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Formula One 2001 (2001)

Formula One 2001 cover
Developer
SCE Studio Liverpool, Studio 33
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Racing
Rating
3.9 of 5, 8 player ratings

How it feels

A faithful and demanding recreation of Formula One racing that rewards careful, precise driving over arcade thrills.

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About

Formula One 2001 is a racing video game for the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 developed by Studio 33 (PS1) and Sony Studio Liverpool (PS2) and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released on 20 April 2001 in Europe, 24 September in North America and 11 October in Japan. It was the first game to support the Logitech racing wheel (a.k.a. GT Force) (PS2 only). Formula One 2001 was the last simulation Formula One game to appear on the PSone (as the PlayStation had become known by that point, to differentiate it from the PlayStation 2). It was also the last game in the series released in North America before the 2005 release of F1 Grand Prix for the PlayStation Portable.

What players say

An F1 racer that sits comfortably between rigid sim and arcade, with a great sense of speed and approachable handling that takes a little time to master. Considered the best PS2 F1 game of its moment despite a dull interface and unconvincing physics.

Screenshots

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