| Name | Reviewer | Quote | Score | Date |
| Nintendojo.com (Nintendo DS) | Austin Starr | Asphalt Urban GT doesn't participate in much of the innovation that makes the DS special, but oddly enough, it's still a fun racer that offers some very cool multiplayer features. | 7.4 out of 10 | 2004 |
| GR.Bolt.com (Nintendo DS) | Joe Dodson | After playing some Asphalt Urban GT, you’ll just want to break your Nintendo DS. | C- | 2004 |
| GameSpot.com (Nintendo DS) | Ryan Davis | It doesn't really take great advantage of many of the features that make the DS unique, but Asphalt is still fundamentally an enjoyable arcade-style racer, regardless of the platform. | 7.5 out of 10 | 2004-November-19 |
| GamePro.com (Nintendo DS) | Four-Eyed Dragon | At the end, this is one racer that looks good, but its performance under the hood rumbles with little fanfare. | n/a | 2004-November-25 |
| GameSpy.com (Nintendo DS) | Dave Kosak | So, if you need the realistic tracks and real vehicles, Asphalt: Urban GT will deliver. Otherwise, you'll probably want to get your DS racing kicks elsewhere. | 2 out of 5 | 2004-December-22 |