Formula 1 games have always been designed for an extremely small audience. First of all, this is due to realism and authenticity: gamers, like real racers, have to drive several dozen laps on a single track, participate in qualifying races and rejoice even at the 15th position at the finish line.
Instructions
Step 1
Select a control device. The developers openly admit that there is nothing to do without a steering wheel in F1, and there is some truth in this: it is really difficult to play the keyboard. However, it is not necessary to buy an expensive device, since in practice a gamepad with sticks is quite enough.
Step 2
Get trained. Even if you've completed all the Need For Speed games, the local tutorial is definitely worth checking out. As mentioned above, the game aims to achieve maximum realism of the car's behavior, and therefore the local physics is very difficult for an inexperienced user. Before entering the track, you should carefully study the theoretical behavior of the car and master all the nuances of control.
Step 3
Adjust the difficulty level. The game provides the user with stunningly detailed settings for the difficulty of the game. You can regulate almost every aspect of the race: turn off engine overheating; eliminate the difference between wet and dry tracks; even add a green marker to the track to highlight the ideal trajectory. Setting up the game should be done during the first 3-4 races - approximately so much you will need to choose the optimal level of computer "help".
Step 4
Learn to give interviews. A conversation with journalists is the original game design find of the series. Depending on what answers you give, your team's attitude towards you can change significantly. This will affect the behavior of your allies on the track, the duration of the pitstop and a number of other, less important nuances. The "correct" answer in most cases is guessed purely logically: for example, if you are asked "What do you think of the riders who race with you?", It is best to choose the option "I think they are all very talented guys, and fight them for the title it's an honor for me."
Step 5
Remember to replay your failed moments. It is difficult to say what the developers were guided by, but the player has a function "rewind time back", which allows you to go back a few seconds earlier and correct your own mistake (like missing a turn). Please note that the ability to use the function is rather limited, so it is always best to keep it once or twice in stock.
