NASCAR Thunder 2002 PlayStation
Metascore
69 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. GameSpot
    58
    The updated roster, extra tracks, and added thunder card elements are nice endowments, but the overall driving experience is muddled enough to frustrate diehards and casual players alike.
  2. GameZone
    90
    The sounds and graphics are as good as allowed on the PSX platform.
  3. GamePro
    80
    Has all the realism most gamers will want, plus plenty of mini-games to keep you challenged.
  4. GameShark
    60
    Steering becomes a problem even in analog. The least little movement of the analog stick jerks the car to the side.
  5. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    40
    Save your money for a PS2 and a copy of Thunder for that system. It's worth it. [Jan 2002, p.146]
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  6. PSX Nation
    85
    The racing in NASCAR Thunder 2002 is solid, fun and deep. Racing a career almost feels like an RPG when you take on the role of NASCAR's most famous teams and drivers.
  7. Hot Games
    70
    Can’t live up to its big brother on the PS2, but don’t let that stop you from playing it, especially if you’re a NASCAR fan. It’s fun, exciting, and very playable, but its hard to keep people who’ve seen the Sistine Chapel to appreciate graffiti.
  8. Sports Gaming Network
    84
    Although the game is lacking in the audio department, the game's depth is what makes it special. For die-hard Nascar fans, I would give two thumbs up in buying this title.

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User Score
6.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. AndresR.
    10
    It's a good game, U spent a lot of my time with it and it's worth, you learn by example even thought the most are ovals, all ovals are different. Moreover the champinoship you can do it other things, get all thunder cards.… Full Review »
  2. SeanM.
    8
    Good game..good graphics...need more track setups...i.e. atlanta...overall decent for nascar fans.
  3. RamonA.
    1
    The controls suck balls.
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