NHRA: Speed for All
- August 26, 2022
"NHRA: Speed for All" is a racing game that allows players to experience the thrill of NHRA drag racing. Compete in single-player or multiplayer modes, immersing yourself in the teams, tracks, tuning, and strategies of the sport. Your ultimate goal is to become the champion by dominating on the strip and proving you have what it takes to tame these beastly vehicles. The game features the teams, tracks, and vehicles true to the NHRA series, providing an authentic and exhilarating experience for both fans and newcomers alike.
Reviews
- The graphics are impressive and the game accurately represents major drag racing classes and real-life stadiums.
- Fans of drag racing may find the game entertaining and a good starting point, with potential for improvement over time.
- It makes for a great gift for NHRA fans, especially younger players who enjoy the racing experience.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, clunky controls, and unrealistic physics that detract from the racing experience.
- Many players find the setup for races tedious and the lack of customization options frustrating, particularly for those unfamiliar with drag racing.
- Overall, the game is considered unfinished and not worth the price, with many aspects feeling outdated compared to older drag racing titles.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising the realistic representation of major classes and stadiums, while others criticize them as outdated and poorly executed, likening them to Nintendo 64 or Xbox 360 levels. Many users noted issues such as pixelation and a lack of detail, suggesting that the overall visual quality falls short compared to other contemporary games.
“The graphics are great; you have all the major classes (pro mod, top fuel, pro stock, etc.), and all the stadiums look just like they do in real life.”
“The graphics of the trees, race track, cars, and so on should be amazing!”
“You would think with the lack of random objects like people/characters walking around that they could focus the compute/graphics power on ensuring a well-designed and engrossing game.”
“With the exception of the graphics, the PS2 game runs circles around this game.”
“The gameplay and graphics are really Nintendo 64 or maybe Xbox 360 level.”
“And then the graphics, the parachutes are horrendously pixelated.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly in the setup process for races, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While fans of drag racing appreciate the game's potential, they feel that improvements could be made to streamline the experience and reduce repetitive tasks.
“Setting up for a race can become tedious!”
“As a fan of drag racing, I still think the game can be improved greatly without having to go through all the tedious setups to do each race.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from the frustratingly difficult-to-drive funny cars, which often lead to comical crashes. However, the lack of environmental characters and audience presence diminishes the overall comedic atmosphere, leaving players feeling bored and disappointed.
“The funny cars are hilariously difficult to drive, often launching you straight into the wall.”
“The humor in the game really shines through the absurdity of the funny cars and their unpredictable handling.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users noting significant issues, particularly with the physics, which are described as poor.
“Optimization isn't the best, and the physics are absolutely horrendous.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is likened to the standards of Nintendo 64 or Xbox 360, suggesting a retro feel and possibly dated mechanics and graphics.
“The gameplay and graphics are really Nintendo 64 or maybe Xbox 360 level.”