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A Complete Failure...

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: June 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!! You cannot use the Logitech steering wheel on this game. Why? I have absolutely no idea, but to me, it makes the game worthless. I own many racing games (Gran Turismo, Pro Race Driver, Formula One, etc.) and they ALL support the steering wheel. Why Codemasters would go through all the trouble to develop and market this game to people interested in racing and driving, but not have it support a steering wheel is beyond me.

No Wheel, No Fun

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 26, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Unless someone can figure out a way to use a PS2 steering wheel with this game, I would NOT recommend it at all. The graphics are ok (6 on a scale of 1 to 10), but without the use of a steering wheel this game is useless. You'd be better off playing F1 2002. The graphics are much better and you can use a steering wheel.

Lack of Steering Wheel Support A Huge Disappointment!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 24, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I'm a native of Indianapolis and am a fan of Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and like PS2 racing games. I enjoy racing around IMS in my PS2 Nascar Thunder and Formula 1 games, so I was very excited about IndyCar Series when it came out and I could race the 230+ MPH vehicles I watched many times in person over the years on the track that I know so well.

But, as other reviewers have noted, there is no steering wheel support for this game (I have the Logitech wheel, which is essentailly the standard for PS2), but I don't think that you would know that from the information on the box for the game. I can imagine the look on my face when I plugged in my wheel and... nothing.

The game plays OK with the standard controller and the graphics and sound are decent, but it just isn't the same as driving with a well-calibrated wheel in your hand. I'll make sure I research my next racing-related product first.

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.

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.

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 ) .

Buy this game!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

If you are a fan of racing sims, this game is for you. Even is you are not a fan of indycar, buy this game and you will soon be a fan. Wheel to wheel excitement and all the fun of the month of may at the Indy 500, you cant pass it up. Great driving engine also and realistic feel.

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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