NASCAR Heat Evolution

 PlayStation 4
User Score
4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 28
  3. Negative: 15 out of 28
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  1. davberger
    Sep 22, 2016
    0
    Don't buy this game : bad graphics (looks like a ps2), bad physics (one mode is too arcade and one mode is unplayable), zero content (only 3 cams, no paint booth, no truck series, no xfinity series...)
  2. QuadrupleH
    Sep 14, 2016
    1
    Unless you are a NASCAR fan who has collected all games from 99 to now or can handle a lot of dissapointment when comes the last few NASCAR Games do not get this game at all. The Only Possitives i give this game are its Career Mode and AI other than that the game is a complete disaster. The Season and chase modes are nothing but a playlist of races kept track by points that you have toUnless you are a NASCAR fan who has collected all games from 99 to now or can handle a lot of dissapointment when comes the last few NASCAR Games do not get this game at all. The Only Possitives i give this game are its Career Mode and AI other than that the game is a complete disaster. The Season and chase modes are nothing but a playlist of races kept track by points that you have to play many smaller season of 7 and 16 or so just to unlock a full season. The Graphics are ok if were for PS3 but by no means PS4. You can wall ride race in the grass and even jerk the analog stick in different directions and you will never lose control of your car. The Challenges are ok but you dont unlock anything for playing them so theres no point. I miss i could tell you about the online mode but ever time i get on a lose connection in the lobby or the whole lobby disappears from the race once it starts from lost connection. This game is not worth 60 dollars its not even worth 20 unless your a huge fan of career mode that all this game is. This Game honestly is the new standard of a bad NASCAR and a lot of NASCAR gaming fans will be upset to hear this but even Eutechnyx couldn't screw up this bad. In Closing if you collect NASCAR games maybe pick it up if it lowers to 20 if you are someone who just wanted to play a racing or NASCAR game to get that experience dont bother.… Expand
  3. IommiRULES
    Sep 20, 2016
    6
    This review is based on half a season in career mode on normal setting. OK while this game certainly will not satisfy the hardcore sim racers like Project Cars does, it is fun to play. The learning curve is easy but that does not mean it is easy to win a race. The setup adjustments in career mode are pretty thin (tape, wedge and tire pressure) but the default setups are pretty flawlessThis review is based on half a season in career mode on normal setting. OK while this game certainly will not satisfy the hardcore sim racers like Project Cars does, it is fun to play. The learning curve is easy but that does not mean it is easy to win a race. The setup adjustments in career mode are pretty thin (tape, wedge and tire pressure) but the default setups are pretty flawless and it is very forgiving on mistakes, too much so in my book, only way to get DNF would be smash into a crashed car or smack a wall very hard.

    That bein said, while the cars are easy to DRIVE it is not easy to win. Like I said I'm race in race 18 on normal mode and my best finish so far is 9th but I'm 25th in points...they just don't give you enough horsepower to compete with the big boys til you build your team up by acquiring garage improvements, which is how it should be,

