A new NASCAR game.
NA$CAR 08 is a much welcomed refreshment in the series. The graphics are NOT next gen but are considerably better than any of the PS2 versions which where getting worse and worse from NASCAR 04. Cars look good, frame rate holds decently (could be better) and the crash damage looks better than ever. There are obviously plenty of flaws with the tracks, the fans in the stand but its something I've come to expect from EA. So this being the major improvement on the game made me happy =)
Now for the sad part. The controls are so flimsy its crazy, i don't know weather EA was trying to add lethal realism or just screwed up ( my moneys on the second one) You so much as blow wind on the controller and your cars doing flips. I spend so much time trying to keep the car going straight and getting it through the corners decently that i don't have time to worry about passing other cars. Even when you lower the sensitivity low as heck, the controls still have your car swerving side to side. Once you put all the steering assists on and such, its a matter of basically figuring out what line will best hold your car around the track...But don't get comfortable, your car will still swerve big time. So far it sounds as if I've never played a NASCAR game before, heck i have played too many! and I guess thats why I want perfection...
Along to the drivers! EA actually got most if not close to all of the Nextel Cup drivers, notables missing are CARL EDWARDS (who cares) and Jeremy Mayfeild but thats alright...The part that really gets me steamed is the Busch and truck series. Man, EA if you cant figure out how to get licenses for the smaller drivers at least be more creative with making the cars. Every car in the Busch series has some incredibly goofy sponsor and driver name! and the same goes for the NCTS! i mean its pretty bad when you see a totally pink car with a driver called Bob Bobson driving the Bob's car sponsored Ford...common man....
The Chase mode(which is new career mode) starts you off earning your track License and earning contracts for one on and one off races for big teams. Which is kinda fun and at least lets you try and learn the controls before sending you off on your real career.
Well lemme end this now and cut it short. The new NASCAR 08 is much diffrent from any other NASCAR game you've ever played. Some parts good, controls bad >.< is it worth a shot? if you REALLY REALLY want to play a NASCAR game and are willing to struggle and learn the controls? this is the game! if you want a less difficult and funner racers...wait till ...uhhh i dont know some other game!