NASCAR Racing 2
| NASCAR Racing 2 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Papyrus Design Group |
| Publisher(s) | Sierra On-Line |
| Series | NASCAR Racing |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
NASCAR Racing 2 is a video game developed by Papyrus Design Group and published by Sierra On-Line for Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS in 1996.[1][2]
Gameplay
NASCAR Racing 2 improved upon its predecessor by introducing a new game engine. This improved the graphics, physics, sound, and multiplayer.[3]
This game is notable as being the first NASCAR game to have 3D Acceleration 3Dfx Acceleration through DOS, and Rendition through Windows.[1][3]
Reception
The game has an average review ranking of 69% on Gamerankings, with a mixture of scores from critics.[4]
NASCAR Racing 2 won Computer Games Strategy Plus's 1996 "Racing Simulation" of the year award.[5] It was a runner-up for Computer Game Entertainment's 1996 "Best Sports Game" prize, which ultimately went to Links LS 1997.[6] The game was a finalist for Computer Gaming World's 1996 "Sports Game of the Year" award,[7] which ultimately went to NBA Live 97. However, it won the magazine's Readers' Choice award in the category.[8]
NASCAR Racing 2 was named the 42nd best computer game ever by PC Gamer UK in 1997.[9]
According to PC Data, NASCAR Racing 2 was the United States' 19th-best-selling computer game during the January-November 1998 period.[10] NASCAR Racing 2 and its predecessor shipped above 2 million copies globally by March 1998.[11]
See also
References
- ^ a b "NASCAR Racing 2". www.sierragamers.com. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
- ^ "Nascar Racing 2 Specs". CNET. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
- ^ a b "NASCAR Racing 2 for DOS (1996) - MobyGames". MobyGames. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
- ^ "NASCAR Racing 2 for PC - GameRankings". www.gamerankings.com. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
- ^ Staff (March 25, 1997). "Computer Games Strategy Plus announces 1996 Awards". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Archived from the original on June 14, 1997. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Staff (July 1997). "The Computer Game Entertainment Awards 1996". Computer Game Entertainment (1): 54–58.
- ^ Staff (April 1997). "Best of the Bunch; Finalists Named for CGW Premier Awards". Computer Gaming World (153): 28, 32.
- ^ Staff (May 1997). "The Computer Gaming World 1997 Premier Awards". Computer Gaming World (154): 68–70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80.
- ^ Flynn, James; Owen, Steve; Pierce, Matthew; Davis, Jonathan; Longhurst, Richard (July 1997). "The PC Gamer Top 100". PC Gamer UK (45): 51–83.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ IGN Staff (January 4, 1999). "Best Selling Games of 1998". IGN. Archived from the original on September 1, 2000.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ https://web.archive.org/web/19990210102433/http://www.gamecenter.com:80/Peeks/Nascar3/
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