As I mentioned at the beginning of this review, I am not a fan of NASCAR. The entire concept of driving several hundred laps around a huge oval strikes me as unfathomably boring. However, I understand that the "sport" is wildly popular and the perpetua...
Abstract: Theres no question that with all of the new features, NASCAR 09 is an improvement over previous installments in the series. The gameplay hasnt received much attention, but better presentation, the ability to completely customize your ride, and other ...
Addition of Jeff Gordon onscreen improves the presentation and overall experience, Paint booth allows you to customize every aspect of your rides appearance, Paint schemes can be shared online, Excellent audio, Career mode features a number of new options...
Racing gets repetitive quickly, Gameplay doesnt feel much different from 08, Crashes are lacking excitement, Online races take a long time to get started.
NASCAR 09 isnt a tremendous step forward for the series, but its a solid effort. ...
Abstract: So first of all, why would you make a sport out of driving round and round in circles hundreds of times? How would it become popular? Why would people watch? Why would anyone in their right mind want to make a computer game out of said sport? Especiall...
Simulates pack stock car racing well; Sprint Driver Challenges are fun; cars sound gutsy.
Online races take a looong time to start; everything (including Jeff Gordon) is too neato; lacks NASCAR personality.
Lets face it: There are people who like racing, and there are NASCAR people. Were assuming that youre in that last category if youre reading this, either that or you like your racers really, really NASCAR-y. The good news: NASCAR 09 delivers stock ...
Abstract: Way back in 2002, Papyrus Design Group released the final installment of its universally revered NASCAR Racing series. Since then, the only publisher with NASCAR licensing rights -- Electronic Arts -- has repeatedly attempted to produce a game of equiv...
Abstract: NASCAR 08 was completely terrible. Lets just get that out of the way first. It was an awful start for the series on next-gen systems. Which is why it comes as a bit of a surprise that NASCAR 09 is a 1000% improvement on 08. To get from that hunk of jun...
Abstract: However, despite its undeniable popularity -- particularly in North America -- NASCAR has yet to receive a licensed videogame that truly represents the sport and delivers a definitive driving experience for its legions of fans. Third-party publishing b...
Abstract: To me, the sport of NASCAR is a bit like classic Russian literature. I respect it, but I dont really claim to understand it. I can never keep all the characters straight, and I eventually just fall asleep during the dull bits.There is drama and excite...
