F1 25: Sleek Presentation and Sharper Controls

Another year, another F1 game. Sometimes you get major upgrades or new modes that actually shake things up, other times it’s just minor tweaks and random features that don’t really justify the price. That’s why many gamers look for ways to buy cheap games without breaking the bank. Codemasters are flexing hard with the presentation now — it’s peak visuals. Gameplay-wise, the car controls are tighter than ever. Last year didn’t land perfectly with fans, but F1 25 steps up big time to make race day feel legit and hype. Add in the Hollywood-level glam, and F1 25 looks straight fire. From slick menus to crazy-real tracks, cars, and vibes all around, it’s next level. The style and luxury of the sport shine through in every mode. Braking Point’s back for round three. This cinematic F1 story hooked a lot of newcomers when it dropped. It might not hit as hard as the previous ones, but there’s still plenty of drama to keep you locked in.

Team Drama Takes Center Stage

Braking Point 3 still hits, from the darker moments to the hype of race day. This time it’s way more about the whole team vibe instead of just one driver’s story. Konnersport’s totally under the thumb of its intense owner Davidoff Butler. The story’s got some heavy moments, but the racing on track switches it up with different objectives to keep things interesting. Callie and Aiden are back, and you get to play as both while doing the usual interviews and all that. The whole celeb energy and that Drive to Survive Netflix feel totally leak into F1 25 thanks to the new F1 movie coming out. Watching Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem in-game was wild. There’s a mode centered on the film where you grind through objectives with clips from the movie in between. Only one mode at launch, but it was dope to have it there. Plus, you can use the APXGP team in Career mode, so if you want, you can run Brad Pitt through a whole career.

Deep Team Management Takes the Spotlight

You can run a full career as a driver, but honestly, managing a whole team is the best part of F1 25. You can pick APXGP, Konnersport, or even build your own custom squad from the ground up. You handle everything — from R&D to drivers and staff — so there’s a lot of depth to get into. When it comes to race weekends, you pick which of your two drivers you want to race as. They’ve polished this mode so well that I can’t really think of what else it needs. It’s solid and never gets old. The racing itself feels way smoother this year. That scary all-or-nothing throttle moment where you might spin out? Gone. Now you gotta respect every turn, since even a small bump can mess things up. Sounds intense, but the car design and tech help keep you focused. With how realistic the tires grip and how detailed the tracks are, this is easily some of the best racing Codemasters has put out in the F1 series.

F1 25: Classic Tracks Get a Fresh Twist with Mirrored Layouts

For anyone who’s all about the old-school F1 vibe or just obsessed with the world’s best tracks, F1 25 throws in three mirrored versions of Silverstone, Zandvoort, and the Red Bull Ring. Everything’s flipped, which totally changes how you gotta race those iconic circuits. It’s a cool way to mix things up if you’re deep into career mode and need a break. F1 25 tries to hit that sweet spot between the fans who geek out over every little detail and those who just want that adrenaline rush. Take away the stories and drama from Braking Point and the F1 movie, and the racing itself is straight-up fire. The handling feels more real, and the AI keeps you on your toes because it’s not always predictable. Every turn and move really counts — it’s what separates first from second. It might not reinvent the wheel, but it’s definitely one of the best racing games out there right now. Overall, F1 25 is the peak of the series, balancing the hype of the drama with the deep science behind the driving for all kinds of fans.