Sierra Sports: NASCAR 3

by Vivendi Universal

Product Features

• Believable physics model
• Crisp 3-D accelerated graphics
• Convincing 3-D sound effects
• Many tracks and lots of tweaking options for nearly infinite replayability

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001SHNN
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: September 15, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,407 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

NASCAR fans, start your engines! NASCAR 3, the successor to the extremely popular NASCAR 1999, improves the series with better physics, seriously improved graphics, and more realistic tracks than ever before.

We really like the improvements that have been made to the game's special effects, available for those of us with 3-D accelerator cards. The smoke and dust effects are particularly convincing compared to those of the previous version. Audio is also much improved, and gamers with 3-D audio cards can enjoy some eerily realistic surround sound effects. It's possible to tell where another car is in relation to you simply by listening closely.

Novices can turn down many of the simulation's realism options and basically transform the simulation into an arcade game, but seasoned racers are still free to roll up their sleeves and modify virtually every aspect of their cars. From the amount of duct tape to put on the grille, to infinitesimally small changes in the stagger of the tires, if you can do it in real life you can probably do it in the game.

Races take place on a variety of familiar tracks. Darlington, Talladega, the Milwaukee Mile, Sears Point, Watkins Glen, and 23 other familiar ovals and road courses are rendered in superb detail. The excellent manual outlines the history of each venue and provides tips for car setups so beginners can get started right away. If people have ever told you that NASCAR racing is boring because all you have to do is turn left, put them behind the wheel of NASCAR 3 so they can see firsthand what it's really all about. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Believable physics model
• Crisp 3-D accelerated graphics
• Convincing 3-D sound effects
• Many tracks and lots of tweaking options for nearly infinite replayability

Cons:

• Physics model wasn't completely overhauled as was expected
• Graphics are clean but not incredibly detailed

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NASCAR 3 Rocks!, January 18, 2000

By 

Racer (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sierra Sports: NASCAR 3 (CD-ROM)

The improvements made over N2/N99 are outstanding. With 3D video acceleration this sim absolutely rocks! Tire smoke that blinds you, skid marks from wrecks left on the track, up to 1024x768 video resolution, outstanding positional sound (with a 3D sound card...you can actually tell where an opponent is at by the sound of their engine!) New animated flaggers, working caution lights, a sweet looking in car view, the new features in NASCAR 3 really put you "in the car", I feel more immersed in the racing experience than ever before.

If you are running this one in software video mode, then you won't see much difference from the older titles, but if you've got 3D accelerated hardware, you will be amazed. Papyrus/Sierra has a winner with this one, well worth the money.

Bottom line: If someone tells you this is the same old N2/N99, they're not running it with a 3d video card.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Nascar game yet, April 14, 2001

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Josh B. (WV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sierra Sports: NASCAR 3 (CD-ROM)

Nascar Racing 3 is a very good simulation of Nascar Racing. Very highly detailed tracks to very real engine sounds. You are able to go into the pit and select right side tires, left sides tires, repair damage, etc. But there is one problem with the AI in the game. The AI is not very realistic. For instance, if I were going around the outside of somebody in a turn they would probably drift up and hit me. Over it is a classic so I recommend you purchase it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This game brings out the kid in you, November 13, 2000

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Gary S (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sierra Sports: NASCAR 3 (CD-ROM)

This game is designed around realism that the true Nascar fan, and driver are looking for. It's vast amount of options give each skill level a challenge. WARNING: This game is addicting.

Right away, you're going to feel like you're actually on the track. The 3D affects are very good, and the graphics are awesome. Don't consider buying the game though, unless you're going to also purchase a steering wheel, and pedals (sold seperately).

Like any game on the market, there are room for some minor improvements, but don't let that stop you from experiencing the thrill of competing against others on the track. If you feel the need for speed, then this is the game for you. This is definately 5 star fun !