I HAVE A NEED FOR SPEED!

Advantages: Good graphics and control
Disadvantages: long load times

...NEED FOR SPEED: SHIFT Unlike previous games in the franchise there are no high speed chases from the cops, this one focuses on more of an authentic track racing game. The career mode is lengthy with over 200 events to complete and as you win and are promoted up the leagues until you finally reach the World Tour. The modes vary from standard races, time trials, drift challenges, endurance events and car battles. You advance the leagues by earning stars through either your rank in a race, precision points, aggression points and by completing bonus objectives. Depending on your driving style you will earn special medals that will be added to your drivers profile. Your profile constantly changes with each race and is a good indicator of the type of driver you are. With the medals and points your driver profile...

Maximus-Qualitus 14.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Need for Speed: Shift (Xbox 360)

Need For Speed: Shift

Advantages: Looks Good, Sounds Good, Great Cars
Disadvantages: Over a Bit Too Quickly

...The latest installment of the Need for Speed, Shift, series reverts (thankfully) back to the track-racing percision of ProStreet. After a few more dyer attempts at the even-more-overdone-than-WW2-shooters street racing scene, the new game heads back to some of the most popular race tracks in the world. Slightly Mad Studios have managed to create an accessible racer that's easy for a beginner to pick and jump into, but at the same times appeals to experts. Anyone who has previously played any career driven racer before will know what to expect; you start with a small amount of money to buy a bottom-of-the-barrel car, finish a few races and upgrade your car, finish a few more and buy a better car. There are plenty of cars to choose from and they all behave differently making the driving experience for each unique. The cars are broke up...

AndyCreighton 15.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Need for Speed: Shift (Xbox 360)

Need for Speed: Undercover

Advantages: Car Handling
Disadvantages: Very Glitched, Repetitive

...I was a big fan of the 'Need for Speed : Underground' games, back when all you had to do was get to the starting point and then race. There was no story and there was no running away from the cops every five minutes. After 'Need for Speed : Underground 2' I stopped playing these games. because it moved away from the original idea of the game and because the far better 'Juiced' was on the market. But I finally decided to give one ago and here's the review for it. ~~~ Story ~~~ I was unaware that the 'Need for Speed' games had a story nowadays, so I was surprised when the game started with a cut-scene featuring real actors and actresses. I was sceptical of how much this could add to the game. The plot to the game is that you are an undercover cop trying to gain the trust of some gangsters involved in the street racing...

Wils0408n 06.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Need for Speed: Undercover (PS3)

I feel the need.......The need for speed

Advantages: Great graphics, great fun, the wingman is a nice feature, has a story line
Disadvantages: Perhaps a too big a game for the DS

...A quick look at the game?s case and the title of ?Need for Speed Carbon? you?d be forgiven for thinking that this is a game that is purely marketed at petrol heads and those people that are either too young to drive, those people that cannot afford to buy and modify a real boy racer?s car or those that can get a car like this but do not for various reasons. Looking beyond the title and the picture on the case it is clear to see that this game is suitable for all gamers that enjoy car racing games. The Need for Speed is probably the most well known series of this genre, being released around the same time as ?The Fast and the Furious?, and this version does not disappoint. ****Story line**** Ultimately the aim of this game is to win races and make ridiculous modifications to your cars along the way. However, this game is...

yackers1 12.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Need For Speed Underground 2 (Nintendo DS)

Need for Speed Most Wanted is Most Wanted

Advantages: gameplay police pursuits graphics sound effects car customisation multiplayer range of cars
Disadvantages: none

...So, Need for Speed Most Wanted. I found it a fantastic game. I think that graphics are truly brilliant... that is on your own personal car. The surrounding cars on the road don't have quite as good graphics, actually they look a bit like toy cars. However, the same can be said for all Need for Speed games so I won't downgrade the game to much over that. The sound effects on the cars are like the graphics, very realistic. The best thing about this game however is the police chases. I could sit for hours just messing about with them, you get all sorts of different types of police vehicles chasing you, including choppers. The pursuits can really last for as long as you want them to (providing you are half decent at the game). You can even smash through roadblocks :), and run over spikes and get stuck :( . The career is undoubtedly...

gavallan2020 15.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Need for Speed: Most Wanted (PS2)

