NASCAR 2000

by Nintendo

Product Features

• nascar
• nascar 2000
• racing game
• nintendo 64

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000034DJA
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Release Date: September 14, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,797 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo 64

Editorial Review

Fully loaded with all the authentic features that EA Sports titles are known for, this title is geared to be a NASCAR fan's dream ride. Forty NASCAR drivers and cars and 18 licensed tracks straight out of the 1999 NASCAR season are represented here, along with "live" commentary by famous auto-racing announcers and audio assistance from a crew chief and spotter.

In addition to solid controls, NASCAR 2000 sports some impressive collision and damage effects, and makes up for its lack of car modifications by allowing players to change the game's "NASCAR options" to make the gameplay more real or less real. (Regardless of which way you like it, a rumble pack is strongly recommended.) Provided they're not deterred by the limited diversity in the courses--NASCAR tracks are almost exclusively oval-shaped--non-NASCAR fans will find this to be a decent racing game.

Those familiar with the Nintendo 64 version of NASCAR 99 should note that the 2000 edition is virtually the same game. While the PlayStation version introduces several new features--such as "Fantasy Road Courses" to liven up the endless left turns of "official" tracks--the only significant changes here are updated NASCAR statistics and one new track. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Solid controls
• Impressive collision and damage effects
• Gameplay can be modified to be more real or less real

Cons:

• Bland graphics
• Little variety in tracks, which tend to be ovals
• Limited number of opponents in 2-player mode
• Virtually the same game as its predecessor, NASCAR 99

Product Description

NASCAR 2000 re-creates the sport of NASCAR racing more accurately than any game ever has. Sure, NASCAR 99 did an amazing job of re-creating the sport, but with new options and features like interactive pit stops, a draft meter, and hi-res graphics, NASCAR 2000 is truly a much better game for die-hard NASCAR fans and casual fans alike.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars STUPID!, December 3, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NASCAR 2000 (Game Cartridge)

Let's face it, this is pretty much Nascar 99. It has like 1 new track, and a few new racers. THAT's IT! Don't waste your money on it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, May 9, 2000

By 

Douglas Welzel (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NASCAR 2000 (Game Cartridge)

I expected much better out of EA Sports (and I haven't even played the 99 version), especially since this is a brand new game. First, it doesn't make sure of the expansion pak so the graphics leave something to be desired.

That aside, game play isn't very exciting. Even in the most difficult mode ("simulation"), the cars are relatively easy to control and still feel very arcade-like. There are very few car setup options and not much you can do during pit stops. The commentary isn't very exciting and quickly gets repetitive. If you are looking for a Nascar racing simulation (or anything close), this isn't it. At best, this is an advanced arcade game.

Navigating the game's menus is also difficult. There is no way to save your settings for the game. So, for example, if you like a particular camera angle you will be try to switch to this and drive at the start of a race. There is also no way to customize your controller. Several predefined configurations are offered, but no customer configuration is possible.

That said, there are a couple of good points. Some of the smoke effects during the game are pretty good. The AI and physics also seem decent.

Overall, I give this one 3 stars because I have had some fun playing it. However, after spending a lot of time with other EA games such as Supercross 2000 and NHL 99 I expected much more out of the game.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I would expect from a racing game., February 10, 2001

By 

Tayson Revell (Driggs, ID USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NASCAR 2000 (Game Cartridge)

After renting this game, I was very dissapointed of it's overall game play. I found the graphics were nothing spiecial, the game was just plain-out boring, with no (big jumps) found in the rush series or the garaphics found in World Driver Championship, which I didn't expect in a stock car racer, but they could have made it a little more interesting with bigger crashes and maybe some better music. If you really want a racer I wouldn't recomend a stock car racer and if you really want one, rent it first.

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