Suggestions: I will not buy any other EA title until they support online play. The engine roar could be improved but otherwise the sound is nice. Sound: Sounds like cars crashing and metal smashing. The sun shines in your eyes enough to make you squinnt. No Live multiplayer makes this game a flop. The tracks are very realistic and totally fun to try and master. No Multiplayer online makes this game useless. No real need to buy the 2004 Thunder because EA has chosen to shun XBOX Live and online users. Learn how to use the visual power of the XBOX.

Improve the sounds, make them more realistic. Sound: BORING! Doesn't anyone at EA know how to reproduce the sound of an 800-HP engine? Crashes sound nice. Watching the sun set, fade into darkness is cool though. I have seen some framerate loss, kinda disappointing. Graphics: If only the graphics were as nice as the Papy (PC) version. Its not easy to win a race, on any setting. If you're not a NASCAR fan, don't buy this game. Gameplay: Gee, let's see.you set-up your car, practice with the settings chosen, you qualify, then race. I like this addition to the game, but sometimes the AI really goes out of their way to ruin a good run you might have. Win at Daytona, but perhaps bumped someone too hard? They may come looking for you next week at Rockingham. This verison is by far the best, and probably one of the more difficult to date. Also added to the '04, sort of a 'NASCAR 101', I assume to help those not necessarily familiar with certain aspects of the sport. The addition of the grudges/alliances is by far the biggest improvement. For the casual gamer, is this version for you? Maybe. Overall: If you are a NASCAR fan, of course, every year you must get the newest version.

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