NASCAR Thunder 2004

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 91
  3. Negative: 11 out of 91
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  1. RacnChampTRG
    Jul 15, 2004
    1
    EA sports sucks this game sucks just as much as the first one.
  2. Whyrad
    Sep 25, 2003
    1
    Should have went to Papyrus for nascar game rights. not even close to real like Papyrus was with there last nascar game. Not close to Nascar Heat either.
  3. EddyC.
    Sep 17, 2003
    4
    Game looks awesome, but lacks the gameplay the old game had. The screen is too cluttered with popups and the fuel gauge isnt even close to visible. For someone that bought a huge tv and still played to this day with 4 players, you let me down EA Sports!
  4. MikeG.
    Sep 24, 2003
    4
    The game is ok, but is missing one thing for me...TONY RAINES. im a big raines fan and i cant believe he is the only full time driver not available.

Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#36 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Deeko
    85
    Does an excellent job of representing the sport that it is supposed to replicate – the trouble doesn’t really lie in EA – it stems from a sport that is shallow - painfully repetitive to watch and even more so when you’re playing.
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  2. IGN
    88
    As long as you don't come in expecting any serious realism in the driving model, there are many ways to play and enjoy this title...The game is simply PACKED with playing modes and features, all of which look and sound great.
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  3. Maxim Online
    60
    Fanatics will tweak tire pressure, suspension, and build dynasties, alliances, and sponsorships; rookies can learn the nuances of drafting, passing, and holding position on dozens of real-world tracks.
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