IGN - NASCAR The Game 2011 Review

IGN - NASCAR is a particular sect of racing that holds a very specific look, style, and excitement that stands out from all other variations on the sport. It is unique on many fronts, from the sponsor-clad stock cars to the giant pack of vehicles driving in eerie unison until someone makes a break for glory.

[Der_Kommandant]

Gran Turismo 5 is the Best NASCAR Game ever

[-Mezzo-]

Agreed, i really don't get it why, they make a new version every year, there can't be much of of this game.

[LiL T]

@mezzo, This is not your shitty annual sports game. Racing evolves every year with new technology... electronics, aerodynamics, rules, tires ect... its not just a new pair of shoulder pads or a new hockey stick.

OT- I was looking forward to this but I rented it and couldn't use my G27, so will pass until they fix that.

@Si-Fly ... Agreed and hope they patch wheel support. Also cant wait to see what happens with the introduction of fuel injection next season.

@Der_Kommandan, As much as I love GT5 its far from the best Nascar its just more accessible. Still needs independent corner tuning and more tracks

[Si-Fly]

You are an idiot and obviously haven't played Papyrus's titles or iRacing.

[FishCake9T4]

IRacing rapes GT5 if you have the money.

[SynGamer]

Rather disappointed with the review. Just about every game that comes out has its fair share of bugs and glitches, but NASCAR The Game 2011 is entirely playable, and fun in-fact. At least for NASCAR fans it is.

My biggest problem with Peter Eykemans's scoring is his 5.0 (out of 10) for Gameplay. A 5, seriously? The handling model is one of the best any NASCAR console racing game has seen, and he gives it a 5? This should be an 8.0 or better, instead he cites issues online and docks it who knows how many points. A bit unfair considering Black Ops, MW2, heck, any game that can be played online has been released bugged and such. It took HOW MANY patches to make Black Ops playable? And they game that a far better score.

So much for unbiased reviews...

[Si-Fly]

In it's present state the game is a 6/10. Patch #2 looks like it's going to fix a lot of the glitches, bugs, omissions and could bump the game up to an 8/9 if they get it right.

[SynGamer]

Present state, 7.5/10. I'm half way through my career and have raced over 100 times online with maybe 10 races that started bugged. It's nothing game breaking. Simply quick the room and join another. My primary concern is the freezing but that happens on rare occasions.

[Si-Fly]

I'm not bothered about the online because it's too hard finding fair players on consoles, iracing is all I need for multiplayer, can't beat 30 cars thundering around Daytona.

It's the single player that has disappointed me in this, cautions are a mess, wheel support/configuration is awful, damage is too toned down, and the a.i. wreck you at any given opportunity. Once they iron out the flaws I think it'll be a fun game.