NASCAR Rumble

NASCAR Rumble
Developer(s)	Electronic Arts
Publisher(s)	Electronic Arts
Platform(s)	PlayStation
Release date(s)	February 3, 2000
Genre(s)	Racing
Mode(s)	Single player, 2 player multiplayer
Rating(s)	ESRB: Everyone (E)

NASCAR Rumble is a racing game by Electronic Arts for the PlayStation. The player or players can race through 18 different courses set in six different areas collecting powerups to aid them. The game was met with fairly positive reviews, and earned an 80% on GameRankings^[1]. This game is a great departure to many NASCAR games, as this game is an arcade racing featuring various tracks and Mario Kart esque powerups. A non-NASCAR licensed sequel was made for the PlayStation 2, called Rumble Racing.

Gameplay

In NASCAR Rumble, the main object of the game is to win a race or series of races against one to five opponents. They race in normal or souped-up stock cars from the at-the-time NASCAR Winston Cup Series, in addition to several Craftsman Truck Series drivers, unlockable past NASCAR legends, and everyday vehicles. Another feature in the game includes the voice of actor Jess Harnell, who talks to the player during a race. The game also features three original songs by guitarist Derek Trucks.

Game Modes

Single race

In a single race, the player or players race one race on any track of their choice. They can choose be between one and eight circuits and one and five opponents. If a certain feature is turned on, the player can even select their opponents' car and racing class.

Championship

In a championship, the player(s) choose a championship to race, such as Metropolis, and then has three races to do in that championship (except the EA Cup, which has six). Depending on how well the player does in each race, they are rewarded with ten points for a win, eight for second, six for third, four for fourth, two for fifth, and one for sixth. A running total is kept, and final standing position is based on the total points earned in all three races. If the player finishes in first, they receive a trophy and unlock the legend race in that series.

Championships can also be played in "Cyber team" mode where there are three teams with two players on each. The team members combine their points and the standings are based on both members, so it can be a good check of strength for an expert player. There is also "co-op" mode, where two human players are on a team.

There is also a "Legend" mode, where a player can unlock a past NASCAR driver in a championship against the legend and four "regular' drivers. However, the player must finish first, and not just beat the legend. For example, if the player finishes in second, and the legend is third, the legend will not be unlocked.

Showdown

"Showdown" is a one-lap shootout against an opponent of the player's choice. The player also chooses the track, number of laps, and power-up density.

Time trial

In a time trial, the player has four laps to get the track and/or lap record for a track of their choice. Track records are "official" if only four laps are run, regardless of power-up density. There are a maximum a five track records kept for each track, but only one lap record.

References

1. ^ "GameRankings - NASCAR Rumble". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/198051.asp. Retrieved 2007-10-12. 

External links

• Nascar Rumble at Moby Games