Asphalt: Urban GT DS box art

Nintendo DS · Racing

Asphalt: Urban GT

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2004
GenreRacing
DeveloperGameloft
PublisherUbisoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesAsphalt
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 12

Asphalt: Urban GT is a racing game released in 2004 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Gameloft and published by Ubisoft.

It belongs to the DS's earliest wave of games. Other notable DS releases from 2004 include Polarium, Feel the Magic: XY/XX and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations. Among the 59 DS racing games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Asphalt series; on the DS you can also try Asphalt: Urban GT 2. Gameloft also made Brothers in Arms DS, Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles and Miami Nights: Singles in the City for the DS.

Asphalt: Urban GT supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Asphalt: Urban GT is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Asphalt: Urban GT gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Asphalt: Urban GT cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Cash021131A8 00900000
Max/Infinite Money02151F00 0098967F
Infinite Turbo1210B62C 00000900
Widescreen (16:9)92033620 00001555 12033620 00001C72 D2000000 00000000
Widescreen (16:10)92033620 00001555 12033620 0000199A D2000000 00000000
All Championship Races BeatenD5000000 00000002 C0000000 0000003D D6000000 02151F48 D2000000 00000000

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Asphalt: Urban GT walkthroughs & guides

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Asphalt: Urban GT FAQ

When did Asphalt: Urban GT come out on the DS?

Asphalt: Urban GT was released for the Nintendo DS in 2004.

Who made Asphalt: Urban GT?

It was developed by Gameloft and published by Ubisoft.

Is Asphalt: Urban GT multiplayer?

Yes. Asphalt: Urban GT supports up to 2 players.

How long does Asphalt: Urban GT take to play?

As a racing game, Asphalt: Urban GT typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Asphalt: Urban GT on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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