{{short description|2000 racing video game}} {{Infobox video game | title = NASCAR Rumble | image = NASCAR Rumble Cover.jpg | caption = Cover art featuring the cars of [[Tony Stewart]] and [[Jack Sprague]] | developer = [[Visceral Games|EA Redwood Shores]] | publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] | platforms = [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] | series = [[EA Sports NASCAR]] | released = {{vgrelease|NA|February 3, 2000<ref>{{cite web |author=IGN staff |date=February 3, 2000 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/04/get-down-and-dirty-with-nascar-rumble |title=Get Down and Dirty with Nascar [sic] Rumble |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819091427/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/04/get-down-and-dirty-with-nascar-rumble |archive-date=August 19, 2023 |url-status=live |access-date=November 27, 2023}}</ref>}} | genre = [[Racing]] | modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] }}
'''''NASCAR Rumble''''' is a racing video game created by [[Electronic Arts]] for the [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]]. The player races through 18 courses set in six different areas collecting power-ups along the way. The game is a departure from many [[NASCAR]] games, as it is an arcade racer featuring various tracks and power-ups. A non-NASCAR licensed sequel was made for the [[PlayStation 2]], called ''[[Rumble Racing]]''. There are drivers from the then Winston Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series, as well as legend racers and bonus vehicles.
== Gameplay == In ''NASCAR Rumble'', the main objective is to win a race or series of races against one to five opponents. They race in normal or souped-up stock cars from the at-the-time [[NASCAR Cup Series|NASCAR Winston Cup Series]] (including [[Adam Petty]], who uses his [[NASCAR Busch Series]] car, as he had yet to debut in Winston Cup in 1999), in addition to several [[Craftsman Truck Series]] drivers (all from their respective 1999 season), unlockable past NASCAR legends (each of them using [[Dodge Charger Daytona]] bodies), and bonus vehicles. Another feature is the voice of [[Animaniacs]] voice actor [[Jess Harnell]], who [[Spotter (auto racing)|talks to the player during a race]]. The game also includes three original songs by guitarist [[Derek Trucks]].
== Game modes == === Single race === In the single race game mode, the player can select any track to race on. The player can also choose between one and eight circuits and one to five opponents. The option to select AI opponent(s) is also available if enabled in the options.
=== Championship === In the championship game mode, the player can participate in a championship consisting of three rounds, each set on a track sharing the location. Depending on how well the player does in each race, they are rewarded with ten points for a win, eight for second, six for third, four for fourth, two for fifth, and one for sixth. A running total is kept, and the final standing position is based on the total points earned in all three races. If the player finishes in first, they receive a trophy and unlock the legend championship in that series.
Championships can also be played in "Cyberteam" mode where there are three teams with two players on each. The team members combine their points and the standings are based on both members. There is also "co-op" mode, where two human players are on a team.
There is also a "Legend" mode, where the player can unlock a legendary NASCAR driver in a championship against the legend and four "regular" drivers. The player must finish first in the championship to win, regardless of the legend's final position in the standings.
=== Showdown === "Showdown" is a one-lap shootout against an opponent of the player's choice. The player also chooses the track and power-up density.
=== Time trial === In a time trial, the player has four laps to obtain the track and/or lap record. Track records are "official" if only four laps are run, regardless of power-up density. There are a maximum of five track records kept for each track, but only one lap record.
== Reception == {{Video game reviews | GR = 81%<ref name=GR>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/198051-nascar-rumble/index.html |title=NASCAR Rumble for PlayStation |website=[[GameRankings]] |publisher=CBS Interactive |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501143114/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/198051-nascar-rumble/index.html |archive-date=May 1, 2019 |access-date=July 30, 2021}}</ref> | Allgame = 4/5<ref>{{cite web |last=Kanarick |first=Mark |url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21207&tab=review |title=NASCAR Rumble - Review |website=[[AllGame]] |publisher=[[All Media Network]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114230513/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21207&tab=review |archive-date=November 14, 2014 |access-date=July 30, 2021}}</ref> | CNG = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Young |first=Jeffrey Adam |date=March 10, 2000 |url=http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Sony/Nasrumble/ |title=NASCAR Rumble |website=Gamecenter |publisher=[[CNET]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000816205508/http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Sony/Nasrumble/ |archive-date=August 16, 2000 |access-date=July 30, 2021}}</ref> | EGM = 7.25/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Hager |first1=Dean |last2=Chou |first2=Che |last3=Davison |first3=John |last4=Smith |first4=Shawn |url=https://retrocdn.net/images/4/4f/EGM_US_129.pdf |title=NASCAR Rumble |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=129 |date=April 2000 |page=164 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221105031904/https://retrocdn.net/images/4/4f/EGM_US_129.pdf |archive-date=November 5, 2022 |url-status=live |access-date=November 27, 2023}}</ref>{{efn|Four critics of ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]'' gave the game each a score of 7.5/10, 6.5/10, 8/10, and 7/10.