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Need for Speed Undercover psp Game Reviews
Need for Speed Undercover
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8.3 out of 10
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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]

PUBLISHER: Electronic Arts
DEVELOPER: EA Black Box
GENRE(S): Racing, Driving
PLAYERS: Multi
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: November 17, 2008

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55
IGN
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.
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Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 8.3 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
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Bogdan S gave it a3:
This game is SLOW. Forget the crappy visuals (Carbon looks better, LA Remix looks miles ahead), stupid AI (opponent cars crash into incoming traffic even while cruising at 60 km/h and with plenty space for maneuvering) and awful handling (only pinching the hand break will throw you car of course and the break decreases your turning abilities instead of, you know, increasing them). But it's biggest flaw is that it's slow. The very fist race pits you in a modified GT40 escaping some cops on a Golden Gate-like bridge. And while the speedometer goes as high as 350 km/h (yes, three hundred and fifty) you could swear your doing only about 120 km/h. There's simply no speed in this game, which is a shame for a series built on the desire for speed. Rated 3 because it still looks better than everything on the DS, even though it's crappy by PSP standards.

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