Customer Reviews

NASCAR 2000

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

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!

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.

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.

This game is fun for a while, but what it seems like is PlayStation graphics slapped onto an N64 GamePak. I would only rent this for a weekend, for it will collect dust in your closet before you know you've wasted over $40. If you've ever tried Sierra Sports' Nascar Racing 1999 Edition, this only has a little arcade touch to it. Also, the voice commentary of Bob Jenkins and Benny Parsons matches that of NASCAR Revolution. It only says something like your lap was faster, ouch, or "What a day for racing." You mean what a boring game, Benny?

This is one of the best NASCAR games that I've ever played. I've played NASCAR 98',99',00', 01' and NASCAR Heat. So if your holiday shopping for a NASCAR or video game fan whatever the case may be this is a best bet.

A good buy for NASCAR fans. Has a great selection of drivers, from Jeff Gordon to Cale Yarbarough (Cale must be unlocked). The game doesn't have the daytona track and the season is kinda short. You can race anywhere from 3% of a race to 100% of a race. 40 cars in all (including the hidden ones). I had high expectations about this game, and NASCAR 2000 met my expectations.