Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. C3ML1SH
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    Map 8/10
    Handling 10/10 Cars 7/10
    Gamelook 9/10
    Overall 8,5
    Must Play for car Fans
  3. xcale
    Mar 6, 2023
    8
    Only play-worthy Need For Speed game in years after the era of Underground to Carbon. Was fun to play and physics were not **** Really felt the action fueled pursuit like it's 1998.
  4. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  5. denlunar
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is a really good racing game with great graphics and gameplay. The only flaw is that there is no opportunity to tune your car like in Need for Speed Underground 2
  6. Rediara
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Поиграв в эту игру могу сказать: это лучшая нфс для меня на ровне с мост вантед и андерграунд 2! Музыка прям огонь! Последующие игры серии перестали быть такими крутыми...
  7. Zeneko90
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  8. dimadima423212
    Jul 13, 2022
    8
    Хорошая игра! Рекомендую вам купить её, оригинал, а не ремейк, ремейк ужасный просто у этой игры, оригинал намного лучше, быстрые машины, которые даже без прокачки очень быстрые, в игре нету прокачки, но она не нужна, но игра немножко надоедает, но кайф можно получить, 8/10Хорошая игра! Рекомендую вам купить её, оригинал, а не ремейк, ремейк ужасный просто у этой игры, оригинал намного лучше, быстрые машины, которые даже без прокачки очень быстрые, в игре нету прокачки, но она не нужна, но игра немножко надоедает, но кайф можно получить, 8/10
  9. Moein7
    Nov 8, 2021
    8
    amazing arcade game play, perfect set of cars, and wide and good map makes it good for a try
  10. VikiSetyah
    Aug 25, 2021
    8
    Great game but also bad games. Poor soundtrack,great ai police,adrenaline fast paced,there is no story and Cars can be damaged
  11. kndr
    May 23, 2021
    8
    There are some burnout stuff but it didn't bother me.

    What really bothered me are the cutscenes. There are so many cutscenes. Intro is already long enough and gameplay gets interrupted by millions of cutscenes. I don't want to see new equipment or unlocked car, it feels like a ad. just let me skip! Even if you skip it still plays. What is the point of skip if it doesn't skip? I    There are some burnout stuff but it didn't bother me.

    What really bothered me are the cutscenes. There are so many cutscenes. Intro is already long enough and gameplay gets interrupted by millions of cutscenes. I don't want to see new equipment or unlocked car, it feels like a ad. just let me skip! Even if you skip it still plays. What is the point of skip if it doesn't skip?

    I didn't like drift at corners gameplay.

    You can't customize cars. You can only choose color.

    Variety of cars and car sounds are really great. There are many options.

    You can play as both cop and racer.

    Great locations to explore and race and some races has different weather conditions which adds to the game.

    Overall a great game that is ruined by so many cutscenes.    … Expand
  12. nexus151196
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    Один из лучших представителей жанра. Картинка, музыка, физика - высший класс.
  13. dimike
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    Graphics - good
    Gameplay - great
    Music - good
    story - ok
    stability - good
    10 alised edges of 10
  14. mollycoddle
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    Достойна носить название Need for speed. Немного не хватает тюнинга и полноценного сюжета, но в целом очень захватывает
  15. DerezzedOne
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing racing arcade. Criterion made one of the best game in whole racing genre.
  16. RetroPirate
    Jul 13, 2020
    8
    The good:

    +Graphics.
    +Car handling.
    +Soundtracks.
    +Unique rosters for both campaigns.
    +Different gadgets.
    +Intense atmosphere.

    The bad and fugly:

