NASCAR Heat 4 is the fourth game of the racing simulator series developed by Monster Games in 2019. Being the official game of NASCAR, during the gameplay players have an opportunity to become a professional racer and drive numerous licensed cars and take part in many famous competitions such as NASCAR Xfinity, NASCAR Gander Outdoors Track, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, and even Xtreme Drift Tour. In comparison to the previous game, NASCAR Heat 4 offers better graphics, improved and more realistic engine sounds, and more challenging A.I opponents.
Gameplay
NASCAR Heat 4 does not change the main idea of the gameplay and it is another example of a racing simulator. The developers continued the mechanics known from the previous games of the series and made a lot of improvements to make them even better. Players take the role of a professional driver and their goal is to become the best driver in numerous NASCAR series and get the Champion's title.
The main element of the gameplay is a well-developed Carrier Mode during which players will race across 38, realistically designed tracks. In addition to that, the game features over 150 racing teams from the 2019 season. Thanks to numerous useful options, every player can adjust the driving model to their personal preferences. The developers from Monster Games focused on delivering realistic racing experience and that is why many racing games enthusiasts will appreciate features like the importance of choosing the right type of tires, depending on the type of the terrain they are going to race on it may significantly change the final result of the race. The game also features a challenging multiplayer mode in which we can compete against the real players during online races or split-screen mode.
Reception
NASCAR Heat 4 received mostly positive reviews among players and gaming industry experts. In addition to that, over 83% of the Steam users' reviews are positive. Most of the players praised the game for its realism and immersive and entertaining Carrier Mode.
Key Features
- Realistic racing experience sit behind the wheel of world-famous, licensed cars and become the NASCAR Champion.
- Well-developed Carrier Mode take part in every NASCAR series, including Xtreme Drift Tour, and climb all the way to the top.
- New tracks race on 38, realistically developed tracks.
- More challenging and smarter opponents drivers you are going to race against will be even more of a challenge thanks to improved A.I.
- Modernized graphics and audio photorealistic cars and engine sound taken straight out of the real-life NASCAR races.
