NASCAR Heat 4 Review - Should You Buy It?
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Let's be honest here.
We want another career mode just like NASCAR Thunder 2004.
Never going to happen
No
Nr2003
I still have it somewhere at my parents house with my ps2. Problem is i could never bring myself to play it in years with such grainy graphics. Felt like I was driving blind
@@oreojsn92 🤣
Yes, the answer is yes...
You can carry on now lol
Giovanni Tirado yes
Thank you so much lol
thanks LOL
I’m one of the few that don’t like it.
Thank you
Have to give 704 credit, they really improved from last year.
More we buy. More money they get. More money they can spend to make game better
In some cases. Just avert your eyes from EA Sports.
Still didn’t fix the physics
Dead Viking They have tire fall off now. It’s no iracing but this one is finally passable for a Nascsar game. First three felt like practice.
Dead Viking Nascar Heat Evolution Had Not Bad Damage’s But Nascar Heat 2 Had Ok Damage But It Was Weird Nascar Heat 3 Had Good Damage But When Nascar Heat 4 Maybe Has More Damages And The Tire Can Come Off
I want the option to play around with the playoff format. I want to be able to choose how many drivers make the chase or go back to the old points system. I think that would be cool
Radman: "Fourth installment"
Heat and Heat 2002: "Am I a joke to.you?"
Dirt to Daytona too
Speedbreaker023 I think he meant as in the “heat” versions
@@dirtracer21d Yes
He means from 704 games
Heat and Heat 2002 are from 704 Games, they just went by a different name back in the day
I really would like to see them add driver swaps like F1 2019 where drivers swap other rides and maybe even have the Xfinity and Truck guys move up. Also random schedule in career mode would be nice like after you run a season the schedule switches and it's random at times
I've already bought NASCAR Heat 4 earlier this afternoon
Cito Browne same
When will it be available for download?
@@anaskhilji4782 Already is
@@alawalter918 not in EU yet :(
Cito Browne are there red flags? And like are there big crashes?
Yes it has improved in some areas just didn't like you can't customize that much I enjoy the freedom to create your own personal paint scheme
The last 3 min of the video are basically "Yes its fun, No its not a sim, yes its fun for console, no its not iracing, yes its a good game, no its not iracing"
Like... I think... We... get...it....
@DustyWarden they do the same to f1 from codemasters
DustyWarden i do because a new generation system game should be more realistic and simulation this game looks like a playstation 2 game on a playstation 4 system. With new gen technology the graphics should be as realistic as watching this race live on the TV. The damage is garbage no damage on the cars other than the hood. No black circles around the door panels when rubbing off the wall or other cars. EA sports did a far better job with the visual damage model. New generation system the cars should have engine damage,missing parts like hoods,fenders. There is also no DNFs in the game which makes it unrealistic. Sure it’s just a game but being on a new generation system it should be more realistic.
Here is what this game needs in order to be a more realistic simulation racing game,and if 704 wants to just develop these as an arcade i surely won’t buy another. 4 games and they are all just a copy paste of the last one.
Here is what these games need
More realistic damage parts flying off the car like Nascar thunder
Caution replay
Driver introduction where the announcers call off the starting grid
start of the national anthem and a flyover and fireworks
Day into night transition that they said would be in this game yet it’s not
DNFs
rivalrys
Sure it’s not Iracing but i have played other console racing games more realistic than this like Forza,Dirt 4,and Need for speed.
It's a valid thing to add in the video. I had those questions myself. I've wanted my iRacing oval fix for a long time, but I haven't been able to. Sadly there just isn't a replacement out there. I could tell just by watching the game footage though that this was another arcade racer. Still, it's free on Steam right now, so I may have to hook up my wheel and try it out.
Dirt to Daytona was best NASCAR game ever made. Come at me!
Had it for the Gamecube. Loved that damn game. Good soundtrack too.
Why bitch
Agreed
Nr2003 was good to
Avid F1 fan but ive always had a soft spot for Nascar, bought this the other day and i really enjoy it.
NASCAR: Inside Line was an incredible game. The physics were just spot on. I did multiple full races at the toughest difficulties and I felt like I was driving a car after a few long runs. So great
its hard to get first position in this gme
12:33 that finish was really clean, well done!
I just got this game, I’ve never played it before but I saw how good the graphics looked on an Instagram ad and it’s downloading now. Can’t wait to play!
I stumbled over your videos a couple of months ago, watching your career in NH3. That got me to watch a couple of real races on TV and I enjoy them tremendously. As I live in Europe though, the time difference can be a challenge sometimes.
