Asphalt: Urban GT 2 (Nokia N-Gage review)

Developer: Gameloft
Publisher: Gameloft
Released: 2005

Asphalt: Urban GT 2 is a racing game and the follow-up to the 2004 Nokia N-Gage original.

+ Gigantic range of races and vehicle upgrades, and the Championships mix in different challenge types to test your driving skills.

+ Winning races and driving recklessly results in dopamine-style rewards that hook you into the game's awesome progression system.

+ Breathtaking speed and the addition of nitrous top-ups on the road means you'll need to take some gambles to stay ahead.

+ Inclusion of police chases gives the action an exhilarating edge that's reminiscent of Road Rash (1991, Sega Genesis).

+ Amazing course design and the graphics are a real showpiece with an enormous amount of detail and scenic variety.

- Can be tough to spot upcoming turns due to the game's low resolution, and the frame-rate tanks in higher speed classes.

- Swooping camera when riding a bike can be disorientating, and the random screens featuring The Pussycat Dolls feel tacked-on.