Need for Speed: Undercover Classic
Nintendo DS · Racing
Need for Speed: Most Wanted
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | EA Jawbreaker |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Need for Speed |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the Nintendo DS, Need for Speed: Most Wanted is a racing game developed by EA Jawbreaker and published by Electronic Arts.
Among the 59 DS racing games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Need for Speed series; on the DS you can also try Need for Speed: Nitro, Need for Speed: Carbon and Need for Speed: Underground 2. The series also appears on other systems with The Need for Speed (3DO) and Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed (PS1).
Need for Speed: Most Wanted 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 Need for Speed: Most Wanted 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.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted cheats & codes
118 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max Respect | 020F7498
000F423F |
|---|---|
| Max Upgrade Points | 020F749C
000F423F |
| Audi TT 3.2 quattro [Free and Drivable] | 220F72F4
00000003 |
| BMW M3 GTR [Free and Drivable] | 220F7310
00000003 |
| Porsche Carrera GT [Free and Drivable] | 220F732C
00000003 |
| Cobalt SS [Free and Drivable] | 220F7348
00000003 |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted walkthroughs & guides
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If you like Need for Speed: Most Wanted, the Matrix also picks…
Need for Speed: Nitro Classic
Need for Speed: Carbon Classic
Need for Speed: Underground 2 Classic
Need for Speed: ProStreet Classic
The Need for Speed Classic
Need for Speed II Classic
Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted FAQ
Who made Need for Speed: Most Wanted?
It was developed by EA Jawbreaker and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Need for Speed: Most Wanted multiplayer?
Yes. Need for Speed: Most Wanted supports up to 2 players.
How long does Need for Speed: Most Wanted take to play?
As a racing game, Need for Speed: Most Wanted 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.
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