F1 23
The award-winning F1 series is the official videogame of the FIA Formula One World Championship, putting players in the driving seat of the greatest racing spectacle on Earth.
What it feels like
High-speed racing, tight competition, and moment-to-moment flow of acceleration and braking create sustained exhilaration. Close races, tire degradation, fuel management, and rival AI create sustained edge-of-seat pressure and the cost of mistakes.
What it's about
F1 23 is the official FIA Formula One World Championship game, making motorsport competition the absolute core of the experience.
How it plays
Driving and piloting vehicles is not just present but definitional—controlling an F1 car is the entire interaction model. Braking points, racing lines, and throttle management act as skill gates requiring practiced execution and precision. While not literal guns, the precise aiming and tactile feedback of throttle, braking, and steering mirrors the precision and moment-to-moment control of gunplay mechanics.
How it looks and sounds
Modern F1 games feature high-fidelity graphics aimed at photorealism—detailed cars, tracks, weather, and lighting. Cockpit camera is a supported and popular viewpoint, placing the player behind the steering wheel with first-person immersion. Racing games typically employ dynamic soundscapes that shift with intensity and race state, though not emphasized as a headline feature.
How it's structured
Online multiplayer racing against other players is a major mode, with PvP competition as a core draw. Campaign and single-player modes are present, including the story-driven Braking Point mode. Multiple circuits, weather conditions, difficulty levels, and multiplayer variance ensure each race can feel distinct.
Kindred games
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Shares Sports, Vehicular Control, Competitive PvP, Photorealistic.
Both lean into Sports, Vehicular Control, Competitive PvP, Photorealistic.
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