NASCAR Thunder 2004 Demo

Even if they might not be that popular outside the United States, the NASCAR races are very exciting and thousands of people gather to watch the drivers struggle. Thanks to the many modifications and improvements that are constantly brought to the cars competing in the tournament, the vehicles are capable of phenomenal speeds and often part of gruesome crashes.

NASCAR Thunder 2004 is a racing simulator that aims to present these races as close to reality as possible, while also giving you the opportunity to take part in the competition for yourself. Naturally, most of the official drivers are present as well, as are the cars themselves and the sponsors that are plastered all over the bodywork, equipment and even the side of the tracks.

In order to properly enjoy the tournament, you can start off by choosing the career mode, which allows you to get as close to the real competition as possible. Beside the fact that you have to win races, it is also of capital importance that you attract enough sponsors to support yourself, as well as purchase upgrades for your vehicle and not get left behind by the evolution of technology.

Although NASCAR is not technically a violent sport per se, things can get quite heated between the drivers, especially when the stress of the race causes them to make mistakes. To portray this in the game, a new feature has been added, which allows you to become rivals or allies with the other drivers. In case you keep bumping into a certain driver, you will slowly but certainly become rivals, because no one likes being pushed around when the stakes are that high.

A lot of effort when into the technical aspects of the game as well, since the mechanics are quite sturdy and the handling system is very responsive and realistic. The graphics engine can render a lot of objects on the screen at the same time and still maintain a very satisfying level of detail, which is clearly visible on the vehicles themselves and the quality of the track.

In the end, whether you are a fan of the competition or not, NASCAR Thunder 2004 can definitely provide you with a few hours of fun and adrenaline, as long as you do not mind the famous boring tracks. Moreover, there are a couple of other modes as well, some of which include fun challenges that can unlock various in-game bonuses.