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Metacritic 7710+

Need For Speed Carbon

Electronic Arts Black Box|2006RacingArcade
GameCubeXboxPS3WiiPCClassic MacintoshGame Boy AdvancePS VitaPS2Xbox 360PSPDS

LumiScore

57

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 7+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

41/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

9/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a high-octane racing experience with opportunities for strategic thinking and quick reflexes. Encourage your child to focus on improving their driving skills and understanding race strategies.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
44
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)41/100

What your child develops

Need For Speed Carbon offers strong spatial awareness and reaction time benefits through its fast-paced racing gameplay. Strategic thinking is also encouraged through crew management and race tactics. The game can help with learning transfer as players adapt to different car types and track conditions.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~20hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Need for Speed™ Carbon takes handheld racing to a whole new level with all-new crew-based gameplay and an exclusive east coast open-world city. Settle an ongoing turf war by building an unstoppable crew, winning races against your fiercest rivals, and outwitting the cops.