F1 2014 is a video game by Codemasters, based on the 2014 Formula One season. It is the sequel to F1 2013, and the sixth video game in the series, which also includes F1 2009, F1 2010, F1 2011 and F1 2012.
The game was announced on July 31, 2014.[1] Codemasters confirmed that the game would not be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (eighth-generation consoles), and would not include the Classic Edition. It was released in October 2, 2014 in Japan, October 16 in Australia, October 17 in Europe and October 21 in North America. The music was composed by Ian Livingstone.[2]
In March 2022, this game and other older Codemasters F1 titles were removed from Steam and the PlayStation Store.[3] No official explanation behind the removal was given, although the change came a little over a year since Codemasters was acquired by the American video game company Electronic Arts.
Features[]
Unlike previous games, Career Mode allows the players to race in any team. The 2014 team and driver line-ups are available in the game, along with the Red Bull Ring and Sochi Autodrom.
Teams and drivers[]
Team | No. | Driver |
---|---|---|
Red Bull-Renault | 1 | Sebastian Vettel |
3 | Daniel Ricciardo | |
Mercedes | 44 | Lewis Hamilton |
6 | Nico Rosberg | |
Ferrari | 14 | Fernando Alonso |
7 | Kimi Räikkönen | |
Lotus-Renault | 8 | Romain Grosjean |
13 | Pastor Maldonado | |
McLaren-Mercedes | 22 | Jenson Button |
20 | Kevin Magnussen | |
Force India-Mercedes | 27 | Nico Hülkenberg |
11 | Sergio Pérez | |
Sauber-Ferrari | 99 | Adrian Sutil |
21 | Esteban Gutiérrez | |
Toro Rosso-Renault | 25 | Jean-Éric Vergne |
26 | Daniil Kvyat | |
Williams-Mercedes | 19 | Felipe Massa |
77 | Valtteri Bottas | |
Marussia-Ferrari | 17 | Jules Bianchi |
4 | Max Chilton | |
Caterham-Renault | 10 | Kamui Kobayashi |
9 | Marcus Ericsson |
2014 drivers not included: André Lotterer (Caterham-Renault)
Events[]
Scenario[]
Very Easy[]
Event name | Track | Weather | Car | Objective |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chasing Cars | Australia | Clear | Mercedes | Catch Sebastian Vettel and retake your position before the end of the race. |
Just Williams | Spain | Clear | Williams | Fend off Alonso to repeat Williams' famous 2012 win. |
Off with a Bang! | Canada | Light Cloud | Red Bull | Take advantage of Hamilton's engine problems and finish on the podium. |
Bull in a China Shop | Austria | Light Rain | Mercedes | Recover from a mistake in the rain and take the win. |
I Am No.1! | Bahrain | Clear | McLaren | Claim your position back from your team mate. |
Easy[]
Event name | Track | Weather | Car | Objective |
---|---|---|---|---|
Worlds Collide | Germany | Light Cloud | Mercedes | Take advantage of a collision between the race leaders and claim a podium finish. |
Fuel's Errand | Brazil | Overcast | Ferrari | Maintain 2nd place whilst managing your fuel. |
Grid Runner | China | Overcast | Force India | Recover from a 5 place grid penalty. |
How Did He Do That? | Canada | Overcast | Red Bull | Overtake Button and finish the race in 1st. |
Hungary for the Win | Hungary | Clear | Mercedes | Maintain 1st position while navigating backmarkers. |
Medium[]
Event name | Track | Weather | Car | Objective |
---|---|---|---|---|
He's Safe! | USA | Clear | Williams | Take advantage of the safety car and finish on the podium. |
Damage Limitation | Russia | Light Rain | Lotus | Finish in the top 10 after pitting for a new wing. |
The Undercut | Belgium | Light Cloud | Marussia | Finish ahead of your championship rival. |
Tifosi Triumph | Italy | Clear | Ferrari | Capitalise on Vettel's engine failure and take 1st. |
Now or Never | Abu Dhabi | Dynamic | Caterham | Bring the car home in 11th or better to beat your Constructors' Championship rivals. |
Hard[]
Event name | Track | Weather | Car | Objective |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cloud Burst | USA | Dynamic | Red Bull | Navigate the downpour on intermediate tyres to bring home maximum points. |
The Alamo | Hungary | Clear | Sauber | Hold on to 8th place with a slightly damaged front wing. |
Hmmm...Interesting! | Britain | Dynamic | Sauber | Stay ahead of the drivers using dry tyres. |
Fly by Night | Singapore | Clear | Ferrari | Use a strong grid start to steal a podium finish. |
The Flying Finn | Japan | Dynamic | Ferrari | Take the win in damp conditions after starting in 17th. |
Time Attack[]
Country | Track | Car | Weather | Bronze Time | Silver Time | Gold Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autódromo José Carlos Pace | Williams | Clear | 1:20.142 | 1:17.107 | 1:14.945 | |
Yas Marina Circuit | Ferrari | Clear | 1:53.956 | 1:50.163 | 1:46.839 | |
Sochi Autodrom | Toro Rosso | Clear | 1:54.554 | 1:49.919 | 1:47.378 | |
Bahrain International Circuit | McLaren | Clear | 1:42.211 | 1:38.561 | 1:35.998 | |
Red Bull Ring | Red Bull | Clear | 1:16.883 | 1:13.996 | 1:11.855 | |
Sepang International Circuit | Caterham | Light Rain | 1:58.581 | 1:54.410 | 1:51.122 |
Boxes[]
Reception[]
Mixed reviews were received for the absence of new features and changes of Career Mode compared to the previous games.[4] The game even got criticised for the differing handling model between the different user inputs (gaming wheel and Xbox 360 controller).[5] This is because of how the game creates a small racing rift between the two.