    -Mediocre physics.
    -No story.
    -No open world.
  17. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    Ну, начну с плюсов:
    - Интересный геймплей
    - Разнообразие машин - Много гоночных режимов - Возможность выбора между ГОНЩИКОМ и КОПОМ - Красивая графика Минусы: - Иногда бомбит, потому что почти всё в этой игре против тебя - Местами неправдоподобная физика машин Итог : Как по мне, игра действительно хорошая, не сравниться с SHIFTом конечно, но в целом твёрдая 8.    Ну, начну с плюсов:
    - Интересный геймплей
    - Разнообразие машин
    - Много гоночных режимов
    - Возможность выбора между ГОНЩИКОМ и КОПОМ
    - Красивая графика
    Минусы:
    - Иногда бомбит, потому что почти всё в этой игре против тебя
    - Местами неправдоподобная физика машин
    Итог :
    Как по мне, игра действительно хорошая, не сравниться с SHIFTом конечно, но в целом твёрдая 8.
  18. gold
    Jul 20, 2019
    8
    Гонки на время сложные - для меня это огромный минус (не люблю сложность...), а всё остальное на уровне: графика хороша, атмосфера на 8, годные треки имеются. Что по поводу сравнения с первыми 2 частями - ремейк хуже обеих частей, но это не значит, что он плохой.
    не могу рекомендовать - на ваш вкус.
    Итог:8.722/10    Гонки на время сложные - для меня это огромный минус (не люблю сложность...), а всё остальное на уровне: графика хороша, атмосфера на 8, годные треки имеются. Что по поводу сравнения с первыми 2 частями - ремейк хуже обеих частей, но это не значит, что он плохой.
    не могу рекомендовать - на ваш вкус.
    Итог:8.722/10
  19. Grachechkovski
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    It's been a long time since you've been in street racing - come on in, don't be shy. You can still play with your uncle as a policeman.

    The game is delightful, true description and sound of the cars in the mode of choice lifts to the sky: you can learn something new and then show off in front of the boys in 2010. There are enough difficulties - some races are really sweaty. Set of cars    It's been a long time since you've been in street racing - come on in, don't be shy. You can still play with your uncle as a policeman.

    The game is delightful, true description and sound of the cars in the mode of choice lifts to the sky: you can learn something new and then show off in front of the boys in 2010. There are enough difficulties - some races are really sweaty.
    Set of cars is good - there is everything I love: pagani, lambo, Koenigsegg, trough of your mother.
    The picture is beautiful for those years, the soundtrack explodes, but I am stingy enough.    … Expand
  20. Green_21
    Jul 2, 2019
    10
    Охрененая игра графика, физика всё хорошо, можно сравнивать с другими NFS.
    Только жаль что нет на PS4.
  21. TatsMcGee
    Sep 9, 2018
    9
    Why did I want to play it?

    Growing up, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 was one of my favorite games on the PlayStation 2. Unfortunately I never really liked any of the other NFS games and it was obvious EA favored the other NFS titles more than Hot Pursuit so I stopped paying attention to NFS. Then one day I saw Hot Pursuit on Steam for sale so I bought it for very cheap. How did the    Why did I want to play it?

    Growing up, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 was one of my favorite games on the PlayStation 2. Unfortunately I never really liked any of the other NFS games and it was obvious EA favored the other NFS titles more than Hot Pursuit so I stopped paying attention to NFS. Then one day I saw Hot Pursuit on Steam for sale so I bought it for very cheap.

    How did the game age?

    This game has aged very well. It looks good for an 8-year-old game and plays well. This may be the best racing game that I have ever played.

    What is the genre and subgenre of the game?

    It's an arcade racing game

    What did I think of the story?

    There are two different campaigns, neither one has any story which is fine. I don't want this game bogged down by a narrative. Just let me race. One of the campaigns is from the street racer side and the other is from the police side. Both you just kind of advance by racing and as you do well you unlock new cars and equipment.

    Favorite Character?

    My favorite car in the game was the Koenigsegg CCXR Edition. It was so fast but also controlled well. I could zip around corners almost seamlessly.

    Are there puzzles and How are they?

    No, no puzzles. Just get from point A to point B as fast as you can.

    What is the gameplay like and how does it feel?

    The gameplay is what makes this one of the best racing games that I have ever played. For the most part, the cars control so well and the game does an amazing job of making you feel like you're going very fast. When you're playing an arcade racer, that's what you want. You want to feel like you're going 200+ miles an hour.

    What is my favorite moment or sequence from the game?

    Its nothing major but there are so many cars to unlock in this game and you do it so quickly. The game gives you instant gratification by having you constantly unlocking new cars.

    Was it fun?

    Yes, of course, some of the most fun that I have ever had with a racing game.

    How is the sound design and music?

    The music is weak in this game but luckily that's easy to fix. Go into settings, mute the in-game music and then play your own music while playing the game.

