Need for Speed: Undercover

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  1. YochiThMaster33
    Apr 18, 2019
    8
    At least a good game, but not perfect. Sometimes if you Autosculpt something, the game will freeze, which is a bad thing. The good things are cars like the new Gallardo. Sadly, that there's lowest amount of customization features than in other EA Black Box game
  2. triplemxreviews
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    As a kid this game was fun,and I now when i am older I see that they could have made a better game.But you can enjoy it because it is need for speed.
  3. norhh
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Graphics: great for 2008
    Story: Cliched but decent. Maybe helpful for people who wants a story to play
    Racing mechanics: Didn't have much of a problem
    Bugs: In some rare cases the fps goes down. My graphic card is pretty good so it might be a bug.
  4. Lucaluma
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Ist a really Nice game, with Nice Tuning options and nice Cars i Like the Game soo much its a 10/10
  5. SarifJKane
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Honestly, the game is rocks. The game really has the atmosphere, unique mostly say which is vanished nowadays. One thing absolutely obvious that like this sentence its developers don't have enough time to finish the game its feels like an alpha build not even beta but I love this game and wish NFS come back to reality.
  6. CoKronakan
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    A very good racing game, and almost my top pick in the need for speed series. Amazing visuals considering it's release date. The controls, game-play and mechanics of the game where very polished and felt really good. The story was also pretty cliche, but was pretty well done with live action cut-scenes. The only thing that was frustrating most of the time was the AI. It's wasn't nearly asA very good racing game, and almost my top pick in the need for speed series. Amazing visuals considering it's release date. The controls, game-play and mechanics of the game where very polished and felt really good. The story was also pretty cliche, but was pretty well done with live action cut-scenes. The only thing that was frustrating most of the time was the AI. It's wasn't nearly as polished as in previous need for speed games.… Expand
  7. Parazitu91
    Mar 22, 2016
    9
    This is the last good need for speed game , has good customization ( not like in Underground that was the best custom ) , of large numbers of cars *48* , is using the EAGL engine ( oh men how much I have loved this engine i grew up with him from hot Pursuit 2 ) if you mod with Limited Edition graphic mod it look even more spectacular , the car sound are greate.

    Now the Bad things : the    This is the last good need for speed game , has good customization ( not like in Underground that was the best custom ) , of large numbers of cars *48* , is using the EAGL engine ( oh men how much I have loved this engine i grew up with him from hot Pursuit 2 ) if you mod with Limited Edition graphic mod it look even more spectacular , the car sound are greate.

    Now the Bad things : the game has a bug which consists in the sun follows you even through buildings , the soundtrack is bad in my opinion , sometimes the care physx are weird and the car flay like a rocket , really BAD STORYLINE ( even CARBON had a better story) , was rushed by EA and could not be finished properly.

    If you compare the old series NFS is a average car race , but compatible with the latest parts who have lost the feeling of NFS is a greate game. If you get past the technical problems you can enjoy the game :)    … Expand
  8. GPReS
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    The game is underestimated, BlackBox has never released a single bad NFS, actually they were the one and only to create smth really cool in NFS series. The review is written now, after 2 years as BB is gone, and NFS is developed by some useless Ghost guys (Rival is made in Criterion-like style - same stupid and boring driving, like in MW2012). NFSHP2010 was a sudden luck, and wasThe game is underestimated, BlackBox has never released a single bad NFS, actually they were the one and only to create smth really cool in NFS series. The review is written now, after 2 years as BB is gone, and NFS is developed by some useless Ghost guys (Rival is made in Criterion-like style - same stupid and boring driving, like in MW2012). NFSHP2010 was a sudden luck, and was successful only due to BBs help to Criterion, otherwise NFSHP2010 would be the same lame as NFSMW2012 etc etc.

