the situation. However, while the season is in full swing, the game is it not expected before next fall. And as always, it's a story of adjustments of subtle gameplay improvements and update to stick to the news of the season. Almost, because F1 2013, is not it really ...

Enter the legend

Obviously, Codemasters has decided this year to shake some habits. In the manner of an NBA 2K that you can play with the past glories of the NBA, F1 2013 offers a mode called F1 Classics. Main novelty of the annual installment of the series British developer, it can embody drivers have marked the history and legendary cars drive on no less popular flights. The program content dug in two different eras. Namely, first of all, the 80's with a selection of prestigious names. Those who have been revealed at this time are Nigel Mansell, Mario Andretti and Gerhard Berger. We also talk about five famous Formula 1 circuit and the famous Jerez and Brands Hatch. Logically, these are the 90 that make up the other half of the contents of F1 Classics fashion. This time, the proposed stars - at least, announced to date - are called David Coulthard, Jacques Villeneuve, Eddie Irvine and Alain Prost. Six legendary cars should also be available. Add to that the circuit of Imola and Estoril.

Obviously, the goal is to reach to feel the difference between these ancient times to 2013. Evolution is easy to see the level of driving sensations in vehicle performance but also in everything that relates to technology. At this level, the gap is of course enormous. It was also noted during the parties will Codemasters cure coating these races. Thus, a kind of sepia filter slightly changes color to reflect the lower image quality of television broadcasts from the 80s and, to a lesser extent, 90. For English speakers, the legendary journalist Murray Walker (b. 1923) also provides presentation races, giving more soul to the game What you should know is that players can enjoy all this content called classical through different game modes: quick race, a kind of modified championship, the time trial or multi modes locally or online. That seems fairly comprehensive. Note, however, an essential thing. After his release, F1 2013 will be available in two editions. The most expensive subtitled "Classic Edition" will contain everything we talked above. The second, simply called F1 2013 will offer everything about the 80s. However, for the next decade, it will not be the same. It will buy two DLC to perform a dive in the heart of the nineties. Although to date we do not yet know all the details, we doubt that a price difference justify this difference in content.

A logical evolution

Of course, those who swear by this is reassuring, Codemasters has also worked for the content. As usual, F1 2013 (both editions) contains many adjustments that should significantly enhance the experience if you are an amateur notified of the series. For players who merely sporadic parties, the differences are much less obvious. We must know. However, the work was real. The British studio talking about a lot of work on AI. Your opponents should react more intelligently in specific situations such as when overtaking. Since we could not confront us with no opponent during our session handling, impossible to tell you what is the promise in the air or concrete improvement. However, even if it is very difficult to detect and assess the improvements in gameplay through a few laps, it seemed that the pilot had become even more finesse, realism. At this stage, this is a feeling more than anything. Anyway, the game retains its capacity immersion. He manages to perfectly recreate the sensation of speed and provides great emotions. Obviously, F1 2013 is also more beautiful than its predecessor. This is due to details such as the management of shadows or light, but the result is very convincing.

More marginal but equally important, it is now possible to save in the middle of a session during a race weekend. Codemasters wants to effect that each player can handle as he wishes his parties. I must say it is always best to take full advantage of all the steps that make up a race to better prepare before facing competition. British developers also talk about the return of the "Grand Prix" simple mode, the emergence of a new story mode full of challenges solo, co-op and multi (online and split screen) or improving young driver test . Will see coming, especially as online experience should also be better. The platform is RaceNet meanwhile his return in an improved version to compare its performance with friends and access many challenges including from the community. If you do you are not yet realized, F1 2013 should be particularly time consuming. To enjoy all of this, however it will wait until next fall. Although no date has yet been officially announced, we can already bet on arrival in late September. Like every year since 2010.