NASCAR Heat 2002 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Jun 18, 2001
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81 out of 100

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  • Summary: A blend of arcade and simulation games, 2002's edition of Heat features Championship Race, Beat-the-Heat, and Race-the-Pro modes utilizing 25 Winston Cup drivers (including Gordon, Wallace, Bobby Labonte) and 19 real-world NASCAR tracks.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. GamePro
    90
    Until we see how well EA Sports’ "NASCAR Thunder 2002" turns out, NASCAR Heat is the stock-car game to beat.
  2. Electric Playground
    85
    It does have some issues, like the damage modeling, that keep it from being the ultimate hardcore simulation, but as a challenging arcade game this one certainly deserves a test drive.
  3. Happy Puppy
    85
    The finest NASCAR racer to hit any console--setting a new standard that EA will have to follow.
  4. PSX Nation
    70
    Though not the ultimate representation of the sport we are still awaiting, the game gets the action through and should satisfy most fans with its packed gameplay. Definitely worth a look.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. ToddT.
    9
    This game is just great from the graphics to the intensity. It's like really racing in NASCAR. The best NASCAR game I have ever played!!
  2. S.M.
    9
    The realism is awesome and challenging. For me that's what it's all about.