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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 80 | 42 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 84% | 77 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 89% | 83 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Feb 25, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 3018 total reviews in window · weighted 232.7 up / 14.5 down · computed 7h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (26)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 60
“Like many yearly franchises, F1 Manager 24 shows signs of a copy and paste method to its development with a few additions to differentiate it from past releases. It suffers for that, yet remains the only title of its kind for avid fans of the sport.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The third outing for Frontier's excellent F1 Manager series is the best yet, implementing a series of new features that don't reinvent the wheel by any means, but add up to a more enjoyable and in-depth experience overall. Better yet, it's launching at a price of just £29.99 / $34.99 on Xbox consoles, which makes it significantly cheaper than this time last year! Casual fans may be perfectly happy with F1 Manager 2023 on Xbox Game Pass for now, but anyone who really enjoys this series will want to join F1 Manager 2024's starting grid ASAP.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“F1 Manager 24 is without doubt the most accomplished opus in the franchise. Whether in terms of its artificial intelligence or the addition of team creation, the title surpasses its predecessors. Even if a few elements can still be perfected, Frontier Developments is listening to its community. The developers seem to want to do things in the right order, offering enough novelty without denigrating what has been done well before. Fans are in for an excellent management experience!”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Adding the ability to create a completely custom team and lowering the price are two decisions that save the current edition. Otherwise, it would be little more than a roster update from Frontier. It doesn't help that the game isn't exactly in the best shape. Still, it's a deep and entertaining management game that you'll be happy to sink dozens of hours into, and you won't even know how the time is going to pass.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“F1 Manager 24 captures the true essence of the sport, focussing on strategy, manufacturing and just how far you can push your tyres. If you're a fan of F1, this year's outing is an essential accompaniment to the season thanks in no small part to the addition of Create A Team.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“F1 Manager 2024 presents itself as an extremely valid and complete Formula 1 management title, but a total more of the same as its predecessor excluding the new personal team mode.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“F1 Manager 2024 introduces some fun new features that add a bit more depth compared to F1 Manager 23. The Build-A-Team mode is the most prominent addition, but don't be mistaken, there’s a lot going on under the hood as well. Mechanical issues bring new challenges, and monitoring the moods of your team members adds a bit more to the management experience. Is that enough reason to buy the new version if you're satisfied with the previous one? That depends on your preferences. This edition doesn't feel completely new, but it’s just a bit better than the last. F1 Manager 2024 is definitely a must-have for anyone who claims they can do better than Horner, Wolff, or Vasseur!”
read full review ↗ - 75
“The Create A Team mode was the only feature that made me like F1 Manager 2024 since there weren't many changes from the previous version. The experience is improved overall by the additional features, which provide a new level of planning and personalization. There is room for development in the series, including the addition of replay features for previous races and the correction of a few small bugs in this year's installment. Those who like management simulation games or are fans of the series will surely love it.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“F1 Manager 24 may have some big problems but it still has a solid foundation. That's why it still can provide some very enjoyable moments.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“F1 Manager 2024 doesn't completely escape the pitfalls that come with being an annual series, but great new features like creating your own team still deliver a more compelling management sim.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“As a fan of manager games and a fan of Formula 1, despite not watching racing in years, I was very excited about the release of this game. After finally playing it, I was disappointed with the overall experience, but at the same time, I didn't see myself putting it down or wanting to finish this review as quickly as possible. F1 Manager 24 is a title that I see myself coming back to play even more and I sincerely hope that Frontier continues to support it as there is potential for something good here.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“F1 Manager continues to offer more of what I'd hoped for when the franchise debuted, and it's just getting better and better each year. Additional drivers to nurture, subtle improvements to race day, and the long-awaited team creation option make this a much deeper simulator in major and minor ways.”
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Patch history
- Update 1.11 - Available Now!Feb 25, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Season Customisation Feature Deep DiveFeb 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.10 - Available NowDec 4, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.9 - Out Now!Nov 18, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.9 - New Features Coming Soon!Nov 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.8 Out NowOct 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update News & Under Investigation - 2 October 2024Oct 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.7 - Out NowSep 4, 2024
- Update 1.6 - Out NowAug 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update News & Under Investigation - 23rd August 2024Aug 23, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.5 - Out Now (Patch Notes)Aug 13, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update news & Under Investigation - 8th August 2024Aug 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- F1® Manager 24 | HotfixJul 29, 2024
- Hotfix UpdateJul 26, 2024