}} | EPD = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Steinberg |first=Scott |date=March 12, 2000 |url=http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2190&full=1#mr_toppy |title=NASCAR Rumble |website=[[EP Daily|The Electric Playground]] |publisher=Greedy Productions Ltd. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020213014946/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2190&full=1#mr_toppy |archive-date=February 13, 2002 |access-date=November 27, 2023}}</ref> | GI = 7.75/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Fitzloff |first=Jay |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4468 |title=NASCAR Rumble |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |publisher=[[FuncoLand]] |issue=83 |date=March 2000 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001205144100/http://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4468 |archive-date=December 5, 2000 |url-status=dead |access-date=July 30, 2021}}</ref> | GameFan = 81%<ref>{{cite magazine |author1=Higgins, Geoff "El Nino" |author2=Jacques Strap |url=https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_04/page/n85/mode/2up |title=NASCAR Rumble |magazine=[[GameFan]] |publisher=Shinno Media |volume=8 |issue=4 |date=April 2000 |page=84 |access-date=July 30, 2021}}</ref>{{efn|In ''[[GameFan]]''{{'}}s viewpoint of the game, one critic gave it a score of 85, and the other 77.}} | GameRev = B−<ref>{{cite web |last=Liu |first=Johnny |date=March 2000 |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/34118-nascar-rumble-review |title=Nascar Rumble [sic] Review |website=[[GameRevolution]] |publisher=[[CraveOnline]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817152658/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/nascar-rumble |archive-date=August 17, 2016 |url-status=live |access-date=July 30, 2021}}</ref> | GSpot = 6.9/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Fielder |first=Joe |date=February 9, 2000 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-rumble-review/1900-2548559/ |title=NASCAR Rumble Review [date mislabeled as "May 2, 2000"] |website=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630030448/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-rumble-review/1900-2548559/ |archive-date=June 30, 2014 |url-status=live |access-date=November 27, 2023}}</ref> | IGN = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Perry |first=Douglass C. |date=February 7, 2000 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/08/nascar-rumble |title=NASCAR Rumble |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816001200/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/08/nascar-rumble |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |url-status=live |access-date=November 27, 2023}}</ref> | NGen = 4/5<ref name=NGen>{{cite magazine |last=Bratcher |first=Eric |url=https://archive.org/details/NextGen64Apr2000/page/n91/mode/2up |title=NASCAR Rumble |magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|NextGen]] |publisher=[[Future US|Imagine Media]] |issue=64 |date=April 2000 |page=90 |access-date=July 30, 2021}}</ref> | OPM = 3.5/5<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Kujawa |first=Kraig |url=https://archive.org/details/official-us-playstation-magazine-issue-31-april-2000/page/n91/mode/2up |title=NASCAR Rumble |magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] |publisher=Ziff Davis |volume=3 |issue=7 |date=April 2000 |page=95 |access-date=November 27, 2023}}</ref> }}
The game received favorable reviews according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[GameRankings]].<ref name=GR/> Eric Bratcher of ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|NextGen]]'' said, "Don't expect an ultra-realistic racing simulation here. It's more like the NASCAR-licensed version of ''[[Road Rash]]''. And it's great."<ref name=NGen/>
Dan Elektro of ''[[GamePro]]'' said, "Yes, it's closer to ''[[Hot Wheels Turbo Racing]]'' than ''[[NASCAR 2000]]'', but no matter. ''NASCAR Rumble''{{'}}s silly spin on the usual stock car showdown is a wild and welcome shift into high gear."<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Dan Elektro |url=https://retrocdn.net/images/d/d6/GamePro_US_139.pdf |title=NASCAR Rumble Struts—and Shocks |magazine=[[GamePro]] |publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]] |issue=139 |date=April 2000 |page=124 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106234438/https://retrocdn.net/images/d/d6/GamePro_US_139.pdf |archive-date=November 6, 2023 |url-status=live |access-date=November 27, 2023}}</ref>{{efn|''[[GamePro]]'' gave the game two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and control, and two 5/5 scores for sound and fun factor in one review.}} In another ''GamePro'' review, however, Scary Larry said, "In the long list of impressive PlayStation racing games, ''NASCAR Rumble'' is definitely in the funny car competition."<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Scary Larry |date=February 22, 2000 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psx/games/reviews/4869.shtml |title=NASCAR Rumble Review for PlayStation on GamePro.com |magazine=GamePro |publisher=IDG |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040826084121/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psx/games/reviews/4869.shtml |archive-date=August 26, 2004 |access-date=July 30, 2021}}</ref>{{efn|''[[GamePro]]'' gave the game two 3.5/5 scores for graphics and sound, and two 4/5 scores for control and fun factor in another review.}}
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== External links == * {{moby game|id=/5719/nascar-rumble/}}
{{EA Sports NASCAR series}} {{NASCAR video games}} {{Visceral Games}}
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