NASCAR The Game 2011 Q&A and Impressions

[Flamehead]

My only issue is, is there a technique to avoid getting spun when being bump drafted by the cpu? Should I just turn on the stability control assist?

[Perfect Zero]

Wow, I guess I got a different game than most of the people here because I'm really enjoying this game. I just got done with a 100 lapper at Miami and clawed my way into 8th place. The cautions for me were fine, even though there was only one to be heard of. I'm seeing enough passing for my taste, and the game is about the right difficulty for me.

I think that many people had their hopes too high on this go around. I knew there would be problems with the game; it's their first go at it. They've really hit the graphical side beautifully, and the gameplay is a lot of fun. If you go into this game hoping for a true simulation with no room for error, you're aren't going to find it fun in the least bit. If you go into it wanting a game that plays well and doesn't require that you have all sorts of licenses to play it, then you're gonna like it.

Also, I wouldn't listen too much to the people who signed up just this month. It seems every time a game drops, these people have to register right then and there to bad mouth everything about the game.

[SSWood10]

At least i learned a couple of things today.
Never to buy a game on release day again...it's just not worth the risk.
Never make my mind up based off a single user impression in a forum. Too many people have different opinions of what defines a good or fun game. This game is anything but good or fun.
Hate feeling ripped off, damn.

[olefivetime48]

did the xbox patch do anything??? If so what?

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Perfect Zero

Wow, I guess I got a different game than most of the people here because I'm really enjoying this game. I just got done with a 100 lapper at Miami and clawed my way into 8th place. The cautions for me were fine, even though there was only one to be heard of. I'm seeing enough passing for my taste, and the game is about the right difficulty for me. I think that many people had their hopes too high on this go around. I knew there would be problems with the game; it's their first go at it. They've really hit the graphical side beautifully, and the gameplay is a lot of fun. If you go into this game hoping for a true simulation with no room for error, you're aren't going to find it fun in the least bit. If you go into it wanting a game that plays well and doesn't require that you have all sorts of licenses to play it, then you're gonna like it. Also, I wouldn't listen too much to the people who signed up just this month. It seems every time a game drops, these people have to register right then and there to bad mouth everything about the game.

I am also really enjoying the PS3 version still very much. I will say though, have not opened the 360 version yet. This game does a lot of things very well, and there are some things that still need worked on. I also hope people were not looking for NASCAR 2003(which I love and race weekly) because they never said it wa going to be that. In fact the were very explicit that it was going to have a mixture of sim and arcade...and I think they nailed that aspect of it.

I feel bad for the 360 crowd I guess, but I can't compare yet. The majority of PS3 users are really liking the game. Even over on the official forums, the PS3 crowd seems to be really enjoying it for the most part.

It has it's issues, and hopefully they will get worked out, but racing on very hard, with no assist, is a blast to me. I feel like the driving model is done very well, and the AI for the most part is pretty smart, other then being over cautious on some tracks, when bunched together.

People act like the stupid AI on NASCAR 2003 was flawless, let me tell you, they are anything but flawless in that game, and it's PC based. Before that game was modded, the AI drove the same lines, and hardly ever crashed......it's took a bunch of great modders to form that game into what it is today, and it didnt happen in 3 months.

I respect everyones opinion, and like I said, I feel bad for the 360 crowd right now. I am not saying that people are wrong in their complaints, I just know that this PS3 version is about as much fun as I have ever had with a console version of a NASCAR game.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by olefivetime48

did the xbox patch do anything??? If so what?

Bro...I can't really answer that. I have no idea what was in the 360 patch. I have heard through multiple sources that the Very-hard mode is nowhere near as difficult on the 360 as it is on the PS3.

[chapmac24]

Quote: Originally Posted by Perfect Zero

Wow, I guess I got a different game than most of the people here because I'm really enjoying this game. I just got done with a 100 lapper at Miami and clawed my way into 8th place. The cautions for me were fine, even though there was only one to be heard of. I'm seeing enough passing for my taste, and the game is about the right difficulty for me. I think that many people had their hopes too high on this go around. I knew there would be problems with the game; it's their first go at it. They've really hit the graphical side beautifully, and the gameplay is a lot of fun. If you go into this game hoping for a true simulation with no room for error, you're aren't going to find it fun in the least bit. If you go into it wanting a game that plays well and doesn't require that you have all sorts of licenses to play it, then you're gonna like it. Also, I wouldn't listen too much to the people who signed up just this month. It seems every time a game drops, these people have to register right then and there to bad mouth everything about the game.

What type of settings/difficulty are you running? I blow the AI away on hard and cant keep up on very hard...

I love this game as well... The graphics are outstanding, the damage is growing on me- you can't get CRUSHED but you do show some good amount for those who are looking to destroy their car. There are a few minor things here and there but I'm somebody who looks at the little things and this game has a lot more "little things" good than bad.. there is just some of the "big stuff" missing in this one but overall a good start and a great racing game for those of us who just like having an enjoyable racing game to kill the time

[dynamitekid42]

[quote=bluengold34_OS;2042261812]The majority of PS3 users are really liking the game. Even over on the official forums, the PS3 crowd seems to be really enjoying it for the most part.

/quote]

No they aren't. Both games are equally as bad and the forums there clearly illustrate that. Just stop already, you are responsible for costing hundreds if not thousands of people $60 with your lies. You have been paid by the developers to review unfairly. Admit it, you will feel better.