NASCAR Heat 4

NASCAR Heat 4 is the newest development of Monster Games that significantly enriched one of the world's most popular racing series. With exquisite graphics, high-quality sound, and enhanced customization, NASCAR Heat 4 takes your online racing experience to an entirely new level.

Graphics 5/5

The developers put a lot of thought into designing the visuals for the game. The quality and level of detail are utterly amazing: from the tiniest cracks in the racetrack to how the lighting reflects off the cars to the sound of roaring engines, you can now see, feel, and hear it all. Also, the new day-to-night shifting feature deserves special mention.

Gameplay 5/5

While being essentially the same good old racing simulator we have known and loved for years, NASCAR Heat 4 offers some improved functionality and a whole lot of exciting new features that together make the game feel surprisingly novel. Thus, there have been some significant improvements in terms of customization. Now you can modify various aspects of the gameplay and car physics via sliders to enhance the overall racing experience and make it seem even more realistic. Among other innovations in the game, there is a track map, an on-screen timer, drafting features, custom car number fonts, and new paint schemes that you unlock as you progress. Players have more control over the career modes: no more fixed rules as to where you start your racing career, choose any series you like and let your talents do the rest.

Controls 4/5

NASCAR Heat 4 is currently available for PS4, Xbox One, and PCs, so there is a wide choice of control options to satisfy the needs of its fans across various platforms. The default control settings are a bit sluggish, so you might want to do some adjusting before getting started.

Replay Value 5/5

The numerous added customization features and slider options, along with enhanced AI, and refined car physics make the game very attractive to a wide range of racing enthusiasts. The replayability of the game is high due to the impressive amount of exclusive content like unlockable paint schemes and unique tracks.

The Bottom Line

NASCAR Heat 4 is a gripping, adrenaline-filled sequel to the successful franchise. The game accurately captures the atmosphere of a real-world racing track with its colors, sounds, and lighting. Professional NASCAR pilots and players who are yet to discover this game title are guaranteed to revel in the immersive racing experience.

• Graphics 5
• Gameplay 5
• Controls 4
• Replay Value 5

Pros

Improved physics of racing;
AI cars behave in smarter and more responsive ways;
A new map showing your current location and the location of others on the track.

Cons

Occasional glitches;
No customization of the championship schedule.