The old NASCAR games that came out on PS2 and the like are beyond comparison to what is offered with NASCAR Heat 5. The only thing that separates the two? Updated graphics and online play. Otherwise content is lacking, the AI is a joke, and coding wise, the game itself doesnt make sense.

At top speed in any race, while in a draft, and being pushed, they allow AI to just drive by solo on the high lane of a turn, and continue to pull pace and gain ground, not to mention you cant spin the AI, but they can and will spin you with no caution being brought on. I dont care if its for "Longevity" of the career mode, I want to win by being the better driver, not lose to the AI getting an extra 10mph on an outside turn.

Would not recommend this game when iRacing is available, or games like Wreckfest or even the OG PS2 games.

The old NASCAR games that came out on PS2 and the like are beyond comparison to what is offered with NASCAR Heat 5. The only thing that separates the two? Updated graphics and online play. Otherwise content is lacking, the AI is a joke, and coding wise, the game itself doesnt make sense. At top speed in any race, while in a draft, and being pushed, they allow AI to just drive by solo on the high lane of a turn, and continue to pull pace and gain ground, not to mention you cant spin the AI, but they can and will spin you with no caution being brought on. I dont care if its for "Longevity" of the career mode, I want to win by being the better driver, not lose to the AI getting an extra 10mph on an outside turn. Would not recommend this game when iRacing is available, or games like Wreckfest or even the OG PS2 games.