I have a need . . . a need for speed

Advantages: Great gameplay, great graphics
Disadvantages: addictive and potentially frustrating

...I must admit to being a little slow in embracing the Playstation2 craze that has swept the world over the last few years. But when I decided that I finally wanted one (incidentally at the same time it became impossible to get hold of one ? typical!) I started asking around some friends on what games I should get. With most of my mates being into their cars there seemed to be a common theme of racing games being touted around. I am not really into doing cars up (as can be seen from the state of my car) but after trying this game decided that I would have to give it a try. I have liked previous racing games (on other consoles) and after a couple of games on this I knew it was going to be something I would like. ** Background ** Need for Speed Underground 2 is the follow up game to ?Need for Speed Underground? which was a huge...

jonesri 01.02.2005 · Read review
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Review of Need for Speed Underground 2 (PS2)

THE NEED FOR SPEED UNDERGROUND 2

Advantages: go round finding street races.
Disadvantages: background music isnt that great.

...A year ago, EA realeased an urban style racing game which allows you to tune and modify your car up anyway you want. Now thats Need for Speed Underground to you, and it was indeed the best selling game of 2003. Alrite, here comes 2004 with EA realeasing a sequel to the first NFS Underground. Here's my review for Need For Speed Underground 2. Gameplay: Lets start off with the gameplay first. First of all, the normal race modes from the first game are all here. Such as drag racing, drifting, spriting, etc. Of course there are 2 new modes which are called Racer X and URL. Racer X is race which takes place on a drift track. It doesn't really make any exitement though, because its just actually a drift race but instead you don't have to slide around corners. URL are better well known as Underground Racing League. They take...

Hakam62 19.05.2005 · Read review
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Review of Need for Speed Underground 2 (PS2)

Need For Speed Underground 2

Advantages: Ability To Modify Cars
Disadvantages: None

...Need For Speed Underground 2 Introduction Welcome to Bay view, your destination in Need For Speed Underground 2. In Bay view, the underground is thriving. With over 125 miles of open road to drive, feast on an almost limitless array of choices. Cruise the freeways for races, comb city streets for secret hotspots or get modded with the latest gear at one of Bay views numerous car shops. Customise your car with hundreds of accessories and after market parts, including brand new options like wheel spinners and audio upgrades. Once your ride is up to speed, take it to the streets in one of the all new racing modes such as street x and downhill drift. Think you've got what it takes to make it in the underground? Hers your chance to prove it. Customise Your Ride Competing in the underground requires an eye-catching combination...

Peter-Hedger 16.12.2007 · Read review
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Review of Need for Speed Underground 2 (Xbox)

Need For Speed has gone downhill!

Advantages: Car customization still available
Disadvantages: Poor car handling and structured races mean no police chases or street racing!

...Oh dear! What on earth has happened to Need For Speed?? In my opinion this game has gone and ruined an excellent series of driving games. With the obvious illegality of street racing the makers of Need For Speed have decided to make everything more legal. Gone are the days of racing through the city streets avoiding cars and police roadblocks! There are now a variety of structured races such as Sector Shootout, Drift, Wheelie competition, Top Speed Run, Speed Challenges and many others. The whole idea of the game is set around a Race Day, meaning you get to compete with other racing drivers from around the world. There is a new damage feature, meaning if you crash or scrape your car it gets damaged! You can even total your car if you crash into a barrier at 120mph or skid of the track and end up flipping your car over a hill! This...

Clare897 13.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Need for Speed: ProStreet (PS2)

Need for Speed Carbon (PS2)

Advantages: Customisation, police chasing
Disadvantages: Short lifespan, and poor music choice

...Not the best game i have ever played, there are obvious disadvantages: Poor music, lifespan far to short (can be completed in one day if you are an experienced player. There are also good points to the game, briliant choice of parts for your car and the best graphics yet seen on a Need for Speed. There is also a great choice of car especially if you have the collectors edition, police chases are now more realistic, with the car speed greatly increased and the adition of lots of pursuit breakers and shortcuts. However there is an added difficulty becuase all of the cars especially the muscle type are easy to roll so it is very aggravating when you get busted upside down! The new feature of bringing a wingman into a race with yu is also very annoying becuase more often than not they will get in your way and lose you the race. All in all...

gaming123 18.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of Need for Speed: Carbon (PS2)