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IHRA Drag Racing 2004
Generally unfavorable reviews
Based on 5 critic reviews
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Based on 6 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Genre(s): Racing, Driving
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: December 1, 2003
Summary
Race against some of the world's best-known drag racing stars in today's hottest cars on 1/4 and 1/8-mile tracks. Get right into racing with your favorite car, or customize it in the shop. Whether you're a newcomer or a lifelong fan, this is one drag racing game you can't live without. Experience realistic racing with fully detailed weather and atmospheric dynamics. Choose from more than 35 vehicles, including classics and late models. Features top cars and drivers from Top Fuel, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, and Funny Car. Customize 70 vehicle components, from tires to transmissions to electronics. Race a single event, a whole season, or go head-to-head against a friend! [Bethesda Softworks]
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What The Critics Said
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GameSpot
The level of detail in the simulation of engines, suspension, chassis, and everything else that goes into making a champion drag racer is unmatched, but there just isn't very much to do in the game.
Read Full Review >TeamXbox
The problem lies in the fact the sights and sounds included in IHRA 2004 are completely sub-par which leaves player with little more than an advanced drag car setup program.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
For a sim, the tracks and vehicles don't look all that great. There is a definite lack of detail on the tracks which makes you feel as though you're at a practice track instead of an actual drag race competition.
Xbox Nation Magazine
On of the game's most unforgivable design flaws is that there is simply nothing to gain or strive for when playing. [Apr 2004, p.91]
IGN
Lifting your dining room table two inches off the ground and watching whatever's on it slide off the end would produce more thrills than anything in this game.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Craig S. gave it a9:
I really enjoyed this game because I am a Drag racer in the IHRA and finally a good Drag racing game.
Allen M. gave it an 8:
I wouldnt buy this game unless you are a drag racing enthusiast. I like it becasue I can actually use it as a rough simulation for how my real cars will perform in real life, so its more of a tool than a game for me. It can be kind of fun in multi-player mode.
A. B. gave it a 7:
Somewhat borning as a one-player game - unless you are really into fine-tuning drag cars. Pretty good head to head - and some of the XBox live downloads - especially the gator skin for the car on the cover is cool!
D. S. gave it a 3:
I thought this game would be better than it was. I had the first game for playstation one, and it seems more fun than this one. It would be better if you didn't have all of the parts to start out the game. Its like you beat the game before you started playing it, and it has no challenges.
Duane P. gave it an 8:
Dont expect to enjoy this title unless you're into dragracing at the track for real, or enjoy engine rebuilding etc. The menu and shop settings are kinda clunky to use compared with the PC but overall very good. If your a drag racing hobbiest buy it.
