*F1 Race Stars* is Codemasters' entry into the karting genre. It takes
classic Formula 1 racing turns it into a fun caricature. It features real
drivers like Hamilton and Alonso, and licensed teams. With crazy tracks and
power-ups, F1 Race Stars is a long way from the serious business of Formula
1. The tracks, spread around the globe, are great fun. In this demo you can
race the German track, which takes in well known features of the whole
country and makes a circuit out of them. The cartoon style looks really good,
and the cars and drivers look the part too. The biggest surprise in F1 Race
Stars is the handling. Cars are fast and nimble, but there is no drifting. In
keeping with F1, you have to brake and take the racing line to get through
corners fastest. It's a huge change for karting games, and one that makes F1
Race Stars stand out. Some corners feature KERS, which builds a boost to let
you accelerate our of the corner, but it will still take a while to get used
to. What F1 Race Stars gets right from the start is the general feeling. The
drivers look fantastic, all recognizable and clearly loving caracatures of
the real people. With weather and pitting, plus the cornering, it's clear
that F1 Race Stars is made with a lot of respect for the sport, while still
trying to be an accessible and fun game anyone can play. *With split-screen
multiplayer, hugely inventive and fun tracks and great presentation, F1 Race
Stars looks like an excellent and surprising karting game.*Download *F1 Race
Stars* in Softonic