    K, this was a lyrical intro, so - NFS Undercover, sure it has some stupid issues with unbalanced control (especially for XBOX gamepads, I luckily could fix it for myself with Pinnacle), some troubles with performance and graphics, still - for 2008 the game was a breakthrough, even now it looks better than some of the racing titles. The game has everything that we loved since Underground: cool OST, lots of cars and tuning. Tuning - only in Undercover it has the top notch level - you can spent hours creating different modifications for your car, and especially styling it. The movie-like style - awesome. Hot races - awesome. Feeling that you are a good undercover cop going deeper ans loosing your connections with the legal world - awesome!

    The game is underestimated mostly by simulator fans (the gamers cluster appeared after Pro Street, and for some reason decided that NFS should go only this way), no - NFS was always the hot non-legal racing game, go play Grid etc if you need simulator part.

    To sum up - lots of ppl are recalling original MW and awaiting for the game to come one day, but IMHO it already was. NFS Undercover - a little clumsy, but still a direct heritage of NFS MW: a) tuning - upgraded to top notch level; b) different modes of races; c) top notch movie-like story; d) ACTION!; e) lots of cars; f) sweet highway races; g) big open world; h) top notch OST etc etc etc. So sorry guys, but most of you missed the sequel of NFS MW, and I am happy that I understand this and love the game, coz in the end - the game is so so cool for 2008 and even now. I love it. THX Black Box!    … Expand
  9. Landrew
    Sep 19, 2013
    9
    The only thing wrong with this game is the frame rate and the graphics. Usually when I play a need for speed game I expect a restricted map, races that get boring after a while, and cookie cutter missions. However with this game I was pleasantly surprised by how you are thrown into a giant sandbox complete with random cop chases based on your actions. If you want you can just play thisThe only thing wrong with this game is the frame rate and the graphics. Usually when I play a need for speed game I expect a restricted map, races that get boring after a while, and cookie cutter missions. However with this game I was pleasantly surprised by how you are thrown into a giant sandbox complete with random cop chases based on your actions. If you want you can just play this game for the walled off races, but I personally only play this game for the sandbox. I love the thrill of going 200 mph down the wrong side of the highway knowing that at anytime a disguised Porsche may appear and call in everything from a huge roadblock to a convoy of super fast, tough SUVs. And if you do get caught you often get a rather humorous cut scene of cheesy cops complete with mustaches and sunglasses.