    Recap: The Good

    Controls well and feels good

    Recap: The Bad

    Music

    Recap: The Okay

    N/A    … Expand
  22. Emve
    Jun 29, 2017
    9
    Wow EA, they did a perfect job in terms of graphics, handling and gameplay. Sounds are quite good as well. It gets boring quite fast, probably because it's always the same: chase - respond - chase - ..., you get it. I really like the fact that you can be either cop and criminal, that's what makes this game really stand out.
  23. CheeseLord
    Jun 4, 2017
    9
    I don't really understand where the hate is coming from, because i love it!!! It runs well on my PC despite being a rather "low end" one by todays standards. Visuals, amazing. car selection, amazing. racing, amazing. The only issue i have is the car physics because while drifting its not easy to control so i will deduct a point from my score
  24. hiltong55
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    Okay first things first. This is an arcade racer (with some spice). With that being said if you go into this game thinking your going to be able to modify cars or simulate real driving conditions then you will be left sadly disappointed. So if those functions are absolutely necessary for you to enjoy a racer then do not play this game. With that being said if you are looking for an oldOkay first things first. This is an arcade racer (with some spice). With that being said if you go into this game thinking your going to be able to modify cars or simulate real driving conditions then you will be left sadly disappointed. So if those functions are absolutely necessary for you to enjoy a racer then do not play this game. With that being said if you are looking for an old school NFS racer with several modern vehicles to choose from in a cop vs racers scenario then you are really really going to like this one. I have to admit I was never a big fan of arcade racers to this point but this version of Hot Pursuit definitely won me over.

    The game is split between a cop story and a racer story mode that you can move back and forth from at your own convenience. Both modes share many of the same cars but have a few exclusives as well. Both modes have a version of time trial races where you are just trying to beat the clock (these are by far the hardest races especially in cop mode). Racer mode has a few different variations of races which include straight up races and races with cops chasing you. Cop mode has you taking out racers in several different kinds of race scenarios (my favorite). The racing mechanics are a very unique combination of old school arcade smash em up driving combined with a damage system that slowly deteriorates your vehicles performance with each crash and hard collision. Graphically the scenery looks good but to me is not breathtakingly beautiful. The car models are equally as good looking and detailed. Both Cops and Racers have weapon systems that increase in capabilities as you advance through events. There is an actual class system for the cars themselves, for example a Dodge Charger will not be in the same class Bugatti Veyron. I love the preview mode that describes each cars statistics and background story. There is not really a story in the traditional since but invites you to create your own through each individual event (its definitely an arcade game). Hot Pursuit can be challenging at times towards the end but the beginning could have used a bit more difficulty to prepare you for higher speeds and more advanced weapons.

    This installment of Hot Pursuit goes above and beyond what I would expect out of an arcade style racer. Car classes and a damage system are things you would expect in a Sim Racer and are things you would hope to find in a traditional story line racer (but often don't). These innovation in conjunction with traditional Hot Pursuit racing mechanics make for a very fun arcade racers that makes this a must play for anyone who just wants to drive awesome cars and have some mindless fun. 9/10 Amazing    … Expand
  25. lucarios
    Nov 9, 2016
    10
    Great game,totally like playing it. this game is awesome. try it out for yourselves and you will love it alot :) nice great good nfs rules the most :))))))
  26. DesNukem
    Oct 1, 2016
    9
    I didn't take to this at first but with everything unlocked, it's my favourite game of all time. (The mods with extra content make it even better). One point off for meagre video options. Nevertheless, the cars and environments are superbly rendered and still look great on my 64" plasma 6 years on – not to mention the awesome slo-mo crashes. More importantly, the car handling and gameplayI didn't take to this at first but with everything unlocked, it's my favourite game of all time. (The mods with extra content make it even better). One point off for meagre video options. Nevertheless, the cars and environments are superbly rendered and still look great on my 64" plasma 6 years on – not to mention the awesome slo-mo crashes. More importantly, the car handling and gameplay is tight and finely orchestrated. It's not meant to be realistic – just fun – and succeeds on that level like no other racer I have ever played. Criterion in its prime.… Expand
  27. Nickolababaiko
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    Красивая и динамичная NFSка!Приятная физика скольжения! Впервые в этой игре(я заметил) появились социальные элементы! Бесконечные соревнования с друзьями!(у кого результат лучше!)Придает азарту! Сумасшедшие погони с полицией!Красивая и динамичная NFSка!Приятная физика скольжения! Впервые в этой игре(я заметил) появились социальные элементы! Бесконечные соревнования с друзьями!(у кого результат лучше!)Придает азарту! Сумасшедшие погони с полицией!
  28. DiFF7Skyns
    Feb 27, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An excellent alternative to other games that the Need for Speed franchise brought to us in recent years until then. This is, briefly, a hot pursuit (as the title) on a large scale. Driving in extensive roads with the most powerful cars in the world. There is no a storyline behind the career mode, only a scale level to 1 at 20, playing as a cop or as a racer. Another interesting point of the game is the shift change during the races.

