NASCAR 25 Reviews
NASCAR 25 is a very solid NASCAR game. I don't think it's going to sell anyone on the spectacle, as I said previously, you've got to be into turning left a lot, but this iRacing backed entry does a lot right and is the best NASCAR game in years outside of the events that iRacing put on themselves.
With NASCAR 25, iRacing makes a remarkable console debut, scoring points above all thanks to its extensive license package with four racing classes. The US stock car sport is presented very well and atmospherically, and the career mode alone provides plenty of long-term motivation. Another positive aspect is the numerous settings options, which cater to both rookies and advanced players alike. On the negative side, the somewhat dreary graphics, including avoidable frame rate drops and clearly visible, unsightly pop-ups on the AI vehicles, are worth mentioning. Nevertheless, NASCAR 25 ranks quite high among licensed racing games. In any case, I had a lot of fun with the game and am definitely looking forward to a sequel, as well as the numerous other titles that iRacing has in the pipeline for us console gamers.
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If you’re after a deep multiplayer experience you may want to circle back to iRacing, but if you want some quality, single-player stock car racing against extremely solid AI, NASCAR 25 delivers.
NASCAR 25 delivers a realistic and immersive racing experience, but does it have enough content to keep players engaged?
NASCAR 25 has proven to be a very welcome surprise, giving you a rendition of the sport that absolutely shines on track. Some of the supporting elements could do with a tune-up, but if you're looking for heart-pounding racing action, NASCAR 25 delivers.
NASCAR 25 is impressive in its scope. From Quick Race, Championship, Multiplayer, or Career, the combinations of tracks, cars, and experiences will keep oval racing fans busy for quite a while. While not perfect, NASCAR 25 is an impressive debut entry in the series.
'NASCAR '25' is a game that fans of the sport will honestly enjoy...if iRacing Studios is going to try and possibly turn this into a yearly franchise, then this is the perfect foundation to start building upon.
NASCAR 25 is a solid racing game but doesn't do enough as a racing simulator to make it stand out. If you like an authentic, challenging on-track experience, this one is easy to recommend. However, anybody other than a NASCAR enthusiast isn't likely to derive enough value from the game to justify picking it up at launch.
With very few options for variety, NASCAR 25 Just doesn't offer enough in terms of depth.
NASCAR 25 aims to be the definitive next-gen NASCAR experience on Xbox Series X, delivering stunning visuals, authentic handling, and a deeper career mode. While the foundation is strong, persistent bugs, technical hiccups, and missing features keep it from reaching full speed. It's a solid start for the series' revival, just one major patch away from greatness
A good return to consoles for NASCAR
NASCAR 25 is a fairly solid debut for iRacing in the console world. It doesn't reach the complexity of the original simulator, but it manages to balance realism and immediacy like few other titles of its kind. The gameplay works, the modes are substantial, and the technical aspects—despite a few imperfections—keep pace. It still needs a little polishing to resolve the opponent AI issues and better optimize performance, but the foundation that has been built is definitely promising for the future of the series.
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NASCAR 25 is a great videogame of an entertaining racing series, offering all sorts of thrills online and offline alike. Solid graphics and presentation, satisfying handling, tons of settings to allow every kind of player to find the experience that suits them most.
NASCAR 25 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it finally gives NASCAR fans on Xbox something they can be proud of. It’s a confident, well-built racer that gets the fundamentals right — tight handling, satisfying progression, and the unmistakable thrill of stock-car chaos. There’s still work to do. The career structure, while deep, needs more polish and personality. The online mode needs clearer systems to encourage clean, competitive racing. And visually, a few rough edges remain. But taken as a whole, this is a solid, enjoyable, and authentic NASCAR experience that puts the series firmly back on track. It’s not pole position yet — but it’s definitely a top-five finish. A solid racer that finds its groove. NASCAR 25 may not reach the finish line first, but it’s finally racing in the right direction.
NASCAR 25 overall plays and feels great. I have enjoyed my time with it and will likely spend more time in the near future playing online and completing my career mode run (I won’t stop until every championship is mine). Unfortunately, the little negatives add up to take out of what should be a great immersive experience. That being said, I think NASCAR fans are going to have a great time playing NASCAR 25, as they have not had a true simulation racing NASCAR game in years.
NASCAR 25 achieves the most important goal of all for what is technically a debut in the series: it lays a rock-solid foundation for the future. The career mode and pit strategy need improvement, but overall it's a lot of fun and we recommend it to fans of oval track racing.
Review in Italian | Read full review
NASCAR 25 is a much-needed shot in the arm for NASCAR video games, bringing an authentic and fun experience to a new generation.
NASCAR 25 is a thrilling console racing experience with excellent AI, fun driving, and Super Speedway action. Career mode and pit strategy need work, but overall, it's highly enjoyable, and I recommend it to all racing fans.