F1 2012 is a video game by Codemasters, released between September 18 and September 21, 2012. Based on the 2012 Formula One Season, it is sequel to F1 2011 and the fourth video game in the series, which also includes F1 2009 and F1 2010.
It was announced on March 18, 2012, which coincided with the first race of the season in Australia.
The cover contains Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes) in the foreground, Bruno Senna (Williams-Renault) behind on the left and Vitaly Petrov (Caterham-Renault) on the right.
In the alternate cover contains Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Infiniti) in the foreground, Paul di Resta (Force India-Mercedes) behind on the left and Timo Glock on the right.
In the another alternate cover, it contains Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) in the foreground, Sergio Pérez (Sauber-Ferrari) behind on the left Daniel Ricciardo (Toro Rosso-Ferrari) on the right.
In March 2022, this game and other older Codemasters F1 titles were removed from Steam and the PlayStation Store.[1] No official explanation behind the removal was given, although the change came a little over a year since Codemasters was acquired by the American video game company Electronic Arts.
Features[]
General[]
It contains the 12 teams and 24 drivers in the 2012 championship (excluding mid-season changes) and all 20 circuits, including the Circuit of the Americas, the host of the 2012 United States Grand Prix. The game was released before the race took place, its release in Europe coinciding with the completion of the circuit.
The graphics and sound are much improved from F1 2011.
Gameplay[]
The game starts with a two-day Young Driver Test, a tutorial, which helps gamers get to grips with the game. It takes place at the Yas Marina Circuit (home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix).
The main gameplay modes are Quick Race, Career, Season Challenge, Champions Mode, Time Trials, and Online. The Season Challenge and Champions Mode are new to the series.
Teams and drivers[]
2012 drivers not included: Jérôme d'Ambrosio (Lotus-Renault)
Other drivers include:
Oliver Turvey (McLaren)- Jules Bianchi (Ferrari)
- Sam Bird (Mercedes)
- Alexander Rossi (Caterham)
These drivers only appear in the Young Driver Test .
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Screenshots[]
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ Adams, Robert (11 March 2022). "Older F1 Racing Games Removed from Sale on Steam". TechRaptor. https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/older-f1-racing-games-removed-from-sale-on-steam. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
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