    The focus is on the online mode, where the new autolog system connects us with friends and we play races and intense pursuits. The game's secret is the high speed (that's why so long roads) and the escape of a heavy pursuit (where we have road blocks, spike strips, PEM, and even helicopters support by the cops). Racers also have similar weapons.

    It's not a surprising game, but the gameplay is good and the proposal is well differentiated.    … Expand
  29. bane864
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Generally the game was good, with crazy burnout-like crashes, nice graphics (IMO looks better than MW 2012 and Rivals) and huge selection of cars. Also couldn't forget the new idea of cops vs. racers WEAPONS. I felt that the racer weapons were OP as the jammer would f*ck up all the cop weapons and turbo would mean you would blast out of the place in no time. Not a 10 because of 2 simpleGenerally the game was good, with crazy burnout-like crashes, nice graphics (IMO looks better than MW 2012 and Rivals) and huge selection of cars. Also couldn't forget the new idea of cops vs. racers WEAPONS. I felt that the racer weapons were OP as the jammer would f*ck up all the cop weapons and turbo would mean you would blast out of the place in no time. Not a 10 because of 2 simple things: WAYYY TOO MUCH RUBBERBANDING! In some duels I could be miles ahead and suddenly the opponent would wizz by me and win the race. The other thing is customization.....only changing colors?!?!?! Not even performance parts? Bullsh*t. Oh almost forgot it's menu based. no free roam unless activated from the menu. Nice attempt from Criterion but definitely better than MW2012 in terms of gameplay.… Expand
  30. azeitona
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    The best Need for Speed from the new generation. Yes, the core gameplay of Need for Speed has changed A LOT, and yes, you must power drift every corner... but man, is it fun. And I found the races much enjoyable, as the game never bored me. The cherry of the cake is the excellent environment and the stunning visuals. I never thought a game could look this gorgeous back in 2010. I justThe best Need for Speed from the new generation. Yes, the core gameplay of Need for Speed has changed A LOT, and yes, you must power drift every corner... but man, is it fun. And I found the races much enjoyable, as the game never bored me. The cherry of the cake is the excellent environment and the stunning visuals. I never thought a game could look this gorgeous back in 2010. I just can't give it a 10 because of the **** indie soundtrack (I would prefer something more like hard rock or heavy metal -but it is not as bad as the soundtrack in Most Wanted from 2012) and because of some nitpicking... for example, when you crash, the game takes control of your car. Or when a race starts you aren't in control of the car... I can see NFS purists hating the new gameplay mechanics, but Need for Speed needed a change, particularly because of its "mid-life crisis" with the previous titles, like Undercover, Pro Street and Shift.… Expand
  31. pandy0903
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Need for speed Hot Pursuit is my favourite racing game... EVER! I have it on xBox 360 and pc, both of those versions are great! the graphics are 2013 standard in 2010, the drifts are just SO easy to do! it feels like burnout (which is a good thing), its fun, its easy, its great, its great, its great, and its one of the best racing games of all time. oh, did i mention the damage engine? ;)Need for speed Hot Pursuit is my favourite racing game... EVER! I have it on xBox 360 and pc, both of those versions are great! the graphics are 2013 standard in 2010, the drifts are just SO easy to do! it feels like burnout (which is a good thing), its fun, its easy, its great, its great, its great, and its one of the best racing games of all time. oh, did i mention the damage engine? ;)

