F1 Championship Season 2000

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• ASIN: B00004W4WJ
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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GameSpot Review

As a follow-up to its wildly successful F1 2000 PlayStation title, EA Sports is preparing a kitted-out sequel for the PlayStation 2 titled F1 Championship Season 2000. As the company line puts it, F1 Championship Season 2000 features advanced opponent intelligence, real car damage, user-friendly setup screens, and pit-crew feedback throughout the race. F1 2000 also offers a depth and realism as yet unseen, while the lightning fast 3D graphics and split-screen multiplayer mean the arcade racing fan will not be disappointed. Considering the fact that the PlayStation 2 release will be based upon the same code that went into the impressive PC release of F1 2000, it's hard to doubt the company line.

Still, for those who need more proof, here's some more specs for you: F1 Championship Season 2000 will include all the cars, teams, drivers, and tracks from the 2000 season, including such teams as McLaren, Ferrari, Jordan, Jaguar, Williams F1, Prost, Red Bull Sauber, Benetton, Arrows, British American Racing, and Minardi. Popular drivers such as Mika Hakkinen, Michael Schumacher, and Jean Alesi will also be in full effect. EA has worked very closely with all of the teams, circuits, photographers, and the official licensing body (the FOA/FOM) to ensure that all of the information and visuals will be 100-percent accurate.

As far as modes go, F1 Championship Season 2000 will feature championship, single-race, arcade, and time-trial modes, including prerace practice sessions and qualifying stages. There will also be multiplayer support via a four-player split-screen option, should you be one of the lucky few to own a PS2 Multitap. Pulling this all together, EA Sports promises to include a high number of car tweaking options, such as tire type, fuel level, suspension, brake type, and a whole host of other variables too numerous to mention in a reasonable span. Backing this up is a realistic physics engine that uses actual historical data combined with computer simulated courses to create a fully 3D racing experience. From speed-induced jitters and bone-jarring crashes to car drafting and tire wear, it will all be in the game.

Of course, if you've been exposed to any of the hype surrounding the PS2, you know it's the system's visual capabilities that has everyone's mouths agape. Not one to disappoint, EA Sports has a lot in store for driving fans with F1 Championship Season 2000. Up to 22 cars can be onscreen at once, dishing out roadway tire markings, spark effects, broken glass, paint chipping, and a whole variety of formerly impossible visual effects. With photo-realistic tracks replete with JumboTron screens and helicopters, as well as audio commentary provided by TV presenters Jim Rosenthal (UK), Jean-Louis Moncet (France), Kai Ebel (Germany), and Ivan Cappelli (Italy), F1 Championship Season 2000 seems to be the "all that and a bag of chips" of driving sims. Stay tuned race fans, this one's coming at you sometime in 2001. EA sports says to expect a lot of changes between then and now - more modes, visual gimmicks, and a 2001 schedule update may be in the works.--Frank Provo--Copyright © 1998 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited.

From the Manufacturer

Re-live the gladiatorial battles between Michael Schumacher and David Coulthard or tear up the record books and take an outsider to World Championship glory. With in-depth behind the scenes technical support from the Orange Arrows and Benetton Formula One teams never before has the game player been able to enter the world of Formula One racing in such detail and authenticity.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EA's F1 Championship Season 2000, December 26, 2000

By	David Kreeb (Tarpon Springs, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

The one player mode in this game is great. It has beautiful graphics and unmatched F1 sounds (you can actually hear the wind when passing signs). No opions on building your own driver/car, but I love the Bimmer the way it is anyway, and it would make it difficult to perform as a team if it offered custom cars. I love the fact that up to 4 people can play at a time (22 people in a time trial mode), but I haven't found a way to race friends, and the regular grid which was a slight disapointment. I'm not so sure the wrecks are very realistic, I have been pretty rough on my car and only destroyed it beyond repair once, but the pit stops are beautiful, and the paint gets scrached from debris throughout the race. I would definatly recomend this game for the F1 enthusiast, but due to the level of difficulty, it may not be for everyone. Thanks for reading. Anubis 328

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fun but difficult, January 16, 2001

By	Tina Morris "schultheiss" (Rockville, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This has been my first experience with a PS2 racing game. My husband and I are big F1 fans are were looking forward to reliving some of the past season's highlights with this game. The graphics are awesome and the sounds are great, too. This is definitely not a game where you can spend a few minutes and figure it out. This game takes time. You pick your car, you figure out what the different set-ups (downforce, tires, gearbox etc) do and you hit the track. On the first rounds all you try to do is keep your guy on the asphalt! I have played racing games with steering wheels before and found those easier to maneuvre than this one with the regular PS2 controller. A PS2 compatible wheel will be my next purchase I guess. The warmup sessions and qualifying are good to practice the driving. I found it very difficult to concentrate on all the information on the screen in the beginning, and the complete race set-up definitely needs some practice. Overall it is a very elaborate and fun game, but take your time to figure out all the different things!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Meets, but doesn't exceed expectations, December 28, 2000

By	Jose A. Nino Jr (miami, fl United States) - See all my reviews

This is a great game. It met all of my expectations. But coming from EA Sports, it doesn't exceed them. The commentarist's voice is the same as FIFA 2001, which is kinda weird, but really doesn't matter. What I found surprising was the lack of commentary during the actual race. No commentary takes place when you take the lead, or crash, etc. That kinda left me with an empty feeling. The game's odd way of saving games isn't convenient if you choose to play different championships at one time. Another upset was the fact that you can't create your own team or car. After owning Madden 2001, I am quite spoiled with all of the neat customization features offered by EA Sports' title launch game. But FIFA 2001 doesn't match up to Madden's customization features, and F1 doesn't either. The gameplay however is outstanding. This is a driver's game. It doesn't offer lots of eye candy (it does have excellent graphics though). If you like Formula racing, you'll love this game. EA's reputation was somewhat hurt with Nascar 2001, but this game makes up for it. Very enjoyable, and very addicting.