Less game for more bucks
My first emotion was disappointment. The handling of the cars is a large step back from previous years. After a half hour of nonstop high-speed practice at Daytona, I was able to manage handling adequately, but as far as being competitive, the jury is still out. Using the wheel or the controller, the steering is way too much work, needing to constantly do a correction to the right to keep the car off the infield.
Will that be a deal breaker for me on whether to spend a lot of time on this game? I'm not sure yet.
One thing I am sure about, however, is a profound sense of WTF over the lack of a career mode, where I can create myself or Daffy Duck if I choose and work my way up through the ranks.
Why would EA even consider discontinuing a meaningful career mode, much less actually do it?
I'm writing this on July 25 and grading the game at 7.3. I intend to let a little time go by, perhaps a month, then submit an addendum. I hope I'm able to change my mind by then.