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Joe Wainer
Joe WainerUpdated 2 months ago

High-speed street racing game

Need for Speed Carbon is a premium racing game from Electronic Arts, serving as the tenth installment of the Need For Speed (NFS) video game series. Like other entries, it focuses on the underground racing scene of a particular city. The goal is simple, yet enticing: defeat all the rival crews in different territories and establish dominance.

Praised for its revolutionary customization at the time of the release, Need for Speed Carbon is noted for helping cement the NFS franchise at a period that included Need for Speed: Underground, Need for Speed: Undercover, and Need for Speed: ProStreet.

Conquer the underground racing scene

Set in a fictional city, Need for Speed Carbon presents a unique blend of racing and narrative. The game revolves around a player-controlled protagonist who, after a long hiatus, returns to the city to settle unfinished business. The city is divided into various territories controlled by rival racing crews, and the player's objective is to win races and challenges to take control of these territories.

The graphics in this entry are not just aesthetically pleasing but are undoubtedly a standout feature, showcasing meticulous detailing in the design of the cars and a beautifully rendered cityscape that adds to the gameplay experience. The game, especially when played on newer devices, offers impressive graphics that enhance the overall experience. The audio aspect, especially the adrenaline-pumping soundtrack, is carefully designed to immerse the player in the world of street racing.

However, this is far from perfect. One feature that players missed here is the lack of police chases compared to other games in the franchise. Also, the drift mechanics in this game were considerably easier, which was a treat to new NFS players but a letdown among experienced fans. Other than that, being a game originally released in 2006, note that it has small storage requirements and dated graphics quality.

A good addition to the NFS series

Need for Speed Carbon is a popular game from the acclaimed Need for Speed franchise. Notable for its detailed graphics and immersive audio, it provides a host of features, including challenges and customization options. However, its efforts to stand out among other games have led to divided opinions about it, such as the easier drift mechanics and the reduced police chases. Overall, it’s a fine addition to the NFS series.

The game's tagline is "The Battle for the City Is Won in the Canyon". What starts in the city is settled in the canyons as Need for Speed Carbon immerses you in the world’s most dangerous and adrenaline-filled form of street racing.

You and your crew must race in an all-out war for the city, risking everything to take over your rivals’ neighborhoods one block at a time. As the police turn up the heat, the battle ultimately shifts to Carbon Canyon, where territories and reputations can be lost on every perilous curve.

With online racing and the most advanced graphics and car customization tools ever, Need for Speed Carbon is the ultimate next generation racing game.

All-new Canyon Duel and Drift race modes are the ultimate test of skill and nerve, where one wrong turn could cost you more than the race. Race for control of the city block-by-block by taking down rival crews on their turf, then defeat their crew leaders in life-or-death races in Carbon Canyon. The revolutionary new Autosculpt™ car customization tool gives you the power to design and tweak your crew’s cars in ever way imaginable.

Affiliate with the Tuner, American Muscle, or Exotic car classes and prove once and for all who makes the best set of wheels. A new physics model makes each class handle and drive differently. Strategically choose your crew members and then use their skills on the road and in the garage to help you win races and customize your cars.

Take your custom Autosculpted car online and challenge other live racers from around the world. The most riveting Need For Speed edition yet.

PROS

  • Continues the story from NFS: Most Wanted
  • High-quality car details included
  • Immersive soundtrack

CONS

  • Reduced police chases
  • Drifting mechanics made too easy

Program available in other languages


Need for Speed Carbon for PC

  • Trial version

  • In English
  • 3.9

    (9499)

User reviews about Need for Speed Carbon

  • Alex Duarte

    by Alex Duarte

    Great and very excellent thank you very much and to much good quality for the video and graphics

  • Monsa Moosa

    by Monsa Moosa

    Love the details especially the surroundings, the music is on fire beats keep throttle pumping

  • Frank Mooh

    by Frank Mooh

    when I play its my best moment . I encourange you and feel the vybe

  • STUTTGART

    by STUTTGART

    vary good.
    i have come to LOVE IT, i have it on play station, and then found this after geting a g29 racing wheel.

  • Kamsi Ikegwuoha

    by Kamsi Ikegwuoha

    Overall, Great Game.
    Great Demo. Awesome Sub-Storyline. Fantastic car sounds and Graphics!
    Pros: Great Graphics, Cars and Improved Car So More

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    very good.
    please add more features to game and make the game best of all i will keep playing this game and you make new editions
    Pros: n More


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