IndyCar Series 2005

IndyCar Series 2005

Despite a lack of interest in Europe, Codemasters' IndyCar Series makes a reappearance this year in the form of IndyCar Series 2005 . But this year the big problem remains; the game is based on an American sport which does not see wide appeal outside its homeland. This means that to be successful the game needs to stand out through its qualities. IndyCar Series 2005 is an improvement, although the changes are minimal. Aside from the expected graphical brush-up, and stat... Read more

IndyCar Series 2005

Another failing of the game is the online mode. Like most non-mainstream online games, the problem with including online modes is that there might not be enough people playing to justify buying it for that very purpose. I sat with the only created room in the server for twenty minutes, and not a single soul joined, let alone the maximum of eight. This made this mode pretty hard to test if it was any good or not, but without anyone else to play it with, it’s quite... Read more

IndyCar Series 2005

This is without a doubt the worst racing game I have ever played. To think that they want £40 out of your pocket for this most unpleasing of experiences - I’d rather stick pins in my eyes. Read more

Review: IndyCar Series 2005 (PS2)

Despite the average graphics and uninteresting sound, IndyCar Series is an excellent game for those of you who are IndyCar fans, or those that enjoy car tuning and worthy of at least a rental if not a purchase. For anyone else, IndyCar Series is a difficult game to recommend as there are other, more accessible, racing games available that look and sound better and aren’t as punishing. Read more

IndyCar Series 2005 isn’t quite like any other racing game I have ever played. Like Gran Turismo it is extremely true to the sport but unlike Gran Turismo it is very hard to just pick up and play. But fret not, after the first hour or so the game is very enjoyable. Read more