IncGamers: Upon loading up F1 Online, the free-to-play browser-based game from many of the same team involved in the console F1 games, I had no real expectations. I knew it involved micro-transactions in some way, so would it be a case of pay-to-win? Would you be able to race or manage, or both? How are the designers getting around the famously rigid F1 licensing terms?
What I got was answers to those questions and, more importantly, I got a look at a free-to-play and browser-based game that I'm actually interested in. Then again, I do enjoy real world Formula 1, so my viewpoint is likely somewhat biased.
The Guardian: "If you're a Formula One fanatic with a propensity for games which let you tinker to heart's content and dip into and out of play for short periods, you should find it pretty satisfying."
Codemasters has announced that F1 Online: The Game has entered open beta. F1 Online: The Game is the new free-to-play online racing and management browser videogame in production at Codemasters Racing Studios under exclusive worldwide agreement with Formula One World Championship Limited.
VVV: "Once in open beta, F1 Online’s free-to-play platform means that Codemasters aren’t tied to a final release date. “One of the fortunate things with being an online game is that we can update whenever we like. We have a massive 3 year plan for the game and future updates. Think of it like an MMO cycle - we’re going to be pumping out stuff every couple of months.”
