Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. AceGamez
    70
    The sound lets the side down a bit; it seems to have as much variety as the tracks you race around. Also, the lack of realism can jar at times, as well as the radical changes in gameplay from one transmission to the other. That said, I defy anyone to pick this title up and not have some fun with it.
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  2. Nintendo Power
    68
    A fast and fun arcade-style racer with a strong graphics-display engine and minimal clipping. [Jan 2004, p.161]
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  3. IGN
    60
    Especially when compared to "Need for Speed: Underground," Porsche Unleashed feels more like "Porsche Unfinished."
  5. Nintendojo
    50
    The restrictions put on car selection, unlockable content, and course layout act as a leash on the player. This ultimately makes the game frustrating, as you struggle to escape the leash. Then it makes it boring, as you accept the fact that you can't change the game.

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. PabloEnver
    Dec 15, 2022
    6
    No es un buen juego. Es una pena porque la idea es buena. Los gráficos son bastante buenos, un 3D muy logrado, con algunas cosas excepcionalesNo es un buen juego. Es una pena porque la idea es buena. Los gráficos son bastante buenos, un 3D muy logrado, con algunas cosas excepcionales (por ejemplo, no solo tienes una vista desde la cabina, si no que pulsando los gatillos puedes mirar hacia los lados o hacia atras, algo bastante inusual). Tambien tiene muchisimos coches, pero el control es pésimo. Con la mayoría de coches girar es una tarea semi-imposible, giran muy poco y muy tarde. Si frenas para girar mejor estas perdido, te adelantan a la mínima. La unica opcion que tienes es ir haciendo pinball por las paredes, rebotando dandonte hostias contra todas las paredes pues perderás menos velocidad que frenando. De hecho la IA hace lo mismo con el resto de coches. Esto hace que el juego pierda el 90% del atractivo. Además, tus rivales aceleran mas que tu a pesar de usar el mismo coche que tu, por lo que a menudo te embestirán por detrás haciendo que pierdas el control mientras ellos se van de rositas, y cuando sea al revés y embistas tu, tambien perderás el control y ellos se llevarán un acelerón gratis. Buen apartado técnico, mal gameplay.… Full Review »
  2. GiuliánoD.
    Aug 2, 2004
    10
    Greatest NFS game ever. Damage, 80 models of cars, realistic game play, a whole lot more than 5 tracks if you take the effort to advance in Greatest NFS game ever. Damage, 80 models of cars, realistic game play, a whole lot more than 5 tracks if you take the effort to advance in the evolution game. Very nice locations too by the way. All types of new cars become unlocked if you try hard enough in evolution mode, and there's also the test driver mode for the variety! NFS at its best, for the people that want more than just speed and arcade racing. I hope there will ever be a sequel of NFS, either only for Porsches, or Ferraris or all types of different exotic cars developed. Together with great graphics (the game was released in 2000!) this game is too close to perfection to give it a 9 out of 10...… Full Review »
  3. BruceC.
    Jun 6, 2004
    9
    The Porsche Unleashed graphics engine is similar to the Underground game. The graphics are smoother and more polished. The number of cars is The Porsche Unleashed graphics engine is similar to the Underground game. The graphics are smoother and more polished. The number of cars is smaller - and of course they are all Porsches. Gameplay is simialr, but the tracks (only 5) have a lot more variety. … Full Review »
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