F1 Manager 2023
Released: 7/31/2023
Score Breakdown
76.8
Critic Average
18 reviews
80
Steam User Score
3,177 reviews
67
Metacritic User Score
59 reviews
Disparity Breakdown
77 vs 80
77 vs 67
Average of both sources
Review Disparities
Each point represents a critic review. Hover for details. Positive = critic higher than users. Negative = critic lower.
10/24/2023
Late Review“I found F1 Manager 2023 to be slightly worse than last year's edition. In small things, not important stuff, but still. That's the first aspect that pulls the score down. The second one is the fact that after the previous edition we were expecting updates and improvements in every part of the game, but we got basically the same game in terms of content and mechanics.”
70
70/100
9/14/2023
Launch Window“F1 Manager 2023 complies with what it wants to offer, but it lacks actually compelling innovations for anyone that played the previous game.”
77
77/100
8/22/2023
Launch Window“F1 Manager 2023 isn't hugely different from last year's entry, but it's still a solid sports management title with plenty to keep you busy.”
85
85/100
8/15/2023
Launch Window“Overall, F1 Manager 2023 is a successful management sim. It understands the complexities of the sport of Formula One well, and replicates it with gameplay that is accessible for people without them getting lost in data. Although there's room for improvement, it's an excellent option for fans of F1 in general.”
80
80/100
8/14/2023
Launch Window“Frontier was encouraged little in this new edition, the truth is that it followed a continuous formula with minimal variations in a new installment that many may feel more like an update of F1 Manager 2022 than a full-fledged new game. The title itself does not disappoint, the new game modes are a very interesting addition and if you do not have the 2022 edition and are passionate about Formula 1, I would tell you to buy the game right now, if on the other hand, you have already won the first installment and you are looking for a brutal improvement and many new features, I am sorry to tell you that you will not”
80
80/100
8/12/2023
Launch Window“F1 Manager 23 is another great F1 experience and does so many things right, but its lack of multiplayer causes it to fall short of being one of the greats.”
70
70/100
8/11/2023
Launch Window“Frontier's annual management sim offers some small refinements over its predecessor but a lack of major upgrades means it doesn't snatch pole.”
60
60/100
8/7/2023
Launch Window“F1 Manager 2023 from Frontier Developments is a detailed F1 experience for the F1 fan that needs a bit more than what F1 2023 can deliver. It has every aspect of running an F1 team, designing success on the racetrack, and juggling the business side of the sport. What it doesn’t have is up-to-par visuals for this generation, but that takes a backseat to the F1 managing the game successfully delivers.”
85
85/100
8/4/2023
Launch Window“F1 Manager 2023 is definitely a good product, but the improvements compared to the previous chapter have been more timid than we would have hoped.”
78
78/100
8/4/2023
Launch Window“Not exactly a huge leap over last year's game, F1 Manager 2023 is nonetheless an impressively deep, all-encompassing motorsport management sim, with an enjoyable new Race Replay mode. Just don't expect any huge, sweeping changes.”
75
75/100
8/3/2023
Launch Window“Racing fans will have their hands full with F1 Manager 2023. Racing aside, there's a lot of work behind the success of a team, and this management sim proves it. While the game might be a niche sub-genre only for the most devout fans who thrive in the managerial atmosphere, F1 Manager 2023 absolutely achieves the core vision of providing a well-rounded view of the life of a team principal in the Formula 1 world.”
80
80/100
8/2/2023
Launch Window“F1 Manager 2023 is a great sequel that improves on every aspect of its predecessor. While the sheer amount of options can be overwhelming, they all serve their purpose and wind up adding to the overall experience.”
80
80/100
8/1/2023
Launch Window“You will still find it necessary to micro-manage the entire on-track activity. Races can be run in fast forward modes or entirely simulated, but you will not realize optimal results. This is especially true in the early stages of a season.”
85
85/100
7/31/2023
Launch Window“F1 Manager 2023 deserves a higher rating, but you can’t look at it without the context of its prequel. And the owners of F1 Manager 2022 were pretty much abandoned by the developer. Still, if you love F1, consider buying this game. It is a quality title!”
75
75/100
7/27/2023
Early Review“F1 Manager 2023 improves on its predecessor in every way possible, with new driver development attributes, sprint races, more depth in car part development, more driver tactics, realistic tyre degradation, a whole new mode full of real-life scenarios, and more. The downtime between races is still a little dull, but it's finally a worthy pickup for every Formula One fan.”
80
80/100
7/27/2023
Early Review“F1 Manager 2023 is a textbook definition of what a yearly game should be. It's not just a good racing sim, it's one of the best management games on the market today.”
80
80/100
7/27/2023
Early Review“F1 Manager 23 evolves and grows upon the foundations of Frontier's motorsports sim, adding an accessible new Race Replay mode based on real-world events, and expanding some key options for team management. However, it's not quite there with the overall presentation, and there's some AI quirks that you need to babysit through race weekends, whether you're fighting for every point possible or hunting for championships.”
70
70/100
7/27/2023
Early Review“The sequel brings welcome enhancements, but the on-track racing simulation is a let down.”
72
72/100
