Need for Speed Carbon

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What starts in the city is settled in the canyons in Need for Speed Carbon. It immerses you in the world's most dangerous, adrenaline-filled form of street...
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7.9
good
 
CRITICS SCORE
7.8
(14 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8
(5619 ratings)

Game Overview

What starts in the city is settled in the canyons in Need for Speed Carbon. It immerses you in the world's most dangerous, adrenaline-filled form of street racing. You and your crew must race in an all-out war for the city, risking everything to take over your rivals' neighborhoods one block at a time. As the police turn up the heat, the battle ultimately shifts to Carbon Canyon, where territories and reputations can be lost on every perilous curve. Represent your car class, your crew, and your turf in Need for Speed Carbon, the next revolution in racing games. Strategically choose your crew members and then use their skills on the road and in the garage to help you win races and customize your cars.

The Good

More-solid FMV sequences, Loads of customization options, Solid core gameplay.

The Bad

Frustrating boss battles, Underutilizes police chases.

The Bottom Line

Need for Speed Carbon delivers the next generation of adrenaline-filled street racing as players face the ultimate test of driving skill on treacherous canyon roads. What starts in the city is settled in the canyons as Need for Speed Carbon immerses you into the world's most dangerous and adrenaline-filled form of street racing. You and your crew must race in an all-out war for the city, risking everything to take over your rivals' neighborhoods one block at a time. As the police turn up the heat, the battle ultimately shifts to Carbon Canyon, where territories and reputations can be lost on every perilous curve. Need for Speed Carbon delivers the next generation of customization giving you the power to design and tweak your crew's cars in every way using the ground-breaking new Autosculpt technology. Represent your car class, your crew, and your turf in Need for Speed Carbon, the next revolution in racing games.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
74/100
score

Even though the wingman mechanics and canyon races don't quite pan out, it's still a stylish and enjoyable street racer.

GameZone review logo
85/100
score

Need For Speed lives up to its heritage staying at the forefront in the evolution of racing simulations. Although I wish there was more revolution I can't deny its status of a rock-solid racer.

IGN review logo
82/100
score

The drifting is an acquired taste (but it's good), the canyon duals are decent changes (though not great), and the crews...well, they suck. Of the myriad new features, the addition of muscle cars and the online functionality are the best.

Game Features

Released for MAC 8/17/07

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E10+"
This game is Rated: Everyone +10
Content is most suitable for children ages 10 and up. This game may contain cartoons or fantasy characters and some language, violence or suggestive themes.
Content Descriptors:
Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:PC
Release Date:10/30/2006
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:Black Box
Genre:Racing
ESRB Rating:E10+
Gamesite:Click here
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.5
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
8.7
Sound
9.2
Concept
8.2
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.5/10

Recent Customer Reviews

Faster, Better, Shinier, Carboner(Sp?)

A great game, although not completely upgraded from its predecessors. It by itself is a very good...
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