Need for Speed: Undercover
- November 11, 2008 12:24 PM PST
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The newest addition to the ever-growing Need for Speed series is shifting gears. This time you're driving under the radar as an undercover cop.
If you are new to the series, Need for Speed is a cat-and-mouse racing game notorious for its police pursuits and adrenaline-fueled action. With generations of Need for Speed under EA's belt, the newest installment in the series, called Undercover, has some new tricks up its sleeve that will either make or break it.
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Need for Speed: Undercover now allows you to tear through three cities that are connected by a highway system. Joy riding through town, it's easy to get carried away racking up property damage, but keep a watchful eye out while committing random acts of chaos! NFS: Undercover comes equipped with smarter, angrier cops who aren't afraid to bust your ass by any means necessary. If you find yourself in a bind, there is a new hope in the form of "pursuit breakers" which are various traps that you can trigger by running into them. These breakers vary from billboards to piping that instantly disable cops and competitors alike, immediately giving you the upper-hand.
When you finally decide to stop hassling cops and give in to the constant nagging of the on-screen reminder that there is an event with your name on it, you'll find yourself front and center to a bevy of races. There is one feature that makes maneuvering through traffic and ahead of competitors easier, though, and that is a matrix-esque slow-motion camera that can be activated at any time during a race. This allows you to execute the impossible.
Each job thrown into your lap gives you a certain amount of street cred that positions you deeper into the underground game of high-speed, street racing and closer to the crime syndicate. After dominating each experience, as the game so elegantly puts it, you are automatically awarded "wheelman points" that boost your car's performance. If that isn't enough incentive, enduring events also rewards you with live-action, theatrical cutscenes of the infamous Maggie Q at her best.
The GPS map is your new best friend when in search of events or auto shops. Stopping by an auto repair shop for a quick adjustment won't do you wrong, as you're now able to dynamically fine-tune your vehicle to accommodate your driving style. This becomes a must when you begin acquiring the 50 some-odd available cars such as the Porsche 911 GT2 and my personal favorite, the Lotus Elise.
It appears EA is returning to its roots this time around, mirroring the gameplay of NFS: Most Wanted in this upcoming installment set to release across all platforms November 17.
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- Nov 08 2008 at 04:31:31:PM PST
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really? wow. He just like Need For Speed. da na na na na na. woop-de-doo.
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little bro said this I think Motor Storm Pacific Rift will be the best.
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This game looks dope as heck, I wish they ditched the police chases and added more street competitions
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I hope its not as difficult as need for speed most wanted. This is the only thing that I didnt like about the series, it was close to next to impossible.
Yes, I did beat NFSMW, but not after I screamed and wanted to destroy a couple of controllers, systems, TVs, and some small animals.
I hope they adjust the difficulty I play games to relax and have fun not to give me more headaches and stress. :)
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maverickneo wrote:
I hope its not as difficult as need for speed most wanted. This is the only thing that I didnt like about the series, it was close to next to impossible.
Yes, I did beat NFSMW, but not after I screamed and wanted to destroy a couple of controllers, systems, TVs, and some small animals.
I hope they adjust the difficulty I play games to relax and have fun not to give me more headaches and stress. :)
no lie
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its not as good as nfsmw but is still a great game,,,oh and it is quite hard near the end,,,i thought mw wasnt too hard till the last two races but even then it wasnt much my son compleated it in a much shorter time than me
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