IndyCar Series (Codemasters)

discussed in 108 posts, 2002-2010 · overall tone negative

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Timeline

• 2003-06-12 Codemasters released the PC demo of IndyCar Series and later confirmed that the PC version would have no mirrors. thread post post

Key threads

• Codemasters IndyCar Series demo released 2003-06-12 · 20 posts
  Douglas Ellison posted the download link for the Codemasters IndyCar Series demo. Reactions were mixed: some enjoyed it even on a keyboard and Jan Verschueren found its wheel support good, while others could not configure their wheels or dismissed it. Jason Moyer compared it to a refined CART Precision Racing.
• Codemasters' IRL game prompts CART versus IRL bickering 2003-05-07 · 42 posts
  News of a Codemasters IndyCar (IRL) game drew dismissive responses about the IRL and doubts about Codemasters' sim credentials, while some ICR2 fans hoped for a good modern oval sim. Most of the thread rehashed the CART/IRL split, team defections, engine suppliers and pace-car programmes, in a mostly good-humoured tone.
• Early screenshots sour interest in Codemasters' IndyCar game 2003-05-17 · 33 posts
  Screenshots of Codemasters' IRL game, showing no gauges, poor graphics and no multiplayer or road tracks, drew disappointment. John Bodin noted that the IRL had pressed him over his IRL Heat mod, and the thread again rehashed CART versus IRL politics and joked about how RAS would critique a future Papyrus Champ Car sim.
• Criticism of the IndyCar Series demo and missing mirrors 2003-06-12 · 31 posts
  Posters called the Codemasters IndyCar demo arcade-like, citing poor grip and controller setup problems, though wing changes and wheel settings helped. A Codemasters customer service post confirmed there would be no mirrors in the final game, for frame-rate reasons, which drew ridicule.
• Early impressions of Codemasters' IndyCar Series 2003-09-15 · 30 posts
  MichaelJP was impressed by the newly released IndyCar Series on PC, apart from the driver's arms. Andre Warringa found the steering bad with his Momo, and Eldred could not get his TSW wheel recognised in the demo, prompting complaints about poor calibration routines. Others noted the controller setup matched Rally Trophy, Bruce Kennewell later liked the retail version, and an IRL-based mod for F1 Challenge was suggested as an alternative.
• Defending the IndyCar Series demo against critics 2003-06-12 · 23 posts
  David G Fisher praised the IndyCar demo's graphics, physics and force feedback, and challenged critics to show that NR2003 was better in those areas. Others compared it to CART Precision Racing and felt the genre had moved past it, though some, including Bruce Kennewell, found it enjoyable. The exchange carried over the political animosity from other threads.
• Buy the IndyCar Series on PC or Xbox? 2003-06-19 · 21 posts
  Casey asked which version of Codemasters' IndyCar Series to buy, having no room for a wheel. Opinions split: the PC for updates and resolution, or the Xbox for gamepad play, and a dismissive remark about playing without a wheel drew rebukes citing aliens who once used joysticks. Casey bought the Xbox version and was pleased.
• Is Codemasters' IndyCar Series worth buying 2003-09-25 · 21 posts
  J. Zach asked whether IndyCar Series was better than its demo, which he disliked for missing mirrors and wheel problems. Jan Verschueren praised its sense of speed but criticised the presentation, and a review was quoted saying the authenticity ends once you drive. Bruce Kennewell found it fun despite excessive grip and gave setup advice for understeer at Indianapolis.

Busiest threads

• Early impressions of Codemasters' IndyCar Series (11 posts about it)
• Criticism of the IndyCar Series demo and missing mirrors (10 posts about it)
• Codemasters IndyCar Series demo released (8 posts about it)
• Early screenshots sour interest in Codemasters' IndyCar game (8 posts about it)
• Defending the IndyCar Series demo against critics (6 posts about it)
• IndyCar Series - Where to find in US? (4 posts about it)
• Did they stop development of Indycar Series midstream? (3 posts about it)
• Is Codemasters' IndyCar Series worth buying (3 posts about it)
• Indycar demo (3 posts about it)
• Re: So Does The IRL Game Suck? (3 posts about it)
• IndyCar Series Video (3 posts about it)
• Which upcoming sim is worth waiting for (3 posts about it)
• Worst racing game demos ever (2 posts about it)
• IndyCar Series PC, not bad (2 posts about it)
• indycar series demo (2 posts about it)

Sentiment by year

Each post that discussed the sim was rated from −2 (very negative) to +2 (very positive).

Who talked about it most

Bruce Kennewell · 7 EldredP · 6 Jan Verschueren · 6 jason moyer · 5 J. Zach · 4 John Bodin · 4 John Harwood · 4 Dave Henrie · 3 David G Fisher · 3 Chad Pierce · 3 Nick · 3 Dennis Croll · 2 McCrack · 2 Andre Warringa · 2 senojm23 · 2 Allstarnz · 2 alverman · 2 DStamper · 2 MadDAWG · 2 Mr T · 1

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