NASCAR Thunder 2003
Xbox- Publisher: EA Sports
- Release Date: Sep 19, 2002
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 2
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From the first few notes of Steppenwolf's “Magic Carpet Ride” to the victory lap at the end of the season, NASCAR Thunder 2003 proves to be the most enjoyable NASCAR racing game yet on any console.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyI can't recommend this game enough. [Nov 2002, p.300]
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Its sense of speed, tight controls, and terribly addictive career mode will appeal to just about anyone.
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Game InformerLast year's Thunder was a great game, but 2003 leaves it in its dust. [Nov 2002, p.144]
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Its hearty NASCAR personality will hugely appeal to fans, while its innovative and deep approach will reel in plenty of racing gamers.
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It provides plenty of challenge for sim fans, and does a great job of giving racing rookies a chance to gain racing skills without the need for countless hours of frustration.
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The core gameplay remains solid and is perhaps a bit more focused.
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Gives gamers more tracks, more stuff to do, and better graphics.
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While its heavy-on-the-realism feature can be too realistically demanding the game’s racing fun does not slow down very much.
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The user-friendly controls and interface along with an absolutely splendid presentation really helped draw me in.
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Official Xbox MagazineUps the ante from its predecessor by a country mile. [Nov 2002, p.120]
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If you love Nascar, but don’t have the time to play a game for a week before you can even compete, then this is your cup of tea...It’s fun, it’s easy, and it doesn’t take a lot of intelligence to succeed in.
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Play MagazinePacked with nuances that, for aspiring fans and drivers must really float their Skoal. Drafting, line selection, pitting...this is a great simulation covering 20 seasons. Not for me. [Oct 2002, p.84]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 2
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Mixed: 0 out of 2
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Negative: 0 out of 2
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KyleC.Feb 25, 2003This is by far the best racing game i have ever played...the career mode is hard yet always fun and very very addictive!...