NASCAR 25 Reviews
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.
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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.