IndyCar Series 2005

by Codemasters

Product Features

• Recreate an entire racing season, as you select one of 33 drivers and compete on 14 different tracks
• Officially-licensed drivers, tracks, rules and sponsors -- realistic, accessible and authentic down to the detail
• Master expert racing moves and earn that victory lap - Learning about the weight jacker, drafting, fuel mixture, wind angles and more will be your only route to victory
• Use the mirrors just like a pro racer -- you'll need them to watch your back
• Begin learning in Masterclass, with Autosport Rookie of the Year Dan Wheldon

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000V48G6
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 4.5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 22, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,794 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

IndyCar Series 2005 lets you test your reflexes and coordination in The Greatest Spectacle in Racing! Go up against dozens of other drivers as you compete for position, from Pole Day to Bump Day -- then get ready for the fastest racing action in the world! Race online with up to 16 players going head-to-head, through Xbox Live -- chat live and intimidate opponents at 230MPH Game supports 3rd-party wheels(in-game adjustments required)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome and true to IRL, June 23, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: IndyCar Series 2005 (Video Game)

The fact that this game is $19.99 and has Xbox Live and the full IRL experience is reason enough -- IGN has rightly given this an 8/10. It's fun, it's inexpensive, it's the real deal and I'm loving Indy right now. Worth it at twice the price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars INDY Desire................................................., June 18, 2005

By 

Marc Bolger "Drummer Man" (Centeral California) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: IndyCar Series 2005 (Video Game)

I was hoping for a better more indepth action of quality here at INDY such as we can find in Forza Motor sport and NASCAR 2005 Chase for the cup even being a bit better as far as race action and graphics compared to this repeat of Indy 500. Don't see much difference in "2005"!
I was a bit discouraged by the arcade like graphics and lack of higher quality race action that I am wanting for an INDY simulator. I want some high quality INDY and nobody has delivered!
Not bad. Fun but a little weak. For example when you stop in the pit the car just pulls into a ghost town and pulls out real quick instead of a crew coming out and completing the job. Not a big deal but the over all game play is a tad toy like as well!
Im looking forward to "ToCa Racer 2006" this winter where we should see some Sprinter and Grand Prix racing with extream quality and eye candy.
This INDY 500 2005 is not bad but we have moved up from this level in my opinion and we really want extream quality and details with our game play and beautiful eye candy graphics!
This is lacking this!
Buy at your own risk..........................................

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, November 4, 2005

By 

Emerson - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: IndyCar Series 2005 (Video Game)

Indycar 2005 definitely has its flaws, but this is one racing game you can't simply start off and win races without a little forethought and planning. Each oval course has it's own individual design differences and you start out test driving your car on the track to find out where you lose speed, oversteer or understeer through the turns, etc. while trying to clock your fastest lap possible. You can go to the "garage" option where you make adjustments to the tire pressure, cambers, springs, front and rear wings, and so on to get the best performance out of your car for that track. Once you are satisfied, you go on to qualify for a starting position, and finally race against other competitors for points in a season.

The learning curve can be a bit steep for someone like myself who doesn't know their way around an indycar, but there is a masterclass mode that covers some of the basics and with practice and patience, adjusting the car becomes easier. Once you get a grasp of what your car can do, you can go on to compete in a series that spans a single season as yourself in a pre-existing team or as one of the available drivers. You can also choose a quick race by selecting a single track. There are difficulty settings that affect the rules of the race and the harder the setting, more rules like damage, pit stops, cautions, and penalties, apply. There are also custom settings that include driver assists to help you get comfortable handling the car. To top it off, you can adjust the number of laps in segments from ten to two hundred.

You spend a lot of time on the track, especially in practice and for many, the repetitive driving on ovals may seem tedious. You really have to like oval racing and indycars to get anything out of this game, so I don't recommend it for the casual player of racing games. For those who are interested in indycars, it's best to rent the game first to see if it meets personal expectations or not before buying it. I own it and prefer to drive manual, without assists and use the driver's view to get the most out of what it lacks in terms of the feel and look of the game, but what I like best is the depth of what you can do with the car setup and race options in season or quick race.

I would like to see this title improved in the way of graphics. The cars do appear to "float" on the track without much ground shadow. Much more can be done to make pit stops seem more like pit stops. Add a few road courses like St. Pete, Infineon, and Walkens Glen, update the driver roster, and I think this game could become quite a hit.