GameZone's Robert Workman states "Though this game won’t likely end up anywhere near the racing hall of fame (like Forza Motorsport 4 and other quality racers of its ilk), NASCAR Unleashed is a romp-filled racing extravaganza that arcade fans should thoroughly enjoy. And the $40 price tag won’t leave a stall on your wallet, either."
NintendoLife: Over the years, the high speed competitive sport of repetitive left turns, otherwise known as NASCAR, has fuelled the hearts of racing enthusiasts around the world. In some places, you can hardly step into a crowded area without seeing some sort of branded paraphernalia. With young drivers like Kyle Busch and Joey Logano tearing up the tracks and ushering in a new generation of fans who've grown up in the gaming era, NASCAR Unleashed is looking to put your favourite drivers in the palms of your hands in a high octane arcade racing experience that’s sure to please all. Or is it?
"Most people are going to have some free time during the holidays, but there are definitely some games that you should avoid during Christmas. Whether it’s because they will consume all your time or because your family just won’t understand, it would be for the best if you keep these games locked up until the 26th." -Josh Fernandes
What about "Sneak King?" Not much worse than being frightened by a coffee-and-burger-weilding psycho with a hide-and-seek fetish around the holidays.
Chris Buffa (Modojo): NASCAR Unleashed is Activision's way of making the sport appealing to both longtime supporters and, most importantly, non fans that would normally turn up their noses at the mere thought of watching it. To that end, the developers at Firebrand Games peppered traces of the Burnout franchise throughout the game in the hopes of ratcheting up the intensity (or lack thereof) that comes with looping around the same old tracks. For that, they deserve praise. As for the rest of the game, we had trouble getting into it.
That's cool that they put it out at a lower price.
Adding Unleashed to a game makes it sound so much more edgy.
Looks like a fun racer. May have to give it a go somewhere down the road. Not right now, though. Too many other games to play. =P