NHRA Championship Drag Racing: Speed For All

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"NHRA Championship Drag Racing: Speed for All" is a racing game that features 5 NHRA classes, 38 top NHRA drivers, and real-world tracks. Players can immerse themselves in the teams, tuning, and strategies of drag racing, with physics-based gameplay for added realism. The game includes a single-player career mode, team management, and both asynchronous online multiplayer and intense split-screen multiplayer.

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37%

Audience ScoreBased on 280 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and accurately represents tracks and cars, making it visually appealing for drag racing fans.
Some players find the gameplay fun and engaging, especially if they are familiar with drag racing mechanics.
The game offers a unique experience as it is currently the only drag racing game available on PC, providing a niche for fans of the sport.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including unresponsive controls and poor physics, making it frustrating to play.
There is a lack of customization options and depth in gameplay, with many features expected in a racing sim missing or poorly implemented.
The game is criticized for feeling like a mobile port rather than a fully developed PC game, leading to disappointment among fans of the NHRA.

graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
43%
26%
The graphics of the game are generally considered good, but they are marred by significant performance issues, including high resource demands that lead to overheating and poor frame rates. Many users express frustration over the lack of customizable graphics settings, which limits their ability to optimize performance for their hardware. While some reviewers acknowledge the potential of the graphics, they feel that the overall gameplay experience is severely lacking, leading to a mixed reception.
- “The graphics are pretty good and the game does have potential as long as the devs listen to the reviews and update the game accordingly.”
- “Graphics are great, and the gameplay is pretty fun, but I can't justify the price tag unless this game gets fixed.”
- “Good graphics, mostly.”
- “There are no graphics or video settings. At minimum, I need to have a resolution or aspect ratio setting for this game as I have an ultrawide monitor, and the game will only stretch to its standard 16:9 image to 21:9 full screen.”
- “Tons of input lag, no video settings, subpar driving physics, graphics that match a mobile game, nonexistent crash physics, no licensed manufacturers, tutorial with several minutes of unskippable dialogue.”
- “Very disappointed in the production of this game, hard to control cars, no options that you can customize when it comes to your graphics or your controller.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The gameplay of this drag racing title has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the graphics are impressive, the overall realism and mechanics fall short of expectations. Issues such as inconsistent steering sensitivity, audio glitches, and lag during races detract from the experience, leading some to suggest that the game is only worth a lower price point unless significant improvements are made. Overall, while there is potential for fun, the gameplay lacks the depth and polish found in more established racing games.
- “This was the NHRA's chance to make it right and give us who love drag racing a game that will mimic the other racing games that are out with realistic simulation gameplay.”
- “Graphics are great, and the gameplay is pretty fun, but I can't justify the price tag unless this game gets fixed.”
- “The gameplay is fun enough, but the audio is rough.”
- “I have it on PC, and while the graphics are good, the realism and gameplay suck.”
- “However, with how basic the gameplay is, I can't justify anyone purchasing this game for any more than $10.”
- “The sounds cut in and out, steering is way too sensitive at times then very vague at others, the gameplay will run fine through most races then suddenly be laggy to a point of unplayable.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some users believe there is potential for a good game, the persistent technical problems, particularly in multiplayer, overshadow its merits.
- “There is a good game in here, but it's buried in bugs and glitches.”
- “Still super buggy.”
- “Horrible game, lots of glitches and multiplayer is just AI crash; physics make no sense at all.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with players expressing a desire for more engaging and realistic features. While some find the initial experience enjoyable, the overall tone suggests that the game feels overly restrictive and unrealistic, diminishing the fun factor. Additionally, the absence of real-life racers in most classes contributes to a less immersive and humorous experience.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy is widely criticized as a poorly executed cash grab, lacking quality and substance.
- “Garbage thrown together cash grab”
- “Garbage thrown together cash grab”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of customization and tuning options, leading to disappointment among players who expected more depth and personalization in the narrative experience.
- “The story lacks depth and feels rushed, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “The narrative is predictable and fails to offer any surprising twists or engaging moments.”