NASCAR Heat 4 Review - Should You Buy It?

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[@DarkFox64]

Let's be honest here. We want another career mode just like NASCAR Thunder 2004.

[@MultiTurbospeed]

Never going to happen

[@ohmyhmpz3001]

No

[@ohmyhmpz3001]

Nr2003

[@oreojsn92]

I still have it somewhere at my parents house with my ps2. Problem is i could never bring myself to play it in years with such grainy graphics. Felt like I was driving blind

[@royalsportsshow9118]

@@oreojsn92 🤣

[@steelvenom330]

Have to give 704 credit, they really improved from last year.

[@joerodriguez24]

More we buy. More money they get. More money they can spend to make game better

[@TheManWithThePlan360]

In some cases. Just avert your eyes from EA Sports.

[@collinghood6828]

Still didn’t fix the physics

[@fulldump9834]

Dead Viking They have tire fall off now. It’s no iracing but this one is finally passable for a Nascsar game. First three felt like practice.

[@titanusghidorah7810]

Dead Viking Nascar Heat Evolution Had Not Bad Damage’s But Nascar Heat 2 Had Ok Damage But It Was Weird Nascar Heat 3 Had Good Damage But When Nascar Heat 4 Maybe Has More Damages And The Tire Can Come Off

[@GiovanniTiradoGT]

Yes, the answer is yes... You can carry on now lol

[@cap-2463]

Giovanni Tirado yes

[@wyattcalhoon8047]

Thank you so much lol

[@nokompass]

thanks LOL

[@nolancain8792]

I’m one of the few that don’t like it.

[@scoopyd00]

Thank you

[@jamesmaas3928]

I want the option to play around with the playoff format. I want to be able to choose how many drivers make the chase or go back to the old points system. I think that would be cool

[@britannic27]

Radman: "Fourth installment" Heat and Heat 2002: "Am I a joke to.you?"

[@speedbreaker0234]

Dirt to Daytona too

[@dirtracer21d]

Speedbreaker023 I think he meant as in the “heat” versions

[@britannic27]

@@dirtracer21d Yes

[@tdizzle7146]

He means from 704 games

[@davidphillips5590]

Heat and Heat 2002 are from 704 Games, they just went by a different name back in the day

[@TheRatic0n]

I stumbled over your videos a couple of months ago, watching your career in NH3. That got me to watch a couple of real races on TV and I enjoy them tremendously. As I live in Europe though, the time difference can be a challenge sometimes. I will probably buy this game based on your review as Nascar racing seems very fun and intense, and the improved physics won't drive me insane like 3 probably would. Thank you for your videos. You and s1apsh0es got me into Nascar.

[@Kvapilnation]

I really would like to see them add driver swaps like F1 2019 where drivers swap other rides and maybe even have the Xfinity and Truck guys move up. Also random schedule in career mode would be nice like after you run a season the schedule switches and it's random at times

[@marcnicol7031]

Avid F1 fan but ive always had a soft spot for Nascar, bought this the other day and i really enjoy it.

[@MPatterson-rz9ft]

I just got this game, I’ve never played it before but I saw how good the graphics looked on an Instagram ad and it’s downloading now. Can’t wait to play!

[@nickelgaming786]

12:33 that finish was really clean, well done!

[@romeoserback]

I'm new to NASCAR in general and I really appreciate the detailed commentary on the game as it relates real life. I think I'll get the new one whenever it comes out.

[@maybelive765]

Thanks for the review, I personally started playing with Nascar 2004 (or was it 2005?) when I was really young. Ever since I got into FM6, ive been wanting to play some Nascar and have some arcade Nascar fun! Thanks again :)

[@cypherXR]

Nice to see when you talked about paint booth, you showed some of the ones I made from NASCAR 09.

[@DammitAbby82]

GREAT review!! Thank you for making this video! I'm still annoyed they don't have the Gatorade Duels OR the All-Star race..No reason why they can't have that in this game. The game looks and sounds GREAT.

[@eastpenntrainspotting1724]

I'm glad we get more numbers now, that was my biggest want, and I like that they let you put sponsors on your driver.

[@TheMattypoo21]

I haven't played Nascar since one of the early Thunder game's and I've been having a nitch to play again. Thank you.

