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NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona ps2 Game Reviews
NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona
Critic Score
Metascore: 84 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.8 out of 10
based on 10 reviews
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Dirt to Daytona challenges players in the ultimate NASCAR Career Mode. The only game to include 4 different NASCAR racing series. Racing to win is the key for drivers hoping to advance from small town dirt tracks to modified cars, to trucks and eventually the highly prized NASCAR Winston Cup cars. Learn the harsh realities of the racing world where losing can cost drivers not only points in the standings but loss of money from a sponsor. Dirt to DAYTONA also features Single Races, Season Championships, Beat the Heat, and Pro Trainer modes for all 4 authentic NASCAR racing series. [Infogrames]

PUBLISHER: Infogrames
DEVELOPER: Monster Games Inc.
GENRE(S): Racing, Driving
PLAYERS: 4
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: November 6, 2002

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100
GamePro
Compared to D2D, "Thunder's" cars don't handle as smoothly and its Career mode is heavy on complexity and short on fun. [Dec 2002, p.194]
90
Cheat Code Central
I'm sold - give this game the checkered flag.
88
Game Informer
The Caraeer mode's progression of cars (including the Craftsman Truck series) is a brilliant idea that provides a lifetime of racing. [Nov 2002, p.128]
83
IGN
Perhaps the most detailed, heavily modifiable NASCAR game on the market.
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81
GameSpot
A sound NASCAR simulation with one of the most robust career modes of any driving game to date.
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80
G4 TV
The thrill of careening around turns surrounded by dozens of competitors? Check. A great simulation of the long road to victory? Check. Spectacularly destructive wipeouts? Check, just no fire.
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80
PSM Magazine
Substance over style is the philosophy behind this game. [Holiday 2002, p.54]
75
Electronic Gaming Monthly
A huge improvement over last year's "Heat," but still not good enough to quiet EA's "Thunder." [Dec 2002, p.204]
70
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
When it comes down to it, all four car types feel floaty - you never really feel attached to the ground. [Dec 2002, p.164]
70
PSX Nation
In the end yours truly would rather park his limited NASCAR interest in Tiburon’s garage than Monster Games'.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.8 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mike T. gave it a 10:
This Game Is The Best Game I Have Ever Played In My Intire Life.

DAVE G. gave it a 10:
This game is great!!!!!

Dale N. gave it a 10:
Great game! needs more racers though... a lot of truck/cup drivers are not there.

Lil pimp gave it a 10:
It's such a getto game man they need more out.

Justin C. gave it a 10:
I can't find the game anywhere to buy but the screenshots for it are great...

Derek G. gave it a 10:
Great game. Would be better with Busch but it still owns the other racing games.

James B. gave it a 10:
It was an awesome game, i think that there should be more dirt track racing games for playstation 2.

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