Need for Speed: Carbon

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 561 Ratings

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  1. endergunayu
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    My first race game . Insane graphics and story compare to it"s time .Jammer
  2. ErixKing
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    La continuación que nunca llego a superar a su predecesor, pero aun asi un gran juego de la época dorada de NFS
  3. FacuML
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    NFSC es, de lejos, el MEJOR juego de carreras jamás hecho. Variedad de carreras, defensa y conquista de territorios callejeros, persecuciones policiales espectaculares, variedad de vehículos, versatilidad al momento de tunear, 3 clases de vehículos para escojer, nuevas mecánicas como tener una crew o las carreras del Cañón... Todo con una estética nocturna y neon que le dan el broche deNFSC es, de lejos, el MEJOR juego de carreras jamás hecho. Variedad de carreras, defensa y conquista de territorios callejeros, persecuciones policiales espectaculares, variedad de vehículos, versatilidad al momento de tunear, 3 clases de vehículos para escojer, nuevas mecánicas como tener una crew o las carreras del Cañón... Todo con una estética nocturna y neon que le dan el broche de oro. Carbon toma todo lo de su antecesor, Most Wanted (otra joya junto con la saga Underground), y lo lleva a un enfoque más oscuro.… Expand
  4. Silv3rGT
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Admit it, Carbon is an amazing game. If Blackbox had a year to make this game, then it would have be the best the series has to offer.
  5. xcale
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    Another magnificient game from the golden era of Need For Speed. First time introduction of teammates with benefits :)

    Another masterpiece within the golden quartet of Need For Speed.
  6. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 3, 2022
    9
    The graphics of this version to this day I think it's beautiful! The biggest problem with this game is the unbalanced difficulty and some police chases that the police never stop respawning, I already spent 1 hour and 40 minutes with her behind me and I without be able to evade or enter the cooldown
  7. wojtulace1
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    The best Need for Speed game by far. And a huge mod is on the horizon that will improve the game in every aspect - NFSCO.
  8. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 8
  9. VeuxVIP
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    there were small details that were not used correctly, but otherwise it was incredible, and many thanks to black box for destroying that stupid kit car
  10. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
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  11. putinzdohne
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    This is a solid racing game that has evolved the need for speed series and just tightened and improved upon many of the things that were left unfurnished in the last game.
  12. AkifM2009
    Jul 20, 2022
    8
    This Game is Not a Most Wanted but it's enjoyable :) . Story is not very good but i think cinematics are better than Most Wanted. Graphics are good for a 2006 game. Idk why but i like carbon more than Most Wanted. But It's too short :(
  13. R-FIK
    May 1, 2022
    8
    After finished playing NFS Carbon, I think this is one of the most underrated NFS than the other previous series like NFS: MW 2005. It has unique features such as "Wingman", "Canyon Race", and "Autosculpt Modification", it has awesome soundtracks ( not EA Trax), and every boss cutscene is badass but it has short & cringy lines.

    But in all of that, there are some drawbacks. It has a    After finished playing NFS Carbon, I think this is one of the most underrated NFS than the other previous series like NFS: MW 2005. It has unique features such as "Wingman", "Canyon Race", and "Autosculpt Modification", it has awesome soundtracks ( not EA Trax), and every boss cutscene is badass but it has short & cringy lines.

    But in all of that, there are some drawbacks. It has a short duration of career completion, the story is not that good, it has weak racing a.i + no rubberband, only a few amount of canyon races, no more bounty target (like NFSMW 2005), and the race is kinda repetitive. Overall, this game is still fun to play.

    Sorry about my English is not that good.    … Expand
  14. chaisiijaa
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    Game is amazing but the game is atleast 10 - 12 hours to beat the game but it's still a good game
  15. Omega212
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    This is a really solid nfs game in my opinion. It's a good sequel to nfs mw and it has some cool new features like the territory acquisition. I really recommend this game if you like nfs games
  16. Near_Void
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    If you ever want to experience the height of NFS. then this is the one to play!

    Canyons are really fun

    Just a shame EA rushed Blackbox for this release.
  17. defenz
    Aug 10, 2021
    8
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  18. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
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  19. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Моя любимая часть nfs. Тут появились некоторые способности машин, всё тот же отличный сюжет, и запутанный ночной город и тюнинг
  20. kndr
    May 18, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is like most wanted and ug2 combined. Which are one of the best nfs games ever.

    Canyon events are tense. Drift races are back and there are more customization options.

