IndyCar Series 2005

The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" – the Indianapolis 500 is coming back to the Xbox in the sequel to IndyCar Series. IndyCar Series 2205, is a 15-race...
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8.5
very good
 
 

Game Overview

The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" – the Indianapolis 500 is coming back to the Xbox in the sequel to IndyCar Series. IndyCar Series 2205, is a 15-race, single-seat championship that competes on speedways throughout the USA, including California and Texas, with the historic and world-famous Indy 500 the highlight of its racing calendar. Fast and furious, the 650 bhp cars reach 0-100 mph in less than three seconds and can race at speeds over 225 mph on the larger oval circuits. Online multiplayer is planned via Xbox Live.

The Bottom Line

Codemasters returns to the road with the follow-up to its IndyCar racing game. A full field of 33 cars will shred asphault across 15 racing circuits, including Indianapolis 500, the Texas Motor Speedway, Chicagoland Speedway, Pikes Peak International Raceway and the newly featured Twin Ring Motegi Speedway in Japan. In addition to improved driver AI for more realistic racing maneuvers and incredible TV-style presentation, the game features up to 12 player competition online for Xbox Live subscribers.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
65/100
score

Unless you're a dedicated fan of the sport, it's unlikely that the game's focus on car setups, strategies, and never-turn-right racing will appeal.

GameZone review logo
85/100
score

The near perfect controls and down-to-the-last-detail IndyCar racing style makes this game the ultimate IndyCar racing game so far.

IGN review logo
80/100
score

Those folks interested in a casual arcade race, or who like getting a little drunk and playing "Cruisin' USA" in the arcades will not, I repeat, will not enjoy this game at all. It's a game of .03 second winners, a game of incremental lap increases, and a

Game Features

Head-to-head online play with up to 12 players simultaneously

Game Specs

Audio/Video
In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
System Link 1-12

Controllers
Communicator Headset

 

Modes
Arcade, Career, Tournament, Versus

Online Features
Friends, Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice

Xbox 360 Compatible
Yes

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E"
This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.
Content Descriptors:
Mild Lyrics, Violence
 
IndyCar Series 2005 Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox
Release Date:6/22/2004
Publisher:Codemasters
Developer:Codemasters
Genre:Simulation
ESRB Rating:E
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.5
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
7.2
Sound
7
Concept
8.5
Difficulty: Hard
OVERALL
8.5/10
 
IndyCar™ Series 2005 for Xbox
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