NASCAR 25

Last updated: 2025-11-13

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Summary
  • Excellent simcade driving feel
  • Major improvement over predecessors
  • Dynamic, adjustable AI experience
  • Poor force feedback implementation
  • Severe input and wheel problems
  • Unfinished, basic, lacking content
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Categories

Racing SimulationSports SimulationSingle-player RacingCompetitive MultiplayerCharacter ProgressionResource ManagementManagement SimulationVehicle Customization

Emotions

Frustration44%Satisfaction37%Disappointment32%Enjoyment14%Anger9%
Reviews
(sample size)
375
Helpful reviews
81%
Unhelpful reviews
18%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
820
Negative points
746
Gameplay points
181
Perf. points
28
Rec. points
192
Misc points
99
Point
Excellent Driving & Simcade Feel
Description
The game receives widespread praise as the best NASCAR title in years, offering an exceptionally fun and enjoyable driving experience. Players appreciate the balanced simcade physics, realistic car handling, and the overall engaging gameplay that captures the essence of classic NASCAR games.
Importance
97%
Major Step Up from Predecessors
Description
Reviewers consistently laud the game as a significant improvement over recent NASCAR titles, particularly the Heat series and Ignition. It is praised for superior physics, handling, career depth, and overall feel, marking a positive return to form and evoking the feel of beloved older games.
Importance
97%
Dynamic & Adjustable AI
Description
Players commend the AI for being remarkably realistic, competitive, and fun to race against, actively utilizing different lines and engaging in aggressive yet fair racing. The extensive customization options for AI behavior are also highly appreciated, enabling players to fine-tune difficulty and racing dynamics.
Importance
72%
Versatile Control Support
Description
The game boasts excellent support for a wide array of input devices, including various steering wheels (Logitech, Moza, Thrustmaster, Fanatec) and controllers. Many users report seamless plug-and-play functionality, easy setup, good force feedback, and a highly responsive driving experience on both types of devices.
Importance
31%
Engaging Career Mode
Description
The career mode is a significant highlight, described as deep, fun, and highly enjoyable. It offers extensive customization, a clear progression ladder, and engaging resource management, allowing players to build their team and car from scratch for a refreshing single-player experience.
Importance
21%
Appealing Game Soundtrack
Description
The game's soundtrack garners positive feedback for being cool, eclectic, enjoyable, and generally a 'banger.' Players appreciate the diverse genres and artists featured, which contributes positively to the overall atmosphere.
Importance
4%