[@jeffbowling8891]

your review and knowledge of nascar racing is very accurate. nice job. these companies need to hire people like you for consulting if anything. maybe they did this time around

[@10JubJub10]

Jeff Bowling agreee

[@oldschoolimmortalblackrose957]

Yes it has improved in some areas just didn't like you can't customize that much I enjoy the freedom to create your own personal paint scheme

[@arekuisanda]

I cant remember if he mentioned the sound, but the sound is one of the best sounds ive ever heard in a nascar game.

[@SamGreeneRacing]

Think you hit the nail on the head here man. 7-7.5/10 is right where I'm at. It is a ton of fun to play but if they could've given just that extra something to seasons and career it would be in the 9 territory. Still incredibly fun and worth the money.

[@cito1101]

I've already bought NASCAR Heat 4 earlier this afternoon

[@Tommycat4888]

Cito Browne same

[@anaskhilji4782]

When will it be available for download?

[@alawalter918]

@@anaskhilji4782 Already is

[@LowerClass93]

@@alawalter918 not in EU yet :(

[@Mitch2Rich4U]

Cito Browne are there red flags? And like are there big crashes?

[@PhotonBread]

NASCAR: Inside Line was an incredible game. The physics were just spot on. I did multiple full races at the toughest difficulties and I felt like I was driving a car after a few long runs. So great

[@faydulaksono]

its hard to get first position in this gme

[@aussie420gaming6]

2 min in and 2 adds thanks brother appreciate it. last video of yours I watch

[@jaytringer3005]

Thank you for giving us an honest review.

[@imminentrueage6400]

Using the IRL theme for background music of a Nascar game review. Bold.

[@pyrimid]

Iowa is super fun now!!! No more wiping out instantly on the apron although the apron is weird. But at lest you don’t fly out of control

[@willy08bm]

What do you mean to change the settings to make it more of a sim than arcade? I haven’t purchased the game but went to Charlotte Roval race and now I think i want to buy this game.

[@Racinrasslinfan36]

Was waiting for this. I got this Monday with the gold. One of the best on console ever. Gameplay js better than ea games IMO

[@MHal312]

coreyandy5 ea games doesnt say much

[@ariesradke6193]

i like the camera angles. i like looking at the sides and stuff

[@slappxn]

Used to play 2004 thunder with Alex bowman now he’s in the game 😂

[@josephbonilla7844]

Haven't played a NASCAR game since NASCAR 2001 but I bought it today and really enjoy it. Tracks like Bristol are absolutely stunning.

[@MitchCollins15]

I'm glad we got it out of the way right off the top, that Nascar Heat 4 is the 4th Nascar Heat game

[@heidikoster8352]

It missing like motion sensor for controller last used was nascar 2009 PS3 and really really miss that

[@soiled]

I haven't really liked any Nascar games since NR2003 Season, however, after watching this review I am defiantly going to give this one a try on PC if I can get it on a steam sale, time to dust off the old steering wheel and pedals. (great review, thanks)

[@bobbyporter7748]

Great video @RealRadman!

[@jraybay]

I saw some promise when playing 3 and this is just another step up 👍

[@kevinbredberg2660]

Bought the game on Friday, played all weekend. Thought the improvements were great, overall I would give it an 8.

[@bobbyjr7835]

NASCAR 09' was one off the best online racing experience, own both NASCAR HEAT 1&2 skip 3, but really looking forward to purchasing NASCAR HEAT 4.

[@dF-sy7ch]

I did the same thing got one was gonna skip 2 but Kyle made the cover ended up buying it, then skipped 3 and so far with 4 i think i could have went another year or two.

[@jacobauld565]

Would it be to mich to ask for some visible car damage in wrecks or wall slaps?? Thunder 03 and 04 even had decent damage.

[@sir_krusty7881]

My favorite nascar game was nascar 2015 on the ps3. I loved the car customization option.

[@schmeelkie075_gaming]

Dirt to Daytona was best NASCAR game ever made. Come at me!

[@kbbl102.5]

Had it for the Gamecube. Loved that damn game. Good soundtrack too.

[@saxpax5424]

Why bitch

[@f9nestint3rest]

Agreed

[@Cjroizon]

Nr2003 was good to

[@ethantaube2512]

I don’t have where you can race at any track in all three series, I don’t have day to night unless they need to be full races. I don’t have all the car numbers

[@JCtechwizard]

Recently started playing Heat 4, liking it so far... One funny moment: racing at daytona, near the back of the pack, got hit in turn 4, started to spin, went through the grass, trying to recover before hitting the wall, straight-up rammed the pace car from behind! -Ooops 😄😂😬

[@pyrimid]

It’s a big improvement. Definitely different but the overall graphics and sound are way way better and the way it’s setup is better. I can’t tell if I like the new handling but it’s doable. Setups are all new. But overall it’s great. I do wish the paint booth was better but whatever.