    10/10 (Diamond Award)
    -PandaGames    … Expand
  32. RemoteSynergy
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    The thing that most people crack down on NFS Hot Pursuit are the controls. Honestly, who uses a keyboard to play a racing game? I have used the keyboard myself and I have to say, IT'S AWFULLY HORRENDOUS. But is that how you're supposed to drive in real life? Using A and D to go left or right? No. I say, get an Xbox 360 Wired controller and you'll already have an amazing experience drivingThe thing that most people crack down on NFS Hot Pursuit are the controls. Honestly, who uses a keyboard to play a racing game? I have used the keyboard myself and I have to say, IT'S AWFULLY HORRENDOUS. But is that how you're supposed to drive in real life? Using A and D to go left or right? No. I say, get an Xbox 360 Wired controller and you'll already have an amazing experience driving this masterpiece. This graphics are still amazing. The controls (now with the 360 Wired controller) is pretty damn tight, especially the drifting. The control of your car is definitely the best reason to buy this game. It just feels so BUTTERY SMOOTH. The physics engine...... seriously the cars act like 1 Kilogram ragdolls when they're busted. Online is nice. The framerate may drop significantly, interfering with gameplay. Awesome music. But overall, it's the best LATEST NFS. (Emphasis on LATEST). Just don't play this with a keyboard, you'll regret it. PLAY WITH A JOYPAD!!!!!!… Expand
  33. mclure
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    Good game with a different assortment of cars, you're rewarded as a racer for driving really dangerously and as a cop for being a straight driver, there are some vehicles that are cop and racer vehicles the game has no plot other than to get experience and be most wanted or top enforcer and the online matchmaking is ok you do find large races or 1x1. The coast is nice, there are someGood game with a different assortment of cars, you're rewarded as a racer for driving really dangerously and as a cop for being a straight driver, there are some vehicles that are cop and racer vehicles the game has no plot other than to get experience and be most wanted or top enforcer and the online matchmaking is ok you do find large races or 1x1. The coast is nice, there are some forest parts, the graphics are very good and the gameplay depends on your taste if you like something more arcade then this game will not dissapoint altough you do crash a lot all the time everywhere.… Expand
  34. Vas
    Jun 29, 2014
    8
    This is a rather good game. I mean it's like a lot of the racing games out there, kind of hard to be different when all of them involve driving really fast. Hah.

    My favorite part is hot pursuit, I love racing against other racers and the police. Smashing into other cars and destroying police cars that are chasing me. This game works real well, and isn't that intense on your GPU.    This is a rather good game. I mean it's like a lot of the racing games out there, kind of hard to be different when all of them involve driving really fast. Hah.

    My favorite part is hot pursuit, I love racing against other racers and the police. Smashing into other cars and destroying police cars that are chasing me. This game works real well, and isn't that intense on your GPU. The graphics are well done, the selection of cars is pretty good, and the city is nicely designed.