    Like I said if you are into tinkering with setups and playing engineer geek then stick with project cars....but remember Project cars doesn't have all the Nascar stars.....OR even OVALS for that matter! Altho the bare bones menus and setups are way to thin for my tastes, its worth the $60 because its fun, even tho arcadey. Hopefully next year they will spice it up with more setup options,AI sliders, and stats menu.    … Expand
  4. SebastienFr
    Sep 24, 2016
    1
    Nascar Heat Evolution on PS4 is very bad. Graphics look like a ps2 game, physics are bad, content is very poor. How DMR can release a game like this. I'm never so disappointed by a game.
  5. steph00
    Sep 26, 2016
    2
    Nascar Heat Evolution had very bad graphics, they aren't Next Gen. About Physics, Normal Mode is ok but we don't make adjustements, it's shame. Simulation Mode is too difficult with a controller, our car is incontrollable. There aren't Xfinity and Truck Series : Old games had . No wreck replay, Sounds can be improved and only 3 cams. It's too light for a 60$ game. I expected a lot of better
  6. NascarFan
    Sep 25, 2016
    1
    The NHE game is bad. The graphics are not worthy of a PS4, but rather a PS2. There are a lot of aliasing and night races are the worst, cars are poorly done, not reflections of light, shadows badly made... it's ugly.
    Then, there are 3 cameras while all other games offer 5. Of the 3, only one is really nice: the cockpit view does no sensation of speed and has framerate issues. With the    The NHE game is bad. The graphics are not worthy of a PS4, but rather a PS2. There are a lot of aliasing and night races are the worst, cars are poorly done, not reflections of light, shadows badly made... it's ugly.
    Then, there are 3 cameras while all other games offer 5. Of the 3, only one is really nice: the cockpit view does no sensation of speed and has framerate issues. With the Chase view, we see that the back of the car, should raise the camera as on Forza, Project cars...
    The physics of the game is average: 2 modes of play: Normal and Simulation. In normal mode, it is too arcade and can't make adjustments. I don't see why the developers did it. In simulation mode, with a controller, it's unplayable, the car slips at the slightest touch.
    Finally the content is very light, not of Xfinity and Trucks series. No replay of accidents, the cautions do not work entirely (one car in the way is not enough), the sounds are old.
    We see that the game was sloppy, done quickly without taking into account of the player. DLC Forza is higher quality. DMR missed his game and not a little. A big disappointment    … Expand
  7. ANDRETHEBEST
    Sep 26, 2016
    0
    It's a bad game. Graphics are very very poors (i haven't never seen that on PS4, the worst graphics in this console). It's almost unplayable with a controller in Simulation Mode. No Truck Series, No Xfinity Series, No wreck's replay, cameras are bad (no sens of speed in cockpit view, No roof cam...), a lot of aliasing, Nights race are ugly, Sound terrible, Framerate issues....
    It's a PS2    It's a bad game. Graphics are very very poors (i haven't never seen that on PS4, the worst graphics in this console). It's almost unplayable with a controller in Simulation Mode. No Truck Series, No Xfinity Series, No wreck's replay, cameras are bad (no sens of speed in cockpit view, No roof cam...), a lot of aliasing, Nights race are ugly, Sound terrible, Framerate issues....
    It's a PS2 game, it's a catastroph.    … Expand
  8. ZiNg31
    May 29, 2017
    5
    AI drivers are great in this game!! But sad this game wont allow me tune my car and driving settings in career. Career is pretty fun but I didnt like to drive without braking... this game automatic assists you in braking and stab control. Kinda suck. I could do it myself since I had been pro racing online in old NASCAR simulation series. So far I see this game is designed for casualAI drivers are great in this game!! But sad this game wont allow me tune my car and driving settings in career. Career is pretty fun but I didnt like to drive without braking... this game automatic assists you in braking and stab control. Kinda suck. I could do it myself since I had been pro racing online in old NASCAR simulation series. So far I see this game is designed for casual gamers. They should it for both (expert or casual driver) with options.… Expand
  9. clayman08
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    Most of these reviews seem to give this game a bad reputation. The racing is genuinely fun and competitive, especially with the adaptive AI, and all 23 of the tracks have their own unique character, making modes such as Championship a great way to learn and understand the tracks. While the physics are not perfect, they are great for an arcade style racer, and even Normal mode provides aMost of these reviews seem to give this game a bad reputation. The racing is genuinely fun and competitive, especially with the adaptive AI, and all 23 of the tracks have their own unique character, making modes such as Championship a great way to learn and understand the tracks. While the physics are not perfect, they are great for an arcade style racer, and even Normal mode provides a great experience for the racer, without the punishing side effects of Simulation mode. Speaking of which, Simulation mode can be absolutely mind-numbing due to the sensitivity of the cars, especially at Restrictor Plate tracks. But if your aim is to have fun and enjoy the racing of NASCAR on Next Gen consoles, this game is perfect, especially at $29.99 on today's market. Tack on the ample DLC and variety of game modes, and you will have fun for hours going from track to track and driver to driver.… Expand
  10. Fun12341234
    Mar 13, 2017
    1
    This game is very disappointing. I'm not too concerned with the graphics although they certainly could be better. Nascar 2004 and Dirt to Daytona both had better physics than this game does. Both games also were much more enjoyable. Nascar: Dirt to Daytona is a game i still play to this very day and wish you could bring that same concept to the PS4 with modernized graphics and up to dateThis game is very disappointing. I'm not too concerned with the graphics although they certainly could be better. Nascar 2004 and Dirt to Daytona both had better physics than this game does. Both games also were much more enjoyable. Nascar: Dirt to Daytona is a game i still play to this very day and wish you could bring that same concept to the PS4 with modernized graphics and up to date cars. Being able to start in a hobby stock and build your way up through the ranks was awesome. You could even use real life short tracks to improve the game. If this game is supposed to satisfy real Nascar and racing fans than this is crap. Even for the casual fan this isn't a good game and should have been made as a modernized version of either nascar 2004 or Dirt to Daytona. This game isn't something id recommend to anybody unless serious improvements are made.… Expand
  11. Thedoctor427
    Apr 21, 2017
    9
    It's a great game until the 2017 update. Now it's not really authentic. Other than that it's okay. Way better than previous games made. No mods or cheats, but some glitches are present.
  12. Wwilliams23
    Nov 12, 2020
    1
    NHE is one of the worst racing games ever made. Thankfully, the games have improved over the years, but the first attempt was truly awful. It is nearly unplayable, due to poor gameplay mechanics. The visuals and audio are poor, and career mode is hollow. Stay far away.

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. PlayStation Country
    Dec 6, 2016
    70
    NASCAR Fire Evolution winds up being a very enjoyable blitz through the often scoffed world of saloon car racing. Whilst it does keep things simple and rarely strays into a simulation, I’m kept engrossed with a solid driving engine and enough modes to keep casual and die-hard fans satisfied.
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  2. GamingTrend
    Sep 30, 2016
    70
    A fantastic game in practice, but has a terrible presentation elsewhere. At the end of the day, this makes NASCAR Heat Evolution a disappointing title rather than a full-fledged trip into victory lane. With some amazing features available, but near impossible to enjoy, NASCAR Heat Evolution is a game that will only please hardcore NASCAR or racing game fans.
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  3. Forbes
    Sep 25, 2016
    58
    The entertaining racing delivers a good foundation for the series, but there’s just not enough depth in this package to consider this a complete experience.
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