Need for Speed Carbon (GameCube)

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  Need For Speed: Carbon Gamecube version

  by kool_5612 on December 31, 2006

  Pros: Good graphics, array of automobiles, unlimited customization

  Cons: short time to beat, stupid cops, etc.

  Summary: NFS: Carbon is a good game to buy, but there are many pros and cons to the game.
  
  Pros: There are many cars which you can choose from (once the
  
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  Summary: NFS: Carbon is a good game to buy, but there are many pros and cons to the game.
  
  Pros: There are many cars which you can choose from (once the game has been beaten).
  There is also a multiplayer, quick race and a challenge series away from Carrer Mode, which if beaten, unlocks most of the games' cars and parts. There are over 13 different kinds of races such as circuit, sprint, drift, and the Carbon exclusive Canyon Race, Canyon Duel, and Canyon Drift.
  
  When it comes to the cars used, there are many types of them. The Muscles are known for their acceleration and when (feature) is unlocked, a special "chop top" option is avalible only for muscles, which lowers the roof of the muscle car. Some muscle cars in the game are the Chrysler 300C SRT8, The Chevrolet Camaro SS, and even the Dodge Challenger Concept.
  For the Tuner class, they are best known for their extreme handiling and turns. Unfortunately, there is nothing unique about the tuners. Some tuners in the game asre the Mazda RX-8, the Nissan 350Z and the Toyota Supra to name a few.
  For the exotic class, they are best known for their high speeds. You should be familiar on how to drive a tuner car or have previous gaming experience before taking on the exotic, or else the car may seem uncontrollable at times. Some examples of exotics are the Lotus Elise, Lamborghini Gallardo, and the Mercedes-Benz Mclaren SLR
  
  Cons: There are an unusual amount of cons in this game. One for instance is that the game itself only takes a bare minimum of seven hours to beat, realitivly short for a video game, but could be good or bad(the average video game takes around 15-20 hrs to beat). Also, the cops seem a bit "stupid". For example, if the cops are looking for you, and you are backed up against the wall, the cop will notice, but drive off anyway. Another cop tip is that you will be "busted" if you are traveling less than 30mph and "surrounded". Personally, i've been able to escape, but am still busted anyway. Speaking of busting, there is a scenario of which you, the driver have the opportunity to run away from the cops, but run into the cops' arms anyway. One last note on Carrer mode is that it can be EXTREMELY bothersome on how some bosses can't be immediately be beaten. Personally it took me about 5 times to beat Darius in the street race, and that's before the canyon duel, yet another hard challenge. Also, there are other crews which may try to attack your territory, which can be bothering at some times.
  
  Generally, the pros outweigh the cons, making NFS: Carbon a good yet entertaining game to buy for any gamer (reccomended) 10 and up

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  Cars that can be unlocked throughout the game(done by tier)
  Tier 1:
  Chevrolet Camaro SS
  Chrysler 300C SRT8 Hemi
  Alfa Romeo Brera
  Mercedes-Benz CLK500
  Mazda RX-8
  Mazda Speed3
  Tier 2:
  Mistubishi Eclipse GT (2006)
  Volkswagen Golf R32
  Vauxhall Monaro VXR
  Lotus Elise
  Renalut Clio v6
  Ford Mustang GT (2006)
  Mazda RX-7
  Dodge Charger SRT8
  Porsche Cayman S
  Dodge Charger R/T (1970's)
  Aston Martin DB9
  Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
  Tier 3
  Nissan 350Z
  Toyota Supra
  Subaru Impreza WRX STi
  Mitsubisi Lancer IX MR
  Shelby GT500 (1967)
  Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
  Plymouth Hemi cuda
  Dodge Challenger Concept
  Dodge Viper SRT-10
  Lamborghini Gallardo
  Porsche Carrera GT
  Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (2006)
  Ford GT (2006)
  Lamborghini Murcielago
  Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
  