    My only complaints are the bad graphics, frame rate issues, and it takes way too long to bring the heat up on your cars.    … Expand
  10. racergsxr1
    Jan 12, 2013
    8
    This game really is a diamond in the rough. It's hands down the best Need For Speed game since NFS Carbon, Most Wanted, and the Underground series. The graphics are pretty good even with today's standards, the car selection is okay, and the car customization is a little limited, but much, MUCH better than the newer games. It's basically NFS ProStreet, on the street, except the physics haveThis game really is a diamond in the rough. It's hands down the best Need For Speed game since NFS Carbon, Most Wanted, and the Underground series. The graphics are pretty good even with today's standards, the car selection is okay, and the car customization is a little limited, but much, MUCH better than the newer games. It's basically NFS ProStreet, on the street, except the physics have taken a turn for the better. Instead of the really bad understeer that all of the cars in ProStreet had (even when drifting! how can you have understeer when drifting is all about oversteer?!?! ProStreet managed it somehow...), the physics of Undercover are entirely different. Now, at high speeds, all the cars in Undercover grip the road insanely well. Seemingly, the faster the car goes, the more grip it has, so if you go 240 MPH, you can practically take 90 degree turns without letting off of the gas. Humorously beneficial and just as weird as ProStreet's handling but on the opposite end of the spectrum. The only real downsides to the game are that the story line is pretty weak and the cut scenes are even lamer, the soundtrack is pretty bad (the game has just about every song you've NEVER heard of), and it's a little glitchy on the PC. I've heard many stories about people having problems getting the game to run well.The only problem that has happened to me personally is that the game tends to freeze and crash when using autosculpt in the garage. I've installed and played this game on multiple computers and it happens on all of them. The bottom line is that the game has many more pros than cons and is undoubtedly the best NFS game of recent times.… Expand
  11. baseballduder
    Oct 25, 2010
    10
    This is the first Need For Speed game i have ever played other then the first one that came out and i have beaten this one all the way through to the end. I really enjoyed it, there were some parts of the game were it got frustrating because sometimes you would be so far ahead that you know noone is going to pass you and then the AI might just put in there after burners or something andThis is the first Need For Speed game i have ever played other then the first one that came out and i have beaten this one all the way through to the end. I really enjoyed it, there were some parts of the game were it got frustrating because sometimes you would be so far ahead that you know noone is going to pass you and then the AI might just put in there after burners or something and get really close to you as you about to finish a race. The story was interesting and got you thinking all the way to the end. The running from the cops was alot of fun and challenging because you have to think of different ways to drive to try and loose them. I found my self playing it for hours on end to level up my rank in game and to get more money so i can get better cars. Some times the gameplay felt repetitive, like you were going down the same roads as before over and over but alot of times they mixed the route up. The graphics were great. Most of the missions you play are fun. The destroying another car missions are my favorite. There is not an active online in this game, unless you play with your friends. The game took me 13 hours to beat. The Nitrous Oxide in the game for the most part felt weak and it didnt really feel like you were going faster performance wise for most of the game. When you get the faster cars then you will see the advantages of the Nitrous Oxide. In game there is a slow-mo button to make time slow down so that you can get out of quick situations. When you keep falling behind of certain missions make sure to restart when you aren't getting ahead midway through the races, the reason being is because the races and pedestrian car set up is different every time you start a race or mission and sometimes the AI opponents crash into each other or do something stupid so you would be able to gain a bit lead over the competition. The sound track to the game got old after awhile. Make sure you save your money to upgrade your car and dont spend so much in the beginning, if you are winning most of the races with ease and not struggling through the races then you should be fine until you struggle and have to battle your way just to win a race. The best car for speed and overall domination in game is the Bugatti Veyron when its totally upgraded. I really enjoyed playing the game, and it got me excited to play the other Need for Speed games. If you love running from the cops and evading them in rural and highway situations then this is the game for you.… Expand
  12. sdfsdfsdfdsdf
    Jul 20, 2009
    10
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good goodgood good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good… Expand
  13. MarkK
    Dec 26, 2008
    10
    Those other people dont know what they are talking about. I believe that the developers at EA and BlackBox have outdone themselves once again to bring enjoyment to the racing game scene. I understand there are other racing sims out there but none like the Need For Speed Franchise. I have owned every version since the beginning of the franchise. I own it for both PC and PS3. EA and Those other people dont know what they are talking about. I believe that the developers at EA and BlackBox have outdone themselves once again to bring enjoyment to the racing game scene. I understand there are other racing sims out there but none like the Need For Speed Franchise. I have owned every version since the beginning of the franchise. I own it for both PC and PS3. EA and everyone else that was involved in the making of the game... keep doing what you do best and that is making the Need For Speed franchise better and better every year.… Expand
