Need for Speed Undercover

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  • Summary: Need for Speed Undercover has players racing through speedways, dodging cops and chasing rivals as they go deep undercover to take down an International crime syndicate. The game heralds the return of high-intensity police chases and introduces the all-new 'Heroic Driving Engine' -- a uniqueNeed for Speed Undercover has players racing through speedways, dodging cops and chasing rivals as they go deep undercover to take down an International crime syndicate. The game heralds the return of high-intensity police chases and introduces the all-new 'Heroic Driving Engine' -- a unique technology that generates incredible high-performance moves at 180 miles per hour during breathtaking highway battles. A mix of computer graphics and live-action movies immerses gamers in the rich world of the Tri-City Bay Area. The city’s open-world environment features over 80 miles of roads, including an enormous highway system that sets the stage for highway battles. These high-speed, high-stake chase sequences push players to the limit as they fight off cops and opponents while whipping through traffic at 180 miles per hour. An intelligent new A.I. mechanic delivers a realistic and high-energy action driving experience. Going back to the franchise’s roots, Need for Speed Undercover features more aggressive and intelligent cops whose sole purpose is to take down the player quickly and by any means necessary. Need for Speed Undercover also features the series' signature car customization, real-world damage and realistic driving physics. The game includes some of the hottest licensed cars such as the Audi R8, BMW M6 and Lexus IS-F. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 40
  3. Negative: 5 out of 40
  1. PSX Extreme
    80
    My frustrations with the franchise and its never ending framerate troubles are getting on my last nerves...[yet at] the end of the day, and I still enjoyed Need for Speed: Undercover, as will fans of Most Wanted.
  2. Play UK
    71
    It’s an entry-level arcade racer, with a range of fast and destructive events plus an open-world theme and a host of licensed vehicles. Need For Speed Undercover is fun and tailored to suit all tastes.
  3. GameDaily
    70
    With the superior "Burnout Paradise" still making the rounds, Undercover won't rev everyone's engine. If you liked Most Wanted or the Hot Pursuit games, however, you'll want to climb behind this wheel.
  4. IGN AU
    65
    The cities are bland and generally uninteresting, but the cars look good and they handle well. That's normally half the battle. If you haven't played a NFS title in the past four years or so, Undercover might be a good place to get back on board.
  5. InsideGamer.nl
    62
    From a technological perspective, Undercover is a humiliating installment in the Need for Speed-series. The frame rate stutters, the open world is dead, and the story is laughable. Even then, Undercover offers some of the same over-the-top racing fun we have gotten used to, and the game will surely get your adrenaline pumping when getting behind the wheel of some of the hottest cars in the world.
  6. GamePro
    50
    It's clear that the Need For Speed series is in need of a GPS unit so it can get back on track.
  7. Game Revolution
    16
    Unfinished, underdeveloped racing efforts like Need for Speed: Undercover leave the acrid taste of stale engine oil and greasy do-rags in my mouth. Luckily, it’s nothing that a little time spent with Grid or PGR4 can’t wash away. Undercover attempts to return the series to its former glory, but it’s obviously lost that loving feeling.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 10 out of 24
  1. kieron
    Jan 14, 2011
    10
    This game is quite old but i still play it sometimes but once i used be addicted to it. what i love about it is the selection of cars on itThis game is quite old but i still play it sometimes but once i used be addicted to it. what i love about it is the selection of cars on it especially the Bugatti Veyron and other sport cars and the muscle cars the graphics needed improvement the controls of it was ok but they could be a better a bit better. I just hope there will be more of the nfs series they are really good but need to improve on the graphics.… Expand
  2. ReSTALL
    Jan 30, 2019
    8
    Ламповая штука для меня если по субъективщине. На деле не плохой рейсинг с не очень идеально подобранной цветовой гаммой и подгрузками прям воЛамповая штука для меня если по субъективщине. На деле не плохой рейсинг с не очень идеально подобранной цветовой гаммой и подгрузками прям во время гонки… Expand
  4. F3T1W
    Aug 20, 2021
    7
    The first and only part of NFS for me, cool chases, a vibrant city, and tons of customization
  5. alkoka
    Oct 18, 2019
    5
    If you are planning to buy this game in 2019, don’t!

    Or do you want to get the feeling “aaah, I wish Underground was getting a remaster!”,    If you are planning to buy this game in 2019, don’t!

    Or do you want to get the feeling “aaah, I wish Underground was getting a remaster!”, then do buy it!
    
As I skipped the PlayStation 3 generation, I started to collect all the good games which I may have missed.
    This is one to be evaded forever.
 The gameplay is so boring, the atmosphere of this open-world city has nothing exciting in it, not a single racing or cop event is special in any way. The controls on PS3 are awful, a single millimeter of drag with the analog could crash you in a wall while driving with 160km/h - and of course it’s not customizable.
    There are some nice-looking cars and a few nice paint jobs to put on your car which still isn’t satisfying at all.
    
I wish the producers were investing their money in something else rather than buying licences and making live action cutscenes. It just did not worth it - and not for you to waste a single minute on this piece.

    Played on PlayStation 3, between August and October 2019.    … Expand
  6. Bjorn77
    Sep 3, 2010
    3
    This is the only game in my collection that I did not finish due to bugs in the software. The game itself is not that bad at all, it is atThis is the only game in my collection that I did not finish due to bugs in the software. The game itself is not that bad at all, it is at times rather enjoyable. But the rather enjoyable is overshadowed by the many many bugs and gameflaws. The things that occur frequently: * Wen returning from menu to game the game crashes and the console has to be restarted
    * every minute or so the frame rate drops and it "hangs" for a second. Very convenient while stearing at high speed.
    * Halfway a song the music suddenly stops for a few seconds and continues * NPC cars drive through barriers and buildings
    * You drive suddenly into a void of nothingness, the car starts to blink and it returns you to someplace on the track ... Do NOT touch this if you are looking for a serious game.    … Expand
  7. WayneK.
    Jan 12, 2009
    1
    Over the years the need for speed franchise has been known for its high speed, high thrill game style of buying a pretty average car and Over the years the need for speed franchise has been known for its high speed, high thrill game style of buying a pretty average car and modifying the pants off of it until its a miniature super car. That was until the latest version of need for speed arrived. Need for speed undercover. Well to put it simply, imagine bringing home a perfectly good looking girl, funny, good personality, and yet when you turn the lights on, she is your nan. YOUR FUCKING NAN!! Let me start you off with a little tale of mine. My good friend Ben Dover recently purchased this calamity of a game and threw it out of the window the very next day! Now to the game! Graphics: pacman stlye Gameplay: I have seen more from a horses arse. Online: Mostly fat Americans douch bags and the occasional jappy chappy. Lasting appeal: Frankly, i get more of a lasting appeal from doing your nan doggy style! To conclude if you have £40 to blow on a game like this, you may as well visit your local brothel.… Expand
  8. putinzdohne
    Oct 7, 2022
    0
    Unfinished, underdeveloped racing efforts like Need for Speed: Undercover leave the acrid taste of stale engine oil and greasy do-rags in myUnfinished, underdeveloped racing efforts like Need for Speed: Undercover leave the acrid taste of stale engine oil and greasy do-rags in my mouth. Luckily, it’s nothing that a little time spent with Grid or PGR4 can’t wash away. Undercover attempts to return the series to its former glory, but it’s obviously lost that loving feeling.… Expand

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