PlayStation

Andretti Racing

Andretti Racing is a good combination of arcade-style racing with some simulation aspects mixed in. The large number of tracks (16) will keep you playing for quite a while, because none of them is easy to master. Controlling the car is a breeze and the steering is very responsive. I only wish that they would have spent a little more time separating the Indy tracks and the stock car tracks. Had this been done, this would be a must-have game. As it stands now, it is a good racing title that should give hours of fun gameplay.

If you have not played a racing game in the last year or two, then get off your butt and strap yourself into this one. You will not have seen anything like it. It does find itself under comparison with the newly released Grand Prix II (for the PC), which if anything shows an even finer attention to detail. However, for the Playstation you will find none finer... yet.

Presentation is second to gameplay in Andretti. The graphics aren't the best the PlayStation has ever seen, but they're competent and get the job done. Draw-in is kept to a minimum, also. The tracks themselves are extremely challenging, with many of the turns requiring deft power slide skills.

NASCAR and Indy in one game. What else can you ask for? Andretti Racing seems to mimic what you've seen in any NASCAR or Indy racing game and it comes very close. Smooth animations, great graphics and easy controls are just a few features that make Andretti Racing an accurate racer. The best feature that certainly changes the gameplay is the link capability. You're able to play up to four players head-to-head. This game is fun to play.

A very competent racing package. It handles both sides of the fence (Indy and Stock car racing) very well, just not exceeding in either category. If your like me and love driving games, this one is a no brainer, buy it NOW! If you like to just dabble with racing games and are curious, by all means rent it first. It may just convert you to the dark side... of racing that is!

In terms of options and career paths, Mario Andretti Racing takes auto racing to a new level of video game realism. Consulting with Andretti himself through much of the design process, the developers at EA Sports created an excellent user interface with loads of options. The game offers both Stock Car and Formula One racing, which means junkies from both sides of the track can get their fill. An innovative career system allows players to compete for an entire season of harsh racing, and with over 16 different tracks to take on, replay value is guaranteed.