7.3 out of 10

Need for Speed: Nitro

 

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  • User Score (64)
    7.3 7.3 from 64 reviewers
  • Expert Score (71)
    6.8 6.8 from 71 reviewers
  • Value for money (2)
    7.2 7.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Gameplay (16)
    7.6 7.6 from 16 reviewers
  • Graphics (22)
    7.5 7.5 from 22 reviewers
  • Sound (20)
    7.5 7.5 from 20 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (4)
    7.5 7.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Control (5)
    9.1 9.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    6.4 6.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (3)
    6.8 6.8 from 3 reviewers
  • Funfactor (2)
    4.1 4.1 from 2 reviewers
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Experts:
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7-8
(49)
5-6
(15)
3-4
(5)
1-2
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Users:
9-10
(21)
7-8
(21)
5-6
(9)
3-4
(9)
1-2
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. GameSpot

    7.0/10
    13 November 2009

    Need for Speed: Nitro is a good-looking game that boasts a dizzying sense of speed at all the right moments. You're afforded plenty of opportunities to leave your mark on the tracks with a good dose of interesting gameplay that is, for the most part, a lot of fun. It's unfortunate that the gameplay isn't more varied, but this is still a good, accessible arcade racer. Read more

    • Looks good, Loads of customization options, Rewarding progress system.
    • Only one camera view, Not enough variety.
  2. Australian Gamer

    Australian Gamer
    22 December 2009

    Some kid will like it..... not that a G Rating instantly means this is for kids. Rent it, play it, take it back. I'm sure Santa brought you better games for Christmas, if he brought you this and it's still in it's plastic trade that bad boy in. Pros Good Controller selection - Lots of unlocks - Creativity encouraged with vehicle modification and painting Cons Boring and repetative - Slight learning curve depending on your controller selection Read more

    • Good Controller selection - Lots of unlocks - Creativity encouraged with vehicle modification and painting
    • Boring and repetative - Slight learning curve depending on your controller selection
  • User Reviews

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Customize your car, take corners at 200 mph, and own your opponents. Need for Speed NITRO delivers the fun and exhilaration of high-speed racing with deep and challenging gameplay, where racing skills are not the only way to victory. Master advanced techniques such as building up boost by taking risks on the road, then use it at the right moment to take the lead. But don’t forget about the cops, who will do everything they can to disrupt the race. And for the ultimate…

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