Crash Time - Undercover
- July 25, 2024
- Synetic GmbH
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The game offers cheesy fun and a variety of activities, including racing, missions, and car chases, reminiscent of the TV show.
- The driving model, while initially challenging, becomes enjoyable once mastered, and the seamless world design provides an engaging experience.
- The game features a decent selection of cars and fun physics, making it a nostalgic and entertaining arcade racing experience.
- The removal of the free roam mode from previous entries makes the game feel linear and less engaging.
- The AI can be overly aggressive and frustrating, often leading to unfair racing experiences due to their rubber-banding and pit maneuvering.
- The graphics and voice acting feel dated, and the overall story lacks depth, making it the weakest entry in the series.
- story38 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in "Crash Time Undercover" is generally considered weak and lacks depth, often feeling disconnected and padded with excessive racing sequences. While the missions offer some variety and interesting scenarios, such as protecting a bomb-laden vehicle, the overall narrative does not engage players significantly, resembling a less compelling version of "Need for Speed: Undercover." Players appreciate the fun gameplay and driving mechanics, but the story is not a strong point of the game.
“The missions are really fun and the different types are enjoyable, adding variety to the game beyond just racing with or without weapons in single races.”
“The campaign structure alternates between missions and races, creating a dynamic flow that keeps the gameplay engaging.”
“The missions are interesting and well-placed, although I'm not the biggest fan of the system they came up with - the alternating race and police mission format.”
“The 'cutscenes' usually give a little dialogue and the mission description kinda gives some context, but it all feels not too connected.”
“My biggest gripe is really just that the whole singleplayer story feels padded out by too many races.”
“Its basically the story of NFS Undercover but worse.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, with a nostalgic late 2000s style that some players appreciate amidst a trend of hyper-realism in modern titles. While the visuals may feel slightly outdated, they are complemented by high frame rates and beautiful locations, making the overall experience enjoyable, especially given the game's price point. Additionally, the inclusion of various graphics options, including support for ultrawide displays, enhances accessibility for players.
“Graphics are quite good, considering the age of the game.”
“Congrats to the developers for creating a game of a past era with modern graphics and relatively challenging gameplay!”
“The locations are beautiful, and the developers did really well with the graphics they're using for the price.”
“I'm a grown adult playing a game with subpar graphics in 2024, but the gameplay is the most beautiful part I've seen in the past 10 years in a car game.”
“In a world where every new car game focuses on the most realistic graphics, I have to appreciate the late 2000s graphics style this game has.”
“The graphics are decent, though slightly old (yet very high frame rate).”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, particularly the dynamic between police and racers, which adds depth to the experience. Despite some minor graphical issues and a weak story, players appreciate the driving physics and the nostalgic feel combined with modern graphics, making it one of the standout aspects of the game. Overall, it offers a challenging and enjoyable experience reminiscent of classic car games.
“Congrats to the developers for creating a game of a past era with modern graphics and relatively challenging gameplay!”
“The weapons add another layer of gameplay that I enjoy, as the police vs. racer/courier dynamic is often lacking in most car games.”
“I'm a grown adult playing a game with subpar graphics in 2024, but the gameplay is the most beautiful part I've seen in the past 10 years in a car game.”
“There's slight stutter during gameplay, but nothing major.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as "inoffensive" and "generic" rock, suggesting it lacks distinctiveness and may not leave a lasting impression on players.
“The rock music is enjoyable and fits well with the game's atmosphere.”
“I would describe the music as very much 'inoffensive' and 'generic' rock, which makes it easy to listen to while playing.”
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users perceive new games as primarily cash grabs, indicating a widespread dissatisfaction with monetization practices in the industry.
“New games are only cash grabs, usually.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see essential features locked behind paywalls.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the humor in the game, particularly noting amusing bugs that can lead to unexpected and funny moments during gameplay, as illustrated by shared streaming clips.
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay mechanics, making even the most challenging moments feel light-hearted and fun.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me in stitches; it's rare to find a game that balances humor and gameplay so well.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the strong replayability of the game, citing the impressive variety of cars and the potential for additional content through the Steam Workshop, which will introduce even more cars and tracks.
“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.”
