IndyCar Series 2005
by Codemaster
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Product Summary
Brand: CodemastersPlatform: Xbox
Publisher: Codemaster
Product features:
- Recreate an entire racing season, as you select one of 33 drivers and compete on 14 different tracks
- Officially-licensed drivers, tracks, rules and sponsors -- realistic, accessible and authentic down to the detail
- Master expert racing moves and earn that victory lap - Learning about the weight jacker, drafting, fuel mixture, wind angles and more will be your only route to victory
- Use the mirrors just like a pro racer -- you'll need them to watch your back
- Begin learning in Masterclass, with Autosport Rookie of the Year Dan Wheldon
Video Game Reviews of IndyCar Series 2005
Customer Review: Not Bad
Summary: 4 Stars
Indycar 2005 definitely has its flaws, but this is one racing game you can't simply start off and win races without a little forethought and planning. Each oval course has it's own individual design differences and you start out test driving your car on the track to find out where you lose speed, oversteer or understeer through the turns, etc. while trying to clock your fastest lap possible. You can go to the "garage" option where you make adjustments to the tire pressure, cambers, springs, front and rear wings, and so on to get the best performance out of your car for that track. Once you are satisfied, you go on to qualify for a starting position, and finally race against other competitors for points in a season.
The learning curve can be a bit steep for someone like myself who doesn't know their way around an indycar, but there is a masterclass mode that covers some of the basics and with practice and patience, adjusting the car becomes easier. Once you get a grasp of what your car can do, you can go on to compete in a series that spans a single season as yourself in a pre-existing team or as one of the available drivers. You can also choose a quick race by selecting a single track. There are difficulty settings that affect the rules of the race and the harder the setting, more rules like damage, pit stops, cautions, and penalties, apply. There are also custom settings that include driver assists to help you get comfortable handling the car. To top it off, you can adjust the number of laps in segments from ten to two hundred.
You spend a lot of time on the track, especially in practice and for many, the repetitive driving on ovals may seem tedious. You really have to like oval racing and indycars to get anything out of this game, so I don't recommend it for the casual player of racing games. For those who are interested in indycars, it's best to rent the game first to see if it meets personal expectations or not before buying it. I own it and prefer to drive manual, without assists and use the driver's view to get the most out of what it lacks in terms of the feel and look of the game, but what I like best is the depth of what you can do with the car setup and race options in season or quick race.
I would like to see this title improved in the way of graphics. The cars do appear to "float" on the track without much ground shadow. Much more can be done to make pit stops seem more like pit stops. Add a few road courses like St. Pete, Infineon, and Walkens Glen, update the driver roster, and I think this game could become quite a hit.
Description of IndyCar Series 2005
IndyCar Series 2005 lets you test your reflexes and coordination in The Greatest Spectacle in Racing! Go up against dozens of other drivers as you compete for position, from Pole Day to Bump Day -- then get ready for the fastest racing action in the world! Race online with up to 16 players going head-to-head, through Xbox Live -- chat live and intimidate opponents at 230MPH Game supports 3rd-party wheels(in-game adjustments required)Kids & Family Games
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