- 3,770
- Manning, SC
Genre: Racing
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Story: There is no real story to this game.
Gameplay: The cars feel a little loose, but should be no problem once you get used to it. Controls are very responsive. The AI is millions of times better than GT3's.
They react smartly to your driving behavior and aren't afraid of running 3-4 wide at the superspeedways. Overall very good gameplay.
Replay Value: It will keep you busy for a long time. You can do a simple quick race. Just pick a car and track then you're off to the races. Or jump into a actual scenario set up by the Nascar drivers themselves in the Lightning Challenge Mode. And if you have the time, do the actual 36 race schedule from the 2002 season. Maybe even start your own career in the extensive career mode. You have to build and manage your own race team through 20 seasons, upgrading your car and crew as you go.
Graphics: Absoutely incredible although not quite GT3's. The cars are very well detailed w/ the 2002 paint schemes and decals. Lighting effects are astounding, w/ the sun blinding you as the cars barrel into turn 1 at 190 MPH. Scenery is very well detailed, although there is some occasional clipping and pop up.
Sound: The sound in NT2003 is very well done on the track. Accurate tire squeals and engine noises help a lot. Your spotter is very informative. The one bad thing is there's only 4 songs on the soundtrack, and they keep repeating.
Summary: A must have game for any Nascar fan. The game will keep bringing you back for more even though you've had the game for a while.
Ratings:
Control: 8/10
Replay Value: 10/10
Graphics: 8.5/10
Sound: 7/10
Overall: 93% (not actual average)
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Story: There is no real story to this game.
Gameplay: The cars feel a little loose, but should be no problem once you get used to it. Controls are very responsive. The AI is millions of times better than GT3's.
Replay Value: It will keep you busy for a long time. You can do a simple quick race. Just pick a car and track then you're off to the races. Or jump into a actual scenario set up by the Nascar drivers themselves in the Lightning Challenge Mode. And if you have the time, do the actual 36 race schedule from the 2002 season. Maybe even start your own career in the extensive career mode. You have to build and manage your own race team through 20 seasons, upgrading your car and crew as you go.
Graphics: Absoutely incredible although not quite GT3's. The cars are very well detailed w/ the 2002 paint schemes and decals. Lighting effects are astounding, w/ the sun blinding you as the cars barrel into turn 1 at 190 MPH. Scenery is very well detailed, although there is some occasional clipping and pop up.
Sound: The sound in NT2003 is very well done on the track. Accurate tire squeals and engine noises help a lot. Your spotter is very informative. The one bad thing is there's only 4 songs on the soundtrack, and they keep repeating.
Summary: A must have game for any Nascar fan. The game will keep bringing you back for more even though you've had the game for a while.
Ratings:
Control: 8/10
Replay Value: 10/10
Graphics: 8.5/10
Sound: 7/10
Overall: 93% (not actual average)