Need for Speed Carbon is one of the most iconic racing games in the Need for Speed series. Developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts, it picks up right after the events of Need for Speed: Most Wanted. The game focuses on illegal street racing and gang territory control in a dark and thrilling atmosphere.
What sets this game apart is the inclusion of Canyon Races—dangerous and exciting downhill races through winding mountain roads. These races are inspired by real-life Touge racing and give the game a tense and cinematic feel. The visual theme of Carbon is darker than previous titles, emphasizing night-time racing with glowing cityscapes.
The game introduces a unique crew system. You can recruit racers to join your team and assist you during races. Each crew member has special abilities like scouting shortcuts or blocking rival racers. This strategic layer adds depth and variety to the racing experience.
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Game Released Info
- Title: Need for Speed Carbon
- Original Release: October 30, 2006
- Genre: Racing, Action
- Platform: PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360
- Developer: EA Black Box
- Language: English
- PreActive: Included
System Requirements (PC)
Minimum:
- OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7
- Processor: 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 64 MB Video Card with DirectX 9.0c support
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 5.3 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
- Memory: 1 GB RAM or more
- Graphics: 256 MB Video Card (NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 5.3 GB available space
Method of Install
- Navigate down to the page footer and select Download.
- Let the file finish downloading completely.
- Open your downloads folder and run the installer file.
- Complete the installation process as directed.
- Then, start the game and dive into the action.
Conclusion
Need for Speed Carbon is a classic that brought fresh ideas to the street racing genre. With its unique canyon duels, crew-based gameplay, and dark city atmosphere, it created a memorable racing experience that still holds up for many fans today.
It successfully carried forward the momentum from Most Wanted, while adding new gameplay mechanics and challenges. If you enjoy fast-paced racing, intense rivalry, and story-driven street battles, then Need for Speed Carbon is a must-play.
