Roundup: Here’s What The First Reviews Are Saying About NASCAR 25
By We have a new racing title debuting on Xbox this week in the form of NASCAR 25, crafted by the team at iRacing Studios – you know, the creators behind the immensely popular iRacing simulation for PC?
NASCAR 25 features “laser scanned vehicle models and courses for a level of accuracy that is previously unrivaled”, alongside all the game modes you would anticipate – Championship, Multiplayer, Career, and others.
But what do the critiques suggest? Well, with the Gold Edition launching on console a few days back, we do possess a few of them already, and we’ll provide some examples below.
Athlon Sports (8.5/10)
“NASCAR 25 is a highly anticipated return to form. It merges realism, personalization, and fan enthusiasm into one unified experience that rewards talent and perseverance. From its profound career mode to its competitive online gameplay, it’s evident that iRacing invested substantial effort in creating this the most comprehensive NASCAR title in years.”
Bleacher Report (Positive)
“NASCAR 25 achieves the most crucial objective for what is technically a series inaugural: It establishes a robust foundation for the future. In a way, it’s somewhat refreshing to launch a sports game and not get overwhelmed with nearly endless game modes while trying to appeal to the broadest audience possible while extracting as much money as feasible during the process.”
The Daily DownForce (Positive)
“NASCAR 25 gives the impression of a title with strong fundamentals — exhilarating AI confrontations, unexpectedly solid online experience, and handling that can bring a smile to even a casual fan. However, the depth of the career, pit strategies, and some clunky race starts prevent it from fully crossing the finish line. Still, for those who simply want to race and can overlook a few rough spots, it may be the most enjoyable console NASCAR game in years.”
The Outerhaven (3/5)
“NASCAR 25 sets out to be the definitive next-gen NASCAR experience on Xbox Series X, offering breathtaking visuals, genuine handling, and an enriched career mode. While the foundation is robust, ongoing bugs, technical issues, and absent features keep it from achieving its full potential. It’s a solid beginning for the franchise’s revival, just one significant patch away from excellence.”
It’s too premature for NASCAR 25 to possess a Metacritic rating just yet, but we managed to uncover some additional impressions courtesy of the NASCAR community on Reddit – and they happen to mention that the Series S version doesn’t appear particularly impressive:
So, there you have it! NASCAR 25’s standard edition truly launches today on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, allowing you to explore it for yourself if you wish – the game is priced at £49.99 / $59.99 on the Xbox Store.
With a physics model fine-tuned by enthusiasts, based on real-world input from actual NASCAR drivers and race teams, you’ll be immersed in the sights and sounds of race day like never before. From Quick Race, Championship, Multiplayer, or Career, the array of tracks, vehicles, and experiences will keep you returning for more. Advance from your local shop in ARCA Menards series all the way through becoming a multi-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion in Career Mode, and demonstrate to the world what you are capable of. It’s the NASCAR game you have been anticipating and requesting! Welcome to NASCAR 25!
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