  Bonus Cars: Unlocked by Reward Cards and/or completion of Carrer Mode (UNCUSTOMIZABLE)
  Audi LeMans Quattro
  Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
  Police Crusier
  Police Interceptor
  Police Rhino (SUV)
  Chevrolet Chevelle SS
  Cross Corvette Z06
  BMW M3 GTR
  Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX (1999)
  Dumptruck
  Firetruck
  Infiniti G35
  Lexus IS300
  Toyota Corolla GT-S
  Toyota MR2
  Plymouth RoadRunner
  Pontiac GTO (police)
  Shelby GT500 (2007)
  Lotus Europa S
  Porsche 911 Turbo
  Porsche 911 Turbo GT3 RS
  
  Downloadble Cars:
  Pagani Zonda F
  Dodge Challenger R/T (1971)
  
  NFS: Carbon Collectors Edition cars
  Koenigsegg CCX
  Nissan 240SX
  Jaguar XK (2007)
  Chevrolet Camaro concept (2007)

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  Cars that can be unlocked throughout the game(done by tier)
  Tier 1:
  Chevrolet Camaro SS
  Chrysler 300C SRT8 Hemi
  Alfa Romeo Brera
  Mercedes-Benz CLK500
  Mazda RX-8
  Mazda Speed3
  Tier 2:
  Mistubishi Eclipse GT (2006)
  Volkswagen Golf R32
  Vauxhall Monaro VXR
  Lotus Elise
  Renalut Clio v6
  Ford Mustang GT (2006)
  Mazda RX-7
  Dodge Charger SRT8
  Porsche Cayman S
  Dodge Charger R/T (1970's)
  Aston Martin DB9
  Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
  Tier 3
  Nissan 350Z
  Toyota Supra
  Subaru Impreza WRX STi
  Mitsubisi Lancer IX MR
  Shelby GT500 (1967)
  Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
  Plymouth Hemi cuda
  Dodge Challenger Concept
  Dodge Viper SRT-10
  Lamborghini Gallardo
  Porsche Carrera GT
  Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (2006)
  Ford GT (2006)
  Lamborghini Murcielago
  Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
  
  Bonus Cars: Unlocked by Reward Cards and/or completion of Carrer Mode (UNCUSTOMIZABLE)
  Audi LeMans Quattro
  Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
  Police Crusier
  Police Interceptor
  Police Rhino (SUV)
  Chevrolet Chevelle SS
  Cross Corvette Z06
  BMW M3 GTR
  Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX (1999)
  Dumptruck
  Firetruck
  Infiniti G35
  Lexus IS300
  Toyota Corolla GT-S
  Toyota MR2
  Plymouth RoadRunner
  Pontiac GTO (police)
  Shelby GT500 (2007)
  Lotus Europa S
  Porsche 911 Turbo
  Porsche 911 Turbo GT3 RS
  
  Downloadble Cars:
  Pagani Zonda F
  Dodge Challenger R/T (1971)
  
  NFS: Carbon Collectors Edition cars
  Koenigsegg CCX
  Nissan 240SX
  Jaguar XK (2007)
  Chevrolet Camaro concept (2007)

  Updated
  one important feature i left out earlier is the "wingman". The wingman is a "buddy" you can race with for most races. There are 3 types of wingmen; blockers, who block off your opponents; drafters, who can give you a boost of speed when needed; and scouts, who stay ahead of you most of the time and look for the shortest way around the track.
  Here's a list of all the unlockable crew members
  
  Neville: unlocked at the start of the game. A blocker, and his car will match your car class and tier.
  
  Sal: Win around 4-6 races. A scout, and his car will match your car class and tier
  
  Colin: Defeat the TFK boss, Wolf. A drafter, he drives only exotics: Tier1: Alfa Romeo Brera. Tier2: Porsche Cayman S. Tier3: Porsche Carrera GT
  
  Samson: Beat 21'st Street boss Angie. A blocker, he only drives muscles. Tier1: Camaro SS. Tier2: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T. Tier3: Plymouth Hemi cuda
  
  Yumi: Defeat Bushido boss Kenji. A scout, she only drives tuners. Tier1: Mazda RX-8
  Tier2: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT. Tier3: Subaru Impreza WRX STi
  
  Nikki: The last unlockable crew member, unlock after all 3 territories have been conquerered except for Stacked Deck. She drives only a Ford GT

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