NASCAR Heat 2

Critic reviews

• Push Square

  Sammy Barker · Oct 04, 2017

  6.0

  NASCAR Heat 2 is a well-built racer with honest intentions and intense action. The robust Career mode conveys the toils of a real racing career – sometimes a little too accurately as it can start to drag. Nevertheless, with three disciplines and suite of offline and online modes, this is an entertaining experience – just be aware that it doesn’t have anywhere near the budget to rival the various other racing games you can buy.

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• Gaming Bolt

  Alex Jackson · Sep 28, 2017

  4.0

  Neither the updated career mode, challenge mode can save this game from the fact it really can’t offer much to someone wanting a little more involvement from their gameplay.

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• COGconnected

  Derek C. Miller · Sep 22, 2017

  5.8

  Overall, NASCAR Heat 2 is an improvement its predecessor, but it remains well behind the pack. The career mode offered some variety in racing and the graphics were hit or miss depending on resolution; however, the inability to connect to the multiplayer was a big negative. This is a step in the right direction, unfortunately, that still leaves things average at best.

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• Hardcore Gamer

  Cory Wells · Sep 18, 2017

  8.0

  NASCAR Heat 2 offers a lot to do for players. It might feel a bit rushed, but it’s extremely addicting and fun. The racing is a consistent experience and Career Mode features aspects that haven’t been seen before. While it may lack the options of true simulation racers, the admirable A.I. should make up for that. Top that off with some excellent visuals and a coupon for a real race ticket, and Heat 2 continues to trend in the right direction.

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• PS Lifestyle

  Tyler Treese · Sep 15, 2017

  7.0

  NASCAR Heat 2 is a definite step up from its predecessor, but it’s still lacking a layer of polish that would propel it towards appealing to a larger racing audience. Those who want an authentic NASCAR racer should be satisfied with this year’s installment, but there’s just too many minor issues that bog the racing down a level. Still, it’s clear that Monster Games listened to feedback of the original, and they’re certainly on the right track.

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• Game Informer

  Matthew Kato · Sep 12, 2017

  7.0

  All of this represents good progress for the franchise, but while NASCAR Heat 2 adds racing series, rivalries, and other features, it misses an opportunity to make them meaningful and expand the actual scope and excitement of the game.

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