NASCAR Heat Evolution Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[JMD]

Re: NASCAR Heat Evolution Available, Post Your Impressions Here

I decided to buy this game at the sale price last night. I ran about 5 short quick races just to check it out. The racing seems fine, just need to tweak the A.I. difficulty to make them more competitive. My complaints: Why can't we turn the driver names off? Why are tracks locked? And I'm disappointed with the last gen graphics. All in all I know I'll spend a lot of time with this once I get it set up so I'm not blowing by the A.I.

[JMD]

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So I've run 10 races in the quick race mode or what ever it's called using Tony Stewart. Normal setting at about 4% usually around 8 to 12 laps depending on the track. I also started a career and ran the first 3 races of the season I upped the lap count a bit (Daytona was 20 laps, Atlanta was 42 laps) and will be moving it to 25% if not 50%. I want to get it where I have a decent amount of laps per race and at least two pit stops. So yeah the game is bare bones , minimal tweaking can be done but I'm finding the racing on the track to be quite good so far.

I did try simulation mode for a few races and although I was getting faster lap times I was also getting spun out so I'm sticking with normal for now, the point is fun not frustration for me.

Doing the longer races I think I'm going to need a wheel , hand cramps up using the controller.

[themetallikid]

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Yeah, I'd like to try the sim setting with a wheel as I couldn't do it with a controller. I run 25% with x2 tire/gas, but might up that to x4 as 2-3 pitstops are normal right now, but that depends on yellow flags, which always seem to not coincide with my pit strategy, which then results in me being a lap down or excessively at the back of the pack....which then results in the monster rubber banding effect, to launch myself back to the 18-25th positions.

I only place higher if pit strategy works out for the last 3 laps. I'm horrible on restarts..>I hold my own for about the first corner, then apparently stand still til I drop about 15 places, then can't move up or down. lol.

[Slyone14]

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Beer Sponsor is in

Is this for career mode?

[Turbojugend]

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Full patch notes (PS4):

• Added the Miller Lite Car for Brad Keselowski (available to players ages 21 & up)

• Fixed a Chase bug where too many drivers could get into the next bracket.

• Fixed a multiplayer issue where everyone appeared as Carl Edwards.

• Fixed a rare crash when accepting invite from multiplayer.

• Added Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 trophy

• Made fixes to NASCAR Next drivers/cars

• Fixed an issue where some paint jobs displayed the incorrect wheel color.

• Fixed issue when cars have no lap result at end of qualifying round.

• Changed the multiplayer port to 34825.

• Minor bug fixes and enhancements.

[bravesfan1984]

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Anyone noticing any improvement after the patch release yesterday?

[Turbojugend]

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Anyone noticing any improvement after the patch release yesterday?

I *might* hop on to check it out later, but honestly, if there are no dramatic framerate or AI improvements then I'm not sure how much I'll get out of it. Sounds like mostly minor tweaks from here on out.

FWIW, MSRP has dropped to $39.99.

[bravesfan1984]

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I *might* hop on to check it out later, but honestly, if there are no dramatic framerate or AI improvements then I'm not sure how much I'll get out of it. Sounds like mostly minor tweaks from here on out.

FWIW, MSRP has dropped to $39.99.

It's pretty sad that I might not even check out the update, considering the previous patches haven't fixed the core issues. Still can't believe I paid full price for this game, ugh.

[brandon27]

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It's pretty sad that I might not even check out the update, considering the previous patches haven't fixed the core issues. Still can't believe I paid full price for this game, ugh.

You and me both man. I can tell you one thing for certain, these' guys aren't getting another penny from me. If they release another game after this one, it's not something I'll pick up until I know for certain it's worth it, and even then I'll probably wait for a sale or pick it up used.

I'm stunned they've done so little, the first patch was nice and made me feel like there'd be some good support and additions. However, nothing really since then, and no real acknowledgement of issues. Knowing how upset everyone was with this game, I would have figured they'd have done something other than a new paid DLC pack every month. At least give up something to build up some good will, but, nope.

I keep hoping something positive will come down the pipe, but every month it's just new DLC packs. News of some kind of huge update prior to rolling into the new season would be pretty awesome, I doubt that's in the plans though.

Nice to see the beer sponsors have made it in with this update though. I fired the game up just to check them out. I wish there were some more notes on this patch, hopefully there's some information to come.

[bravesfan1984]

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You and me both man. I can tell you one thing for certain, these' guys aren't getting another penny from me. If they release another game after this one, it's not something I'll pick up until I know for certain it's worth it, and even then I'll probably wait for a sale or pick it up used.

