There have also been some strong comments surrounding the graphical quality of the PlayStation 3 release, calling into question Codemasters' latest attempt at delivering a solid cross-platform conversion.

While we didn't encounter any issues when playing the console versions of F1 2011, installation of the PC game hanged at around the twenty percent mark - a common problem it seems - but after waiting some forty minutes (!) the installation moved past that point and completed. Common complaints include various game freezes, intermittent crashes, corrupt save files and a number of online-related bugs affecting all three versions of the game. Less pleasing are some of the bugs and glitches that users are reporting on the official Codemasters forums. To all intents and purposes the lighting scheme works well even if it lacks some of the shiny bloom effects which made Moto GP 10/11 such a pleasure to look at. The raw aesthetics seen in the previous title - giving the game a clean, almost clinical appearance - are left practically unchanged from an artistic perspective, and this is once again backed with a constrained use of lighting compared to other EGO engine games such as DiRT and GRID. The changes aren't particularly drastic but they do have a positive impact on the game: F1 2011 is easier to play for the casual fan whilst containing plenty of depth under the hood for those who go looking.į1 2011's graphical upgrades are also delivered with the same kind of subtlety: enhanced weather effects and a small increase in track-side detail bring about a more polished look to proceedings. The handling mechanics have been improved, crafting an experience which is even more authentic than before, while the AI has been refreshed to ensure that seasoned veterans receive a strong challenge. With F1 2011 Codemasters continues to refine the solid foundations laid down by last year's game.

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