Need for Speed Undercover Review (XB360)

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Shoddy graphics and a lame-duck storyline aren't enough to slow down this Speed machine.

by Robert Workman on Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Need For Speed Undercover puts you in the shoes of an undercover operative working to bring down an international smuggling ring. The ability to jump into races without having to drive to specific locations is nice, allowing you to step on the gas without hesitation. There are 18 levels available, along with over-the-top police chases (they get real aggressive) and online racing events. The graphics aren't bad, although the action occasionally chugs slightly. The scripted video sequences are campy, but the beautiful babes (led by Maggie Q) make up for them. With the superior Burnout Paradise still making the rounds, Undercover won't rev everyone's engine. If you liked Most Wanted or the Hot Pursuit games, however, you'll want to climb behind this wheel.