Newman/Hass Racing
- January 01, 2000 00:00 AM PST
{If you're into open-wheel racing but F1 Championship Edition's a little too hardcore, NHR blows by Sony's CART World Series. Until something better rolls up to the starting line, NHR's the early favorite for this year's PPG Cup.}
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Pole Position NHR qualifies well with 16 pro drivers (including favorites like Alex Zanardi and Michael Andretti) and 11 real-life tracks, such as Laguna Seca, the Milwaukee Mile, and Long Beach. However, the absence of a create-a-driver feature, racing lines, and rearview mirrors will disappoint many racing fans, though the comprehensive car configurations and two-player split-screen battles will score big.
More importantly, the gameplay really rocks. NHR factors in enough arcade sensibility to keep the action factor high, but balances that with enough sim-style realism to maintain the game's depth. The result is addictive, adrenaline-packed racing that poses tough challenges without becoming frustrating. Tight handling rounds it all out.
Visually, NHR puts on a good show with intense speed and nicely detailed tracks and cars. Moderate draw-in problems and occasional slowdown interrupt the action once in a while, but not too severely. As for sounds, the engaging engine rumbles and roars are dragged down by the weak, repetitive announcers, who quickly get annoying.
PPG Cup Favorite If you're into open-wheel racing but F1 Championship Edition's a little too hardcore, NHR blows by Sony's CART World Series. Until something better rolls up to the starting line, NHR's the early favorite for this year's PPG Cup.
