Need for Speed: Nitro

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: Boasting support for the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, racing wheel, classic controller, GameCube controller and DS stylus, Need for Speed NITRO lets players decide exactly how they want to dominate the competition. For the ultimate bragging rights, gamers can’t just win the race, they must own it.Boasting support for the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, racing wheel, classic controller, GameCube controller and DS stylus, Need for Speed NITRO lets players decide exactly how they want to dominate the competition. For the ultimate bragging rights, gamers can’t just win the race, they must own it. With a nearly limitless visual customization system, gamers can design a unique art style to attach to their ride. As they edge out competitors in driving finesse, their art will overtake the world, vibrantly painting the story of racing supremacy. All this combined with fresh modes, tracks and exotic real world locations make Need for Speed NITRO one of the most exciting, heart-pounding arcade racers for the Wii and Nintendo DS. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Cheat Code Central
    78
    Need for Speed: Nitro isn't the best racer on the DS. It's not even the best goofy racer on the DS, an honor that will probably always belong to the console's iteration of Mario Kart. It is, however, a lot of fun to play.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    75
    Need for Speed Nitro has a lot of solid content, good production values and a large quantity of customization for a DS game.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    Need For Speed: Nitro is a perfectly average racing game on DS. You probably won't be blown away by it, but if you're looking for specific type of game to fill a gap in your DS library, you could pick a worse title than this.
  4. GameSpot
    70
    Sure, there's not much variety, the music leaves something to be desired and the graphics can get a bit rough, but the gameplay itself offers a good sense of speed, plenty of character, and, more importantly, it's fun.
  5. IGN
    68
    While Need for Speed Nitro on Nintendo Wii absolutely screams for a sequel, the DS version is a bit more subdued overall. Despite having more modes, locales, and overall depth to the career mode, the overall experience just doesn’t come together like it should.
  6. PALGN
    65
    Nitro does a great job at being an arcade racer for a broader casual audience. It's not perfect and struggles with repetitiveness after long bouts, but it is the best Need for Speed title for the DS yet.
  7. SpazioGames
    60
    Every Need for Speed fan will be let down by the awful driving model and the lack of serious innovation of this arcade racing game. better avoid it unless you're looking for a simple (and simplicistic) four wheels game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. JulesP
    Dec 17, 2009
    10
    The best part of this game is undeniable the car physics simulation. It's so realistic, and innovative! Other games need to learn from The best part of this game is undeniable the car physics simulation. It's so realistic, and innovative! Other games need to learn from this. The graphics are okay.… Expand
  2. ArcadeRacingRocks
    Nov 7, 2009
    9
    This game on the DS is just fun... much more arcade than previous NFS games. Within minutes I was laughing and was also impressed with some This game on the DS is just fun... much more arcade than previous NFS games. Within minutes I was laughing and was also impressed with some cool camera moves.… Expand
  4. Nidoking
    Sep 28, 2019
    8
    It's a good game. It has some flaws (for example the graphics, but it's okay for the Nintendo DS), but it's really enjoyable.
  5. Dman_Gamer
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Not a true nfs game, but pretty fun. It dosen’t have police chases or advanced customization, but it’s good.
  6. BellamySacir
    Nov 7, 2020
    5
    I feel like the DS just wasn't the best platform for racing games, at least if they weren't as unrealistic as Mario Kart. I still loved thisI feel like the DS just wasn't the best platform for racing games, at least if they weren't as unrealistic as Mario Kart. I still loved this game as a child!… Expand
  7. KingJailson
    Apr 16, 2019
    0
    Esta mais um jogo de corrida generico do click jogos, aqueles joguinhos 3d podridão.

Awards & Rankings

58
#58 Best DS Game of 2009
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#32 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#68 Most Shared DS Game of 2009