Need for Speed Undercover

 PSP
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
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  1. Play UK
    57
    Watering down an already-diluted franchise isn’t going to inspire loyal fans of the series. Weak handling, dumb opponents and basic structure combine to make a very forgettable Need For Speed installment.
  2. IGN
    55
    There's nothing exciting or notable about Need for Speed Undercover on the PSP whatsoever. The formula is essentially that of an old list-based racer with zero substance or style, faulty controls and piss-poor AI. There's no draw here whatsoever.
  3. GameZone
    52
    Quite possibly one of the weakest entries in the Need for Speed franchise, Undercover for the PSP is an unexciting racing game with very little to offer longtime fans of the series.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    52
    The engine sounds are good and the music is even better, but due to the lack of voiceovers and ambient music, the game is filled with lots of uncomfortable dead air.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    50
    Barge-like handing and joyless backgrounds. Pass. [Jan 2009, p.104]
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  7. PSM3 Magazine UK
    49
    There are a wealth of better options available - pick up "Burnout" or "Wipeout Pure", instead. [Issue#174, p.83]
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  8. Pocket Gamer UK
    40
    The worst PSP version of Need for Speed to date, Need for Speed Undercover feels like a muddled attempt to revive the spirit of past glories.

Awards & Rankings

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#44 Best PSP Game of 2008
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#10 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008
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#10 Most Shared PSP Game of 2008

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 50
  3. Negative: 10 out of 50
  1. Grabuss
    Nov 30, 2022
    6
    Decent game, but definitely much better than the PS2 version. People who say handling is bad in this version are dumb, I actually had moreDecent game, but definitely much better than the PS2 version. People who say handling is bad in this version are dumb, I actually had more control over the car than in other versions (handling was too responsive for me in the PC version). The customization is surprisingly good for a PSP game, the cops are fine, engine sounds are a mixed bag, some of the are okay, and some of them are bad or even terrible. The graphics are not good, it doesn't look pretty for a 2008 PSP game. Overall 6/10 would like to play it again soon.… Full Review »
  2. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    5
    Atmosphere: 6
    Enjoyment: 6
    Gameplay: 5
    Graphics: 4
    Music: 6
    Story: 5
    Total: 5.33
  3. DJAtomika
    Jun 7, 2018
    6
    Not much to say: terrible graphics with always the same storyline: this game does not add anything from the original exept new cars maps.Not much to say: terrible graphics with always the same storyline: this game does not add anything from the original exept new cars maps. Better the DS version.… Full Review »
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