Crash Time - Undercover | Game Brain

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"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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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

story12 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning and have aged well, providing a visually impressive experience.
The game offers engaging mechanics and a variety of missions, making it genuinely enjoyable, especially with mods.
The community support and workshop features enhance the game, allowing for additional content and free roam options.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and optimization issues, which can severely impact gameplay and enjoyment.
The removal of free roam and the reliance on racing missions detracts from the overall experience, making it feel linear and repetitive.
The AI behavior is inconsistent and frustrating, often leading to unfair racing situations that diminish the challenge.

story
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
84%
4%
The story in "Crash Time Undercover" diverges from the traditional Cobra 11 narrative, featuring a simple police drama that lacks depth and coherence, often feeling padded with repetitive racing missions. While some missions offer engaging scenarios, the overall structure alternates between exciting objectives and monotonous races, leading to a mixed reception regarding the storytelling. Players noted that the cutscenes and mission descriptions provide minimal context, resulting in a narrative that feels disconnected and underwhelming.
- “Crash Time Undercover (CTU) is a driving game that features a fully simulated fictional German city and includes both on-road and off-road racing courses, as well as checkpoint races, missions, car chases, and car warfare using weapons similar to NFS: Hot Pursuit (remastered).”
- “The story is simple and fits the police drama.”
- “Each boss has a few missions you need to complete before you can take out the boss.”
- “This game strays away from the standard Cobra 11 story structure that you saw in the prior games and in the TV show.”
- “My biggest gripe is really just that the whole single-player story feels padded out by too many races.”
- “The 'cutscenes' usually give a little dialogue and the mission description kind of gives some context, but it all feels not too connected.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
11%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players noting that they have aged surprisingly well and still look good, especially considering the game's age. While some users mention issues with specific graphics cards, the overall aesthetic, including beautiful locations and decent car designs, is appreciated. The game successfully balances a nostalgic late 2000s style with modern graphical options, making it enjoyable for players who value gameplay over cutting-edge visuals.
- “The locations are beautiful and the developers did really well for the graphics they're using for the price.”
- “Congrats to the developers for creating a game of a past era with modern graphics and relatively challenging gameplay!”
- “Great physics, nice car designs, graphics that still hold up well and endless potential for modders.”
- “I regret buying this game; it is incompatible with the AMD 6900XT series, resulting in invisible textures all over the place. Don't buy it if you have this graphics card!”
- “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.”
- “If you’re willing to overlook dated graphics and simple gameplay, you will get a few simple hours of mindless racing.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
39%
11%
The gameplay is a mix of high points and low points, featuring engaging mechanics and enjoyable moments, particularly in vehicle combat scenarios. However, it suffers from a lack of clarity on key mechanics, which players must discover on their own, and frustrating AI behavior at times. Despite some dated graphics and minor performance issues, the driving physics and overall fun factor make it a standout experience in the racing genre.
- “The game itself is genuinely enjoyable, with engaging mechanics and plenty of potential to keep you hooked.”
- “Congrats to the developers for creating a game of a past era with modern graphics and relatively challenging gameplay!”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “If you’re willing to overlook dated graphics and simple gameplay, you will get a few simple hours of mindless racing.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is characterized as "inoffensive" and "generic" rock, with users noting its lack of distinctiveness and memorable qualities. Overall, it serves its purpose without making a significant impact.
- “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.”
- “The rock music complements the gameplay nicely, creating an engaging experience.”
- “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.”
- “I'd call the music very much 'inoffensive' and 'generic' sort of rock music.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant stuttering issues occurring after approximately 15 minutes of gameplay. Overall, the performance is deemed unsatisfactory.
- “Terrible optimization.”
- “After about 15 minutes, the game will start stuttering.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a prevalent sentiment that many new games are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a focus on monetization over quality or player experience.
- “New games are usually just cash grabs.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the humor in the game primarily through amusing bugs, with one player sharing a clip of a particularly funny glitch encountered during gameplay. This suggests that the game's comedic elements may stem from unexpected and entertaining technical issues.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”