NASCAR 09

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  • Summary: The road to victory begins with Jeff Gordon as he guides you through an all-new "Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup" Career Mode on a completely-revamped 3D menu interface. With Jeff's help you can sign big-time contracts, build your reputation and earn valuable performance points by dominatingThe road to victory begins with Jeff Gordon as he guides you through an all-new "Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup" Career Mode on a completely-revamped 3D menu interface. With Jeff's help you can sign big-time contracts, build your reputation and earn valuable performance points by dominating in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Two new and entirely distinct handling models let you play NASCAR 09 at your speed. Forgiving "Normal" mode is perfect for getting a handle on the game, while "Pro" mode delivers the authentic, white-knuckle NASCAR racing experience. Own the Track lets you compete against your friends and other gamers at all of hte Sprint Cup Series venues. Every racer's stats are compiled and the best driver at each track is named for the ultimate in bragging rights. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. GameShark
    91
    NASCAR 2009 is a no-brainer purchase for fans of the sport, but also offers a high quality experience that any racing fan can enjoy.
  2. AceGamez
    80
    Quite how they've managed to take such a nice, concept-limited sport such as NASCAR and transformed it into a highly immersing videogame is unimaginable, but while this year's handling models and Sprint Driver Challenge mode will open its doors to newcomers and veterans alike, it's safe to say that NASCAR 09 remains a NASCAR fan favourite due to the nature of the sport.
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  3. Game Informer
    80
    Despite the improvements made to this year’s title – including a noticeable bump in graphical quality – it still doesn’t have all the corners dialed in yet. AI cars take better racing lines than in 08, but they still don’t show near enough variety or smarts to pit at different times, take rim-riding race lines, or avoid plowing into each other during a caution.
  4. GameSpot
    70
    NASCAR 09 isn't a tremendous step forward for the series, but it's a solid effort.
  5. Gaming Age
    67
    While it is an improvement in almost every aspect from controls to options, it still isn't close to what fans of stock cars want to see from their beloved franchise.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    60
    But if you are one of those four ardent fans, you'll find this is a remarkably faithful representation of NASCAR and a vast improvement over last year's edition. [Aug 2008, p.88]
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  7. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    23
    Staggering to think that EA bare behind this tosh; hang your heads in shame, boys. [Sept 2008, p.86]
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  1. strummer1230
    Jul 24, 2023
    6
    This game simply doesn’t compare to the NASCAR thunder series engine. However, it’s still very playable game if you don’t mind some of theThis game simply doesn’t compare to the NASCAR thunder series engine. However, it’s still very playable game if you don’t mind some of the bizarre damage modeling and black flags for even the slightest infraction, and the only way to turn that off is in career mode. Only you don’t realize it until the race is over and you finish last. Your crew chief is constantly berating you which is super annoying. EA had gone into full cash out mode by the time this game was released and it shows.… Expand
  2. tommyvercetti
    Jun 18, 2008
    3
    The only game more disappointing than this one is Nascar 08. It's telling when you could take Nascar 2003, and just update the graphicsThe only game more disappointing than this one is Nascar 08. It's telling when you could take Nascar 2003, and just update the graphics and it would be WAY WAY better than 09. The ai racers are very poor this yeah, and the graphics are only incrementaly improved. The biggest problem is with the most basic thing. The driving feels all wrong.… Expand