Crash Time 5: Undercover

Try Not to Crash and Burn

Crash Time 5 Undercover is a driving game with a twist. Instead of playing the usual role of reckless racers, gamers take on the persona of cops that are charged with putting a stop to a dangerous smuggling ring. Read on to discover if this new take on things is enough to make the game feel fresh and interesting.

Crash Time 5 is takes place of the Autobahns and roads of Germany and some of the settings are simply stunning. The open roads make for an exciting setting and add plenty of atmosphere to the game. the storyline has been well created and thought out and helps drawn players into the game.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the voice acting. The dialogue and actual voices themselves are so cheesy and disjointed that they are likely to make gamers laugh out loud at times. While not done intentionally, this could add to the charm of the game for people who have an offbeat sense of humour. The main problem is that the dialogue was originally created in German and it has been rather poorly translated.

This would be no problem for most racing games. However, Crash Time 5 Undercover relies heavily on the dialogue to set the scene and carry the storyline forward and players may often find themselves puzzling over exactly what is being said and what they are supposed to be doing.

Players will have the chance to race up to fifty different cars during the course of the game. While the cars themselves could use a bit of a face lift, they certainly aren’t bad and present fairly good driving dynamics. This game is sure to satisfy the need for speed that lovers of racing games are likely to feel, while the diverse range of missions that need to be completed help to add variety to the game and make it about more than simply racing.

The cool storyline of Crash Time 5 Undercover helps to set the game apart from the large number of driving games that are already out there. People who can get past the voice acting are sure to have a lot of fun playing the game and it certainly offers plenty of thrills and spills.

Pros

• Great landscapes
• Very cool roads to drive on
• Fifty different cars
• Lots of missions to complete

Cons

• Terrible voice acting
• The crash physics are unrealistic