  14. ChristianZ
    Aug 25, 2009
    8
    Story Mode just wasn`t long enough. Beat the game in less than 3 days. Now what.....? Other than that the game engine and graphics where outstanding.The maps are HUGE and the A.I. was right up there with any other game you play against a computer(Artificial Intelligence).Overall a good game.
  15. mclure
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    I liked to play it on the PC, it's kind of heavy but has nice graphics and a good audio. Includes some cars from previous series and easier pursuit challenges, the player is a cop that has to go undercover to dismantle and find out a terrible truth near the end.
  16. blacktorn
    Apr 17, 2018
    8
    This game certainly is one of my guilty pleasures. It doesn't have a good plot. You are a police officer working undercover to stop some international smugglers. Uh, just boring. But somehow you get to love this game. The racing is outright fun, it delivers that feeling of being extremely cool driver, the controls are so smooth that you don't struggle to control even the fastest cars. AndThis game certainly is one of my guilty pleasures. It doesn't have a good plot. You are a police officer working undercover to stop some international smugglers. Uh, just boring. But somehow you get to love this game. The racing is outright fun, it delivers that feeling of being extremely cool driver, the controls are so smooth that you don't struggle to control even the fastest cars. And lovely music adds to emotional approach towards just enjoying the game.… Expand
  17. bar0yka
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    8.5 i hakediyor ama hikayesi çok boktan ve yarışların çoğunu hatırlamıyorum bile aklımda kalmadı
  18. lurtz1
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Well, hello, I think that not to mention NFS Undercover is a big mistake, the game turned out to be balanced and with excellent graphics. It combines all the charms of the previous parts and has an interesting plot. Imho, my favorite parts are: Underground 2, Most Wanted and Undercover.
  19. quekker
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    This game has a very special place for me. The atmosphere is really nice, the music is really nice. I finished it in 9 hours, I would like to say that I enjoyed every minute of it, even if there is nostalgia factor, this game is really great.
  20. VeuxVIP
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    could have been so much better without EA's misguided decisions to just sell the same old bullsh*t..
  21. Silv3rGT
    May 25, 2023
    8
    Maybe if they had a year or two, this game would have lived up to the same sort of expectation MW05 had.
  22. LEKS_PLAY
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Как по мне игра мне лично понравилась, изо того что переизбыток Most Wanted 2005 года, был мягко говоря не очень но постойте-ка, в этой игре я ощутил довольно интересный для меня геймплей, я даже не понимаю почему эту игру закидывают лютыми оскорблениями, я тоже хотел но потом передумал, и проходя её в 2023 году я понял что игра довольно интересная.
    К примеру могу отнести хорошо сыгравших    Как по мне игра мне лично понравилась, изо того что переизбыток Most Wanted 2005 года, был мягко говоря не очень но постойте-ка, в этой игре я ощутил довольно интересный для меня геймплей, я даже не понимаю почему эту игру закидывают лютыми оскорблениями, я тоже хотел но потом передумал, и проходя её в 2023 году я понял что игра довольно интересная.
    К примеру могу отнести хорошо сыгравших персонажей, и как по мне она стала для меня захватывающей игрой. Я понял что данная игра но уж очень интересная и мне по-сути понравилось что сказать про управление, мягко говоря она нормальная и то когда ты пересел
    С Need For Speed Most Wanted 2005 года, я понял и наконец она стала моей любимой игрой.    … Expand
  23. Just_Random
    Sep 6, 2023
    8
    I liked the game. The gameplay will make it possible to play even for those who have just started playing racing simulators, no special forces are needed to, say, turn around a sharp turn. The only annoying thing is the AI. He's not exactly perfect. The music here is not as good as in the previous parts, but I really liked a couple, especially the one at the end. The graphics in the gameI liked the game. The gameplay will make it possible to play even for those who have just started playing racing simulators, no special forces are needed to, say, turn around a sharp turn. The only annoying thing is the AI. He's not exactly perfect. The music here is not as good as in the previous parts, but I really liked a couple, especially the one at the end. The graphics in the game are very beautiful, even at the minimum settings, but the bloom on the high settings of the track hurts the eye very much, I had to turn it off. If we talk about the plot, then at first glance it will seem that you will become bored, but after certain moments I built theories about what will happen next, the plot is often unexpected. I think it's worth playing… Expand

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#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. PTGamers
    60
    The game modes are not particularly intense, and the vehicles, although very detailed, fail to offer the feeling from the best of the series.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    70
    One can't help but notice that the franchise has seen better days.
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  3. G4 TV
    60
    Need for Speed: Undercover is a game that both satisfies and disappoints on a regular basis. While the chases provide top-notch thrills and spills, you can’t help but feel like you’ve just done it too many times to really care anymore.
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