Tony Stewart's Sprint Car Racing
- February 21, 2020
- Monster Games
- 9h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Tony Stewart's Sprint Car Racing" is a racing simulation game that puts you behind the wheel of a high-powered sprint car. Compete in various events and challenges, showcasing your skills on dirt tracks across the United States. Customize your car and fine-tune its performance to match your driving style, striving for the top spot on the leaderboard.
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Reviews
- The game captures the thrill of dirt racing with fun gameplay and a variety of tracks, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- Career mode is engaging, allowing players to progress through different classes and upgrade their cars, which adds depth to the experience.
- The graphics and driving physics are decent, providing a satisfying racing experience, especially with a wheel setup.
- The AI is often unrealistic and frustrating, frequently causing collisions and not adhering to proper racing lines, which detracts from the overall experience.
- There are significant issues with controller compatibility and force feedback, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game fully.
- The commentary is repetitive and lacks depth, which can become annoying during races, and the game could benefit from more licensed tracks and customization options.
- graphics19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising their quality and detail, especially in comparison to older titles. However, some players have noted issues such as stuttering and graphical bugs, particularly during transitions in gameplay. Despite these minor drawbacks, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience.
“Good graphics and handling for a first release.”
“I love the graphics and gameplay.”
“Awesome game with detailed graphics.”
“My two dislikes thus far are that the graphics stutter when coming off a turn onto the straights.”
“Ground effects and graphics are solid but not great.”
“It looks fine enough, I'm no graphics expert, it more than serves the purpose in my opinion.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with players experiencing occasional frame dips and stuttering that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in career mode. While some users find the racing experience enjoyable and visually appealing, others criticize the PC port for its poor optimization, especially given that their systems can handle other demanding titles without issues. Overall, while the game offers a satisfying racing experience, the optimization concerns may detract from its overall enjoyment.
“Good lines into corners result in faster lap times, and there's a feeling of satisfaction in slowly upgrading your machine and seeing the performance improvements on track.”
“The career mode is also similar to the career mode of NASCAR Heat 4, but feels a bit more satisfying buying individual parts with performance and durability stats to make your car go faster.”
“Does need some optimization, so expect some frame dips and stutters from time to time.”
“The stuttering can become unbearable and at times will take you way off your racing lane.”
“There is no reason that my machine wouldn't be able to handle this game, and many other games run great even on ultra settings, which makes me think that this PC port is just poorly optimized.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually appealing but is criticized for its basic mechanics and subpar AI, despite having good handling features.
“Good handling mechanics”
“What a shiny game with basic gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have found the humor in the game to be genuinely delightful, with some even expressing surprise at how much it made them laugh, indicating a strong comedic element that resonates well, even with those typically less inclined to find humor in games.
“I actually cackled with delight the first time I played this, and that's saying a lot if you know how dour and humorless I am.”
“The humor in this game is so clever and unexpected; it had me laughing out loud at every turn.”
“I love how the game blends witty dialogue with absurd situations, making every moment a joy to experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game places excessive focus on the in-game music, often at the expense of engine sounds and sound effects, leading to an imbalance in the overall audio experience.
“There is too much emphasis on the in-game music, and not enough focus on the engine and sound effects.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stadium announcer effectively enhances the redneck atmosphere of the game, but players feel that his limited range of commentary leads to repetition, diminishing the overall experience over time.
“The stadium announcer is great in principle and adds a lot to the redneck atmosphere; I just wish he had more different things to say, because it gets old rather quickly.”
