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HOLY COW!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 14
Date: June 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Ok, wow..., oh my god I hate Nascar but when I saw a little ad for this game I decieded to pick it up, and now I don't hate nascar anymore, this is the best game of all racing games, maybe of all games out there, the only who can beat it will be HEAT for XBOX. but this uses all of the PS2s power and yuo can tell, i just hate the guy in your headset, he says the same thing over and over and like back to back, that is the only downpoint, I like driving with Dale, and i got the code for drving a jet, and crushing car with GODZILLA!! I LOVE THIS GAME

Play it before you rate it!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 15
Date: June 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I happen to pre-order the Nascar Heat and once it arrives I will give a proper rating. I do know with what I have seen it does out perform the Electronic Arts version of the game. It may not be the PC Version like NASCAR 4 but I have had many friends come over during parties and they couldn't get enough of it...and that was Nascar 2001 by EA Sports. I will admit it is a better 2 player game.

A review from someone who's actually played the game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 14
Date: June 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

As someone who's actually played the game, unlike the person before me, and as someone who's actually a fan of NASCAR, unlike the person before me, I will give my review of what I think is one of the best NASCAR games ever.

This game has very good graphics, with great looking cars and tracks. The graphics are definitely better than NASCAR 2001, which was only a slight upgrade over the PS1 graphics.

The game does not have commentary, unlike NASCAR 2001. However, ask yourselves, would commentary really help here? It would just be repetitious; "Rudd takes the lead...". I don't know, maybe commentary would be better than nothing, but it is something that I don't miss.

The sound department is pretty good, with well done spotting by The King. The cars sound realistic as well.

Gameplay is also very fun. Not only does the game have racing mode, but it also has Beat the Heat. Beat the Heat is something that is sure to occupy a lot of your time.

This game cannot really be compared to GT3 at all; they are in the same genre, but that is all. GT3 contains real cars that you can drive on the street, and contains much shorter races. NASCAR Heat is like NASCAR racing, so it is a lot different than GT3. If you are a NASCAR fan, definitely go out and buy this game. If you're not a NASCAR fan, but a fan of racing games, you'll probably still enjoy this.

maybe we should play the game before rating it???

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: June 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game was a bit of a letdown for me. I was expecting tight control with updated paint schemes and all the tracks. The paint schemes are there, all the tracks are there i believe, save for Indy, the control is kinda iffy, i suppose it will take some getting used to, so i say 3 stars for now with potential for 4 or maybe 5, i cant stop playing Twisted Metal: Black long enough to give it a real chance, but at least i played it before trashing it. The whole point of NASCAR is to race the other drivers, rather than the track, hence the repetitive nature of 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!

Realistic and stunning looks all in one!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

First of all, why would that idiot give this game one star when he has not even played it? If you don't know what you are talking about, then shut up. Don't try to blast something you have no knowledge of. Nascar Heat 2002 is vastly superior to the Nascar game that Electronic Arts brought out earlier this year. Nascar Heat has no choppy graphics and visuals that look frightenly real! In addition, there is a greater variety of trackts, options, and mini game for you to tinker with. This game is what every Nascar fan should purchase. In addition, I'm quite sure that this game will bring more fans to the sport. So, if you enjoy a game with realism, loads of options, and great visuals, then don't hesitate to buy this!

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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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!

This game is solid, and fantastic for the NASCAR Fan.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Okay, I can't stand looking at the 3-star rating anymore based on just 2 reveiws, 1 of which is a guy who never even played this. Despite the mediocre posting to this point, this game is solid, and will provide you with more than enough enjoyment to offset the $50 price-tag. The tracks are 10x more realistic than NASCAR 2001, including great scenery like the infield and grandstands, as well as active pits in the background. For the regular fan, walk out and buy this next time you are at your store of choice. For the avid NASCAR fan, RUN out and buy this. You will be thrilled with what you find.

A nice game, but improvements are still needed......

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Nascar Heat 2002 is by far the best NASCAR game on the PS2 so far, however there are a few things missing that keep it from being perfect.

Several tracks are missing from this game including Pocono, Indy, Chicago and Kansas City. If you are fans of any of the following drivers, you will be let down, they are not in this game: Johnny Benson, Steve Park, Michael Waltrip, Jimmy Spencer, Todd Bodine, Ron Hornaday, Kyle Petty, Buckshot Jones, Bill Elliott, Casey Atwood, Jason Leffler, Andy Houston, Ricky Craven, Dave Blaney, Jerry Nadeau, Brett Bodine, Stacy Compton, Rick Mast and Hut Stricklin.

With the memory constraints, its impossible to have all of the cars racing on the track at the same time, however, its unacceptable that all the drivers are not available for selection, and that all of the tracks are not included in this game. It is the same as if a Major League Baseball Team or Stadium was left out of a baseball game....would you buy it? NO. EA's Nascar game was guilty of this, NASCAR Heat is better, but it still isn't a complete game.

Ok, Now for the good!! The tracks and cars in NASCAR Heat have never looked better. The new paint schemes can be found on all of the cars, including Dale Jarrett's UPS Taurus, Jeff Gordon's Flaming Dupont Paint Scheme, Mark Martin's Pfizer Car, Kevin Harvick's Goodwrench car etc. The graphics are very pleasing to the eye, and I never noticed any slowdown or graphics break down, even in two player mode. There are lots of fun mini games which will keep you busy as well. The Opening Cinema is nice, and has a brief tribute to Dale Earnhardt towards the end. You will find the Man in Black's car in some of the mini games, just not in the races.

The gameplay is fun, however I never found where any accidents were caused by anyone other than myself. That was a disappointment, but didn't ruin the overall experience for me. There is a camera angle that you can select while driving, which looks as if it is a bumper camera. The sense of speed using this angle is amazing!!

Overall, I am pleased with Nascar Heat 2002. It is the best NASCAR game so far for the PS2. If you are looking for a NASCAR game this is the one to buy!!

Recommended!!

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