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awesome!!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Driving around with guys like Hornish , de Ferran , Castroneves and fellas , is just an incredible experience . The speed and the sensation of concentration and feeling of `be on the limit ` around the track are as good as it gets ! Setup your car , unlock videos of the history of indianapolis are some of the great stufs that you can find in this codemasters must buy for the enthusiasts of racing ! Graphics 10 ; Gameplay 10 ; difficulty 10 ( in pro mode of course ) .

Incredibly fast paced action!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Fantastic game. Fly along 15 different IRL races in a year. Pick up valuable points to finish overall ahead of serious competitors like Helio Castroneves, Sam Hornish Jr., and Gil de Ferran. Any crash can seriously set you back in the race results, just like the real thing. Wind drafting, night races, and great graphics, you gotta try this grame. Truly a dark horse game and just a whole lotta fun! Pleasantly surprised and great replay value.

Are you kidding me

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Okay I love Indy racing and I was upset with this game. The graphics on this game just sucks! I have played Formula One games and Nascar games that have more detail that this game has. I would have enjoyed this game a little bit more if they had a camera view on top the car like they do in real Indycar Racing..why that wasn't put in is a mystery. The camera views are so crazy..you have four. the rear..further in the rear, the nose and the cockpit..Someone please explain to me why the heck we need two rear views? Are you trying to tell me that you got all the drivers and cars but couldn't get a camera view with over the head shot..okay. When your looking back to see who's racing from the rear its the same view in all of them. Oh in the cockpit..no freaking mirrors?? The crashes are awesome I love the fact that you have to stay in your line before you start and the pace car comes out like the actual race thats pretty cool. The spotter I love that he always give you information on where you are. Other than that..rent..rent...rent!!

DECENT GAME MISSING MANY DRIVERS THOUGH !!!!!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: May 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

...THE GAMEPLAY IS OK THE GRAPHICS ON THE OTHER HAND COULD USE SOME SHARPENING THE LOOK LIKE NIN 64 OR SEGA DREAMCAST MAN THATS TERRIBLE WITH TODAYS DESIGNS AND THE ENGINE CAPABILITY CODEMASTERS SHOULD BE ASHAME OF THE END RESULT.I WAS PLEASED WITH THE AUTHENTIC STYLE OF QUALIFYING FOR THE RACE ITS A CHALLENGE BUT AGAIN FOR A GAME THAT HAD SO MUCH POTENTIAL IM SORRY TO SAY ITS NONE THE LESS THAN
ANOTHER RACING GAME OR SHOULD I SAY INDY TRAINWRECK.

Awesome game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The gameplay is realistic, the graphics are incredible, and the cars really seem like their going 225 mph. The game does support steering wheels, so I would disregard the other reviews. One problem is that there is no rear view mirror in the in-car view. Create-a-car isn't the greatest either, but other than those few problems the game is great.

BAHH

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: May 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game looks awsome, i jsut hoped they would have a continuous career. WOW!

A must buy for Indy fans, other racing fans rent first.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 24, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Indy fans, this is the game you have been waiting for. I love Indy, and this is a cool game. The graphics look nice, although slightly lacking in some spots. The cars control well, and they corner nicely. There is multiplayer racing for 2 players, but no online support.

If you are an Indy fan, buy this game. It is the only Indycar game on next generation consoles, except for the upcoming Xbox port. Indy fans will love the complete collection of cars, tracks, and drivers.

If you are not an Indy fan, this might not be your favorite game, however. Unlike F1, the tracks don't have as many turns. And unlike NASCAR, you might not recognize all of the drivers. This isn't F1, CART, or NASCAR, but if you like Indycar, this game is a great buy. There is a fairly deep career mode, also.

Overall, if you like Indy, buy it. If you don't know what Indy is, pass on it. If you only have a mild interest in this kind of racing, Atari's Grand Prix Challenge is cheaper, and might be a better purchase.

WOW

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Codemasters have done an excellent job with their latest racing release for PS2. Indycar Series, released with backing from IRL features it all, the speed, the sound and the action that will make you sweet and leave you craving for more. In PRO mode, the cars are fully adjustable to better suit the different tracks and the handling is simply astonishing. Whether you wish to go through the whole IndyCar season or just compete in the Indy 500, you can do it all here and in amazing detail. The graphics are great, on the level of GT3 and the reality factor on the level on EA's F1 2002. Take the time to go through the MASTERCLASS lessons or you will find yourself frustrated after hitting that wall / getting that black flag / being launched into the air after slamming into your opponent for the 20th time. In PRO mode, the learning curve is steep but it's well worth it. For those seeking some arcade fun, there is the easy mode which eliminates all the damage modeling and lets the CPU control the gears and driver assists. All in all, one of the greatest racing games ever produced for any platform. Much recommended!

One of the best racing games out there.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Indy Racing Series in my opionin is one of the best games out there. Ok this is the indy racing leage so u are missing the difficulty of road courses but thats ok. Graffics are good, not the best, to my knowledge all of the drivers are there from last season. Ok here are the problems, im a big racing fan but im not a mechanic so setting up the car to win is hard, it can be done but its pretty much all ajust anmd see what happens, it just takes a while to get the car just right. Also missing is a paint shop, i really wish i could creat my own car. The other problem is without a stearing wheel its kindof hard to keep the car straight so in traffic you will most likley by bumping wheels.
Ok now the good points, there is intense action, and realistic physics. Also i love that when a car crashes or spins on the track a caution comes out, unlike nascar 03 where it takes a car to damn near blow up on the track for a caution comes out. Over all anyone who likes open wheel racing will like this game, just to bad it isnt a cart game so we could have some road courses.

A pure sim

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This can be a very difficult game. The level of precision you need to drive at incredible high speeds around these ovals, where only a touch can finish a race, is amazing. And if you blink during a race you may be hosed.

Graphics and sound are just okay. A lot of anti-aliasing going on. But your spotter is dead on and the cockpit view is blinding with 22 other competitors around you. And the car set-up is very detailed. This is definitely a niche product and many will get frustrated. But that just increases the satisfaction when you succeed.

This is simply the best simulation racer on the PS2. I don't include GT3 as a sim because it offers no cockpit view, no damage modeling and horrible AI. You can't just plow into the leader at the last turn and come out with a win like in GT3. You will be out of the race in this game. This game requires a lot of work... and for that Codemasters should be applauded.

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