Need for Speed Undercover

 PlayStation 2
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6.5

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  2. Mixed: 27 out of 58
  3. Negative: 9 out of 58
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  1. TomCrumrine
    Dec 25, 2008
    3
    I have been a big fan of the NFS games. But to me, Most Wanted was the best they ever had. The 2 that have followed have been crap. The graphics in the game are pathetic, and the playing of the game is NOTHING like NFS:MW. I think they should have quite with Most Wanted. Cause, THIS SUCKS.
  2. caligula_king
    Oct 3, 2015
    6
    No es muy malo como lo pintan algunos y tampoco muy bueno , lo que quiero decir es que ''Ea Games'' se pudo haberse esforzado un poco mas en su desenrollo y no hacer una copia barata del Most Wanted .
  3. DJAtomika
    Jun 7, 2018
    6
    The maps is the same of Most Wanted and Carbon, the system of control could be better and cars are poorly customisated. 2008 is a dead year to come up with a PS2 (porting too) game and this is the proof of it.
  4. gamefriek
    Feb 26, 2011
    5
    Ok, to start off; what kind of graphics were they thinking to use; Need for Speed Carbon or Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2? It looks like they sort of just mushed them together in a really uncaring way. Also, what kind of crap is it to release a new titled game that uses the same f***ing map as Most Wanted? That was just a joke. Also, the car graphics aren't even that good for a 2008Ok, to start off; what kind of graphics were they thinking to use; Need for Speed Carbon or Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2? It looks like they sort of just mushed them together in a really uncaring way. Also, what kind of crap is it to release a new titled game that uses the same f***ing map as Most Wanted? That was just a joke. Also, the car graphics aren't even that good for a 2008 release, s**t, they were using better graphics in Need for Speed Underground 2 back in 2004. The gameplay is nothing to get excited about either. Pretty much the same as Carbon and Most Wanted, but with worse voice overs and a worse overall experience.… Expand
  5. MAINEiac4434
    Aug 26, 2010
    2
    Probably one of the worst NFS games ever. It's just a terrible game. Seriously, avoid this game at all costs. I cannot stress how bad a game this is. Not fun at all, glad I got rid of this.
  6. FRG
    Jul 24, 2013
    7
    Obviously not the best of NFS,but instead a decent game that is the easy of the series,not the best one but instead the one who is in his halfway.Is a OK Game.
  7. ilovegames123
    Jul 14, 2014
    10
    I guess I'm a part of the minority when I say that I like this game. But, I have only played 3 Need For Speed games on the PS2, so I guess that's why a lot of people didn't like this game. But, I, myself played a ton of it.
  8. dandalis
    Oct 30, 2016
    6
    In terms of fun factor much better game than its next gen at the time counter part. Sure visualy its loads more inferior with reused assets and map patterns from Most Wanted and Carbon, but still its a much more fun game than what you get on the abysmal PC version or even PS3/360. Cars sound much better without that annoying muffling effect, driving feels more solid. A unique situationIn terms of fun factor much better game than its next gen at the time counter part. Sure visualy its loads more inferior with reused assets and map patterns from Most Wanted and Carbon, but still its a much more fun game than what you get on the abysmal PC version or even PS3/360. Cars sound much better without that annoying muffling effect, driving feels more solid. A unique situation where a game made for next gen gets detroyed by its last gen cousin. To be honest for PS2 standards, game doesnt even look that bad. Kudos for the people who made this version and shame on Black Box.… Expand
  9. Sianobocian
    May 27, 2021
    10
    The game is great especially for undercover. Anyone who didn't like the Base game so much should play it on ps2 instead.
  10. Putler
    Sep 28, 2022
    0
    A big, boring game that seizes your hand and throws you where your'e supposed to go in the city. It's far too easy and the driving physics are terrible. Beyond that, the vehicles sound like the bastard child of a singer and a ricer rocket
    Horrible game, even if you compare it piece of shift with lada racing club
  11. mc
    Dec 4, 2008
    1
    i dont like the whole game. the place is more likely the replica of previous nfs most wanted but they added good plants and trees... i hate the quality of car and world... if you try the PC version of NFS UNDERCOVER it is much more exiting and has good storyline... but this PS2 version really sucks!
  12. LeroyJ
    Dec 2, 2008
    10
    Wow I must say this truly is a refreshing and invigorating experiene. This game has made my life so much better, I love it! The cars are slick and cool, the city is a dense urban sprawl with the fresh scent of villany in the air fermenting your adventure from start to end, making it nothing short of stupendous - BUY THIS GAME, you will not regret it!
  13. Zooker
    Jul 3, 2013
    7
    I threw little NFS in 2008, but until I was satisfied playing it at the time. But, i think that NFS Underground 2 was MUCH MORE EPIC! But I really liked, RATHER, this game. Well then, I give here my 7 of the note! =D
  14. Shadow1
    Apr 14, 2016
    8
    This is one of the best Need for Speed . One of my five favourite Need For Speeds . Good graphics for 2008 , Many different cars and interesting storyline . Best racing of 2008 , but somebody think Need for Speed Undercover worst NFS game , but I think this game one of best NFS games and worst game of NFS series is Need for Speed Carbon . Need for speed Undercover is a good racing game . 8/10 .
  15. powerhouse1996
    Apr 24, 2016
    5
    Usually A Older Gen System Never Sees The light of day Again, Until Recently Some Select PS2 Titles Had Official online Servers Still Running (That's 16 years Of Online Compatibility)
    Making This Console Not Only The Best-Selling Videogame System To Date But Now A World-Record For Is Online Longevity.
    Now although Some may Argue With Me, This game has aged well for such a late    Usually A Older Gen System Never Sees The light of day Again, Until Recently Some Select PS2 Titles Had Official online Servers Still Running (That's 16 years Of Online Compatibility)
    Making This Console Not Only The Best-Selling Videogame System To Date But Now A World-Record For Is Online Longevity.