The game received a 4 out of 5 by Hardcore Gamer, who said "F1 2014 plays to its strengths and doesn't get bogged down with clutter. While classic F1 races can't be recreated this year, the career mode is a far more diverse and enjoyable experience. The racing action is more intense than ever before, leading this to be one of most enjoyable F1 games ever created."[6]
Trivia[]
- As the game was designed before the announcement of the Autódromo José Carlos Pace's resurface, it still contains the original surface and pit lane. Also before the Autodromo Nazionale Monza's Parabolica run-off corner was asphalted, it still contains the original run-off surface.
- The Williams FW36 has the stripes and logo of Martini & Rossi replaced with darker blue and black stripes, due to the restrictions of advertising alcohol in a PEGI 3 rating.[7][8] The drivers' crash helmets also have the red stripe and logo removed from their livery.
- The Force India VJM07 had its alcohol and brewery sponsors replaced by alternate logos.
- The McLaren MP4-29 appears in its launch livery in the game.
- Players can choose an unlimited amount of flashbacks, as the feature was not featured in the previous games.
- The preview image of a track is displayed instead of a hotlap video.
- The showroom in the menu is set on the Bahrain International Circuit's Turn 1.
- Players can drive any team in Career Mode.
- The Young Driver Test has been removed from the game, being replaced by Evaluation Test.
- F1 2014 does not have classic tracks and cars, which were likely announced to be back in F1 2015, which eventually did not materialise.
- Some Scenario events reference to real Formula One moments:
- "Just Williams" refers to the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix, in which Williams won after a long time.
- "How Did He Do That?" possibly refers to the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix, but in the opposite way; the player instead has to overtake Jenson Button.
- "The Flying Finn" refers to the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix, in which Kimi Räikkönen won the race after starting in 17th.
Videos[]
Notes[]
- ↑ "F1 2014 and Beyond". Codemasters. 31 July 2014. http://blog.codemasters.com/f1/07/f1-2014/. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ↑ Greening, Chris (19 August 2014). "Ian Livingstone returns to Formula 1 2014". Game Music Online. http://www.vgmonline.net/ian-livingstone-returns-to-formula-1-2014/. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ↑ Adams, Robert (11 March 2022). "Older F1 Racing Games Removed from Sale on Steam". TechRaptor. https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/older-f1-racing-games-removed-from-sale-on-steam. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ↑ "F1 2014 Review". Game review. 15 October 2014. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-10-15-f1-2014-review. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ↑ "F1 2014 - Wheel vs Pad Issue". Apex Online Racing. 19 October 2014. http://apexonlineracing.com/community/threads/f1-2014-league-discussion-wheel-vs-pad-issue.3471/. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ↑ Peeples, Jeremy (4 November 2014). "Review: F1 2014". Hardcore Gamer. Hardcore Gamer. http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2014/11/04/review-f1-2014/115222/. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ↑ "Formula 1 Game Twitter (3:54 AM - 31 Jul 2014 Tweet)". Twitter. https://twitter.com/Formula1game/status/494798139719577602. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ "Formula 1 Game Twitter (6:42 AM - 31 Jul 2014 Tweet)". Twitter. https://twitter.com/Formula1game/status/494840583840468993. Retrieved 26 November 2014.