NASCAR Thunder 2003

"The Thunder of Nascar Thunder"

Gameplay
Well, I think it is safe to say that this is a great game. The career mode is difficult for some when they start out, but eveually get into the swing of things. Some of the Lightning challenges can be a pain in the keister to beat, but once you do, you know you have a nice big shiny plate waiting for you on the other end. There is a good selection of cars especially when you get the extra drivers, or earn more. There are every track, and then some too! 10/10

Stability
With stability on, the car seems like you have to brake just a little too much, but with it off, you slide around everywhere. I'm sure there is a way to beat that with stability off, with some minor adjustments, but it sure takes some getting used to! 8/10

Visual
Its not that bad, could be a bit scratchy, but it gets a 10/10 with me. No doubt, mmhmm, yep, 10/10!

Sound
I'n the car its great, listening to the sound of the engine, and spinning out, and passing or being passed! Oh so sweet! 10/10

Extras
One thing you should do is definitely buy the steering wheel/brake gas pedal set that goes with it. It make the driveig more realistic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More Drivers
I wish all of the drivers would be in here, and not some of these Buasch guys. Wheres Brett Bodine, where's Mike Wallace, where's some of the smaller teams, Frank Kimmel's there for crying out loud. What about Geoffrey Bodine, Carl Long, Morgan Shepherd, maybe Kirk Shelmerdine, I wish those were maybe unlockable drivers at least.

More Control
I also wish you would have contro of your car during cautions, and down pit road, I hate slowing down right behind someone entering their pit box, when I could have just gone around them. And why do they have your car wait to leave your pit pbox, when the other cars are high in the other lane of pit road? That just gets me sometimes too.

Over All
I say boogity boogity boogity on down to your local video game retailer and purchase this game right away. You won't be disappointed! Go Buy it!

I wish you could just sit down and watch the whole race, after you racced it, wouldn't that be cool? And I wish you could have teammates, like when I am #63 in career, I could be teammates with the 63 of Shane Hall!

DupontChev

Reviewer's Score: 7/10, Originally Posted: 11/16/02, Updated 11/16/02