EditByBSEditor: No matter where you are, simply pull out your iPod and whisk yourself away to Beverly Hills, or Monte Carlo, or even Dubai, where you’ll compete in a few high-stakes races with one of 10 cars and motorcycles. Use a few well-timed nitro boosts to pick
Up speed during the contests. Between races, upgrade your ride and win the affection of girlfriends who offer various competitive edges.
While racing, watch the “WANTED” meter and keep your eyes peeled for the police when it fills, because all that high-speed driving will attract their attention. And that’s when the rubber hits the road: if the police apprehend you, you’ll lose ground in the race and see your hard-earned reputation take a hit.
Your New Career
Select Instant Race if you just want a quick contest, but Career mode is where you’ll find the white-knuckle excitement. Travel to seven different cities around the world and compete in six types of racing challenges:
Normal: Your basic race. Finish in the top three to complete it.
Beat ‘em All: Take out as many other cars as possible. Bonus points for eliminating the police too.
Cop Chase: Your goal is to catch the leader. Ignore all other drivers or suffer financial penalties.
Duel: Pass your opponent and finish in first place. The size of your pre-race bet dictates how aggressively the police will pursue you.
Time Attack: Finish the race within a certain time limit, but watch out for those blocks in the road: each one you hit adds a second to your final time.
Drift: Show everyone how to drift through turns.
Each challenge you successfully complete earns money toward upgrading your vehicle’s engine, suspension, brakes, nitro capability, and other attributes. You can also spend some cash to buy another of Asphalt 4’s ten unlockable vehicles.