Time to dive into the world of Formula One outside of the cockpit again: F1 Manager 23 is here for owners of the Deluxe edition, and the second instalment of the series after last year's initial entry by developer Frontier promises numerous additions, improvements and refinements. But is it enough to warrant a yearly release? OverTake's Marvin Miller has already played the new F1 Manager game and highlights its pros and cons ahead of its full July 31st release.
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The initial offering in the form of F1 Manager 22 was off to a solid start last year, but interest has decreased significantly since then. Can the new title bring players back to the virtual pit wall? The new scenario mode certainly part of this effort, allowing players to relive or rewrite situations from actual Grands Prix of the 2023 season. The mode is set to be expanded upon as the season progresses.
Refined Career Mode
Of course, the core of the game is the Career Mode, which sees the addition of Formula 2 and Formula 3 drivers, whose seasons are simulated alongside the F1 season. Pit crews can also be trained now, possibly gaining teams an advantage in the pits. However, whether or not the changes to the Career make the mode more interesting than last year is up to the player, as Marvin addresses.Training your crew can gain you an advantage during pit stops in F1 Manager 23 - but it can also backfire if not done properly. Image credit: Frontier
While F1 Manager 23 has stepped up its game regarding its presentation and in-race controls, the title also has to endure comparisons to manager titles of other sports. How does F1 Manager stack up against Football Manager, for example? What about character traits of the drivers? OverTake's video review sheds some light on these points as well.
