5.5
The F1 license ultimately adds little value to a style-over-substance kiddie racer where luck often trumps driving skill
F1 Race Stars
Codemasters Birmingham · Nov 13, 2012
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Get ready to experience FORMULA ONE™ cars, teams and circuits like never before with F1 RACE STARS™, a fast-to-the-fun game for all ages. Officially licensed to feature the full cast of FORMULA ONE stars and packing an extensive range of game modes, including numerous Championships, Time Trials, 4-player split-screen racing and online multiplayer, F1 RACE STARS takes FORMULA ONE over the top!
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- It presents a world of respectful competition; the competitors wink and point at each other during the countdown to the start, and on the podium they encourage each other to show off their victory dance moves. The cute, chiseled bobblehead doll depictions of the F1 real-world counterparts are sure to delight fans of F1 racing who are into carting games. However, it doesn't bring much new to the table in terms of gameplay (and fans of Mario Kart may find the lack of drifting a step backwards).
- But despite its charm, the dull balloon weapons, the omission of a battle mode and the distinct lack of courses
- 7.2Despite its simplicity and presentation that seems geared towards a younger audience, F1 Race Stars a fun game to pick up and play. Being a fan of the sport definitely helps the enjoyment here but several nods to F1 during gameplay also help make this one of the more unique karting game experiences. This one is definitely worth of a look if you are a looking for a kart racer this holiday season.
- 5.0F1 Race Stars tries its best to adapt the F1 license into a fun and quirky racer, but it ultimately fails to deliver a charming take on the typically serious sport. As with other titles in the genre, the game really shines as a way to pass the time with your friends, but the frustrating, luck-based gameplay effectively cancels out all of the things that the release does right.
- 8.5Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is a joy to play and look at. The icing on this delicious multilayered racing cake is that the game launches at a relatively budget price of $39.99, despite being a quality product that would warrant a higher price tag. It has occasional technical glitches, but it's a high-quality experience that deserves a spot on the winner's podium with some of the best kart racers you've ever seen.
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