Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. NASCAR Heat's glaring shortcomings rip the believability out of the game after its graphics and driving suck you right in.
  2. CNET Gamecenter
    70
    A comprehensive and versatile stock car title that should appeal to all levels of PC drivers.
  3. Decent graphics and sound, and a full complement of NASCAR drivers and cars, gives the game initial appeal, but questionable gameplay ensures limited long-term usage.
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. DanielB.
    May 20, 2003
    10
    This is a great game! Sorry got to go beat some of my heat!!
  2. DevonL.
    Feb 23, 2003
    10
    This is a really great game! It has skins and other things you can find for it.
  3. AJF.
    Oct 26, 2002
    7
    GREAT!!!!! not as good as nascar 4 but I like it.