Need for Speed Undercover

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6.8
good
 

The Good

Plenty of cop chases, Instantly join races with press of a button, Isn't long before you're driving a cool car.

The Bad

Lots of quirks and nagging gameplay issues, Emulates Most Wanted, but doesn't necessarily improve upon it, Story isn't much to get excited about, Frame rate renders game nearly unplayable at times.

The Bottom Line

EA's dominating racing series takes a left turn with this uniquely action-oriented entry in the franchise, where players use their driving skills honed in previous NFS games to control their vehicle in dangerous, high speeds encounters. The game features international movie star, Maggie Q, as the lead character in the big-budget live-action sequences that propel the story forward as players get behind the wheel. Undercover takes the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces break-neck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
65/100
score

Need for Speed returns to its roots with hokey cutscenes, wild cop chases, and solid racing action.

GameZone review logo
68/100
score

Come on, it's Need for Speed and that means a tried-and-true racing formula. While the story is a bit far-fetched, it really is no different than some previous titles in the NFS franchise. It would be nice to see the series break out and take a few chan

IGN review logo
40/100
score

Need for Speed Undercover is a poor game with a ton of problems, both technically and in terms of design. The open world design is completely lost as you can't actually drive to any event, many races are closed off which means no cross traffic, and it's i

Game Features

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Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Controllers
Dualshock 3 Controller, Headset

 

Memory
1 GB

Modes
Career, Exhibition, Garage

Online Features
PS Network Compatible, Voice

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Left Analog Stick
Steer

X Button
Handbrake

Square Button
Speedbreaker

Circle Button
Nitrous

L1 Button
Rear View

 

L2 Button
Brake. Reverse.

R1 Button
Camera

R2 Button
Accelerate

Start Button
Pause Menu

Select Button
Reset Car

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Blood, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:11/18/2008
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:Black Box
Genre:Racing
ESRB Rating:T
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
6.8
Gameplay
6.8
Graphics
7.5
Sound
7
Concept
6.8
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
OVERALL
6.8/10

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