{{short description|2000 video game}} {{distinguish|NASCAR Heat Evolution}} {{Infobox video game | title = NASCAR Heat | image = NascarHeat coverart.jpg | image_size = 200px | developer = [[Monster Games]]<br />[[Digital Illusions CE]]<small> (PS)</small><br />Game Titan, [[Pipe Dream Interactive]]<small> (GBC)</small> | publisher = [[Hasbro Interactive]]<br />[[Majesco Entertainment]]<small> (GBC)</small> | series = | released = '''Windows'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|August 22, 2000<ref>{{cite web|last=Fudge|first=James|date=August 22, 2000|url=http://www.cdmag.com/articles/029/066/nh.html|title=NASCAR Heat Released|website=[[Computer Games Magazine|Computer Games Strategy Plus]]|publisher=Strategy Plus, Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030525163200/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/029/066/nh.html|archive-date=May 25, 2003|url-status=dead|access-date=October 11, 2021}}</ref>}}'''PlayStation'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|November 16, 2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=''NASCAR Heat'' |url=http://psx.ign.com/games/14453.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010608124132/http://psx.ign.com/games/14453.html |archive-date=June 8, 2001 |access-date=June 23, 2024 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>}}'''Game Boy Color'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|December 16, 2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Release Dates |url=http://gbstation.com:80/releases.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010217100138/http://gbstation.com:80/releases.html |archive-date=February 17, 2001 |access-date=June 23, 2024 |website=Game Boy Station}}</ref>}} | genre = [[Racing video game|Racing]] | modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] | platforms = [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], [[Windows]], [[Game Boy Color]] }} '''''NASCAR Heat''''' is a 2000 [[Racing video game|racing]] [[video game]] for the [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], [[Windows]] and [[Game Boy Color]]. It was [[video game developer|developed]] by [[Monster Games]] and [[video game publisher|published]] by [[Hasbro Interactive]]. The PlayStation version was co-developed with [[EA DICE|Digital Illusions CE]].
==Gameplay== The gameplay in ''NASCAR Heat'' centers on competing as licensed NASCAR drivers in stock‑car races across more than a dozen tracks. Players select from the roster of real 2000–2001 Winston Cup drivers and enter events where each race unfolds at high speed against AI‑controlled opponents whose cars generally outpace the player's vehicle. During races, players manage their car's handling and speed while navigating track layouts. Engine sounds and minimal commentary accompany the action, and static screens present drivers and track previews before each event. Multiplayer is available through LAN connections or manually located online servers, allowing human‑versus‑human races. A 60‑page manual provides details on controls, drivers, and tracks.<ref name="allgame"/>
==Development== A PlayStation 2 version of ''NASCAR Heat'' was in development.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hasbrointeractive.com/nascarheat/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010123220800/http://hasbrointeractive.com:80/nascarheat/#|title=What's new|website=[[Hasbro Interactive]]|archivedate=January 23, 2001|accessdate=March 1, 2026}}</ref>
==Reception== {{Video game reviews | align = left | GBC = true | PC = true | PS = true | na = true | GR_GBC = 68%<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/gbc/437528-nascar-heat/index.html|title=NASCAR Heat for Game Boy Color|website=[[GameRankings]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408235101/https://www.gamerankings.com/gbc/437528-nascar-heat/index.html|archive-date=April 8, 2019|url-status=dead|access-date=October 11, 2021}}</ref> | GR_PC = 83%<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/339296-nascar-heat/index.html|title=NASCAR Heat for PC|website=GameRankings|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527094817/https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/339296-nascar-heat/index.html|archive-date=May 27, 2019|url-status=dead|access-date=October 11, 2021}}</ref> | GR_PS = 66%<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/340217-nascar-heat/index.html|title=NASCAR Heat for PlayStation|website=GameRankings|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501142904/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/340217-nascar-heat/index.html|archive-date=May 1, 2019|url-status=dead|access-date=October 11, 2021}}</ref> | MC_PC = 81/100<ref name=MCPC>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-heat/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=NASCAR Heat for PC Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[Red Ventures]]|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=February 27, 2025|archive-url=https://archive.today/20250227140252/https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-heat/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|url-status=live}}</ref> | MC_PS = 62/100<ref name=MCPS>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-heat/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation|title=NASCAR Heat for PlayStation Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Red Ventures|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=February 27, 2025|archive-url=https://archive.today/20250227140310/https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-heat/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation|url-status=live}}</ref> | Allgame_PC = 2.5/5<ref name="allgame">{{cite web|last=Baize|first=Anthony|url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=23597&tab=review|title=NASCAR Heat (PC) - Review|website=[[AllGame]]|publisher=[[All Media Network]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115041214/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=23597&tab=review|archive-date=November 15, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=October 11, 2021}}</ref> | CNG_PC = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Goble|first=Gordon|date=September 12, 2000|url=http://gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-4732,00.html|title=NASCAR Heat (PC)|website=Gamecenter|publisher=[[CNET]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001027083400/http://gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-4732,00.html|archive-date=October 27, 2000|url-status=dead|access-date=October 12, 2021}}</ref> | CNG_PS = 4/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Mahood|first=Andy|date=December 6, 2000|url=http://www.gamecenter.com/Psx/Reviews/Nascarh/#top|title=NASCAR Heat (PS) [Incomplete]|website=Gamecenter|publisher=CNET|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010126154100/http://www.gamecenter.com/Psx/Reviews/Nascarh/#top|archive-date=January 26, 2001|url-status=dead|access-date=October 12, 2021}}</ref> | CGSP_PC = 3.5/5<ref>{{cite web|last=Long|first=David J.