F1 Race Stars is a video game by Codemasters. It was designed as a karting game that is based on the motorsport, with the circuits newly designed to include loops, jumps and shortcuts. Along with being a spin-off of the regular Formula One video games, it is also Codemasters' first kart-racing game.

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It allows the players to choose cartoonish versions of drivers such as,. It was described by Codemasters to have been designed to emphasise entertainment rather than simulation.The game was first announced at the San Diego Comic-Con International on, 2012, and was released in Europe and North America in November 2012 for PS3, Xbox 360 and Windows, whose versions are all based on the. It was released on just the PS3 and Xbox 360 in Japan on, 2013. On, 2013, the game was released as F1 Race Stars: Powered Up Edition for the Wii U in Japan physically. It was later released in the Nintendo eShop for North America and Europe on, 2014, and iOS devices on, 2014, which the latter is based on the. An Android version is also in the works.

Contents GameplayEvery driver and team in the 2012 Formula One season are playable on the console versions of the game, along with two fictional teams: TecNova-Star, with female drivers Ruby Power and Jessica Chekker; and Satsu-Aceler, with male driver Josh Merit and female driver Kira Hoshihara. The Xbox 360 version also allows players to use their Xbox Avatar, while the Wii U version makes the players able to play as their Miis.

On the iOS version, the drivers and teams from the 2013 season are used instead (e.g. Lewis Hamilton in instead of ).11 circuits from the 2012 season are available to choose by default on the console versions, but have modifications so that the gameplay is suited (e.g. Some parts of the have been modified to be based on the rollercoaster Formula Rossa at Ferrari World). The, and are also available as downloadable content on the PS3, Xbox 360 and Windows versions, along with 9 accessory packs. The GAME stores and sites in the UK also include an edition of the game with an exclusive code to download the Valencia Street Circuit for free. The, and are the only circuits of 2012 that aren't included.

All of the DLC are already included on the Wii U version, which does not include online multiplayer, but does support the GamePad (including Off-TV Play), Classic Controller, Pro Controller and Wiimote. The iOS version has 15 circuits from the 2013 season with 40 locations.Each of the tracks have a system on their corners which give players a boost after reaching the end of the blue arrows on the tracks. The speed of the boost is increased if players tap the brake and accelerate buttons on their game controllers several times while staying on the arrows. There are also Item Boxes, where players are able to use weapons to get ahead.

If their car gets hit by a weapon, it will get damaged, meaning that the players will have to go to the pits to maintain top speed.ReceptionThe game received mostly positive reviews from game critics.Liam Martin of Digital Spy gave the game a positive review, scoring it a 3/5, saying 'F1 Race Stars doesn't quite dethrone Mario Kart, but it's certainly a great game for families and younger Formula One fans.' Nofi of The Sixth Axis scored the game 6/10, saying 'It's still a decent title for the younger ones, but it's in real danger of missing the one crucial element that all games like this should have: simple, fun handling.'

Richard Walker of Xbox Achievements also gave a positive review, scoring the game 80, saying 'Another string to Codemasters Racing's bow, F1 Race Stars is a neat kart racing game that appeals to kids and big kids alike.' Johnson of Spong gave a score of 7/10, saying 'If the idea of a smarter karting game appeals to you and/or you're an F1 nut, you'll get a few good hours out of F1 Race Stars.' Nick Akerman of Game Watcher also gave a score of 7/10, saying 'Racing fans will enjoy the connection to real world F1-from safety cars that slow down the entire pack to boost-providing KERS-while others will never notice the attempt to make such a connection.'

Daniel Krupa of IGN gave the game a score of 5.2, saying 'F1 Race Stars is a limp caricature of a kart racer. Charming but not enough to forgive its frustrating gameplay.' Sam White of Official Xbox Magazine gave a score of 7, saying 'The result is a title that feels like it's gripped by identity crisis, unable to let go of its F1 origins to the degree required to be a great karting game.

Instead, we get a curious hybrid that's fun, but not essential for either end of the market.' Matt Elliott of Official PlayStation Magazine also gave the game a score of 7, saying 'It's a chocolate pretzel of a racer that's worth a spin for anyone looking to avoid the chin-stroking of F1 2012.' Gallery Cases. IOS launch trailerNotes. ↑ Robinson, Martin (13 July 2012). Eurogamer (Eurogamer Network Ltd.).

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F1 Race Stars is a video game that puts you in an F1 racing world that's fun and very unique. It combines elements of karting games with Formula One racing, which results in a game that has many elements of realism, all without being too difficult and serious. You will encounter real drivers and teams, but rather than seeing the life-like graphics of other F1 racing games, everything is made to look like a cartoon world.

Controlling the little race car around the tracks takes a bit of practice at first, but you'll get used to it after a couple of races.Just because F1 Race Stars isn't as realistic as F1 simulators, it doesn't mean that there's no fast-paced action to keep you on the edge of your seat as you race. Your chosen character will be zipping on the track at high speed and you must be careful around corners and turns if you don't want to crash into something or go off the track.While the tracks and scenery in F1 Race Stars are based on their real-life counterparts, there are many fantasy elements that were added to them. Loops, shortcuts, speed boosts, jumps and other power-up elements can be found all throughout the game, making it more fun and giving you some rather unique opportunities to get ahead of your rivals. After all, you rarely see a real F1 race where a car become airborne and jump over every competitor, yet still remaining in one piece on landing.The vehicle controls are quite responsive, while being easy to memorize.

Once you've remembered the keys to accelerate, brake, take turns and use some of the special options and power boosts, you can take a few practice laps to get a feel for how your cartoonish little F1 car handles. You're now ready to take on your competitors. Along the way, you'll discover that F1 Race Stars does include a few realistic F1 elements, like pit stops and the car's handling being affected by the weather. If you want a racing challenge where you take on your friends, there's a split-screen multiplayer mode that looks and works just like the one on classic console racing games.The full version of the game comes with tracks from all over the world. Unfortunately, the free version falls a bit short when it comes to track variety, as it only lets you race in Germany. Even with this limitation, it's still a fun game to play and gives you a good idea of what F1 Race Stars is all about, so you can decide whether to purchase the full game version.Pros.

Fun, cartoon-like environment makes game attractive to children and casual gamers. Still includes realistic elements, like real-life drivers, track locations and pit stops. Relatively simple racing car controls. Many fantasy elements, like speed boosts and shortcuts, make the game unique and enjoyable.Cons.

Free version limited to one track.