I will probably buy this game based on your review as Nascar racing seems very fun and intense, and the improved physics won't drive me insane like 3 probably would.
Thank you for your videos. You and s1apsh0es got me into Nascar.
Recently started playing Heat 4, liking it so far...
One funny moment: racing at daytona, near the back of the pack, got hit in turn 4, started to spin, went through the grass, trying to recover before hitting the wall, straight-up rammed the pace car from behind! -Ooops 😄😂😬
Used to play 2004 thunder with Alex bowman now he’s in the game 😂
Think you hit the nail on the head here man. 7-7.5/10 is right where I'm at. It is a ton of fun to play but if they could've given just that extra something to seasons and career it would be in the 9 territory. Still incredibly fun and worth the money.
Was waiting for this. I got this Monday with the gold. One of the best on console ever. Gameplay js better than ea games IMO
coreyandy5 ea games doesnt say much
untill 17th Fed its 50% off on steam right now good time to pick it up
I cant remember if he mentioned the sound, but the sound is one of the best sounds ive ever heard in a nascar game.
Thanks for the review, I personally started playing with Nascar 2004 (or was it 2005?) when I was really young. Ever since I got into FM6, ive been wanting to play some Nascar and have some arcade Nascar fun! Thanks again :)
I’m a huge NASCAR fan and love NASCAR games but that ping pong thing it Heat 3 annoyed the hell out of me. I’m so glad they fixed that but there are two things I think they need to put in the game that seems like it would be easy to put into the game. I’m no video game designer though so who knows. We need DNF’s. I hate how you can hit the wall at 200mph then go in the pits and have a brand new car. Have an option to turn DNF’s on or off for those people that don’t want them. The dirt series needs heat races and an LCQ and we need the duels at Daytona. Those two things I think would make the game feel a little more realistic and would make it a little more enjoyable for me.
I haven't played Nascar since one of the early Thunder game's and I've been having a nitch to play again. Thank you.
your review and knowledge of nascar racing is very accurate. nice job. these companies need to hire people like you for consulting if anything. maybe they did this time around
Jeff Bowling agreee
I can't wait for Nascar Heat 4 On Saturday when I get it physically.
But will I get it mentally
jake B 💀
Nascar 15 VE was epic
I'm new to NASCAR in general and I really appreciate the detailed commentary on the game as it relates real life. I think I'll get the new one whenever it comes out.
GREAT review!! Thank you for making this video! I'm still annoyed they don't have the Gatorade Duels OR the All-Star race..No reason why they can't have that in this game. The game looks and sounds GREAT.
Haven't played a NASCAR game since NASCAR 2001 but I bought it today and really enjoy it. Tracks like Bristol are absolutely stunning.
Nh4 is my favorite nascar game ever
Using the IRL theme for background music of a Nascar game review. Bold.
The EA locker was awesome as well. Being able to share content i.e. paint schemes and setups. NH4 is a big step forward but still not worth $50. Also add the Whelan Modified series, hell I'd pay another $10 for that.
Nice to see when you talked about paint booth, you showed some of the ones I made from NASCAR 09.
What do you mean to change the settings to make it more of a sim than arcade? I haven’t purchased the game but went to Charlotte Roval race and now I think i want to buy this game.
i like the camera angles. i like looking at the sides and stuff
I'm glad we got it out of the way right off the top, that Nascar Heat 4 is the 4th Nascar Heat game
It looks like the strategy with the Heat games is to work on gameplay one year, then features the next. Hopefully Heat 5 includes K&N and ARCA.
At very least, K&N needs to be in. That's such an important part of so many drivers careers in real life that it needs to be in the game to improve career mode. Plus, K&N cars on short tracks would be a blast.
@@JBtheExplorer yeah, at the very least K&N should be included. But there's not much of an excuse if ARCA is excluded. The cars are similar and they have shared dates next season.
I'd also love the Modified series in.
Yes you should buy it because it is a great game
Thank you for giving us an honest review.
I'm glad we get more numbers now, that was my biggest want, and I like that they let you put sponsors on your driver.
0:58 what about Nascar ‘15?
Now that was a good game
Nascar ‘15 and Nascar ‘09 were the best
NASCAR 15 was shit. Plate racing was impossible vs AI.
Nascar 15 was another copy of 14 that's was the biggest disappointment ever but the driving was better than heat evolution
NASCAR 07 was the best in my opinion
You have terrible taste in games.
