NASCAR The Game: Inside Line

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Nov 20, 2012
    80
    Although last year's NASCAR The Game 2011 was a credible effort, Inside Line is the first NASCAR racing game in years that feels like someone cared. [Holiday 2012, p.72]
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  2. 4P.de
    Jul 26, 2013
    79
    Driving physics are as intuitive as they are challenging. Opponents do a good job of advancing through thick traffic, although they do tend to cause unfortunate accidents.
  3. Game Informer
    Nov 5, 2012
    73
    Inside Line is a step up from its predecessor in every way, but it falls short of being a winner. However, this year's title is like points racing: Even if you can't win it all, you can still make up some ground.
  5. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Nov 14, 2012
    70
    Even on the easy setting, the game is very unforgiving and style and technique trump power and speed. This is a fairly true simulator that should end up trackside in a fancy setup with a rumble seat and steering wheel. Driving with a controller is very touchy and a decent wheel would be the choice way to play.

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User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 9 out of 18
  1. TannerIsGod
    Nov 19, 2012
    0
    This game is way, way, way better than the last incarnation. That said, sadly, I'm giving it a ZERO out of ten - because it's just shockinglyThis game is way, way, way better than the last incarnation. That said, sadly, I'm giving it a ZERO out of ten - because it's just shockingly poor. The graphics are ok - physics, handling, sound and everything else about this game are dreadful. What were the developers thinking of? Dreadful game. In summary: BAD. VERY, VERY BAD.… Full Review »
  2. MisterDBarton
    Nov 27, 2012
    9
    A drastic improvement over last year (NTG11), from the physics, to the handling, to the newly improved career mode. It's clear Eutechnyx hasA drastic improvement over last year (NTG11), from the physics, to the handling, to the newly improved career mode. It's clear Eutechnyx has listened to the fans. As with any game release, there are a few issues, but Eutechnyx as been working with the community since day 1 to find the issues and prepare a patch. Even without said patch, the game is far more enjoyable than NTG11 was with Patch #3.

    Most importantly, the "Champion" difficulty is actually hard. AI will race multiple lines and be aggressive. They will bumpdraft you properly. And in the end, you will be challenged to place well (or win) on Champion difficulty. Couldn't have really asked for more.    … Full Review »
  3. Sockifed
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    One of the best racing games I've played. It's simple yet fun to play and it has a decent amount of play. Nothing is really wrong with theOne of the best racing games I've played. It's simple yet fun to play and it has a decent amount of play. Nothing is really wrong with the game except the quiz sections which I wish there was a setting to turn off. I also do think thats it hard to figure what to do when you first start the game which the game could've helped a bit with thatm… Full Review »
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