NASCAR Sim Racing
by Electronic Arts
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Video Game Reviews of NASCAR Sim Racing
Customer Review: Nascar SIM Racing is Great fun
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for my husband as a birthday gift, and he loves it, although he is still learning it. I recommened it for all Racing enthusists.Customer Review: Good for some... not for everybody. Try Papy's Nascar Series
Summary: 1 Stars
Well I can say after having bought Nascar Racing 4 a 1 1/2 weeks ago, I have had more fun playing that game than any console EA Sports Nascar game or this Nascar Sim Racing. It is only too bad that EA has paid the drivers, teams, their own employees and biased reviewers to spread this propaganda of being the best Nascar franchise out there. Having played the Papyrus games, I totally disagree with EA on this. For one, Ryan Newman and every other driver is required to display the EA Logo on their race cars. Like I said, there paid off to say what they say. In car physics and damage modeling, Nascar Sim Racing clearly is behind the curve. You can run into somebody and they keep going while you fall back. There hardly are any spin-outs in this game by hitting other cars. You can spin yourself out many times, of course.Their cars seem to for the most part, except on a few occasions, be very little affected by your driving style. I love the fact in Papyrus Nascar Racing 4 game that any error on your part contributes to the consequence of several or many other cars. The "Big One" at Daytona and Talladega seems to be non-existent in Nascar Sim Racing also. Has EA ever watched any of the wrecks from the last 5-6 years at these tracks? I sometimes wonder if EA has ever watched a full Nascar Race at all. Because if they did, they would see that Nascar is not only about the money, the drivers, the teams, The fans but also about realism. Nascar Fans desire a true replica of what they see on TV week in and week out and if privileged to do so, see the race in person. I do have to admit while I've said some harsh things so far that will probably infuriate some... now for the positive. The best feature this game has is upgradability of engine package. If you are computer savvy or techno, you can go into the game program files and then choose engine settings and modify gear ratios so you can run well over 200 mph! My brother has figured out how to modify the game and even tweaked it once to where he was going around Talladega at over 270 mph! If not computer savvy, you may want to leave this alone. But if you can figure out how to tweak the engines, this game gains 45 percent more value! Also, the star spangled banner being sung before each race in this game with the moving and cheering crowd is an awesome experience with the jets flying overhead. Unfortunately, as great as the drama of the start of the race is in Nascar Sim Racing, it is sad that EA stopped here and didn't go all the way with the other things I mentioned. If EA and Papy could find a way to work together and make a Nascar game with Papy's physics modeling and damage, there is no reason this game wouldn't deserve Racing Game of the Year Award. As it is currently, it does not. I heard they are using Nascar Sim Racing's model for the upcoming Nascar 2007 for PS2, Xbox and Xbox 360. Ohhhh! Buyers beware! It may be great or it may be ugly. Customer Review: Great Piece of Work
Summary: 5 Stars
EA Sports did a good job putting this thing together! I haven't had a single problem that the previous poster had. Maybe his computer didn't like his bad attitude. The only disappointment is that EA Sports hasn't given us computer gamers a 2006 version! Works great with my new Logitech Nascar racing wheel and pedals. I would highly recommend this game to any nascar fan.
Ryan
Customer Review: EA's Got it together
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking forward to getting Simracing for the PC. I got everything I expected- a superb simulation. This is a simulation of the real thing. If you are thinking that the guys at EA are dum, than you're saying Ryan Newman is also dum. Ryan Newman contributed precious information to the designers that makes this a great game.
How can you be disqualified when the yellow comes out? The only way to be disqualified is to not obey a black flag, or make a complete stop.
If you think this is not a simulation, think again. If you think you will finish in the top 5 in every race, you are wrong. Many people don't think the game is fun because of the difficulty. Those same people just don't understand the rules in the real sport. This game is a simulation of the sport, and that's what a true simulation is. If you decided to not buy this, think again. If you are a true NASCAR fan looking for the most realistic simulation for NASCAR to date, I recommend this game for you.
Customer Review: 40 years of driving
Summary: 1 Stars
Hey...I thought this game was a ripoff as soon as I tryed to set it up. I did get to race one full race but was the longest race ever! I had to work my fingers to the bone to get it set to drive close to what I wanted. I did not care for it after all the time put into it.
I have been a street racer most of my life and know how cars, trucks ect. react. Sim 2005 is not close to it at all. I do know the the 2003 nascar "racing season" is the game for realistic driving. I do have to tweek the car in the garage before every race and during sometimes...but thats the kewl thing about A.I. ...weather changes...ect. Best tip to drive it fast and hard is to add strength to the front and rear springs and shift the wieght to the front a bit...and drive it like you stole it! Like I had said...I have driven many of cars on the road in all conditions ...sliding, spinning..Fast.. you name it. I had to try it...and did well...Im still talking about it.
But do not waste good bucks on 2005 or 2004, 2003 thunders...junk programs for serious drivers..Nascar 2003 Racing Season is the best! I use Microsoft and Momo wheels and like the older better as well. (microsoft sidewinder usb) I hope maybe we can race sometime in the future for Im always looking for a challenge. I have a LAN in my basement 12 PC ready to roll...lol..Im kinda serrious about what I do. LOTS OF FUN!!!
Have a good day and fast finish! Ronnie PS I was really glad to see there were others out there that found what I found about the "New" Race games.. Thanks man...I know your true drivers!