Well i will agree with your comment 100% but 15 just needed a server not peer to peer for online. I probably won't touch an online race with heat 4.
Cautions are still broken. Ive been flipped facing wrong way driving backwards half a lap in the dirt series on strict yellows and a caution dont come out yet an AI barely slows on a wall and it tosses a yellow 😂😂😂
I've noticed this in the truck series too
Sounds like nascar in real life. Lol
Bro relax it’s just an authentic NASCAR experience
I’m disappointed that the cars still fly 50 feet in the air
Ill just stick with NR2003 then...
@@ceeinfiniti1389 Don't let that one problem turn you away from the whole game. The AI and the physics are still improved, driving physics and crash physics are different. Game still looks fun. It's not supposed to be a sim
@@Bflakes9901 Thanks for the constructed Criticism...
@@dannicolmatthew Fair enough. I may buy it when it's on sale.
Honestly, sometimes that can be the most fun part...
NASCAR 09' was one off the best online racing experience, own both NASCAR HEAT 1&2 skip 3, but really looking forward to purchasing NASCAR HEAT 4.
I did the same thing got one was gonna skip 2 but Kyle made the cover ended up buying it, then skipped 3 and so far with 4 i think i could have went another year or two.
Love the ABC IRL Music.
Mine is downloading now, can’t wait
Brent Milligan it’s the same game every year. Niggas be hyping it up like it’s gta 6
@@xavierp7783 Not really..literally everyone, including non biased fans, have said the game feels different and plays better. Maybe you should ACTULLY play the game before say some shit
They finally found the steering bug with this game. Basically you set steering sensitivity to ONE notch left of centre, to get a 1:1 ratio across the range, with no speedup or slow down across the centre.. Set in game wheel to 180 degrees (it's a meaningless number but this makes you lose the least lock of the left and right extremes compared to your real wheel). Never set it to anything other than 180. And set your real wheel to 540 degrees.
Now you have a realistic actual Nascar rack and pinion and driving linearity. It is awesome to drive like this.
PS: you really need the clutch to save yourself from some weight transfer issues when left foot braking over cambered corners on road tracks though
Also set Brake and Throttle sensitivity all the way to the left for 1:1 linearity
Haven’t played yet but I’m considering now buying it just to crash Stewart every time in a dirt race
Would it be to mich to ask for some visible car damage in wrecks or wall slaps?? Thunder 03 and 04 even had decent damage.
Please do a controller setting video. I can’t get my steering comfortable
Me either!
Test different swaybar settings on the setup screen. I play on controller and can make my tires last a whole fuel tank, play on hard ai with realistic settings
Bought the game on Friday, played all weekend. Thought the improvements were great, overall I would give it an 8.
My favorite nascar game was nascar 2015 on the ps3. I loved the car customization option.
I’m satisfied with NASCAR Heat 4 because of the SETTINGS, you can make it to where they act realistic and with the car feeling like it has weight and you having to watch certain things is enough for me to enjoy, also rate 9
The nostalgia this game gives me is awesome.
Right. My first nascar game was n64 nascar 98 and 99. Played those for years. This is my first nascar game since. Im blown away lol
Iowa is super fun now!!!
No more wiping out instantly on the apron although the apron is weird. But at lest you don’t fly out of control
2024 people
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This video might have pushed me to buy the game. I was on the fence, but glad to see the physics are much improved.
Dumler9 same but this it still have splitscreen
The best nascar games for me was mase by papyrus/sierra for the pc. When ea sports took over i about threw up
I agree! The Papyrus games were the best!
every nascar game has been a disappointment since nascar racing 2003 from Papyrus.
@@rudydoyle i absolutely agree the heat series is getting closer,havent played heat 4 yet
NASCAR 14 and 15 are very good games they both had paint booth and IDK it’s been a while but N2SC4R has played them
For me, the best Nascar game ever was Nascar 06 because the game was fun to race like you described and it had a great career mode. Just all the different elements like reputation, team ownership, contracts, car customization, and even little things like celebrations, autograph sessions, and drivers trying to punch you in the face after you crashed them gave the game so much character.
It is the reason I never really liked NR2003. The game is bare bones. Trying to race with my controller and spending an hour trying to get it configured was not fun. I'm not a sim nut. I want a game with a lot to do and get that feeling of being a rising Nascar champion. As long as the physics appear grounded and the feel of driving a stock car is there, I'll enjoy it.
