Summary
IndyCar Series is a racing simulator developed by Brain in a Jar and published by Codemasters.[11] The game was released in 2003 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows. The game is based on the 2002 Indy Racing League. A sequel to the game, IndyCar Series 2005, was released in 2004 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows based on the 2003 IndyCar Series.
| IndyCar Series | |
|---|---|
 Cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Brain in a Jar[10] |
| Publisher(s) | Codemasters |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay edit
The gameplay features racing on oval circuits with an IndyCar single-seater car. Players choose one team and compete in one of three modes (Quick Races, Championship, or Test Drive) around the official oval tracks from on the IndyCar 2003 calendar.
Drivers edit
The game features 26 drivers from the 2002 Indy Racing League. The driver list includes 24 of the regular teams and drivers along with two of the Indy 500 only entries from Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Team Green.
Reception edit
| Aggregator | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | PS2 | Xbox | |
| Metacritic | 72/100[28] | 69/100[29] | 71/100[30] |
| Publication | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | PS2 | Xbox | |
| Computer Games Magazine |    [12] | N/A | N/A |
| Edge | N/A | 8/10[13] | 8/10[13] |
| Eurogamer | N/A | 7/10[14] | N/A |
| Game Informer | N/A | 7/10[15] | 7.5/10[16] |
| GameSpot | 7.1/10[17] | 6/10[18] | 6/10[18] |
| GameSpy | N/A | [19] | [20] |
| GameZone | 7.8/10[21] | 8.3/10[22] | N/A |
| IGN | N/A | 8.5/10[23] | 8/10[24] |
| Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine | N/A | [25] | N/A |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | N/A | N/A | 8.1/10[26] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 78%[27] | N/A | N/A |
| BBC Sport | N/A | 70%[11] | N/A |
The game received "average" reviews on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[28][29][30] Eurogamer's Roman Jennings described the PlayStation 2 version not as open-wheel racing game as Formula One 2003 nor arcade like Burnout 2, but as a well made racing sim game.[14]
References edit
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- ^ "IndyCar Goes for the Gold". IGN. 5 May 2003. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "IndyCar Series Ships". Xbox Addict. 24 June 2003. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Indycar Series". Atari Australia. Archived from the original on 29 November 2003. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Indycar Series". Atari Australia. Archived from the original on 25 September 2003. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Indycar Series". Atari Australia. Archived from the original on 7 January 2004. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ Bramwell, Tom (12 September 2003). "What's New?". Eurogamer. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ McNamara, Tom (23 September 2003). "IndyCar Series released for PC". IGN. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Previous Titles". Brain in a Jar. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ a b Gawith, Nick (26 June 2003). "Review: IndyCar Series (PS2)". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "IndyCar Series". Computer Games Magazine. No. 158. theGlobe.com. January 2004. p. 84.
- ^ a b Edge staff (July 2003). "IndyCar Series (PS2, Xbox)". Edge. No. 125. Future plc.
- ^ a b Jennings, Roman (4 August 2003). "IndyCar Series (PlayStation 2)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ Kato, Matthew (June 2003). "IndyCar Series (PS2)". Game Informer. No. 122. GameStop. p. 105. Archived from the original on 15 January 2004. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ "IndyCar Series (Xbox)". Game Informer. No. 124. GameStop. August 2003. p. 99.
- ^ Goble, Gord (5 November 2003). "IndyCar Series Review (PC)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ a b Varanini, Giancarlo (11 June 2003). "IndyCar Series Review (PS2, Xbox)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ Shirinian, Ara (14 June 2003). "GameSpy: IndyCar Series (PS2)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ Shirinian, Ara (14 June 2003). "GameSpy: IndyCar Series (Xbox)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ Aceinet (10 October 2003). "IndyCar Series - PC - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ Tha Wiz (8 June 2003). "IndyCar Series - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ Magruder, Randy (29 May 2003). "IndyCar Series (PS2)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ Magruder, Randy (2 July 2003). "IndyCar Series (Xbox)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "IndyCar Series". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Ziff Davis. August 2003. p. 99.
- ^ "IndyCar Series". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. September 2003. p. 82.
- ^ Mahood, Andy (December 2003). "IndyCar Series". PC Gamer. Vol. 10, no. 12. Future US. p. 102. Archived from the original on 15 March 2006. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ a b "IndyCar Series for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ a b "IndyCar Series for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ a b "IndyCar Series for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
External links edit
- IndyCar Series at MobyGames