NASCAR The Game 2011 is a Simulation Racing game that brings the true excitement of world famous NASCAR racing to home gaming consoles. A departure from earlier NASCAR games, this all-new racing series focuses much more closely on realistic aspects of NASCAR racing. These include: a deep career mode, advanced AI allowing for realistic driver appearances, extensive tuning abilities for vehicles, pit stop and spotter functionality allowing for crucial race strategy, severe in-game damage and improved online play.
The Redefinition of the NASCAR Racing Game
NASCAR The Game 2011 completely redefines what fans can expect from a NASCAR racing game. In this all-new rendition players have the choice of creating their own driver from the ground up, or to race as one of the many real-world drivers included in the game as they roll through the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. Each of the pro drivers available resembles his or her real world counterpart, making real-world rivalries played out in the game all that much more real. The game also contains 22 real world tracks, full pit stop strategy, ferocious damage and wrecks as well as a range of other on-track actions. In the end, regardless of the driver or the race NASCAR The Game 2011 has something for both longtime and new fans of the NASCAR game series.
The initial game in the new, more Simulation oriented NASCAR game series.
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Extensive car tuning and custom driver creation abilities.
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Key Game Features
Career Mode
Players progress through the grandeur of the NASCAR racing championships – the adrenaline-pumping NASCAR Sprint Cup series. Career mode provides the opportunity to compete at all the real-world NASCAR tracks alongside 42 other NASCAR legends - battling for points, victories, cups, and other race rewards. Drivers perfect their pit-stops, and master their racing reflexes in order to make 'The Chase', the final 10 races towards stardom and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship.
Ferocious Damage and Wrecks
Using the Eutechnyx Damage and Wreck System cars are catapulted into the air, barrel-rolling over one another. Metal twists and tears like cloth, whilst sparks and fragments scatter across the track. Debris that litters the track is actual parts off the car. The damage system allows all areas of the car to realistically display damage build up, in direct relation to impacts and action throughout the race. Damaged panels react to inertia and vibrate realistically in relation to the car's velocity.
Pit Stops
Pit stops and NASCAR go hand in hand. Throughout career mode, single player events and online multiplayer, pit stop strategy and efficiency is a fun and immersive part of the race. The pit stop sequences in the game mimic that of the real thing. Players witness their crew working efficiently to change all four tires, refuel and dial out handling deficiencies in the car, all in under 14 seconds. All pit stop animations are fully motion captured from a real NASCAR Sprint Cup team.
Spotter
Spotter feedback informs the player of the drivers in the race that will work with him, to bump draft, block, or slingshot, all in real-time. Invaluable advice from the spotter also alerts the player to any hazards up ahead, opponents closing the gap or attempting to pass, as well as how to react. The player's Spotter advises with VO on the areas of the car concerning the team, as well as make real-time, calculated suggestions on the pit strategy. VO advice is based upon the car's current fuel levels, tire wear, and the player's position in the race, in association with the number of laps left. Even the player's position in the overall standings is taken into account - giving dynamic, informative and invaluable advice to the player.
Online Play
NASCAR The Game 2011 supports online racing, with up to 16 player races and offers players additional modes of gameplay and the chance to increase their online skill rating. Players can join or create private multiplayer lobbies with ease, utilizing a choice of predefined race styles and additional race settings to create the race they want. Pit stops, tire wear, fuel consumption and caution flags can all feature in an online race if the player wishes. Players have the freedom to race with any of their cars online, any custom paint schemes and any tuning setups. Online play and split-screen also allows players to race as any of their favorite NASCAR drivers.
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 Ferocious damage & wrecks.
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