Metacritic 666+

NASCAR Heat 5

Item: NASCAR Heat 5
Rating: 40
Author: LumiKin

704Games Company|2020SportsRacing

Xbox OnePS4PC

LumiScore

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

26/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

9/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is suitable for children who enjoy racing simulations. Encourage healthy competition and discuss the importance of good sportsmanship, especially in online multiplayer.

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Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5

Spatial Awareness3/5

Strategic Thinking3/5

Adaptive Challenge3/5

Hand-Eye Coordination3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.

Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.

Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.

Overall Benefit Score (BDS)26/100

What your child develops

NASCAR Heat 5 offers a realistic racing simulation that can enhance spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and hand-eye coordination. Players can learn about car setup and racing lines.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~1hReviewed May 2026

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Parent Tips

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About this game

NASCAR Heat 5, the official video game of the world’s most popular stockcar racing series, puts you behind the wheel of these incredible racing machines and challenges you to become the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion. Features all the official teams, drivers and cars from the three NASCAR National Series as well as the Xtreme Dirt Tour, racing on 39 authentic tracks.

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