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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
|title = IndyCar Series
| title = IndyCar Series
| developer = Brain in a Jar<ref>{{Cite web |title=Previous Titles |url=http://www.braininajar.co.uk/previoustitles_4.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130724092526/http://www.braininajar.co.uk/previoustitles_4.html |archive-date=July 24, 2013 |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=Brain in a Jar}}</ref>
|publisher = [[Codemasters]]
| publisher = [[Codemasters]]
|image = IndyCar Series Cover.jpg
| image = IndyCar Series Cover.jpg
|caption = Cover art
| caption = Cover art
|released = '''PlayStation 2''', '''Xbox'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|May 21, 2003 <small>(PS2)</small>|EU|June 20, 2003|NA|June 26, 2003 <small>(Xbox)</small>}}'''Windows'''<br />{{vgrelease|EU|September 12, 2003|NA|September 23, 2003}}
| released = {{collapsible list|title={{nobold|May 20, 2003}}|'''PlayStation 2''', '''Xbox'''|{{vgrelease|NA|May 20, 2003 <small>(PS2)</small><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 5, 2003 |title=''IndyCar'' Goes for the Gold |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/05/05/indycar-goes-for-the-gold |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>|EU|June 20, 2003<ref>{{Cite web |title=''IndyCar Series'' |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/playstation-2-ps2/00010487-indycar-series.htm |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=[[Jeuxvideo.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=''IndyCar Series'' |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/xbox/00010488-indycar-series.htm |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=[[Jeuxvideo.com]]}}</ref>|NA|June 24, 2003 <small>(Xbox)</small><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 24, 2003 |title=''IndyCar Series'' Ships |url=https://xboxaddict.com/news/3566/IndyCar-Series-Ships.html |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=Xbox Addict}}</ref>|AU|June 27, 2003<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Indycar Series'' |url=http://www.atari.com.au/product/?action=view&id=1222 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031129114856/http://www.atari.com.au/product/?action=view&id=1222 |archive-date=November 29, 2003 |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=[[Atari, Inc. (1993–present)|Atari Australia]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=''Indycar Series'' |url=http://www.atari.com.au/product/?action=view&id=1223 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030925141740/http://www.atari.com.au/product/?action=view&id=1223 |archive-date=September 25, 2003 |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=[[Atari, Inc. (1993–present)|Atari Australia]]}}</ref>}}|'''Windows'''|{{vgrelease|EU|September 12, 2003<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=September 12, 2003 |title=What's New? |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/news120903whatsnew |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=[[Eurogamer]]}}</ref>|AU|September 19, 2003<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Indycar Series'' |url=http://www.atari.com.au/product/?action=view&id=1221 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040107095422/http://www.atari.com.au/product/?action=view&id=1221 |archive-date=January 7, 2004 |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=[[Atari, Inc. (1993–present)|Atari Australia]]}}</ref>|NA|September 23, 2003<ref>{{Cite web |last=McNamara |first=Tom |date=2003-09-23 |title=''IndyCar Series'' released for PC |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/09/23/indycar-series-released-for-pc |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>}}}}
|genre = [[Racing]]
| genre = [[Racing]]
|modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
|platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]<br />[[Xbox (console)|Xbox]]<br />[[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[Windows]]
}}
}}


'''''IndyCar Series''''' is a racing simulator developed by [[Codemasters]].<ref name="BBCSport">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/game_reviews/3017482.stm|title=Review: IndyCar Series (PS2)|last=Gawith|first=Nick|website=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=June 26, 2003|access-date=October 1, 2017}}</ref> The game was released in 2003 for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 2]], and [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]]. The game is based on the [[2002 Indy Racing League]]. A sequel to the game, ''[[IndyCar Series 2005]]'', was released in 2004 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows based on the [[2003 IndyCar Series]]. For PC, the recommended requirements are [[Windows 98]], [[Windows Millennium|Millennium]], [[Windows 2000|2000]] and [[Windows XP|XP]], but the game also works with [[Windows Vista]] and [[Windows 7]].
'''''IndyCar Series''''' is a racing simulator developed by Brain in a Jar and published by [[Codemasters]].<ref name="BBCSport">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/game_reviews/3017482.stm|title=Review: IndyCar Series (PS2)|last=Gawith|first=Nick|website=[[BBC Sport]]|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=June 26, 2003|access-date=October 1, 2017}}</ref> The game was released in 2003 for [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], and [[Windows]]. The game is based on the [[2002 Indy Racing League]]. A sequel to the game, ''[[IndyCar Series 2005]]'', was released in 2004 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows based on the [[2003 IndyCar Series]].

