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This game really lacks

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: November 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I have all the the Nascar games that has came out, but this new 2001 PS2 version is the worst yet of all. The graphic are good, but that is standard with the PS2 console. So that don't count. The reduction of tracks in the 2001 version is the biggest down fall of this game. No interactive pit stops. The Nascar 2001 PS1 version is a better game than the PS2, and I play that one on the PS2.

The original on PS1- is better!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: December 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I loved the first game on ps1- cool graphics, music, gameplay... on ps2- its ok graphics (not what it should), bad music, and horrible gameplay- if you like understear... and plowing through turns... buy a lawnmower instead of this game. If EA puts out anymore trash like this- they will ruin their awesome reputation. My copy is for sale... and I couldnt even give it away to my friends...

Utterly dissapointed

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

From an avid NASCAR fan who owns Nascar 1,2,3 for pc and also NASCAR 98, 99 for psx. This game is terrible I was totally disappointed with this release. When 8 or more cars are on the screen the graphics degrade to sub psx1 levels. When you use the mirrors its even worse. I bought it here but luckily was able to exchange it locally. EA Sports usually rocks but somehow this slipped through the doors. TRUST ME RENT IT FIRST, you'll decide to get something else.the rest of the game is great. EA why, why, why?

This game is T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: January 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I would definitely recommend to anyone even THINKING about buying this game to rent it first. I am a big fan of EA sports games, but this one is particularly disappointing. The graphics are mediocre at best and the gameplay couldn't be more boring. The commentary quickly gets on your nerves, and the display gets choppy and digitized when alot of action is going on, especially when viewing the rear view mirror during a race. I think it could be a good game with some more work, so I hope EA takes this to heart for the 2002 version.

horrible

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

this game stinks. it takes forever to load, the graphics are worse than an n64 and it looks like you're only going 30mph. dont waste your money.

Major Disappointment

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: May 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I had reasonably high hopes for this one, and read the reviews expecting some studdering/pixelized graphics before buying, but thought the "fast paced" gameplay would make up for it.

I was wrong. I was bored with this game after a couple of hours. The graphics are mediocre at best and the gameplay is SO boring.

You better rent this one first before blowing 50 bucks.

NASCAR PS2 fails to qualify!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I was thoroughly let down! Only 3 default car setups, car handels [poorly] and yellow flags take way way too long. Sometimes 5 laps in a 10 lap race. Previous nascar games on Ps1 were way better. Car models are nice, but that is it. You'll want your money back if you rent it!

Did EA Sports really develop this game?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: February 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

After playing games like Knockout Kings 2001, and Madden 2001 I start to question whether EA Sports developed this game or some newbies who threw stuff together. First of all "real time" commentary, forget it. The commentary in the game .... When you go from track to track during the career mode you've got the same stupid commentator saying "So and so really moved in the point standing after last weeks race.", they say this EVERY time. How hard is it to record a few different statements? The graphics are okay and the physics engine is pretty good but not good enough to make up for the rest of the game. They should have added more to the career mode, like getting offers from sponsers depending on how you're doing. Hiring and firing crew chiefs and spending your earnings to keep you car running and to buy upgrades and stuff. When the ... will game developers learn that they are leaving out most of the reality in these games? Rent it, beat it, and buy something else.

And one more thing, if you rent it DON'T turn on the rear view mirror or the whole game is as choppy as the ocean during a hurricane.

Just OK - From a true race fan who owns Nascar98, 99, & 2000

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: November 22, 2000
Author: Amazon User

The addition of Daytona was the compelling reason for me to purchase this. When I first took a practice lap around the track, it was amazing. The graphics looked great. However, once you start racing with other cars, the graphics seem to slow down, and go down in resolution.

Seems like this one was rushed out. Lot's of features from previous versions are missing... ie. fine adjustment of your race car, custom instant replay with controls and camera angles, etc.

A total of 12 tracks are included. An ad that I got in another EA flyer seemed to suggest that Homestead was a track included, but it was not.

You might want to rent this one first before purchasing it.

Is this a PS2 game?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Nascar 2001 has the feel of a game that was rushed to market. While all the big names and popular tracks are there, the game exhibits some inexcusable graphical flaws that distract from what could have been a superior game. The car and track models look top notch, that is until there's a lot happening on the screen and the resolution starts dropping. Edges get jaggy and the textures get blurry. In 2-player mode the resolution drops so much at times it seems like you're playing a PSOne game. Die hard NASCAR fans might be able to excuse these flaws for all the features and customizable options the game offers, but the rest of us would be better off going elsewhere for racing action

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