    Team members makes races harder and easier at the same time. They guarentee the win but can't stop getting in front of you.

    Traffic cars always drive to you. I think they are maniac.

    Bmw we got at the end of mw quickly gets wrecked and we can't use it in story mode anymore. The only way to use it is quick races.

    I loved mw and wanted more and carbon satisfied me.    … Expand
  21. GHOST17MAN
    May 10, 2021
    8
    Short Most Wanted at night with minimum police. It's can be good for new players, who don't know about Most Wanted, and for those, who want game on 3-4 days. But it has better story, than MW and more cutscenes.
  22. shoma-
    Apr 4, 2021
    8
    Хорошая игра, графика не режет глаз, карбон не затянутый, проходится быстро. Тюнинг хороший, физика аркадная и приятная
  23. Moonknight64
    Feb 26, 2021
    9
    The game is in my opinion super underrated. To me, it like one of these games that are infinite replayable. The classsystem provides a cool challenge, the cars are all cool and the customisation is good. The drifts are terrible, but can be completly skipted, what by the way, every nfs game should do. Palmont City is very interesting and the story is the best we saw until this point. TheThe game is in my opinion super underrated. To me, it like one of these games that are infinite replayable. The classsystem provides a cool challenge, the cars are all cool and the customisation is good. The drifts are terrible, but can be completly skipted, what by the way, every nfs game should do. Palmont City is very interesting and the story is the best we saw until this point. The challenge series is very cool and quick races are very fun… Expand
  24. Samuel5000
    Feb 12, 2021
    8
    The game was great, races were pretty fun, only issue was the muscle cars & frustrating bosses as well.
  25. dimike
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Graphics - ok
    Handling - ok
    Music - bad
    story - ok
    gameplay - good
    autosculpt - weird
  26. Saxon_ZXZ7
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this game really good i can give 8.0/10 nice atmosphere and story (BLACK BOX Please come back) For me best NFS it's Undeground 2
  27. PrdPak
    Aug 19, 2020
    8
    The canyon racing mode was the main highlight of the game for me. The car handling feels snappy and responsive for a NFS game. The drifting mechanics are decent. The graphics look half-decent, the cars look a bit low quality, but the environment and the scenery are one of the best I've ever seen from a game of that era. I don't like racing games which put more emphasis on story thanThe canyon racing mode was the main highlight of the game for me. The car handling feels snappy and responsive for a NFS game. The drifting mechanics are decent. The graphics look half-decent, the cars look a bit low quality, but the environment and the scenery are one of the best I've ever seen from a game of that era. I don't like racing games which put more emphasis on story than gameplay, but the story in carbon is acceptable, its not great, but it's not bad as Payback. One thing I hate about the game is the police chases, once you finish a race, there is a 30% chance that you will get the police, and evading them is very hard. If a race lasts for about 3 minutes and you got the police on you in it, then you are going to spend the next 10 minutes evading the police. The game had its fair share of compatibility problems on PC, the HUD didn't fit on my screen. After trying several "fixes", which didn't work, I almost gave up on trying to get the HUD to fit on my display. The game released in 2006, and the PS2 version had widescreen support, but for some reason, PC lacked proper widescreen support.

    Overall, I give the game a solid 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  28. Luisma
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This game has a lot of possibilities for car customization, especially with the Autosculpt section and adding a lot of vinyl layers to your car, the bad part comes with its history, since it is a bit short, but it is decent, A good point of this is that there is the return of the drift mode, with amazing physics that are controllable and also the canyons races are somewhat challenging.
  29. SrCre
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
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    Não vejo necessidade em escrever um longo texto falando sobre um jogo, a nota é apenas um conselho para saber o quanto vale o jogo para sua vida.

    I see no need to write a long text talking about a game, the note is just a piece of advice to know how much the game is worth in your life.
  30. SarifJKane
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Awesome Love it. little to short and so who has a lot of time. Absolutely fantastic atmosphere and style.
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Awards & Rankings

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#57 Best PC Game of 2006
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#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. IGN
    82
    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.
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  2. GameBrink
    80
    A great addition to the series for fans and probably a decent rental for most. While things have been upgraded and new elements added on, it’s still NFS and it still gets repetitive and boring after awhile. It’s like EA’s "Madden" of racing.
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  3. GameSpot
    74
    Even though the wingman mechanics and canyon races don't quite pan out, it's still a stylish and enjoyable street racer.
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