==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The gameplay is basically racing in oval circuits with an IndyCar single-seater car, choose one team and compete into Quick Races, Championship mode, Test Drive, etc. around the official oval tracks based on the IndyCar 2003 calendar, take the finish line and score points based on the player's finish position.
The gameplay features racing on oval circuits with an IndyCar single-seater car. Players choose one team and compete in one of three modes (Quick Races, Championship, or Test Drive) around the official oval tracks from on the IndyCar 2003 calendar.


==Drivers==
==Drivers==
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The game received "average" reviews on all platforms according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCPC"/><ref name="MCPS2"/><ref name="MCXB"/> ''[[Eurogamer]]''{{'}}s Roman Jennings described the PlayStation 2 version not as open-wheel racing game as ''[[Formula One 2003 (video game)|Formula One 2003]]'' nor arcade like ''[[Burnout 2: Point of Impact|Burnout 2]]'', but as a well made racing sim game.<ref name="EuroG"/>
The game received "average" reviews on all platforms according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCPC"/><ref name="MCPS2"/><ref name="MCXB"/> ''[[Eurogamer]]''{{'}}s Roman Jennings described the PlayStation 2 version not as open-wheel racing game as ''[[Formula One 2003 (video game)|Formula One 2003]]'' nor arcade like ''[[Burnout 2: Point of Impact|Burnout 2]]'', but as a well made racing sim game.<ref name="EuroG"/>

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==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 01:31, 7 April 2024

IndyCar Series
Cover art
Developer(s)Brain in a Jar[10]
Publisher(s)Codemasters
Platform(s)PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows
Release
May 20, 2003
  • PlayStation 2, Xbox
  • Windows
    • EU: September 12, 2003[8]
    • AU: September 19, 2003[7]
    • NA: September 23, 2003[9]
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

IndyCar Series is a racing simulator developed by Brain in a Jar and published by Codemasters.[11] The game was released in 2003 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows. The game is based on the 2002 Indy Racing League. A sequel to the game, IndyCar Series 2005, was released in 2004 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows based on the 2003 IndyCar Series.

Gameplay

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The gameplay features racing on oval circuits with an IndyCar single-seater car. Players choose one team and compete in one of three modes (Quick Races, Championship, or Test Drive) around the official oval tracks from on the IndyCar 2003 calendar.

Drivers

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The game features 26 drivers from the 2002 Indy Racing League. The driver list includes 24 of the regular teams and drivers along with two of the Indy 500 only entries from Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Team Green.

Reception

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The game received "average" reviews on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[28][29][30] Eurogamer's Roman Jennings described the PlayStation 2 version not as open-wheel racing game as Formula One 2003 nor arcade like Burnout 2, but as a well made racing sim game.[14]

References

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  9. ^ McNamara, Tom (23 September 2003). "IndyCar Series released for PC". IGN. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Previous Titles". Brain in a Jar. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  11. ^ a b Gawith, Nick (26 June 2003). "Review: IndyCar Series (PS2)". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  12. ^ "IndyCar Series". Computer Games Magazine. No. 158. theGlobe.com. January 2004. p. 84.
  13. ^ a b Edge staff (July 2003). "IndyCar Series (PS2, Xbox)". Edge. No. 125. Future plc.
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  23. ^ Magruder, Randy (29 May 2003). "IndyCar Series (PS2)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
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  26. ^ "IndyCar Series". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. September 2003. p. 82.
  27. ^ Mahood, Andy (December 2003). "IndyCar Series". PC Gamer. Vol. 10, no. 12. Future US. p. 102. Archived from the original on 15 March 2006. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
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