Need for Speed Undercover

As a mashup of Need for Speed: Carbon and Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Undercover is ultimately fairly successful. For many, though, in a post-Burnout: Paradise world, the question has to be raised: "What does this give me that Paradise doesn't?" The answer to that is "cops and robbers," a mechanic that has worked well in single-player since the days of Hot Pursuit, and works even better online when played in teams of 4-on-4 in Undercover.

"If you're one of the many people who loved Need for Speed Most Wanted, flaws and all, you'll find a lot to like in Undercover. It's not very original and there's no excuse for the often painfully slow frame rate, but there's no denying that it's just good fun to run from the cops and wreak havoc on a city in the process. "

"Come on, it’s Need for Speed and that means a tried-and-true racing formula. While the story is a bit far-fetched, it really is no different than some previous titles in the NFS franchise. It would be nice to see the series break out and take a few chances, but what is here – from the open world to the car customization options – should provide for some entertainment for NFS fans. "

"Need for Speed Undercover is a poor game with a ton of problems, both technically and in terms of design. The game could, and should, have been leaps and bounds better than it is."

"The sound department win the award in my book. Great sound track and some really decent SFX at least helped in keeping me playing the game beyond all patience. Hopefully with any luck it'll lucky 13 when the next in the sequence comes along."