[@juanmanuelbonzano]

Love the ABC IRL Music.

[@jryeags71275]

The EA locker was awesome as well. Being able to share content i.e. paint schemes and setups. NH4 is a big step forward but still not worth $50. Also add the Whelan Modified series, hell I'd pay another $10 for that.

[@PatPico]

Hello. to those who have the game, is it possible in online multiplayer mode to add AI in the race?

[@RealTalkRyan87]

I love Inside Line(the last one I purchased). Those that have played, comparable to IL or should I pass on it?

[@tegworld]

I had Heat 3 and have been playing Heat 4 a few days now... It's definitely better. But is it actually possible to turn off the guided driving line during race weekend practice sessions? I never worked out how to do it in Heat 3. I find it really annoying as I'd prefer to just do the practice session and tweak my car setup without having stupid green and red arrows all over the track!!! :-/

[@m.c.martin]

I haven’t played since NASCAR 08 and I just recently felt like playing NASCAR again. Tbh, I might get this game

[@Antimedal]

I'd like to know if the cars are easier to control? I have all the other heat games and my biggest flaw with the games were the braking. It's not normal anytime you brake for your entire rear to start to slide just from tapping the brakes. I hated that but they have kept it the same in all the other heat games.

[@Jhihmoac]

I am interested in NASCAR Heat 4... I have been playing my 19 year old Sierra/Papysus Nascar Racing 4 (I purchased my copy two weeks before the passing of Earnhardt Sr.) for a long time now, because after NR 2003 (which I have been looking for years now), and the demise of Papyrus, there really weren't any more games offered for years worth purchasing that had the physics that even came close to what I have, so I just stopped paying attention to any new releases for the past 5 years... Must look into this now!

[@ricardoearellanes7293]

When it asks you if you want to pit, does it still send you all the way to the back?

[@AARONGAMING1988]

Yes you should buy it because it is a great game

[@SquidofBaconator]

Random question: when going into the corners at most tracks, my car automatically slows down too much without me touching the brake. How do I change this/turn the automatic braking off?

[@marcustheracer688]

It could be ur setting check ur options and see if it normal I use expert and I control my experience

[@Afterz18]

NASCAR 14 and 15 are very good games they both had paint booth and IDK it’s been a while but N2SC4R has played them

[@Dumler9]

This video might have pushed me to buy the game. I was on the fence, but glad to see the physics are much improved.

[@10JubJub10]

Dumler9 same but this it still have splitscreen

[@xX_Gravity_Xx]

The nostalgia this game gives me is awesome.

[@ChipsA17]

Right. My first nascar game was n64 nascar 98 and 99. Played those for years. This is my first nascar game since. Im blown away lol

[@ProxxRoxx]

Great Test. Thanks!

[@yvanthibault3451]

i played a lot of time whit Nascar 2002....and now are we able to set-up the car, i mean ajust tire pressure, ajust camber, caster ?

[@tojoes]

When using the controller, can you steer with the directional pad or stuck with joystick? The newer games are joystick only and I hate the joystick, feel like there's no control at all.

[@Justin31789]

I wonder if 704 knows to turn left in a late model the wheels are turned to the right and you steer with the throttle?

[@nascarrocks1234]

Man nascar 09 online such great memories

[@Floplikeadeadfish]

It's worth it great improvement to Nascar heat series i pick my copy up this afternoon

[@supremeleadergnkdroid3202]

The thing I didn’t like about heat 3 was no sponsor change. Would have been cool to have different paint schemes and sponsors to change for differnt races

[@Geforce2187]

Important question, using Xbox 360 controller on PC, is it possible to map the up/down axis of the right thumbstick as shift up/down?

[@maxtollensiii9143]

I'm glad Nascar Heat 4 is a good choice! Just downloaded a digital copy to my xbox one. Would love to play it as the Coronavirus has halted NASCAR for a least a few more weeks and I miss it!

