If there’s one type of game that almost anyone can play and enjoy, it’s a racing game. Racing games are perfect for families for a little friendly competition and fun. NASCAR fans will delight in the newest action packed game from Activision, NASCAR Unleashed. Available in Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and 3DS formats, this arcade style racing game with two-player split screen features NASCAR favorites with a twist. Race on familiar tracks including Daytona International Speedway, Chicagoland Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway you’ll also break free and explore city streets, beaches and off-road areas. The video game includes fifteen of NASCAR’s most famous drives including Dale Earnhardt Jr.,Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and many more! Bump and grind other cars to fight your way to the lead and use NASCAR techniques like drafting and sling-shotting to be awarded with boosts that give you a power-up to get ahead of the competition. When you win an event you’ll be awarded with fun upgrades that can be used to customize your cars into something unique. NASCAR Unleashed is rated E for everyone and retails for around $40.
Warm up your button fingers and get ready to race! You’ll find your goal on the upper left hand side of the screen. This will tell you what position you need to place or the time you need to achieve to move on. Additional objectives found here can be completed to earn more race points which can be used to unlock new paint schemes for your cars.
Watch for a challenge bar to pop up randomly in the top right hand corner. Complete the challenge for an additional boost.
Draft another car by staying closely behind it. If you’re doing it correctly you’ll see wind passing by your car. You can draft to build your boost meter and unleash your boost when it’s filled or just use the extra speed from the draft to slingshot around that player and pass them.
Crashing into other player’s cars makes them your rival which is designated by a red thunderbolt over their car. They’ll do anything to take you out so be careful! If you get beat up, be sure to take a pit stop which fixes your car and gives you a boost. Take a pit stop anytime to pick up a turbo boost.
Every player has their own style of play and strategy. It’s really fun to compete against other family members and see how aggressive they can be! This game would make a great gift for families because it’s something everyone can enjoy together.