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Great idea... HORRIBLE controls!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 9
Date: December 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game has really cool graphics and lots of custom cars. The controls work most of the time, but it tends to mess up on sharp turns. Sometimes it would work and sometimes it would not. Even on cars rated with great control the stearing would randomly go out causing me to crash head on into a wall.

This game is fun, but at most I would rent it because it just makes you mad when you would have won a race but lost because your stearing went out. I would wait a little bit until the game developers actually make a full racing game designed for the Wii. Need for Speeed Carbon was obviously a game designed for another system thown out to be a launch title to make a quick buck for Electronic Arts. The Wii controls are obviously tacked on and dont work as well as they could have had EA spent more time developing them.

So to sum up all of this, you will more than likely be really disapointed if you buy this due to the buggy controls. Wait another few months if you really do want to buy it and it will probably be in the bargain bin at walmart for $19.99.

Nearly impossible to play on the wii

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: January 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is nearly impossible to play with the wii controller. Graphics are very dark (I have a 47" 1080i Visio HD tv). Maybe I need to try it some more but my initial impressions of this with the wii is unplayable.

Meh.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 6 / 12
Date: April 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is absolutely littered with ads! They are not only on the billboards you go by, you get "text messages" from T-Mobile. The story line is OK. The controls are clunky, unless you hold the A button while turning you won't be able to go around sharp curves (the oversteer control). If you turn the wheel too far while going around it will sometimes reset to 12 o'clock while your controller is still angled to turn. Without invoking the oversteer control the wheel will only turn from about 10-2 o'clock.

Poor controls make this game a bust

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: December 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I love the NFS franchise and enjoyed NFS Underground on the PC immensely. The Wii version of NFS Carbon is a beautiful game, but sorely lacking when it comes to controls. The wiimote just doesn't cut it. Having previously had a steering wheel with accelerator which have now beeen replaced by the wiimote - this game is just a sad imitation.

Worst racing game ever!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 14
Date: January 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is really dumb!It's not fun because the controls don't work, and it's almost impossible to steer. I turned this game in the day I bought it! The Wii rcing games are really bad and have poor controlls.At the place where I turned it in, this game(The one I turned in), and GT Pro Series (another Wii racing game), were the only 2 used Wii games there! That's how bad Wii racing games are. The only reason why I gave this game an overall 2 stars was because of the graphics

If It Wasn't For The Poor Controls...

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 03, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I like most racing games, and I thought this game looked amazing, especially with the new motion controls, but boy, I was way off. This game is beautiful graphic-wise. It has many cars to choose from. The gameplay was solid and hasn't changed too much from the other games. Those were the few positives of NFS Carbon.
Now we get to the negatives. The controls are the worst part of this game, making it the reason it got two stars. If it wasn't for the poor controls, this game could be great. The controls seemed clear in the instruction manual, but were extremely confusing, difficult, and frusturating in the game. They only work about half the time. The car seemed to do the opposite of what I wanted it to do. It also seemed as if I had barely any control of the car. I also remember turning the Wii remote almost all the way around to do a simple turn. I can't even describe how frusturating it is to be in first place and almsot done with the race, but then crash or fall due to poor controls. I know that most people who say a game has poor controls don't take the time to figure them out carefully, but I did. I read the instructions (which is only a few pages) and examined my motions carefully. I've read that you can change the controls to using the thumbstick, but that's just boring. If you want to control a car with a control stick get, save some money and buy it for another system. And besides, what's the point of having motion controls that barely work. I also wish this game had an option to change the time of day at a race. All the races take place at night, which is pretty cool, but it can be a little hard to see sometimes. I also got tired of always racing at night.
Basiclly, NFS Carbon has poor controls that leave you frantically flailling the Wii remote all over the place. It seems like EA took time on the gameplay and graphics, but just carelessly threw in the controls. I highly reccomend buying this on another system like the PS2. This game is only for die-hard NFS fans. Thanks for reading.

