I downloaded the demo... just out of curiosity... Need for speed is nothing for me really, as I don't play arcades... I prefer rFactor, Live for Speed or GTR2 anyday.
So, I played the demo for a bit... personally, this seems like a step back for me... IMO, this part should have come right after Need For Speed Underground 2... everything takes place at night again, wheras in MW, everything was so much better during the day...
The thing I really like is the addition of Muscle cars, makes the game more complete.
Autosculpt is quite an innovative idea... offers some interesting combinations, making it less likely that you'll end up with someone that has a car exactly like you...
Since its an arcade, I won't talk about realism....
I really like the return of the drift mode... prolly my favorite.
Anyhow, for those that liked the previous NFS series, this one will most probably not let you down either. For those that didn't, the Carbon edition does not give you a reason to buy it...
P.S.:Can someone please explain why on earth it is called carbon, when even the title style (neon blue for those that haven't seen it) has nothing to do with carbon? Yeah yeah, carbon valley, I know... don't like that part.