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IndyCar Series 2005

First seen: 31 july 2003

Information found in: from 42 sources in 11 countries.
  • User Score (27)
    8.1 8.1 from 27 reviewers
  • Expert Score (27)
    6.2 6.2 from 27 reviewers
  • Gameplay (10)
    5.4 5.4 from 10 reviewers
  • Graphics (11)
    5.3 5.3 from 11 reviewers
  • Sound (10)
    5.2 5.2 from 10 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    5.7 5.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (3)
    5.5 5.5 from 3 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • xbox live, technically impressive
  • extremely sensitive controls, dated graphics

Work your way to the front of the pack against up to 33 advanced A.I. opponents or 11 online competitors in IndyCar® Series 2005. There’ll be a lot of brainpower working against you, so you’ll have to drive by the seat of your pants, while racing with your head … But, help is at hand. The new masterclass, taught by 2003 IndyCar Series Bombardier and Autosport Rookie of the Year Dan Wheldon will help you learn the strategies and tactics required to tweak your car, wo…

Specifications

  • Developer:
    Codemasters
  • Publisher:
    Codemasters
  • Genre:
    Racing
  • Release Date:
    6/1/2004
  • Console:
    Xbox playable on Xbox 360
  • Game Rating:
    E (Everyone) Mild Lyrics Violence

Release Date

  • First seen
    31 July 2003

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  1. IndyCar Series 2005

    Reviewer: Console Obsession
    26 January 2005
    Overall 5
    5.0
    Gameplay 5
    5.0
    Graphics 7
    7.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
     

    IndyCar Series 2005 isn't a bad game and fans will most probably lap it all up. We found it a little too technical, requiring far too much time and dedication that we aren't willing to give to such a game, simply because we soon started losing interest in going around in circles and crashing out in each exhausting race. We found that races without incident were rare and also were involved in these many incidents ourselves. We don't particularly like the sport therefore... Read more

  2. IndyCar Series 2005

    Reviewer: Operation Sports
    6 July 2004
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The racing genre on the Xbox is becoming a very crowded field recently. Not only has it been crowded, but the titles that have arrived on the scene of late have been garnering quite a bit of gamers attention and time. Titles such as “Project Gotham Racing 2”, “Sega GT Online”, “TOCA: Race Driver 2”, the “Colin McRae” series, and last years “IndyCar” Series all have fan followings and some even have cult-like followings. Codemasters has already had... Read more

  3. IndyCar Series 2005

    Reviewer: GamersHell.com
    8 December 2004
    Overall 6
    6.0
    Gameplay 5
    5.0
    Graphics 8
    7.5
    Sound 4
    4.0
    Multiplayer 4
    4.0
     

    Finally there is a game for all of those fans who love to race cars in a circle, watch tire damage, and endure 50 laps of a remedial race course, and if you can imagine it's not even NASCAR. It's IndyCar Series 2005. And it's here to um, well, bore. The level of realism in this car game will most likely turn off most gamers and appeal to only a rare niche of the gaming market. If you love to drive a hard line, cut off a car on the inside turn, and blow him away on the... Read more

  4. IndyCar Series 2005

    Reviewer: GamesPaper
    26 January 2005
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    If the racing felt like you were doing a little more than just putting pedal to the metal and tapping the direction to turn in to the banked corners, then IndyCar Series 2005 would be a must-have racing title. Sadly though it falls short in a few areas, and fans of racing games will almost certainly find that ToCA Race Driver 2 is a more fulfilling title. Read more

  5. IndyCar Series 2005

    Reviewer: GameSpy.com
    28 June 2004
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    If you've ever driven an actual IndyCar, this game was made for you. But for the rest of us regular schmoes, the learning curve may be just a little too steep. Read more

  1. "Numbing"

    Reviewer: Xbox 360 Game Reviews
    2 November 2004
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    One of the best racing games ever. You literally feel your car as it shudders in and out of turns. Hitting the brakes causes smoke to come bursting out and streaks the pavement with rubber. The game makes you realize how dangerous the sport is-- I mean simply overtaking the guy in front of you is a harrowing experience. Sim-wise you have control of gears, throttle, wheel, weight jacker and burn-setting. At the garage you can set tire pressures, ride height, toe-in and at... Read more

  2. Numbing

    Reviewer: Amazon
    1 November 2004
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    One of the best racing games ever. You literally feel your car as it shudders in and out of turns. Hitting the brakes causes smoke to come bursting out and streaks the pavement with rubber. The game makes you realize how dangerous the sport is-- I mean simply overtaking the guy in front of you is a harrowing experience. Sim-wise you have control of gears, throttle, wheel, weight jacker and burn-setting. At the garage you can set tire pressures, ride height, toe-in and at... Read more

  3. Great game to play

    Reviewer: K. MEISTER, Amazon
    1 June 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I may not be the best at race games, but I love how this game looks and reacts. I enjoy the fact that it's an original game for the xbox, but was able to play on my xbox360. You won't get the feel from the wheel when you hit a bump or hit a wall. But, that still doesn't stop me from playing it. It's still a good race game. Read more

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