NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Aug 31, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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87

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup challenges you to battle through a groundbreaking new story mode to achieve NASCAR stardom. Start from humble beginnings by earning NASCAR Busch, Craftsman Truck and Featherlite Modified series rides before grabbing million-dollar purses in the NEXTEL CupNASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup challenges you to battle through a groundbreaking new story mode to achieve NASCAR stardom. Start from humble beginnings by earning NASCAR Busch, Craftsman Truck and Featherlite Modified series rides before grabbing million-dollar purses in the NEXTEL Cup Series. Develop your racing skills and intimidate your rivals on the track with all-new controls. Off the track, force the action with post-race confrontations, and settle disputes by racing America?s top production cars through city streets. Fans react to the drama, idolizing both NASCAR heroes and villains, while owners and sponsors recognize talent and reward success. It's up to you to show 'em what you've got. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    "Burnout 3" may beckon for the sheer thrills, but Chase is one of the best sports racing games ever released. [Oct 2004, p.108]
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  2. Gaming Age
    91
    This game is a big step up in visuals compared to the Thunder series of old, which gives even more hope for future titles to come.
  3. GMR Magazine
    90
    With the improved online play, expansion of the popular lightning challenges, and inclusion of Chase for the Cup, NASCAR 2005 has enough horsepower to last you all year. [Oct 2004, p.102]
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  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    87
    There are some potholes - the graphics get choppy at times, and the retail-car challenges seem tacked on - but the sheer variety is something that even non-NASCAR fans will find addictive. [Oct 2004, p.98]
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  5. BonusStage
    86
    You have the nasty frame rate issue that can’t seem to be shaken. Honestly, the same company that made this is responsible for the Need For Speed Underground series, and we still can’t fix this problem for a game with lower-end graphics and less programming technicalities?
  6. Stuff
    80
    Online support for PS2 and Xbox plus multiple race modes will keep you on the track for days.
  7. PSX Nation
    80
    Delivers enough of everything (improved graphics, deep managerial options in Career mode, more vehicles/racing series, cleaner audio, etc.) to keep fans of the sport happily steering their favorite NASCAR racers to the left for another year.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. AdamM.
    Oct 3, 2004
    10
    It's the best nascar game ever.
  2. BobS.
    Dec 16, 2004
    10
    It's the best racing game ever.
  4. mmcfly566
    May 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best career modes in any racing game hands down, a very fun game to play.
  5. minuseven
    Jun 15, 2014
    9
    This is a very fun racing game, with lots to do. It includes a great career mode and a simple and easy to use paint job creation feature thatThis is a very fun racing game, with lots to do. It includes a great career mode and a simple and easy to use paint job creation feature that allows you to make cool looking cars. Definitely a fun game for Nascar fans everywhere!… Expand
  6. DavidA.
    Aug 6, 2004
    8
    I liked the way this game is. There is one way that it is like Nascar Dirt to Daytona and that is the storyline either way 4 out of 5 stars.
  7. Chad
    Feb 18, 2005
    5
    Cannot drive in car view like your driving.
  8. FredJ.
    Sep 6, 2004
    0
    No 4 players offline.

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#13 Best PS2 Game of 2004