NASCAR SimRacing

 PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Gaming Age
    100
    Game play is a godsend for fans of the Cup, as NASCAR Sim Racing is exactly what it states…it is sim racing. While some newbies to the sport or gamers who prefer arcade style action may be turned off by the relentless realism, I say it is better to sacrifice the weaker links in favor of the hardcore fans that make this sport what it is today.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    94
    A rich, vibrant, and very accurate view into what it really takes to successfully race in America’s favorite racing league.
  3. IGN
    92
    EA has not only closed that gap, but they have exceeded Papyrus' efforts in many significant ways, such as the excellent physics model, featuring "drivable oversteer," third-party extensibility, and just about every option imaginable.
  5. GameZone
    90
    A tire-burning escape into the deep world of motor sports. They could have just given us the Nextel Series and called it a day, but reached deeper and handed out the Triple-Crown by adding Busch and Craftsman Series.
  6. PC Gameworld
    89
    This game almost perfectly caters to both the sim fanatic and the average player.
  7. PC Gamer
    87
    The online action is remarkably lag-free via a broadband connection, and the game's built-in Voice Over IP component adds a welcome sense of community to the proceedings. [Apr 2005, p.64]
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  8. GameSpot
    85
    Offers just about everything a racer could want (with the exception of a comprehensive printed manual) and works hard to satiate the thirsts of both the action/arcade crowd and the generally more demanding devotees of realistic/simulation competition.
  9. Worth Playing
    85
    The developers also do a great job of placing you right into the action, including the national anthem, flyover, and the obligatory “Gentlemen, start your engines.” If you've seen it in a NASCAR event, you will see it in the game.
  10. Gamers' Temple
    82
    Control in the game is tight and responsive; either with a wheel controller or even if you brave it with the four arrow keys.
  11. GameSpy
    80
    For the most part, NASCAR SimRacing boasts a fine presentation, although the graphics aren't that cutting-edge, and the cars can look a bit too simple. There's also a silly flaw that hurts the game's authenticity: censorship of beer logos.
  12. Computer Gaming World
    80
    It's all here: the virtual keys to the teensy-weensy pearly gates of micromanagement heaven. [May 2005, p.93]
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  13. 1UP
    75
    Coming at the game as a hardcore NASCAR fan, I'm disappointed in a few things. The biggest issue is the lack of a few official NASCAR tracks.
  14. Gamer's Hell
    74
    If you’re looking to satisfy your NASCAR craving, or you simply want to get away from the typical driving games, NASCAR SimRacing improves greatly upon previous NASCAR titles.
  15. G4 TV
    60
    Though we've managed to tune the game, the clunky interface and hidden Sim settings are definitely a turn-off.

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#15 Best PC Game of 2005
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#92 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#77 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 10 out of 20
  1. blues_games
    May 4, 2019
    8
    Decent, cheap and fun. Not the best, but not the worst. If you're looking for a decent game check it out!
  2. RichardM.
    Nov 23, 2005
    1
    This game is awful! There are bugs throughout the entire game. Yellow Flags dont work correctly, the one patch ea came out with was pitiful. This game is awful! There are bugs throughout the entire game. Yellow Flags dont work correctly, the one patch ea came out with was pitiful. Gamespy multiplayer has major issues of removing your loging and not allowing a player to ever return. You have to go and buy another game and use a totally different email, and login. EA Sports has no technical support to speak of. I am in the third day of their "24hr" response, and still nothing. Dont buy this game!! Its a waste of money.… Full Review »
  3. RacingFAN
    Sep 5, 2005
    8
    It is an awesome sim racing game, the only problem is no good career mode to keep me coming back for more. That and long load times!
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