I might check this game out if the career is fun. It looks great and people are saying the driving is fun. I held off on the last three. I'm just wondering if it is worth supporting 704 and grabbing Heat 4 or waiting for Heat 5 to see if that is any better.
Tbh I think the highest priority in my opinion is better graphics and damage models
Improved damage models would be awesome.
I really like the improvement in graphics and car handling. It's a huge step up from Heat 3. That said, I'm so sick of NASCAR games that put zero emphasis on pit stops. Pit stops are the race within the race, and almost none of the games have made an effort to make them realistic. There needs to be competition on pit road, and it's so robotic and meaningless that you might as well turn fuel and tire consumption off. My crew is getting me out in 15+ seconds WTF. Nobody wins races in real life with 15 second stops. Why can't I hire, train, and practice with my pit crew? Instead of making me (the player) sit there watching the pit stop, why not implement a mini-game that allows you to participate in the pit stop? You could actually affect the pit time, and feel responsible for getting your car out first. You could actually be that tire changer pumping his fists with a loud yell after a race-winning stop. I want THAT.
i played a lot of time whit Nascar 2002....and now are we able to set-up the car, i mean ajust tire pressure, ajust camber, caster ?
Random question: when going into the corners at most tracks, my car automatically slows down too much without me touching the brake. How do I change this/turn the automatic braking off?
It could be ur setting check ur options and see if it normal I use expert and I control my experience
When using the controller, can you steer with the directional pad or stuck with joystick? The newer games are joystick only and I hate the joystick, feel like there's no control at all.
Important question, using Xbox 360 controller on PC, is it possible to map the up/down axis of the right thumbstick as shift up/down?
It missing like motion sensor for controller last used was nascar 2009 PS3 and really really miss that
Can you have full races? 200 lap Daytona and such?
I haven't really liked any Nascar games since NR2003 Season, however, after watching this review I am defiantly going to give this one a try on PC if I can get it on a steam sale, time to dust off the old steering wheel and pedals. (great review, thanks)
You didn’t mention NASCAR 98 as one of the classic NASCAR games? Unbelievable
Nascar 2000 is still my favorite
Tbf those games are just ehh
I had Heat 3 and have been playing Heat 4 a few days now... It's definitely better. But is it actually possible to turn off the guided driving line during race weekend practice sessions? I never worked out how to do it in Heat 3. I find it really annoying as I'd prefer to just do the practice session and tweak my car setup without having stupid green and red arrows all over the track!!! :-/
2 min in and 2 adds thanks brother appreciate it. last video of yours I watch
Question. Have they brought back real life damage yet? Say I dont shift and drive pedal to the metal in 2nd gear will my engine blow?
If I smack the wall is my day ruined or do I just got to pit road and get a brand new car?
Or is it just like the old fashion quarter arcade game still were i can roll the car 40x, pit, and win the race?
Wish theyd go back to say nascar where damage actually impacted your race like say nascar 2000....where if i smacked the wall at 200 MPH i didnt have a straight steering wheel the rest of the race..
Very good game like it a lot on Xbox one
Definately worth the 5 bucks i paid for it!!!
Nice Game. I buy and play it now instead of Nascar Ignition.
I think the paint booth for Need for Speed heat is probably the best I've seen.
My question is: Is it better than Inside Line (solely regarding racing quality)?
in my opinion, no. but the AI is better than inside line
Although we will likely never see this I would love to see us be able to control the cars on pit road.
I think we will definitely see it eventually. I hope so. I want to control the car at all times. It's weird when a caution comes out and AI yanks the car over to the nearest rail.
Nascar racing 2003 season, too many mods ;) any pc can run it just saying xD but it'll be too amazing if somethings of the nr2003 get back on the new Games, like the "drivers to your cars" and make a lap behind the pace car starting from the pit road, and hear the "drivers start your engines“ jajaja it would be amazing
F1 games you can control your car in the pit.
I am interested in NASCAR Heat 4... I have been playing my 19 year old Sierra/Papysus Nascar Racing 4 (I purchased my copy two weeks before the passing of Earnhardt Sr.) for a long time now, because after NR 2003 (which I have been looking for years now), and the demise of Papyrus, there really weren't any more games offered for years worth purchasing that had the physics that even came close to what I have, so I just stopped paying attention to any new releases for the past 5 years... Must look into this now!
