NASCAR The Game 2011 Q&A and Impressions

[dynamitekid42]

Quote: Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS

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.

Such a cheerleader. Oh wait, you write for this site. Oh, this site gets paid from these developers. Oh, I see.

[olefivetime48]

Yeah i think that's about right. But I honestly can't tell a difference in patch vs. pre patch play. Most caution lights are still yellow or red. Anything but very hard mode would be a complete waste of time. I can brag on the bump drafting though. There's some good racing on the superspeedways for sure.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by dynamitekid42

Such a cheerleader. Oh wait, you write for this site. Oh, this site gets paid from these developers. Oh, I see.

Listen I understand your frustration, but you dont have to act like that. We don't get paid from any developers. I am a cheerleader because I really like the game. Its funny you say that when you type behind a keyboard.

I am still on here, and willing to answer any questions. I have not hidden from anybody at all, and I stand behind my impressions of this game for the PS3.....is it cool being a tough internet bully?

[chapmac24]

Quote: Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS

Listen I understand your frustration, but you dont have to act like that. We don't get paid from any developers. I am a cheerleader because I really like the game. Its funny you say that when you type behind a keyboard. I am still on here, and willing to answer any questions. I have not hidden from anybody at all, and I stand behind my impressions of this game for the PS3.....is it cool being a tough internet bully?

I'm on PS3, and like my previous post I am really enjoying the game... So speak for yourself when you say "everybody" hates the game

[olefivetime48]

Quote: Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS

Listen I understand your frustration, but you dont have to act like that. We don't get paid from any developers. I am a cheerleader because I really like the game. Its funny you say that when you type behind a keyboard. I am still on here, and willing to answer any questions. I have not hidden from anybody at all, and I stand behind my impressions of this game for the PS3.....is it cool being a tough internet bully?

I know the game was a let down but is it really as bad as everyone is making out to be?? It beats EA hands down.

[BurghFan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ignitor

I just don't get it?? Why can't a company take 99% of the PC NASCAR2003 game and poof!!! The best racing game ever......how can this be so hard to see. EA spent about 8-10 years running the game into the ditch, it's as if these companies keep tryin' to create something different when the winning game model already exist! Just update drivers, add a track or two, and it would be nice to have a choice in what point system to run, pre Brian France Jr or this new age gimmick chase stuff. I wonder how their meetings go before settling on their direction. This should be one of the easiest sports to create a game for, especially since it has been done already (pc's Nascar 2003), now with the ps3, they should be able to do whatever palpayrus has done......sure is a head scatcher. I'am glad some people have found some entertainment value out of it, $60 isn't a drop in the bucket for most gamers.....I just don't know if patches can fix this game, hope I'm wrong, cause I love Nascar racing games....

First off Eutechnyx doesn't have the rights to use the coding and programming that Papyrus used for NR2K3. Secondly, the programming used to make that game is nearly a decade old and probably wouldn't work on modern platforms. Finally, it's been said a million times already that a later patch will have all the updates for 2011 (points, schedule, paint schemes).

[RunN1st]

Quote: Originally Posted by dynamitekid42

Such a cheerleader. Oh wait, you write for this site. Oh, this site gets paid from these developers. Oh, I see.

Enough already, man! I also write for this site and I purchased my copy via Amazon yesterday. I will not be opening my copy... Instead, I'll be sending it back for a full refund. I took into consideration what Bob, TCrouch and others have stated and I made my decision based on their observations.

No need to be mad at others for not taking into consideration multiple POVs. Most 'games' have bugs and that's just the way it is. In this day and age, a little patience will save you some aggravation and frustration.

BTW: Bob also enjoys long walks on the beach and has a thing for butterflies! LOL

[Cimmarov]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ignitor

I just don't get it?? Why can't a company take 99% of the PC NASCAR2003 game and poof!!! The best racing game ever......how can this be so hard to see. EA spent about 8-10 years running the game into the ditch, it's as if these companies keep tryin' to create something different when the winning game model already exist! Just update drivers, add a track or two, and it would be nice to have a choice in what point system to run, pre Brian France Jr or this new age gimmick chase stuff. I wonder how their meetings go before settling on their direction. This should be one of the easiest sports to create a game for, especially since it has been done already (pc's Nascar 2003), now with the ps3, they should be able to do whatever palpayrus has done......sure is a head scatcher. I'am glad some people have found some entertainment value out of it, $60 isn't a drop in the bucket for most gamers.....I just don't know if patches can fix this game, hope I'm wrong, cause I love Nascar racing games....

I also enjoy Nascar 2003 a ton. IMO, I think that game was just ok. It was the mod community that made that game what it was.