Good but Not Great

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 8 / 11
Date: December 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I tried to like this game - I really enjoy racing games and I thought it would be fun with the remote to control the steering. It was somewhat fun at first but the story line and the controls eventually became tiring. A lot of things seem tacked on at the last minute. Even the manual was only a couple pages long and mostly black and white. I basically spent a lot of time trying to out run or ram into police cars. To me it's not worth the money that is currently being charged for it.

Awesome graphics, poor control....................

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: December 14, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The need for speed franchise seems to be a hit or miss with the NFS titles for PS2 were just awesome. Most wanted for DS wasn't so great and it seems that Carbon was a really good step for the WII graphic wise and concept wise, but it just feels like not enough effort was put into refining the controls. The controller is great to use in the situation of driving, (Try Excite Truck, you'll see what I mean!) so obviously the prospect of moving the controller in the steering wheel motion works out great. But I just could not get past the feeling of unresponsiveness from the controls. The storyline works really well and graphically, the game looks great. Maybe a little more technological refinement from EA would have sent this title to a higher level. If you're looking for a good driving game that is easier to play and exhibits more of a fun factor, I would recommend Excite Truck over NFS: Carbon.

Nice racing game but not much variety

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: April 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a nice racing game with 5 different unique control schemes which all using the Wii remote abilities in special ways.

The main and really only problem with the game is that it is night time all the time and all the races are within the same similar looking city levels so the variety of tracks is not so great and the night time stuff looks good at first but once you get faster cars it starts to just strain the eyes.

The canyon boss races are really fun. The soundtrack of the game is excellent throughout. Graphics are nice but lack diversity and the night time all the time got tiring for my eyes. Gameplay and controls are pretty good. AI is okay and you get some ally AI that work okay. Game has a few bugs here and there (especially with the ally AI). Lots and lots of car customizations. Nice to be able to drive all variety of real-world cars and customize them but sucks that they don't take any damage (except paint scraping) in collisions which breaks the realism.

Wii Ride

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 16 / 20
Date: December 13, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The Nintendo Wii has definitely been one of the hottest toys this holiday season. Although the game system has been hot, many of the titles for the system, have also been issued for Nintendo's other console, the Gamecube. That has been the case with Legend Of Zelda: Twiglight Princess, Happy Feet, and recently, Need For Speed as well. Since its made its debut years ago, Need For Speed has definitely been recognized as one of the most popular racing franchises ever. The games have all done mostly well for the PS2, Xbox 360, and the home computers as well. Now that it has made its debut on the Wii, can it deliver as well?

Need For Speed Carbon for the Nintendo Wii, challenges drivers to face off in over 70 different races ranging from sprints, circuits, and the new canyon duels, where you go head to head against the vulgar street racer Darius, and his crew of speed demons. In the game, you and your crew have to battle your way to the top, as well as the thrills of the cahse against the police. The game also features automobiles ranging from classic muscle cars like the Dodge Charger, ans classic speed racers like the Chevrolet Corvette, the infamous Dodge Viper, and the Mclaren racers too. The game also features a challenge mode, where you are given the chance to prove you are more than just a winner in career mode. The graphics really handle well for the Wii and give out a better sense of gameplay. Although the graphics and the sound handle well, there are a few disadvantages to the game. The main disadvantage is the control. It takes awhile to get used to, considering the motion movement in the Wii controller, as you use it as if it is a steering wheel. The other disadvantage is the pursuits against the police in the career mode. There really isn't as much challenge against them as there was with Need For Speed Most Wanted from the Gamecube, which leaves a little dissapointment.

Despite a couple of flops, Need For Speed Carbon is a true delight for anybody who owns, or is planning to buy the Nintendo Wii. I love this game a lot, and if you are a Wii gamer, than you'll truly love the thrills of the chase here. This is a great introduction game for the system, and I loved racing with it, and you will too. Otherwise, you might be left in the dust.

Graphics: B+

Sound: B

Control: B 1/2-

Fun & Enjoyment: B

Overall: B 1/2+

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