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
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
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
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 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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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
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.
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.
@@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
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 😄😂😬
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 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.
@@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.
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.
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)
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.
Seems very different to NASCAR 09, haven’t owned one since then and I really enjoyed that game. This seems a bit more of an arcade style game leaning towards sim, is that the case? Tempted to get Heat 5
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.
@@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
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
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 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
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!!! :-/
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 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!
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
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.
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..
I don’t have where you can race at any track in all three series, I don’t have day to night unless they need to be full races. I don’t have all the car numbers
That was always the problem on heat 3. At Daytona it’s a bit narrow. And when 3 wide one tap, the middle driver ping pongs off the 2 outside and inside drivers and spins out
Only nit picks I have is that the A.I still stick their nose into the corner, plus they always just take the better lines off of the turns. Most of the time the user slides up coming out of the corner and loses so much time. Meanwhile, the A.I can just old the bottom no problem and carry speed no matter what. I find this most notable at Texas, Chicagoland, Kentucky, and Michigan.
Haven't bought a NASCAR game since '06 Total Team Control on Xbox. How does this game rate compared to that? I really liked 06, and Thunder 2003 on PS2.
@@BrattyNerdGirl ohh i gotcha.. Yeah ive been playin it quite abit the racing an the sound of the cars is awesome the cars feel heavy an u can actually run multiple lines an it feels .good
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?
Probably won't get a response but is the gold edition worth it? Looking through the season pass and I don't really care about Jeff Gordon / extra paint scheme's. Seems like that's about it.
I'd like to know if the cars are easier to control? I have all the other heat games and my biggest flaw with the games were the braking. It's not normal anytime you brake for your entire rear to start to slide just from tapping the brakes. I hated that but they have kept it the same in all the other heat games.
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.
How does the online AI difficulty compare to previous HEAT games? I haven't played since HEAT 2 which had some of the easiest online AI to beat. I could run full throttle on the apron and pass everyone. I heard HEAT 3 wasn't much better so I didn't pick it up. Please tell me this year provides a challenge.
Hmm! Yes I enjoyed the review so I can't comment on the play because I just purchased my copy. But I've enjoyed playing the previous versions. I'm excited to get into this version. nascar 4 👍
@@edge2497 Yeah. Don't buy it for PC if you're planning to play online often. Last night there were about 10 players. Hopefully we can push the devs for crossplay for Heat 5.
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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 🤣
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
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
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'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?
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
Avid F1 fan but ive always had a soft spot for Nascar, bought this the other day and i really enjoy it.
12:33 that finish was really clean, well done!
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
I cant remember if he mentioned the sound, but the sound is one of the best sounds ive ever heard in a nascar game.
Used to play 2004 thunder with Alex bowman now he’s in the game 😂
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.
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
Nh4 is my favorite nascar game ever
I'm glad we got it out of the way right off the top, that Nascar Heat 4 is the 4th Nascar Heat 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 :)
untill 17th Fed its 50% off on steam right now good time to pick it up
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.
Yes you should buy it because it is a great game
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.
Haven't played a NASCAR game since NASCAR 2001 but I bought it today and really enjoy it. Tracks like Bristol are absolutely stunning.
Nascar 15 VE was epic
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 like the camera angles. i like looking at the sides and stuff
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
Using the IRL theme for background music of a Nascar game review. Bold.
I can't wait for Nascar Heat 4 On Saturday when I get it physically.
But will I get it mentally
jake B 💀
Nice to see when you talked about paint booth, you showed some of the ones I made from NASCAR 09.
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.
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.
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...
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 😄😂😬
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Love the ABC IRL Music.
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.
Can you have full races? 200 lap Daytona and such?
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.
Thank you for giving us an honest review.
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)
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
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.
Seems very different to NASCAR 09, haven’t owned one since then and I really enjoyed that game. This seems a bit more of an arcade style game leaning towards sim, is that the case? Tempted to get Heat 5
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.
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
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
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
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.