[@brentmilligan2388]

Mine is downloading now, can’t wait

[@xavierp7783]

Brent Milligan it’s the same game every year. Niggas be hyping it up like it’s gta 6

[@dannicolmatthew]

@@xavierp7783 Not really..literally everyone, including non biased fans, have said the game feels different and plays better. Maybe you should ACTULLY play the game before say some shit

[@jakeb7260]

Bro I love heat 4 the way it looks in terms of brightness and color remind me of nascar inside line - nascar 15

[@wwg1wga420]

Nascar 15 for ps3 is still best quality game. And I own the xbox one. Wouldn't reccomend heat 4 to my worst enemy

[@brianjirish]

I'm not an expert on detailing car setup but one would think if you have a 5 star team, turned off all restrictions, and custom car to loose that I would qualify much higher than 20th at Daytona? I do OK when qualifying on short tracks. It's tracks like Daytona, Michigan, and Talladega that I can't seem to qualify in the top 10? Any tips would really be appreciated ... You guys will probably see me asking this question on other Nascar heat 4 related youtube videos as I'm trying to get good input from others. Google really doesn't have much on Heat 4 right now since the game is new.

[@Racer1148]

I can't wait for Nascar Heat 4 On Saturday when I get it physically.

[@jakeb7260]

But will I get it mentally

[@ctrlshiftqq9846]

jake B 💀

[@Nick_The_Neko]

Just got the game cant wait to play it

[@dawgsfan1196]

I wish they would add a custom paint booth where we can start from scratch. That's all I ask

[@shane7150]

Question. Have they brought back real life damage yet? Say I dont shift and drive pedal to the metal in 2nd gear will my engine blow? If I smack the wall is my day ruined or do I just got to pit road and get a brand new car? Or is it just like the old fashion quarter arcade game still were i can roll the car 40x, pit, and win the race? Wish theyd go back to say nascar where damage actually impacted your race like say nascar 2000....where if i smacked the wall at 200 MPH i didnt have a straight steering wheel the rest of the race..

[@iMDN94]

Seems very different to NASCAR 09, haven’t owned one since then and I really enjoyed that game. This seems a bit more of an arcade style game leaning towards sim, is that the case? Tempted to get Heat 5

[@westep4273]

I had this Nascar fan for the Wii and Daytona had a huge jump in the infield lmao

[@iced_coffeelvr1069]

Yeah the career is mostly the same, but the improved physics will make it so much more fun!

[@matthewhowell1389]

I think the paint booth for Need for Speed heat is probably the best I've seen.

[@touchgameplay]

untill 17th Fed its 50% off on steam right now good time to pick it up

[@ImDirtyDan73]

I just wish the tire wear was better and the damage was more severe. I may buy this though

[@4minuteraces138]

I’ve preordered the game and got it on Tuesday and when I click on store to use my code it says no content available

[@GarrettEdmunds]

4 Minute Races Search PlayStation Store for Nascar Heat 4 Gordon and Nascar Heat 4 bonus, you have to download individually

[@adambojovic3395]

Please do a controller setting video. I can’t get my steering comfortable

[@MrCarmichael74]

Me either!

[@kennethcuyvers4851]

Test different swaybar settings on the setup screen. I play on controller and can make my tires last a whole fuel tank, play on hard ai with realistic settings

[@MarkSmith-dh5dh]

Hmm! Yes I enjoyed the review so I can't comment on the play because I just purchased my copy. But I've enjoyed playing the previous versions. I'm excited to get into this version. nascar 4 👍

[@colthuff3]

I’m satisfied with NASCAR Heat 4 because of the SETTINGS, you can make it to where they act realistic and with the car feeling like it has weight and you having to watch certain things is enough for me to enjoy, also rate 9

[@the_russian_warlord6920]

I got thunder 03 and 09 as a kid and I played them non stop

[@ThePulsarGaming]

The last 3 min of the video are basically "Yes its fun, No its not a sim, yes its fun for console, no its not iracing, yes its a good game, no its not iracing" Like... I think... We... get...it....

