The weather effects are vastly improved in this iteration, with dynamic changes sprinkled liberally on many of the tracks. For gamers not interested in the minute details, it is possible to do well without hitting the garage every couple of miles, but tinkering is half the fun. For the hands-on simulation lover, it doesn't get much better. Tune-up options give you the chance to control nearly every aspect of your racer: tire compounds, rebound, ride height, spring rate, camber, gearing, and more. You have to find your line, weave through traffic, know when to slow down, and when to go full throttle. Cars handle extremely realistically, perhaps even more so than F1 2000, and the constant battle is between not only you and other drivers, but you and your machine as well. Although the technical side of the game can be an issue, the racing simulation is raw and gritty once you're on the track. Gamers not impressed with the previous release, though, won't find enough here to change their minds.Ĭomparisons to other titles aside, the racing in F1 2001 is superb. Obviously, new fans will want the latest title, but how about those looking for something new? The short answer is that if you enjoyed F1 2000, you'll certainly like F1 2001 - just don't expect huge changes in an already solid game. Gamers who've squeezed every nuance of gameplay from F1 2000 have legitimate questions as to whether F1 2001 contains enough new material to warrant a full price purchase.

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