Review: NASCAR Thunder 2002
With NASCAR Heat hot on its tail, can EA?s NASCAR Thunder still win the checkered flag on the Xbox?
Okay, lapping a cement oval over and over again may not be for everyone, but after playing NASCAR Thunder, you?ll fully appreciate the true dynamics of a stock car. One letdown, however, is that the controls can be extremely forgiving: A few bumps from opponents will normally put you in the wall, but in Thunder, you can easily maneuver out of almost any situation and continue the race without a scratch. Thunder?s sights and sounds are a mixed bag: Races sometimes look like they take place on the PlayStation 2, but the constant blabber from the crew chief makes you feel like you?re sitting right behind the wheel. Despite Thunder?s minor imperfections, it still has the most engaging gameplay of any NASCAR game. The in-depth Career mode enables you to start up as a lonely nobody, who must race for needed sponsorship throughout an entire season. Playing in this involving mode will remind any NASCAR fan why Thunder takes the checkered flag.
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