NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup

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In NASCAR Thunder 2005, EA Sports takes the sportsmanship, or lack there of, one step further with post-race altercations -- complications off the track...
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Game Overview

In NASCAR Thunder 2005, EA Sports takes the sportsmanship, or lack there of, one step further with post-race altercations -- complications off the track even affect the next race and could have further implications on your career. To add to the tension, drivers will also now be able to use an intimidation button while drafting to ride close to opponent's bumpers and attempt to force them out of the way. Other features for 2005 include a Career mode with ether driver or driver/owner paths as well as comples fan-loyalty implications, a total of 13 road courses (including 9 new tracks,) minigames in the NASCAR Speed Zone, and improvements to the graphics and audio for an even more realistic NASCAR experience.

The Bottom Line

Last year, the NASCAR franchise witnessed a rebirth with the addition of grudges and alliances. In NASCAR Thunder 2005, EA Sports takes the sportsmanship, or lack there of, one step further with post-race altercations -- complications off the track even affect the next race and could have further implications on your career. To add to the tension, drivers will also now be able to use an intimidation button while drafting to ride close to opponent's bumpers and attempt to force them out of the way. Other features for 2005 include a Career mode with ether driver or driver/owner paths as well as comples fan-loyalty implications, a total of 13 road courses (including 9 new tracks,) minigames in the NASCAR Speed Zone, and improvements to the graphics and audio for an even more realistic NASCAR experience.

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Expert Reviews

88/100

score

It re-creates the NASCAR experience in spectacular fashion, and all of the included modes, series options, and extras provide an excellent amount of value for the cost.

87/100

score

Intense racing with hair-trigger controls and the option to adjust them to your personal setting. The game also allows you to play online with other racers in a full field of cars in each of the four NASCAR series.

92/100

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It's a game for the masses, to be sure, but it offers more than enough the way of career, offline, and online depth to warrant a purchase for the enthusiast fan, for the diehard "Thunder" lover, and most importantly, for the person who passed up previous

Game Features

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Game Specs

Audio/Video
Progressive Scan

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Controllers
Analog Control, Logitech PS2 USB Headsets, Pressure Sensitive, Vibration Function

Memory
293 kb

Modes
Arcade, Career, Season, Tournament, Versus

Online Features
Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice

ESRB Game Ratings

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:

Suitable for Persons Ages Six and Older