Indianapolis 500 Racing

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  Wa Firstenberger
  October 16th, 2010 on 1:58 am

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  The Indianapolis 500 Legends for wii by Destineer is maybe the most realistic game I’ve ever played. The various cars/drivers behave in very different ways so you need to truly learn the characteristics of a car in order to excel. True to the decade era, the track itself changes too.

  Do not miss this game. Not to mention it is very reasonably priced.
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  Patterson Edward
  October 16th, 2010 on 8:50 am

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  Until now the only racing game that was fun and used the wii controls well was excite truck. This game uses the controls in the same way, holding the remote sideways and steering like a steering wheel.

  Its sensitive to movement and the game is both easy to learn but challenging to be good, which is a balance that is hard to achieve without becoming frustrating.

  The game is only able to support 2 players, and I wish it would support 4 but that’s ok. The missions are fun and it’s cool that you get to race as some of the legends and in some of the same situations that the Indianapolis 500 is famous for. For Instance if you pick say 1961, you pick a driver and one of the missions may be the same thing that drive faced that year: you’re in third with three laps to go – beast your rivals. Things like this. The track and cars adapt to the years very accurately. I heard they scanned photos of the track and cars from each year and worked very diligently to make the game look real…it shows.

  If you like racing games this is fun. It’s not like Mario kart or such where anyone can have fun with powerups and such. This game relays on you actually racing like a real racer of the times. You need to find the groove, use drafting, slingshots and braking to win.

  It’s very well done, simple but complex, and cool. I can easily see myself, 25 and my dad 54 playing this game together and having a blast. That’s the great thing about the wii and the great thing about this game. Car and racing enthusiast will love it.
  
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  W. Steiger
  October 16th, 2010 on 12:58 pm

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  For any fan of the golden era of open whel racing this game is great!. Your have to love traditional oval racing or you may think it is boring, but it is very true to the era in the cars and drivers and even to the voice of ledgendary race announcer Tom Carnegie calling the race. Not for those who want gimmicks or glitz, but great for someone who remembers and loves the history of the sport. Though no credit is given, I am sure the intro of “Gentleman start you engines” is the voice of Tony Hulman. A bargin for under $20
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  Travis W. Ball
  October 16th, 2010 on 5:05 pm

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  Get this game before Daytona! If you are a race fan you will love it. I spent 4 hrs the first night with it and have not got to bed before 12:30 for days.
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  Bay Area Bookshop
  October 18th, 2010 on 3:49 am

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  I love the old Indy races with such heavy hitters like Johnny Rutherford they bring back such great memories.It is set from 1961-1971. This game is very realistic not some dumb cartoon. It has flaming crashes, rolling tires, spinning cars, oil slicks to name a few. Driving the old cars is great. The old rules apply too. It can be a little challenging at times but its very realistic.

  The tough part is to unlock the good stuff you have to beat the challenges. It can be time consuming. I just want to get to the good stuff right away.

  The graphics can kind of glitch when running 2 player mode. Not too bad but its better with one player.
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  Dan Moreland
  October 19th, 2010 on 11:43 pm

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  The missions are very addictive. High intensity racing made even more fun with using the Wii remote as the steering wheel, controls very responsive, and the AI is VERY good, I was cursing out the Clown Prince within 40 minutes of picking it up.

  Graphics a bit challenging, but overcome by gameplay. The old cars are GREAT, and the crashes can be downright FRIGHTENING AND EERIE, flaming infernos and all just like you saw in those old Indy race films (where some drivers died). The drafting and slingshotting is intense.

  The Pit Challenges are nothing more than a point and turn exercises, but at least its something different in a racing game.

  A very different game packaged with a racing history lesson. Does justice to the Cathedral of Speed, any Wii owner who is a race fan MUST have this game in their collection just for the history alone, the excellent gameplay is just icing on the cake.

  GET IT. This is a very good Wii game.
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  S. MCMICHAEL
  October 20th, 2010 on 12:04 am

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  I picked this game up a couple weeks ago, along with a Wii racing wheel. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was not disappointed.

  The game isn’t as high-end in terms of graphics, controls and modes as some of the long-time franchises found on other consoles. However it offers something completely different that none of them offer.

  In this game you walk through each of the individual Indianapolis 500′s run from 1961 to 1971, working your way through unique situations that the headline drivers of that race had to do. You have to qualify within a certain time constraint, you have to get through a multi-car crash within a certain time constraint, you have to run the last five laps and finish above a certain position… each of these ‘missions’ unlocks the next mission. After a few missions, you move to different drivers and the cars they ran in the race.

  I like the historical aspect, the facts and the idea that you’re having to face actual mid-race challenges that these drivers faced.

  As others mentioned, the appearance of the cars is pretty cool. Seeing the suspension bounce like the buggy springs that were in place during those early years is also very interesting. The sounds of the cars are enjoyable and I also like the era-specific songs. (For example, ‘Fortunate Son’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival.)

  You have the ability to adjust the volumes of the music and engine noise to your liking.

  If you are looking for an Indianapolis version of Need for Speed or Gran Turismo, look elsewhere. But if you are interested in racing your way through the 60′s at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, this should be a lot of fun.
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  Ann M. Oleson
  October 20th, 2010 on 5:32 am

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  The driving of the indy cars is a lot of fun. I like the way you can handle the car on the track. The only thing I wish the game would go more years in the current time era. Overall I really enjoy the game.
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  Music Gal
  October 20th, 2010 on 9:55 pm

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  The gift was purchased for an 11 year old. He has had so much fun and enjoyment…The game required a steering wheel and he feels successful when playing the racing game.
  
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  J. A. Easton
  October 21st, 2010 on 2:45 am

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  I love the graphics and the overall thrill of the race. Many different races to try and everyone is a challenge to your driving ability. Love it!!