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Those who have played the Need For Speed series will find the exact mix of arcade and simulation within F1 2000 -- right down to the handling of the cars. The simulation ingredients are primarily found within the events, rules and features surrounding the actual race itself. Full driving assistance and car set-up options are included, along with realistic computer driver errors and car failures. The racing weekend format is also adhered to, with weather forecasts and race strategies to add authenticity to your championship experience.
Where F1 2000 out performs previous efforts is out on the track. Glorious graphics, fine sound and superb speed enrich your enjoyment of the game, while extensive pit-to-car radio commentary creates a new feel to that of F1 licences of the past. Realistic weather, race strategies, out laps, pit stops, fuel injections and telemetry data from test days all help to enliven the first F1 game out of the EA Sports garage.
F1 2000's handling and opponents' reactions to bumps and scrapes is enjoyable, however, the cars seem to handle a little too well, and throwing them around corners without due care or attention tends to incorrectly recreate the Need For Speed feeling, rather than the unique characteristics synonymous with a 200mph F1 car... read more from TotalGames.net |
