Critic Reviews
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GameZone
The sounds and graphics are as good as allowed on the PSX platform.
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| 85 |
PSX Nation
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.
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| 84 |
Sports Gaming Network
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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| 80 |
GamePro
Has all the realism most gamers will want, plus plenty of mini-games to keep you challenged.
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| 70 |
Hot Games
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.
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| 60 |
GameShark
Steering becomes a problem even in analog. The least little movement of the analog stick jerks the car to the side.
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| 58 |
GameSpot
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.
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| 40 |
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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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