Player Character
An undercover street racer working through the underground scene to reach the core of a criminal organization.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Steer the car |
|---|---|
A | Accelerate |
B | Brake or reverse |
Control notes
Other inputs can vary by event or interface; only the core driving inputs are listed.
How it plays
How does Need for Speed: Undercover play?
The game uses a third-person view behind the player’s car. Events include circuit races, point-to-point sprints, checkpoints, and police pursuits. The main objective is to win events, evade law enforcement, and advance through the undercover storyline.
Players steer through traffic, use nitrous when available, and manage braking and acceleration around corners. Progression unlocks additional events and vehicles, while customization and performance improvements help the player compete in harder races. A free-drive-style city setting connects many activities, although the DS version is more limited than the console editions.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Need for Speed: Undercover?
Learn the traffic patterns on each route before using nitrous. Save nitrous for long straights or the final part of a race rather than spending it immediately after the start.
During pursuits, avoid sustained contact with police vehicles and use sharp turns, narrow routes, and obstacles to break pursuit pressure. Upgrade acceleration and handling when available before prioritizing cosmetic changes.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Brake before tight corners instead of relying only on drifting or wall contact.
- 2
Use shortcuts only after learning where traffic and barriers are placed.
- 3
In pursuits, create distance first; attempting to outrun police at close range is less reliable.
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