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Ok, but not great.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I bought this title based on the reviews I read here, but it wasn't as good as I'd hoped. I also bought Gran Turismo 3 along with it, so maybe I'm spoiled after playing it first. GT3 is the best racing sim availble at the time I'm typing this. If you're a diehard NASCAR fan you'll more than likely enjoy Nascar Heat 2002, despite the lackluster graphics and realism. However, don't expect to be knocked off your feet or anything.

Rusty said, "Best NASCAR game ever created!"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Race 2001 season with 25 drivers on 19 tracks. 1-2 players or compete against 11 drivers in Race the Pro. Digital/Analog control; vibration function; touch sensitive.

RIP Dale.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is tons of fun. It will set the people straight that say "car racing is not a sport". It takes skill, patience and resembles a chess game at 190+ MPH.

the gamplay stunk

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

the gamplay maid me cry!!!the graphics were fine and it was pretty easy,but you should be able to make a car or pick your avretisments,other than that it was an o.k game for me :]

this game is great

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 21, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The game is great,but I was dissapointed because neither Hut Stricklin nor Buckshot Jones were on it.However the game should be bought by gamers,even if they hate NASCAR.

The best nascar game for ps2!!!! ohhhh yeah!!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This new Nascar game for Playstation 2 is one of the best for PS2. Nascar Heat 2002 has alot of Drivers and Tracks! If you are a Nascar fan then this game is for you, Nascar Heat 2002 will keep you on the edge of your seat with all the car banging and driving with the big boys!! If you gotta have a NEW game to play on your Playstation 2 then Nascar Heat 2002 is the game to buy!

just like old ea games

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I went by the reviews and rented this game, lucky i didn't buy it, it's almost exactly like the old ea games, which are nothing, especially compared to the sierra computer games. I haven't played the 2002 ea game, so i can't say about it, but i'd say cart world series is the best playstation racing game. and it's so old you probably can't find it anymore.

Nascar Heat 2002

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 6
Date: September 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I would like to know where my game is????
I had placed my order about a month ago

Best Nascar game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is the Nascar game I've been waiting for. I had been pretty disappointed when I first saw Nascar 2001. But this game makes it all worth while. It flat out blows EA's Nascar 2001 out of the water. There are so many options to vary the feel to this game by tweaking skill level of opponents and car set up, that you can either get the arcade feel, or an all out sim. In beat the heat, you try to accomplish skills tasks to make you a better driver. You succeed by placing in the top 3 to move to the next level-very fun (and you get to see old #3). You can play beat the pro, where you race against a ghost car that one of many of the drivers actually had driven while making the game-very tough, but a blast knowing you're racing against the real Dale Jr. The cars are infinitely adjustable, so you can try to get that extra edge by beefing up your springs, or just use default. Graphics are great with no slowdown. Sound is good. Most importantly, this game is just plain a blast to play. Got to get it!

The best yet, but not what it could be

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

If you compare this to any other console NASCAR game previously released, it's an easy "10".  Heat is head and shoulders above any of its predecessors, and blows away EA's half-hearted first offering on the PS2, NASCAR 2001.   

However, compare Heat to what it could be, and it falls a little short of being the ultimate NASCAR sim.  Still, the positives far outweigh the negatives, particularly if, like me, you found yourself disappointed with 2001 and were left waiting another year for a NASCAR racer that makes the PS2 more than a prettier box to use for NASCAR '99, EA's last decent offering in this genre.   

Heat has a good look and feel, and most importantly, it's a fun game to play.  There's enough variation in the AI skill levels to make it enjoyable for anyone from the beginner to the hardcore sim racer.  The Beat the Heat challenges are a fun way to learn the "tricks of the trade" and judge your skills as a driver, and the championship season is thorough, with many options.   

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