NASCAR Heat 3

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
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  1. Forbes
    Sep 9, 2018
    77
    While the gameplay and consistently improving modes are the obvious strong suits of NASCAR Heat 3, the game is still just a touch short of an elite racing title because it lacks personality and high-level presentation. That said, the groundwork and the second floor are in place for a complete racing experience, the developers and publisher just need to add a rough and some pops of color.
  2. Game Informer
    Sep 9, 2018
    75
    The NASCAR Heat series is three years in and is just now hitting its stride. This year’s addition to the career mode is a solid foundation that pays off in the present and sets it up for the future. I don’t think the game has necessarily locked down each of its main components – gameplay, online, and career mode – but it’s making its way through the pack.

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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 8 out of 18
  1. Dksmitty15
    Dec 29, 2018
    7
    This game gets a higher rating because of the nolstagia it gives me of playing the dirt to daytona game all those years ago. Unfortunately, aThis game gets a higher rating because of the nolstagia it gives me of playing the dirt to daytona game all those years ago. Unfortunately, a lof of the visuals (not graphics so to speak - camera angles & presentation), game sounds, and spotter calls all sound more or less the same almost 15 years later. There is a lot of content with 4 series and a great number of tracks to choose from, even in the dirt series. The AI is tough if you crank it up so it can provide a challenge keeping pace, which is fun. I don't like the presets though as the "loose" options seems to make your car lose grip seemingly at random.

    Overall, still mostly the same game as the previous iterations but it's loads of fun with lots of content to keep you entertained for a while. If you have the previous versions of this game, I don't think I could recommend the upgrade.    … Full Review »
  2. unrealnoise
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    The FFB is finally "real". I hope that it will be better, but it's better than nothing... Thx for that, but why I don't see any settings aboutThe FFB is finally "real". I hope that it will be better, but it's better than nothing... Thx for that, but why I don't see any settings about that? The physics sould be better, maybe next year. The AI is good and fun. The graphics is average.

    Nascar Heat 3 is a good game. Not better than F1 2018, but enjoyable. Maybe this is just the beginnings.

    The game is running well. It's fast and responsive.

    But some things what I see I don't understand. Some example: the driving line is on in practice. Why? I don't need it! And in practice again: I don't see the others list of times just in the qualification.

    I wait long time ago for the AI of iRacing, but I think it's is a good options for the another enjoyable game. I hope in the next few years it will improwement so many way, and I promise that I will buy all of them.

    Just please not forget the phisycs and FFB!    … Full Review »
  3. RebelPrincess
    Sep 19, 2018
    10
    Best NASCAR game yet! Major gameplay improvements and the esports tournaments are a bonus!! Pretty stoked to see where this title goes in theBest NASCAR game yet! Major gameplay improvements and the esports tournaments are a bonus!! Pretty stoked to see where this title goes in the next few years.… Full Review »
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