It missing like motion sensor for controller last used was nascar 2009 PS3 and really really miss that
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!!! :-/
What about nascar 2011, that one was pretty good.
I liked that one because it had the elimination mini game
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
Definately worth the 5 bucks i paid for it!!!
Great video @RealRadman!
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!
Haven’t played yet but I’m considering now buying it just to crash Stewart every time in a dirt race
My favorite nascar game was nascar 2015 on the ps3. I loved the car customization option.
Bought the game on Friday, played all weekend. Thought the improvements were great, overall I would give it an 8.
Tbh I think the highest priority in my opinion is better graphics and damage models
Improved damage models would be awesome.
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
I think the paint booth for Need for Speed heat is probably the best I've seen.
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
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.
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..
2 min in and 2 adds thanks brother appreciate it. last video of yours I watch
I love Inside Line(the last one I purchased). Those that have played, comparable to IL or should I pass on it?
I don’t have where you can race at any track in all three series, I don’t have day to night unless they need to be full races. I don’t have all the car numbers
That was always the problem on heat 3. At Daytona it’s a bit narrow. And when 3 wide one tap, the middle driver ping pongs off the 2 outside and inside drivers and spins out
And it felt like whenever running the outside you end up slowing down so much
Only nit picks I have is that the A.I still stick their nose into the corner, plus they always just take the better lines off of the turns. Most of the time the user slides up coming out of the corner and loses so much time. Meanwhile, the A.I can just old the bottom no problem and carry speed no matter what. I find this most notable at Texas, Chicagoland, Kentucky, and Michigan.
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
@realradman
Do you know if the Earnhardt's are going to be in the game?
Haven't bought a NASCAR game since '06 Total Team Control on Xbox. How does this game rate compared to that? I really liked 06, and Thunder 2003 on PS2.
this game is on sale on steam at the moment, 30 pounds for the game and season pass, do you recommend its a good shout? cheers
I was going to buy it but honestly I might wait till the next game to see if they make career mode better.
Its actually pretty fun
Mike Roberts Yeah I’m gonna buy it just have to wait till I get my new job straightened out
@@BrattyNerdGirl ohh i gotcha.. Yeah ive been playin it quite abit the racing an the sound of the cars is awesome the cars feel heavy an u can actually run multiple lines an it feels .good
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
Probably won't get a response but is the gold edition worth it? Looking through the season pass and I don't really care about Jeff Gordon / extra paint scheme's. Seems like that's about it.
Nice Game. I buy and play it now instead of Nascar Ignition.
I'd like to know if the cars are easier to control? I have all the other heat games and my biggest flaw with the games were the braking. It's not normal anytime you brake for your entire rear to start to slide just from tapping the brakes. I hated that but they have kept it the same in all the other heat games.
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.
Man nascar 09 online such great memories
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I haven’t played since NASCAR 08 and I just recently felt like playing NASCAR again. Tbh, I might get this game
How does the online AI difficulty compare to previous HEAT games? I haven't played since HEAT 2 which had some of the easiest online AI to beat. I could run full throttle on the apron and pass everyone. I heard HEAT 3 wasn't much better so I didn't pick it up. Please tell me this year provides a challenge.
i am Italy... i love NASCAR...this game,for me,Is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmm! Yes I enjoyed the review so I can't comment on the play because I just purchased my copy. But I've enjoyed playing the previous versions. I'm excited to get into this version. nascar 4 👍
Yeah the career is mostly the same, but the improved physics will make it so much more fun!
Getting on Steam. Game doesn't unlock until tomorrow. -_-
its shit..3 players active and no private lobbies online
@@edge2497 Yeah. Don't buy it for PC if you're planning to play online often. Last night there were about 10 players. Hopefully we can push the devs for crossplay for Heat 5.
@@ParasiteQueen1 shit thanks!
@@daboiracing3848 No problem. My brother has it on PS4. There are plenty of lobbies there.
7.5/10!!!! The drafting!!😍😍🏁🏁😍🏁😍🏁😍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌... 100% precise!!!!