I figured that NASCAR's journey into next gen would bring with it some huge improvements in game play. Boy, was I wrong... The thing that I like about the NASCAR series and just about any other racing game is that you have to EARN the best ride. Although many people may not like racing through the lower NASCAR sub-series, I really enjoyed it, it gives the player a feel for the tracks and the controls and the game as a whole. Plus it really makes you earn your place among the NASCAR elite. Let's start with The Chase. Why is EA treating all players like it's their first time ever picking up a racing game?? I know how to draft, I know how to pass, I know how to avoid wrecks, give me some credit. It's a GREAT learning tool for actual newcomers, but come on at least make it so experienced players don't have to "relearn" everything just to start a career. That brings me to the alleged career mode, what a joke. Let's say that after passing all of my Chase tests, I accept a deal with Hendrick Motorsports, I get to drive Jeff Gordon's car, what happens to Jeff Gordon?? I dont' get to race against him now?? That doesn't make any sense. In the real world of racing you have to work your way up. With each sucess you earn a new opportunity. Winning races= better car= better contract= championship. That' show it works. EA has clearly lost sight of this fact by presenting us with this weak effort that apparently was just meant to keep the seat warm while they worked on next year's version. All in all, it's pretty vanilla, and that's giving it some credit. the controls are what was expected and the gameplay really doesn't stand out, although the crashes this year are spectacular. I guess the game is worth playing, its a good time killer. it was just pretty hard for me to get into without a proper career mode. Everyone should decide for themselves, but for me, it was really dissappointing.
This is my review of nascar 08. I am tired of reading false energized reviews about this game. This company also known as EA Sports has done what everybody does, they have spent all their money in marketing it. I have... Read Full Review
By XxLongJohnxX | Review Date: Aug 17, 2007 | X360
Well If being Nascar wasn't enough of a blow to this game, then you can take your pick of what you don't like about it. Is it the Playstation 2 quality graphics? Is it the god-awful controls? Is it the fact that drivi... Read Full Review