[@brandondavis895]

@DustyWarden they do the same to f1 from codemasters

[@clcbc97]

DustyWarden i do because a new generation system game should be more realistic and simulation this game looks like a playstation 2 game on a playstation 4 system. With new gen technology the graphics should be as realistic as watching this race live on the TV. The damage is garbage no damage on the cars other than the hood. No black circles around the door panels when rubbing off the wall or other cars. EA sports did a far better job with the visual damage model. New generation system the cars should have engine damage,missing parts like hoods,fenders. There is also no DNFs in the game which makes it unrealistic. Sure it’s just a game but being on a new generation system it should be more realistic. Here is what this game needs in order to be a more realistic simulation racing game,and if 704 wants to just develop these as an arcade i surely won’t buy another. 4 games and they are all just a copy paste of the last one. Here is what these games need More realistic damage parts flying off the car like Nascar thunder Caution replay Driver introduction where the announcers call off the starting grid start of the national anthem and a flyover and fireworks Day into night transition that they said would be in this game yet it’s not DNFs rivalrys Sure it’s not Iracing but i have played other console racing games more realistic than this like Forza,Dirt 4,and Need for speed.

[@Brunnen_Gee]

It's a valid thing to add in the video. I had those questions myself. I've wanted my iRacing oval fix for a long time, but I haven't been able to. Sadly there just isn't a replacement out there. I could tell just by watching the game footage though that this was another arcade racer. Still, it's free on Steam right now, so I may have to hook up my wheel and try it out.

[@chrisc7706]

I hope it's good I'm waiting for it to get done downloading..I have the steering wheel as well

[@blakewalker5231]

Only nit picks I have is that the A.I still stick their nose into the corner, plus they always just take the better lines off of the turns. Most of the time the user slides up coming out of the corner and loses so much time. Meanwhile, the A.I can just old the bottom no problem and carry speed no matter what. I find this most notable at Texas, Chicagoland, Kentucky, and Michigan.

[@shamefulsports]

How do I get custom set ups for normal difficulty

[@mattbeuka2394]

how do u make it more like a sim in the settings?

[@ethanplays3928]

I have a question, is this game split screen so me and my dad can play at the same time?

[@tmangamingx]

Why is it that the cars slow wayyy down in every turn? And it seems I can only catch up to the pack when I hit the turns. Don't understand it. But overall still a vast improvement over Heat 3

[@bobbysworldrox]

Whats the best tire X settings to put it too? x2 or 4

[@kylefunderburk4194]

It looks like the strategy with the Heat games is to work on gameplay one year, then features the next. Hopefully Heat 5 includes K&N and ARCA.

[@JBtheExplorer]

At very least, K&N needs to be in. That's such an important part of so many drivers careers in real life that it needs to be in the game to improve career mode. Plus, K&N cars on short tracks would be a blast.

[@kylefunderburk4194]

@@JBtheExplorer yeah, at the very least K&N should be included. But there's not much of an excuse if ARCA is excluded. The cars are similar and they have shared dates next season.

[@JBtheExplorer]

I'd also love the Modified series in.

[@scarletloki6315]

Although we will likely never see this I would love to see us be able to control the cars on pit road.

[@JBtheExplorer]

I think we will definitely see it eventually. I hope so. I want to control the car at all times. It's weird when a caution comes out and AI yanks the car over to the nearest rail.

[@WalkingSinger05]

Nascar racing 2003 season, too many mods ;) any pc can run it just saying xD but it'll be too amazing if somethings of the nr2003 get back on the new Games, like the "drivers to your cars" and make a lap behind the pace car starting from the pit road, and hear the "drivers start your engines“ jajaja it would be amazing

[@frankf684]

F1 games you can control your car in the pit.

[@ThunderMS34]

Cautions are still broken. Ive been flipped facing wrong way driving backwards half a lap in the dirt series on strict yellows and a caution dont come out yet an AI barely slows on a wall and it tosses a yellow 😂😂😂

[@panthersfreak02]

I've noticed this in the truck series too

[@zachchasteen1164]

Sounds like nascar in real life. Lol

[@michaelmichael8265]

Bro relax it’s just an authentic NASCAR experience

[@bryanwelch6209]

Does anyone remember Indy Heat? Fun game back in the day.

[@sampleshrimp]

Kind of wish we could get the fictional tracks back, like in NASCAR ‘09, such as the New York City track, and the Talledega Infield track

[@JBtheExplorer]

I would just like to see some tracks like Nashville Fairgrounds, Rockingham, Milwaukee Mile, Nazareth, and other old NASCAR tracks.

[@coreyhammond4663]

I give it 9 out of 10 the racing at Daytona and Talladega is so much better then befor and picking what line to go with to move up

[@JapaneseGigolo]

this game is on sale on steam at the moment, 30 pounds for the game and season pass, do you recommend its a good shout? cheers