NASCAR Thunder returns to PlayStation 2 with all 23 authentic Winston Cup venues and 11 new fantasy tracks. The Career mode features a redesigned interface as players strive to develop relationships with sponsors, crews, and research teams during a span of 20 years. Aggressive drivers will no longer be tolerated in the game, with computer opponents aiming for retaliation if players cut them off or brush against them during the heat of the race. The consequences of wrecks are also more apparent in this version, as errant cars flip, ricochet, and bounce back into the field of play before bursting into flames.
Returning game modes include the NASCAR Thunder Speed Zone, where players practice their technique in a series of mini-games testing skills such as passing, drafting, holding, and more. Also available is the Lightning Challenge hosted by Michael Waltrip, which features a new lineup of 40 challenges taken from the 2002 season with authentic radio calls of each race as recorded by the Motor Racing Network. Thunder License features video tips from various NASCAR professionals on how to approach each of the 23 real-life tracks featured in the game.
To increase replay value, the developers once again included more than 100 collectible Thunder Plates, which allow players to unlock special bonuses by winning events and completing challenges. These bonuses include hidden drivers, tracks, paint schemes, and video footage. A total of 60 events are available to race through in the game, including night races, all-star events, and more as players compete amidst a full field of 43 vehicles vying for a first-place finish. Exclusive to the PlayStation 2 console version is the ability to race against friends online, with added support for ranking systems, text chat, and buddy lists.
The best Nascar game! Year after year Nascar Thunder series
have more improvements and more emotion.
The Career Mode is amazingly complete.
The new features like Speed Zone and Nascar 101 are great.It's the most exciting and realistic experience that you can feel in a Nascar game. Submitted by a reviewer (Rio de Janeiro,Brazil) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
The Best of the seriers This is the best of the nascar series. The 05, 06 07 and 08 games are good, but they all lack the flare and the chalenge like nascar thunder 04. The racing is great and the career mode is even better. Theres on chase and one other series. A season of just you and you're team fighting the likes of Jeff Gordon, Steart and Dale jr. Submitted by Chase (San Francisco, ca, usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
Nascar 04 The Bomb Nascar thunder 2004 is the best EA game that has been made. I hope that in the 2008 game they will go back to career in 2004 bcuz u start with a 52 rated car a work your way i find nascar 05 and 06 to easy Submitted by 24fanman (Ontario, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
Rubbins Racin This is one of those games that can be addicting. For the price (of the 2004 edition) it is certainly worth every penny. The one player version is especially fun since you have spotters and crew talking to you during the race. Thanks to CDUniverse for carrying this game at a reasonable price after the 2005 version came out. It is getting hard to find as older versions get scarce. Submitted by jc (Baldwinsville,NY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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Features
Nascar Thunder 2004 Special Features
Make smart business decisions to build a dynasty over the course of a 20-year racing career
Includes mini-games designed to test your skills in passing, blocking, drafting, and speed
Relive 40 of NASCAR's finest moments in the game's "Lightning Challenge" mode, hosted by Michael Waltrip
Controls
Controls
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Left or Right = steer Square Button or Right Analog Stick Down = brake, repair Circle Button = change view L2 Button = toggle rear view mirror R2 Button = share draft Start Button = pause game
Everyone (Content suitable for ages 6 and older)
The best Nascar game!
The Best of the seriers
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