NFS franchise nocturnal racing game set in Los Angeles canyons. The car-sharing system with a rival and canyon drifts are enjoyable. Less impressive than Underground but offering a distinctive nocturnal atmosphere and good racing gameplay.
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Category
Racing4 players7+
Split screen
Description
An EA Black Box and EA Sports urban racer released in 2006 (Japan), the tenth Need for Speed entry subtitled "Carbon." Nighttime canyon races, a Crew system for recruiting teammates and deeper visual tuning. A direct sequel to Most Wanted, with a more mixed reception.
Need for Speed - Carbon review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3 GB📅31/10/2006
Published by Electronic Arts
Need for Speed - Carbon (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Need for Speed - Carbon still worth playing in 2026?
A racer from EA, Need for Speed Carbon extends the series' underground spirit in a nocturnal city, blending street races, duel canyon descents and managing a crew of drivers with complementary talents. The deep customisation, the tuning mood and the tension of the canyons stay exhilarating. The thin story and a formula close to Most Wanted weigh a little. A gripping arcade racer for fans of stylish night driving and mid 2000s tuning culture.
