Formula 1 (Psygnosis, 1996)
Bizarre/Psygnosis · released 1996 · discussed in 911 posts, 1995-2002 · overall tone mixed
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Key threads
- Psygnosis Formula 1 on PlayStation compared with Grand Prix 2 1996-10-27 · 27 postsUsers discussed Psygnosis's Formula 1 for the PlayStation, praising its feel and speed compared with GP2 on modest PCs, and noted that a PC version with 3D acceleration was due in early 1997. One poster bought a PlayStation on the strength of the replies. Replay being disabled with analogue controllers was explained via a Bizarre Creations comment that replays store control inputs.
- Psygnosis Formula 1 rain screenshots impress PC sim fans 1996-06-13 · 27 postsRandy Magruder praised rain screenshots of Psygnosis's PlayStation game Formula 1. Some PC racers considered buying a PlayStation, since GP2 was late and had lost its weather. A Bizarre Creations developer confirmed a variable weather option and explained why the screenshots looked dark. Posters argued over whether the game was arcade or sim, and Magruder relayed its FOCA licence, setup options and sim mode. John Wallace promised a hands-on test in Sim Racing News.
- Psygnosis Formula 1 versus Grand Prix 2 1997-02-03 · 27 postsA disappointed GP2 player joked that the only GP2 update would be Psygnosis's Formula 1. Randy Magruder praised F1's accurate tracks, while GP2 fans called it an arcade game and defended GP2's track and setup realism. David Gary renewed his complaints about GP2 being unfinished.
Busiest threads
- Psygnosis Formula 1 rain screenshots impress PC sim fans (16 posts about it)
- Psygnosis Formula 1 PC performance disappoints (15 posts about it)
- Psygnosis Formula 1 on PlayStation compared with Grand Prix 2 (13 posts about it)
- ATTN:F1 for PC by Psygnosis (13 posts about it)
- Psygnosis Formula 1 versus Grand Prix 2 (11 posts about it)
- Psygnosis F1 - Trees (11 posts about it)
- Psygnosis F1 compared with Grand Prix 2 and Power F1 (11 posts about it)
- POD vs Moto Racer vs Psygnosis F1: which to buy? (9 posts about it)
- F1 on Psygnosis!!! (8 posts about it)
- Pysgnosis F1 on ITV GP Coverage - What Setup's Running? (8 posts about it)
- New Psygnosis F1 Screenshots HERE! (7 posts about it)
- Psygonosis Formula 1 '97 press release... (7 posts about it)
- Formula 1 '97 PlayStation impressions and tyre bugs (7 posts about it)
- Comparing Grand Prix 2 and F1 Racing Simulation (7 posts about it)
- Early Grand Prix Legends video and 1967 authenticity (7 posts about it)
Sentiment by year
Each post that discussed the sim was rated from −2 (very negative) to +2 (very positive).
| Year | Posts | Positive | Negative | Tone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1 | very negative (-1.00) |
| 1996 | 204 | 104 | 14 | very positive (+0.63) |
| 1997 | 434 | 116 | 138 | mixed (-0.09) |
| 1998 | 167 | 22 | 82 | negative (-0.50) |
| 1999 | 62 | 14 | 27 | negative (-0.34) |
| 2000 | 32 | 1 | 25 | very negative (-1.06) |
| 2001 | 6 | 3 | 1 | very positive (+0.67) |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | 1 | negative (-0.20) |
Who talked about it most
Randy Magruder · 37 Jo · 36 John Wallace · 35 Greg Cisko · 20 ymenard · 17 Joe McGinn · 13 Paul Jone · 11 Stanley Cha · 9 SimRaci · 8 P Gagg · 8 Nathan Wong · 8 Iain Mackenzie · 7 Douglas Ellison · 7 Ken Nicols · 7 David Gary · 7 Mark Davison · 7 Kulvinder Singh Matharu · 7 rob · 7 Bizarre Creatio · 6 Randy BO · 6
