NEW ZEALAND
 

Need for Speed Undercover 360

Review

An unimpressive arcade racing experience. Need for Speed: Undercover seems to lack any real sense of immersion and is graphically a bland experience. The difficulty curve is too easy for the majority of gamers and the frame-rate is problematic at best. However the developers have done a good job of implementing police into the city, and the police chases can be fun. Overall there is enjoyment to be had with Need for Speed: Undercover, but it's nothing special.
 
6.5 / 10
"Underwhelming"
 

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Gameplay footage shown.
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"Heroic Driving Engine" shown.

Auckland motorists to experience Need for Speed

NEWS by Dan Cheer 3 Dec 2008, 10:10 am

Electronic Arts NZ have sent us the following press release detailing a must-see promotion in downtown Auckland!

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Huge numbers are expected to turn out to take part in the launch of EA’s Need For Speed Undercover, the latest iteration of one of the biggest gaming franchises ever released.

 

New NFS Undercover trailer released

NEWS by Dan Cheer 10 Nov 2008, 10:13 am

Electronic Arts have released a new gameplay trailer for Need for Speed Undercover, the action racing game scheduled for release worldwide this November.

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 new game heralds the return of high-intensity police chases and introduces the all-new ‘Heroic Driving Engine’ - a technology that generates high-performance moves during highway battles.

Check out the "battle" trailer at GP Downloads (320MB).

 

New Need for Speed Undercover trailer

NEWS by Dan Cheer 28 Oct 2008, 10:23 am

Electronic Arts has released a new trailer for Need for Speed Undercover, their upcoming racing title due to be available for all major gaming platforms.

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 new 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.

You can check out this Heroic Driving Engine in the latest trailer at GP Downloads (231MB).

 

Need for Speed Undercover showcased

NEWS by Dan Cheer 9 Oct 2008, 12:09 pm

Electronic Arts have released a new trailer for Need for Speed Undercover, their upcoming action racing title due to be released for pretty much all of the major platforms on November 21st this year.

A mix of stunning computer graphics and live-action movies will immerse 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 heart-pounding highway battles. These high-speed, high-stake chase sequences will push players to the limit as they fight off cops and opponents while whipping through traffic at 180 miles per hour.
 

Need for Speed Undercover trailer released

NEWS by Dan Cheer 26 Sep 2008, 10:13 am

Electronic Arts have released the latest trailer for Need for Speed Undercover, showcasing this racing title due for release on all major platforms in late November this year.

Featuring international movie star Maggie Q as the lead character in the big-budget live-action sequences, Need for Speed Undercover takes the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces break-neck cop chases, the world’s hottest cars and spectacular highway battles.

Check out the trailer at GP Downloads (105MB).

 

Need for Speed Undercover trailer released

NEWS by Dan Cheer 16 Sep 2008, 10:03 am

Electronic Arts have released a new trailer for Need for Speed Undercover, the latest instalment in their driving franchise due to ship in November.

The new 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.

Check out the trailer at GP Downloads (194MB).

 
 
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Game info

Description: Need for Speed Undercover puts you at the center of a big-budget Hollywood movie with all of the drama, action and dazzling chase scenes, right on your gaming console. The unique Heroic Driving Engine will give you ultimate control over the hottest cars and push you to use every ounce of skill to ou... (more info)
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Need for Speed Undercover puts you at the center of a big-budget Hollywood movie with all of the drama, action and dazzling chase scenes, right on your gaming console. The unique Heroic Driving Engine will give you ultimate control over the hottest cars and push you to use every ounce of skill to outrun the law and take down criminal adversaries.

A mix of stunning computer graphics and live-action movies will immerse 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 heart-pounding highway battles. These high-speed, high-stake chase sequences will 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.
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RRP: $69.99
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Release Date
20 November 2008
Genre
Driving & Racing
Classification
General Audience