Midnight Club: Los Angeles Xbox 360
Metascore
81 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 66 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
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  1. Games Master UK
    93
    The pinnacle of the series - honest to the original concept, but faster and better looking. [Dec 2008, p.76]
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  2. XboxAddict
    91
    If you like racing games then you should absolutely love Midnight Club LA.
  3. GamesRadar
    90
    By sticking to its roots, Midnight Club Los Angeles may not be a master of innovation, but as one of the most polished, finely honed and adrenaline-filled racing games, you won’t find any that do it better.
  4. VideoGamer
    90
    As fun as Midnight Club L.A. is, it wouldn't be nearly as impressive if it weren't for the incredible visuals on display.
  5. Gamervision
    90
    Midnight Club: Los Angeles just might be the best racing game to come out this year.
  6. Cynamite
    90
    The open-world racer convinced us with its extensive tuning part and sophisticated graphics. Only the missions and events could offer more variation.
  7. Game Informer
    90
    Just what the doctor ordered: a fun, fast racing experience with enough content to keep you playing for months.
  8. PGNx Media
    90
    Overall, Midnight Club Los Angeles is a superb racing game.
  9. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    90
    The soundtrack is better, the characters more convincing and, for our money, the racing experience just that little bit more enjoyable.
  10. Kikizo
    90
    But MCLA does everything right, and has plenty of longevity packed in.
  11. GameSpy
    90
    If you invest the time in tricking out your ride and mastering the more challenging difficulty levels, you'll be rewarded with an adrenaline rush that you won't find anywhere else.
  12. TeamXbox
    89
    In Midnight Club: Los Angeles’s case, the engine behind its essence—Rage—is good enough to make this title a standout, even though it isn’t particularly packed with genre-inspiring features. While this may be a letdown for those early-adopting, cutting-edge types, those who rank “go” above the “show” in the list of their racing-game prerequisites will consider Midnight Club: Los Angeles a real cream puff.
  13. IGN AU
    89
    Suffice to say, MCLA is the sequel we were hoping for; a ballsy, fast, challenging racing game set to a killer soundtrack. It may be a little frustrating at times, but it gets an awful lot right. Plus, it makes L.A. an appealing place, and that’s harder than you might think.
  14. AtomicGamer
    88
    Get over the hardcore challenge, though, and you’ll discover one of the most satisfying racers on the market for car nuts and noobs alike.
  15. GameTrailers
    87
    While the technical hitches are disappointing, Midnight Club: Los Angeles is still a frantic, open experience that's even more fun for anyone familiar with the city. There's a lot of room for personalization, and the nearly overwhelming lineup of modes and events ensure that players won't be taking the bus out of town any time soon.
  16. MEGamers
    87
    A very challenging but rewarding game.
  17. WonderwallWeb
    87
    Midnight Club Los Angeles is a great racing game that has shown itself as one of the best arcade racers on the market.

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User Score
8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 114 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. davidcraig
    10
    Excellent. There are loads of things to customize your car with, the races are pumped with adrenaline. The police chases even more so. I honestly can't pick out many flaws at all. Higfhly Reccomended.… Full Review »
  2. Jobadkins
    9
    This game aggravated me at first with the difficulty but when I got the hang of it,wow it is truly a great game!I love it and the graphics are off the charts good.It puts burnout paradise to shame with the graphics and it wins in the game play by a bit.This company Rockstar is so unbelievable,there geniuses in all the games they make,for a straight up racing game,this game has got it all.For people just starting the game, don't get to frustrated in the beginning because there is a learning curb.I rate this game a 9.3.… Full Review »
  3. MackieS
    10
    I Think this is one of the better racing games I've played in awhile. The biggest selling point for me is the free roam online cruise. I love being able to roll around with cool people showing off my cars that I've put a lot of time making look good (like my Inspector Gadget R32 VW car, Dextor's Lab Lambo or my Stewie Lambo to name a few) is Uber' COOL! Also giving props to those who take as much pride in their cars as I. Then you have the many different ways to race. From checkpoints to drifting. There's many ways to get your racing fix playing this game. As for the offline, I found it easy until I got up into the Exotic A class cars. I did find it frustrating that your driving a car and your up against Ninja's or 1098R's. But After I got used to how the cars handled it was no problem (as any other racing game) it's all about getting used to what you can and can not do with their cars and finding a way to get the most out of the car. Now I'm not saying this game is prefect because it's not. The problems (and there is a big list) such but there is no such thing as a perfect game. So far it's in my top 3 best racing games (and I've played just about all of them) out as of right now. My major complaint are other drivers online. Those people who can not control their car or try to run you off the road because it's the only way they can win. No skill having butts. But this has more to do with A-Hole people and no matter what they will always screw up your fun. If your more about sim racing, then get Forza and have at her. So, all in all. It's a great arcade racing game to date. At least in my opinion. If your a cool person with some skill or cool cars, hit me up on the 360. DirtYTatteR but let me know that you found me on here. Cool.… Full Review »
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