NASCAR Rivals for Nintendo Switch

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There are 20 of them, ranging from trying to work to the lead, trying to maintain the lead, missing accidents and much more all in between. Some are a good deal of fun, while others feel nearly impossible to complete. Returning to the game is the drafting help feature. No buttons necessary, it automatically appears when a friendly driver gets in front of or behind the player. Adversaries will also look to trip you up, Denny Hamlin on Ross Chastain style. Don’t make too many enemies out there otherwise, they may turn into ‘rivals’. It’s in the game’s name, after all… The game will also feature the current official teams, drivers and cars. The expected lineup should include the following 36 chartered teams: I’ve looked over the Challenge mode up and down and I can’t make heads or tails of what some of these challenges are trying to imply. For older NASCAR racing games, with challenge-like systems in place, the driver whose car you’d be getting in would be the challenging driver. In this one, you drive the challenger’s car. In this one, you don’t.

Character Creator – Customize your own driver by adjusting the appearance, firesuit , and more. Complete with updated sponsor logosNASCAR Rivals is a racing video game simulating the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season. It was developed by Motorsport Games and was released on October 14, 2022 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. [1] Gameplay [ edit ] Features [ edit ] I think that’s the biggest takeaway for NASCAR fans – having a working game after last year. It wheel-y was a shame that this combination didn’t work better.

Multiplayer is also a battleground to partake in, but these aren’t AI rivals, these are real people. Well, that’s unless you turn on AI, then they’ll still be computer opponents… Paint Booth – A completely revamped paint booth allows players to fully cu stomize their Next Gen cars with a wide array of colors, decals, number designs and more Graphics have been updated from NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+. They’re pretty decent for a Nintendo Switch title.

Split Screen Multiplayer – Battle head-to-head against your friends in full race weekends with AI or on your own Career Mode – Join an existing NASCAR Cup Series team or create your own in a Career Mode that allows you to build your legacy and compete for the NASCAR Cup Series title Being on a Nintendo Switch with digital controllers, the gas and brake aren’t pressure sensitive in any sense. It’s more of a constant full-on, full-off sensation when pressing the corresponding buttons. A Switch Pro Controller will give more precise inputs. The Hori MK Wheel is not optimized for Rivals.

The Paint Booth is almost exactly ripped from Ignition, with the ability to customize base schemes, place and resize logos and change up the numbers fairly in-depth. This in turn is a step forward compared to last season’s Switch release. Fundamentally, Rivals isn’t groundbreaking, more of a serviceable upgrade. In this respect, it’s no different than what EA Sports with its Madden franchise or 2K with its NBA franchise put out on a yearly basis – essentially the same game, just updated with some new features and content pertaining to the year. A proven title, NASCAR Heat 5, which was published by Motorsport Games and developed by 704 Games, is still utilized today by gaming race fans. That’s part of the reason why Heat 5, released in 2020, will get the 2022 update in the near future. I’ve talked about the peripheries, but how does the Switch controller hold up against previous titles? Is it at least a fun game to drive? The answer is sure, if you’ve enjoyed the previous NASCAR Heat titles.

Overview

While NASCAR Heat 4 or 5 weren’t my favorite games for multiple reasons, the foundation was strong enough to withstand a legitimate esports series. The physics are bland, but they work and make sense for the accessible Switch platform. This new game includes the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season. You’ll find all the current drivers, teams, schedule and cars in the form of the NASCAR Next Gen. While these options allow for more complex scheme creations, it would have been nice to include some pre-made bases or the ability to share online. It’s a minor gripe I shared when Ignition was released. GOOD OL’ FRIENDLY, AND RIVALED, COMPETITION This is an online race, hence why Loris Hezemans is leading and Tom is listed as the driver of Chase Elliott’s car. This continues the trend seen in both the company’s PC and home console NASCAR 21: Ignition game, and the 2021 content in last year’s Switch title, with only the Cup Series included. Another welcome return to the titular NASCAR title for the year – something Heat always had – a custom lobby system.