    Now although Some may Argue With Me,

    This game has aged well for such a late release on this system although I'll have to tell you because of how graphics intense this game is it is vary strenuous on the ps2s limited hardware.

    I'll have to agree with IGN's Statement on this version of this game title:

    "It Has numerous bugs and glitches that make this game almost unbearable, one of the major ones is one that causes cars to appear late while the ps2 rendering the racetrack or race in general the grapics are very low and the game could haved used more polish." - IGN    … Expand
  16. 6ATOHbl4
    Jun 2, 2020
    6
    It's not a bad game, but it's not good either. Could be better. Better play Most Wanted.
  17. ChesterField
    May 7, 2020
    6
    Inferior to the previous ones. Same map and not much innovation in this game compared to most wanted. Dissapointed.
  18. storygamer
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    The NFS series stands for steady quality. EA understood the concept of racing games and had many innovative ideas over the years. Need For Speed Undercover isn`t innovative at all but it is a truckload of fun. Less content than its predecessor but a clear focus on racing entertainment. Also very stylish video sequences. Clearly underrated!
  19. Carlos2006XD
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Este juego me encanta y me gusto mucho, Yo ya lo tengo en mi PS2 Y me gusta como se ve.
    Este es el mejor Need for Speed que he tenido en mi PlayStation 2 ya que megusta la velocidad, Para mi la mapas estan genial, esto me esta refrescando no me importa si es una copia o no! este juego me la acabo de probar y si, Me Gusta bastante este juego, Me Ha hecho divertirme en mi vida, La version    Este juego me encanta y me gusto mucho, Yo ya lo tengo en mi PS2 Y me gusta como se ve.
    Este es el mejor Need for Speed que he tenido en mi PlayStation 2 ya que megusta la velocidad, Para mi la mapas estan genial, esto me esta refrescando no me importa si es una copia o no! este juego me la acabo de probar y si, Me Gusta bastante este juego, Me Ha hecho divertirme en mi vida, La version de PS2 me encanta! y los autos los miro bien y se puede poner DE pantalla ancha si tiene un televisor HDTV y este mapa lo miro mejor. ESTE SE MERECE UN 10!    … Expand
  20. The_D4RknesS
    Feb 13, 2023
    1
    This game is a river of rot, how did the developers have the ability to create such garbage? This crap the FPS drops all the time, too many popups in front of you, the amount of a on the screen it's so high that it looks like a PS1 game, if you're going to play on a small tv you won't be able to see anything in front of you!
    The only thing that I say was good was the gameplay of the car,    This game is a river of rot, how did the developers have the ability to create such garbage? This crap the FPS drops all the time, too many popups in front of you, the amount of a on the screen it's so high that it looks like a PS1 game, if you're going to play on a small tv you won't be able to see anything in front of you!
    The only thing that I say was good was the gameplay of the car, it is so good in a way that no other nfs has done the same    … Expand
  21. Grabuss
    Nov 24, 2022
    5
    I won't lie, i had some fun times playing this game, but there are many issues with this game. First things first are bugs, now let's be honest, there will always be games with bugs, but this is just unacceptable. I don't want to say all bugs that are in this game, because it would take a lot of writing to do this review, so I'm only going to say that before you play this version, knowI won't lie, i had some fun times playing this game, but there are many issues with this game. First things first are bugs, now let's be honest, there will always be games with bugs, but this is just unacceptable. I don't want to say all bugs that are in this game, because it would take a lot of writing to do this review, so I'm only going to say that before you play this version, know that there are a lot of issues. Second, the map Is literally a copy of the MW 2005 map but with changed textures and graphics to have a more Miami feel. The third is AI, it's very bad, the AI racer could spin out or crash into a wall and if you drive long enough the AI will rubberband like crazy! (Best example is the highway events) And the pursuit system is very broken... The only good things about this version are the customization options, controls & car engine sounds. (The only reason my score is 5/10 is like i said in the beginning, i had some fun times playing this game, but still, i do not recommend it to the people that haven't played this version yet).… Expand

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  1. IGN
    48
    Need for Speed Undercover is not a good game by any stretch of the definition. It has numerous technical problems, including cars that don't appear until you get close to them and a poor enough overall visual quality that it can be hard to make out the track.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    68
    To really enjoy it, the player not only has to overlook serious graphical issues, but also suspend disbelief and take the game with a grain of salt to bare with the script, the way races are set up, and the way lives are put in danger just so you can infiltrate a crime ring by winning hundreds of street races.
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