I wish they would add a custom paint booth where we can start from scratch. That's all I ask
This game is still unbuyable, and saying this breaks my heart. Until they have a franchise mode like 2k or Madden there just is no real appetite for the game. Nascar Thunder 04 had a tremendous season mode, basic, but nonetheless made me want to play because of retirement and rookies that would come and go. Honestly they need to have where you can create your team and choose drivers and even play against legend drivers like you use to be able to. Unfortunately I feel that they only focus on trying to make the game feel good instead of actually trying to give us features and game modes. Last point I'll make, I am and Avid player of WWE 2K. Is the gameplay good.. it's enough to keep me playing, game modes... fantastic, why? Because not only am I wrestling fan, it tracks everything i do from champion regins and number of days held to how many times I've used a specific wrestler. NBA 2k is a prime example of a game of great modes. Why do I want to play a game where I dont get experience what I see in TV. For me I was always Earnhardt Sr. or Johnson and loved being my favorite drivers and going through season after season competing against the field for the championship. The only thing that Thunder really lacked was the stats category (which individual drivers had) but not a career stats category. I have given up on anybody making a decent NASCAR game and my soul hurts for me feeling this way.
Christian Dutch ..... So you want features over actual gameplay improvement?...
And did you seriously compare it to maddens franchise mode? Which has been so stripped down and destroyed, that it’s hardly even playable anymore?
I'm glad Nascar Heat 4 is a good choice! Just downloaded a digital copy to my xbox one. Would love to play it as the Coronavirus has halted NASCAR for a least a few more weeks and I miss it!
I'm not an expert on detailing car setup but one would think if you have a 5 star team, turned off all restrictions, and custom car to loose that I would qualify much higher than 20th at Daytona? I do OK when qualifying on short tracks. It's tracks like Daytona, Michigan, and Talladega that I can't seem to qualify in the top 10? Any tips would really be appreciated ... You guys will probably see me asking this question on other Nascar heat 4 related youtube videos as I'm trying to get good input from others. Google really doesn't have much on Heat 4 right now since the game is new.
It’s a big improvement. Definitely different but the overall graphics and sound are way way better and the way it’s setup is better. I can’t tell if I like the new handling but it’s doable. Setups are all new. But overall it’s great. I do wish the paint booth was better but whatever.
@realradman
Do you know if the Earnhardt's are going to be in the game?
When it asks you if you want to pit, does it still send you all the way to the back?
Mix BF2 with NASCAR, now that would be a fun game! BF2 mods were the most fun of any game I ever played by far!
Got it - standard version for Xbox. I'm looking forward to see just how "Sim" it can be using my Fanatec wheel.
Same
Please update us on that cause I have the same wheel and am on the fence
@@dareonanderson5388The game is good. Better than Heat 3 in many ways. Until 704 fixes a glitch with the "Optimize visuals for" setting, keep it on "quality" because "performance" makes the wheel jackhammer. The FFB is pretty good and the steering is accurate enough so you can place the car where you want on the track. I also found the throttle and braking very good. The racing and sound is fantastic and immersive, the graphics are acceptable. Tire wear is real and lap times will drop off. Pitting under green is still difficult but easier than Heat 3. I don't know the tracks really well but they all feel different and rewarding when I turn a good lap. The highlight for me is the close racing. There are many AI options so its pretty easy to get the game as challenging as you want.
Todd McDanger thanks for the reply! Sounds promising.
I think the simulation-style racing will improve in a couple years, once it's on the new gen and they put more work into it. It'll get there, but I wish they had the ability to improve things a little faster.
Its a arcade racer marketed to suite console players who are Nascar fans if you play on pc don't expect a sim racer small improvements over the previous release and graphics are average. But if your a nascar fan your going to buy it anyway :-)
I haven’t played since NASCAR 08 and I just recently felt like playing NASCAR again. Tbh, I might get this game
I love Inside Line(the last one I purchased). Those that have played, comparable to IL or should I pass on it?
Hello.
to those who have the game, is it possible in online multiplayer mode to add AI in the race?
Man nascar 09 online such great memories
Is it easy or hard to learn how to set up cars from track to track?
Tony Stewart is a dirt track driver? Does he run over anyone in the game by chance?
hey i want to try one of the nascar games, on PC. which one will you recommend.... I use a steering wheel. Thanks.
All I want from a nascar career mode is for drivers to retire, switch teams, move down a series or move up from Xfinity or Truck and take over real cars. They had that feature back on PS2 so idk why they can’t do it anymore. I’m sure it’s some stupid licensing thing but still. Just make it feel more real.
Yeah the career is mostly the same, but the improved physics will make it so much more fun!