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November 18, 2008

Need for Speed: Undercover

Need for Speed: Undercover
Based on 751 Ratings
6.8
metacritic
Based on 62 Reviews
64
Release date
November 18, 2008
Publisher
Genre
Mode(s)
Single-player, Multiplayer
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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 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]

Need For Speed Series Games

February 28, 2000
73
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed
September 30, 2002
88
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
November 17, 2003
Need for Speed Underground
November 9, 2004
Need for Speed Underground 2
March 24, 1999
84
Need for Speed: High Stakes
November 16, 2005
84
Need for Speed: Most Wanted
November 2, 2006
Need for Speed Carbon
November 13, 2007
Need for Speed ProStreet

Need for Speed: Undercover Trailer

Need for Speed: Undercover Screenshots

Critic Reviews

  • 88
    WonderwallWeb May 14, 2024
    NFS Undercover is a return to form for this long running racer series, the inclusion of the cops really puts pressure on your racing and with the addition of the usual upgrade and tuning options it helps to make this a top arcade racer.
  • 82
    HellBored May 14, 2024
    Moving away from the track and back onto the roads may have returned Need for Speed to where it belongs, but things aren’t perfect yet.
  • 80
    TeamXbox May 14, 2024
    While Need for Speed Undercover delivers in the areas of cinematic production, audio, visuals and through its sweet vehicle roster, it falls a bit short in the realm of top-tier, arcade-quality handling models.
  • 80
    360 Gamer Magazine UK May 14, 2024
    While the gameplay feels simple and easy to interact with, there’s plenty of options and a decent array of customisation for your vehicles. A combination of arcade fun gameplay and a massive playground of a city to do it in should have you entertained for weeks.
  • 80
    Cynamite May 14, 2024
    Adventure or racing? Definitely racing! The cut scenes are not suspenseful enough for an adventure. But I like Tri-City with its varied missions and the intuitive controls. Unfortunately the game sometimes drops to a low frame rate.