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Crash Time - Undercover is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Synetic GmbH and was released on July 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Crash Time - Undercover" is a racing game where players go on a high-octane manhunt, taking down criminal gangs in various fast cars and armored vehicles. The game features over 50 action-packed missions across diverse open world environments, and also includes a multiplayer mode for up to eight players. Players can equip their vehicles with weapons and extras, and engage in thrilling car chases and explosive missions.

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Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

story10 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of missions and driving objectives, providing a mix of excitement and challenge.
The graphics and vehicle designs are visually appealing, with a decent selection of cars and fun crash physics.
The game offers a nostalgic arcade racing experience reminiscent of classic titles, with engaging mechanics and the potential for modding.

The driving physics can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating experiences with AI and mission difficulty spikes.
The story and mission structure feel repetitive, with many races that detract from the overall pacing and enjoyment.
There are significant bugs and optimization issues, particularly for certain hardware configurations, which can hinder gameplay.

story
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Crash Time - Undercover" is generally viewed as generic and lacking depth, with many players finding it confusing and forgettable. While the mission structure offers some variety and excitement, the narrative often feels disjointed and is padded with repetitive racing segments that detract from the overall experience. Despite its shortcomings, the game provides a basic framework for action and missions that some players find enjoyable, especially when enhanced by mods.
- “The narrative, while aiming to be immersive and cinematic, often falls into clichés, but it works well enough to frame the action and justify the missions.”
- “After playing through CT3 and being impressed by the story, I can say that the main story missions themselves offer quite a bit of variety with how they are presented and how they play, especially with the introduction of many new mission concepts and other aspects not seen before in the series.”
- “Moving on, the missions and the story go very much hand-in-hand, with a story involving Ben and Semir (renamed to Nick and Marcus in this version for licensing reasons) going undercover for the entire game, unlike in previous games in which they only went undercover to take down some street racing crews or car thieves.”
- “The story mode is long and confusing.”
- “I started story mode and then by the end of it, I forgot why I had to do it or what the story behind it was.”
- “The story is generic, and the presentation is wooden as all hell.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the significant upgrades from previous titles and the aesthetic appeal of certain skyboxes, while others note that the visuals can feel outdated compared to modern standards. Despite some technical issues, such as compatibility with specific graphics cards, the overall consensus is that the graphics are decent and have aged well, particularly for a game of its era. Players also commend the variety of locations and the successful integration of remastered elements, which enhance the visual experience.
- “The visuals have been significantly upgraded from the previous games, though this largely depends on what skybox is randomly selected.”
- “With the right skybox, the game looks beautiful and very aesthetically pleasing, even by today's high graphical standards.”
- “Congrats to the developers for creating a game of a past era with modern graphics and relatively challenging gameplay!”
- “Graphics look awful but the gameplay of these games is so worth it.”
- “I repent myself; the game is incompatible with AMD 6900XT series, invisible textures all over the place. Don't buy if you have this graphics card!”
- “If you’re willing to overlook dated graphics and simple gameplay, you will get a few simple hours of mindless racing.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring engaging mechanics and enjoyable moments, particularly in high-stakes scenarios, but marred by poor handling and frustrating AI. While some players appreciate the fun and nostalgic elements, others criticize the lack of clarity in key mechanics and the overall quality of graphics. Despite its flaws, many find the gameplay to be the standout aspect, offering a rewarding experience for those willing to overlook its shortcomings.
- “Far from perfect quality in voice acting, but gameplay-wise it's really fun!”
- “The game itself is genuinely enjoyable, with engaging mechanics and plenty of potential to keep you hooked.”
- “From the abilities that expand the gameplay, gorgeous vehicles, great sound design, and amazing vehicle physics, Crash Time 5: Undercover is a real joy to play.”
- “The handling is terrible, which killed my motivation to beat the whole storyline along with its gameplay.”
- “But it completely misses key gameplay mechanics, like the fact that nitro exists (mapped to 'shift'), how pursuit tech is swappable using the '.' and ',' keys, or that the horn is tied to the 'h' key.”
- “These details are critical to gameplay but are left for the player to discover on their own.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
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The game's optimization is notably inconsistent, with some players experiencing smooth performance on modern hardware, while others report significant stuttering and issues, particularly after extended play. Despite these concerns, the 2024 remaster has improved performance for some users. Overall, optimization remains a mixed aspect of the game.
- “However, thanks to the 2024 remaster, the game runs smoothly.”
- “Performance-wise, the game runs reasonably well on modern hardware, although optimization is inconsistent.”
- “There are often concerns about optimization.”
- “After about 15 minutes, the game will start stuttering.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game's soundtrack features adrenaline-pumping tracks that align well with the mission pace, but it tends to become repetitive over time. While the voice acting and cutscenes are adequate, they lack emotional depth and production quality. Overall, the music is described as generic and inoffensive rock, which may not leave a lasting impression.
- “The soundtrack is made up of adrenaline-pumping tracks that match the pace of the missions.”
- “The rock music adds an energetic vibe to the gameplay.”
- “The music manager available allows for a personalized listening experience.”
- “The soundtrack is made up of adrenaline-pumping tracks that match the pace of the missions, while voice acting and story cutscenes, though serviceable, are limited in their emotional range and production value.”
- “I'd call the music very much 'inoffensive' and 'generic' sort of rock music.”
- “I'd call the music very much 'inoffensive' and 'generic' sort of rock music.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the strong replayability of the game due to its impressive car variety and the integration of Steam Workshop, which allows for additional cars and tracks to be added, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The cars look really good in this game and have a great variety. Plus, the Steam Workshop is going to add even more replay value with additional cars and tracks.”
- “The replay value is quite low; once you've completed the main story, there's not much incentive to return.”
- “While the graphics are impressive, the lack of diverse gameplay mechanics makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
- “After a few playthroughs, the game becomes repetitive and fails to offer new experiences.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users feel that new games primarily serve as cash grabs, indicating a prevalent dissatisfaction with monetization practices in the industry.
- “New games are only cash grabs, usually.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack that enhances the intensity of missions; however, the voice acting and story cutscenes are noted to be somewhat lacking in emotional depth and production quality.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the humor in the game, particularly noting amusing bugs that can lead to unexpected and funny moments during gameplay, as illustrated by a shared streaming clip.
- “I found a hilarious bug while streaming on my laptop! Check it out here: https://youtube.com/clip/ugkxt5ld3as453snqxganecs_pvlqvymtndv?si=os2sud1p4k9bvmwe”

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Crash Time - Undercover is a racing game.

Crash Time - Undercover is available on PC and Windows.

Crash Time - Undercover was released on July 25, 2024.

Crash Time - Undercover was developed by Synetic GmbH.

Crash Time - Undercover has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Crash Time - Undercover is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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