|date=October 3, 2000|url=http://www.cdmag.com/articles/029/199/nascar_heat_review.html|title=NASCAR Heat|website=Computer Games Strategy Plus|publisher=Strategy Plus, Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030418222218/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/029/199/nascar_heat_review.html|archive-date=April 18, 2003|url-status=dead|access-date=October 11, 2021}}</ref> | CGW_PC = 4/5<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Hermes|first=Wade|url=https://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_197.pdf|title=Bring the Heat (''NASCAR Heat'' Review)|magazine=[[Computer Gaming World]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|issue=197|date=December 2000|pages=140, 142|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=May 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510045922/http://cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_197.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | EGM_PS = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Sewart|first=Greg|url=https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_138_January_2001_U/page/n205/mode/2up|title=NASCAR Heat (PS)|magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|publisher=Ziff Davis|issue=138|date=January 2001|page=206|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010125100300/http://www.zdnet.com/egm/stories/main/0,11589,2658674,00.html|archive-date=January 25, 2001|url-status=live|access-date=October 11, 2021}}</ref> | GI_PS = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=NASCAR Heat (PS)|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|publisher=[[FuncoLand]]|issue=94|date=February 2001}}</ref> | GSpot_GBC = 6.8/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Provo|first=Frank|date=January 24, 2001|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-heat-review/1900-2678164/|title=NASCAR Heat Review (GBC) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006"]|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=Red Ventures|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010210131855/http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2678164,00.html|archive-date=February 10, 2001|url-status=live|access-date=October 5, 2021}}</ref> | GSpot_PC = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Poole|first=Stephen|date=September 5, 2000|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-heat-review/1900-2624210/|title=NASCAR Heat Review (PC) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006"]|website=GameSpot|publisher=Red Ventures|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010331122241/http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2624210,00.html|archive-date=March 31, 2001|url-status=live|access-date=October 5, 2021}}</ref> | GSpot_PS = 5.2/10<ref>{{cite web|last=MacDonald|first=Ryan|date=January 5, 2001|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-heat-review/1900-2671592/|title=NASCAR Heat Review (PS) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006"]|website=GameSpot|publisher=Red Ventures|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010302050807/http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2671592,00.html|archive-date=March 2, 2001|url-status=live|access-date=October 4, 2021}}</ref> | GSpy_PC = 88%<ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Christopher E.|date=October 2, 2000|url=http://www.sportplanet.com/features/reviews/nascarheat/|title=NASCAR Heat (PC)|website=[[GameSpy|SportPlanet]]|publisher=IGN Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030218212331/http://www.sportplanet.com/features/reviews/nascarheat/|archive-date=February 18, 2003|url-status=dead|access-date=October 12, 2021}}</ref> | IGN_PC = 9/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Magruder|first=Randy|date=October 10, 2000|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/11/nascar-heat-5|title=NASCAR Heat (PC)|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=Ziff Davis|access-date=October 4, 2021|archive-date=October 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004235921/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/11/nascar-heat-5|url-status=live}}</ref> | IGN_PS = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Zdyrko|first=David|date=November 27, 2000|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/11/28/nascar-heat-2|title=NASCAR Heat (PS)|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|access-date=October 5, 2021|archive-date=October 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005000057/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/11/28/nascar-heat-2|url-status=live}}</ref> | OPM_PS = 3.5/5<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Sewart|first=Greg|url=http://www.zdnet.com/opm/stories/main/0,11891,2658456,00.html|title=NASCAR Heat|magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]]|publisher=Ziff Davis|issue=40|date=January 2001|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010306000205/http://www.zdnet.com/opm/stories/main/0,11891,2658456,00.html|archive-date=March 6, 2001|url-status=dead|access-date=October 11, 2021}}</ref> | PCGUS_PC = 80%<ref>{{cite magazine|title=NASCAR Heat|magazine=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future US|Imagine Media]]|volume=7|issue=12|date=December 2000|page=145}}</ref> }}
The PC version received "favorable" reviews, while the PlayStation version received "mixed" reviews, according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MCPC/><ref name=MCPS/>
The PC version was nominated for the Racing award at ''[[Computer Gaming World]]''{{'}}s 2001 Premier Awards, which went to ''[[Motocross Madness 2]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|author=CGW staff|url=http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_201.pdf|title=The 2001 Premier Awards: Games of the Year (Racing)|magazine=Computer Gaming World|publisher=Ziff Davis|issue=201|date=April 2001|page=77|access-date=December 19, 2021|archive-date=July 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705081948/http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_201.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
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==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20010123222200/http://hasbrointeractive.com/nascarheat/products_win.html}} (archived) * {{moby game|id=/nascar-heat}}
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