I'm stunned they've done so little, the first patch was nice and made me feel like there'd be some good support and additions. However, nothing really since then, and no real acknowledgement of issues. Knowing how upset everyone was with this game, I would have figured they'd have done something other than a new paid DLC pack every month. At least give up something to build up some good will, but, nope.

I keep hoping something positive will come down the pipe, but every month it's just new DLC packs. News of some kind of huge update prior to rolling into the new season would be pretty awesome, I doubt that's in the plans though.

Nice to see the beer sponsors have made it in with this update though. I fired the game up just to check them out. I wish there were some more notes on this patch, hopefully there's some information to come.

I'd like to see just how many people actually buy the DLC. Considering how much they've put out and the prices, it's total cost has to be close to another $60. Crazy! I agree on the Miller Lite scheme. Breath of fresh air to see that and boy does it look good! The "Brad" scheme was just a major eyesore to me. Wish Harvick had his Busch scheme, since he's my driver.

[pk500]

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A steady drip of paid DLC always looks like a cash grab, even when it's associated with a great game.

But a flow of paid DLC for a dogsh*t title like NASCAR Heat Evolution borders on theft.

Caveat emptor.

[Turbojugend]

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I'd like to see just how many people actually buy the DLC. Considering how much they've put out and the prices, it's total cost has to be close to another $60.

I kicked in four bucks for a bunch of spotter audio, only because the default was driving me bonkers. Unfortunately the others aren't much better. And I will admit, if this was a top-tier NASCAR game then I would purchase the Darlington throwbacks because those look awesome. But not for this game, not in its current state.

[JMD]

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Ok, I got sidetracked by titanfall 2 man that game is fun. Anyway I played some more Nascar Heat Evo here's what I'm seeing. In career mode A.I. on easy I always qualify 40th and end up finishing in the high 20's or low 30's. I think I'm going to have to use simulation mode so I can turn the faster laps times, unless there a way to upgrade my car that I'm missing, I won't be able to compete.

Quick race mode on the other hand I find much more competitive. I've had a few polls and a couple top ten finishes. I'm enjoying it so far, I'll finish my career and see where I go from there, may do multiple seasons if I'm able to compete a bit more.

[buziii]

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In career mode A.I. on easy I always qualify 40th and end up finishing in the high 20's or low 30's. I think I'm going to have to use simulation mode so I can turn the faster laps times, unless there a way to upgrade my car that I'm missing, I won't be able to compete.

Quick race mode on the other hand I find much more competitive. I've had a few polls and a couple top ten finishes. I'm enjoying it so far, I'll finish my career and see where I go from there, may do multiple seasons if I'm able to compete a bit more.

You can gradually improve your car in career mode. After you earn money, go to the Team tab and there are things you can buy that improve HP, aerodynamics, etc. It's pretty bare bones, but it's something.

[brandon27]

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Ok, I got sidetracked by titanfall 2 man that game is fun. Anyway I played some more Nascar Heat Evo here's what I'm seeing. In career mode A.I. on easy I always qualify 40th and end up finishing in the high 20's or low 30's. I think I'm going to have to use simulation mode so I can turn the faster laps times, unless there a way to upgrade my car that I'm missing, I won't be able to compete.

Quick race mode on the other hand I find much more competitive. I've had a few polls and a couple top ten finishes. I'm enjoying it so far, I'll finish my career and see where I go from there, may do multiple seasons if I'm able to compete a bit more.

Changing to simulation won't help level the playing field. You'll still qualify in the back, blow past the bottom 10-15 guys and finish the same. The game just adjusts the AI. It apparently stays that way until you improve your car/team as you progress. Good idea in theory, just not executed as good as it could have been. The difference between the AI in play now versus career is staggering though. It's good because that ability is there in career to improve, its just frustrating when you're running lap times faster than the leader for several laps until you hit that AI ceiling. Once you hit 25th or so, your laptimes stay consistent (if you drive consistently that is) yet everyone else magically speeds up. If they could change the way the AI interacts there... I'd be so much happier. Its what really stopped me from playing. Every race was the same outcome for the most part. It didnt feel like I was earning that career money, it just felt like going through the motions until I could be more competitive which is quite the grind based on how much cash you need. As I said, great idea... just the execution was a bit off I think.

But yeah, I think the ability to upgrade your car/team is under the "Team" option in the career menu.