    I don't like how police seem to be faster than you always, even if you use turbo. Just a bit annoying. Maybe they just chose a faster model, who knows. I also wish you could break through the rails and drive around in the dirt and city areas, though those areas may not be rendered so that might be why the game is less stressful on your machine. No need to make the game like Just Cause 2 after all. xP    … Expand
  35. Pazzo7
    Jun 2, 2014
    9
    First and foremost.Thanks to Criterion for reviving the NFS franchise.This is not only a revive but new and solid entry in the NFS series.I've never been so excited to do a drift in any other racing game like I am in this one.The races,the cars,the scenario,the speed,the crashes.Everything works and its fantastic.I was a little skeptical about this one after playing all the other NFSFirst and foremost.Thanks to Criterion for reviving the NFS franchise.This is not only a revive but new and solid entry in the NFS series.I've never been so excited to do a drift in any other racing game like I am in this one.The races,the cars,the scenario,the speed,the crashes.Everything works and its fantastic.I was a little skeptical about this one after playing all the other NFS episodes (except for Undercover) but I have to say that it was different for me in the beginning because this game is from a different studio and it had a different feel so I had to adapt a little bit but when I did it became my favorite game.My favorite NFS.The story is good with all kind of races if either you play as a Police officer or as a racer.Sometimes it feels like it lacks some diverse game mods but when u drive a Bugatti or a Lamborghini at 300 km/h you don't think about that.ITS PURE FUN AND ADRENALINE.The great little improvement that was made is about the normal cars appearing when you are going into a curve or when u come down a hill.It was so annoying in the previous games but here it was fixed and I really like that.The soundtrack is a great one.It fits the races and it even puts u in a good mood.The customization was getting boring (at least for me) and I just wanted to choose a car and drive it so I am not crying about that.There are some bugs and things that should get changed but the game overall is hella fun with the crazy speed of the top world cars you don't even mind about the other NFS games because in my opinion this is one of the best ones.GG Criterion… Expand
  36. Govin_Lock
    Nov 28, 2013
    9
    This is one of awesome racing game for me. Better graphics, Good gameplay, Excellent cars and many weapons that fairing this game. No tuning feature, no problem. But it lacks of quick race. Congrats for EA and their subsidiary that make this game. Sorry if this a late information.
  37. GarryRyder
    Sep 14, 2013
    10
    Best NFS for the PC. They have improved the graphics, car mechanics, crashes. The game also ran smoothly. I loved this game more than any other NFS game. Its the best. It clearly beats out its previous sequels and will be one to remember in the future.
  38. DaedricDave
    May 14, 2013
    9
    I hate racing games, I do not know how, I just do. I do not find them of interest at all. But this, this is different; not your average racing game. This adrenaline-fueling game is just amazing. The concept is that you can choose to be a racer, or a cop, and if you choose to be said racer you will have to come first in a race against other racers WHILST evading the police with weapons ofI hate racing games, I do not know how, I just do. I do not find them of interest at all. But this, this is different; not your average racing game. This adrenaline-fueling game is just amazing. The concept is that you can choose to be a racer, or a cop, and if you choose to be said racer you will have to come first in a race against other racers WHILST evading the police with weapons of your choice. If you choose to be a cop, your objective is to "BUST" (immobilize) all of the racers before they finish the race. However, what I just described is only the game's signature game mode "Hot Pursuit". There are a good few more game modes, but this is the one I find to be the most engaging. The others are things like "Race", just a normal race without any police, "Interceptor" which is one cop against one racer, the racer's objective is to get away from the police whilst the cop's objective is to catch the racer. The game uses real car manufactures, and whilst on the topic, this is a 2010 game. You shouldn't be expecting top-notch graphics, BUT in my personal opinion the graphics are great anyway! Sadly, there is no Anti-Aliasing. The only thing I found partially annoying about this game is in my opinion, the PC controls aren't that great AT FIRST. The keybinds were really awkward, and it was hard to drive. Luckily, the keys are REBIND-ABLE and you can set them to whatever you like. You can play online, you can either play Race, Interceptor, Hot Pursuit, or more with up to 8 PEOPLE! This game, is fantastic. The crashes look awesome, engaging game modes, the only game mode I didn't particularly enjoy was "Preview". Thank you for reading, in conclusion, I gave this game a wonderful 9/10.… Expand
  39. clikes2004
    May 8, 2013
    10
    I want to explain some things first that will explain some of the negative reviews. The maps were designed for some serious drifting. With this in mind, you must drift to make the corners but if you come out of them right, you will have more nitrous and will end up going super fast. This is hard to pull off on the keyboard. I admit it didn't feel fun. Once I used the xbox controller on myI want to explain some things first that will explain some of the negative reviews. The maps were designed for some serious drifting. With this in mind, you must drift to make the corners but if you come out of them right, you will have more nitrous and will end up going super fast. This is hard to pull off on the keyboard. I admit it didn't feel fun. Once I used the xbox controller on my pc, the game suddenly became MUCH easier. Drifting felt like paradise. The first cars are terrible at this. Later on you feel like you can drift on a dime with cars like the McLaren F1. The problem with cars that turn well is that they get shredded by cars that don't turn well like Lamborghinis. It's kind of a trade off depending on how you like to play.

    Overall, the game is a great follow up to the Hot Pursuit series. It has great graphics and gameplay. Only get this if you like arcade games. I normally only play simulator car games but this one was an exception.    … Expand
  40. MasteRR
    May 3, 2013
    9
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is a great racing game, and a reboot of the 2000s original.

    The game features over 50/60 cars, more than the original, in both Racer and Police Career Mod. Like mentioned up, the Career is divided in 2 mods, that are separate from each other, with different points, objectives and gameplay style. Racer and Police. Both mods feature lots of cars, many of    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is a great racing game, and a reboot of the 2000s original.

    The game features over 50/60 cars, more than the original, in both Racer and Police Career Mod.

    Like mentioned up, the Career is divided in 2 mods, that are separate from each other, with different points, objectives and gameplay style. Racer and Police. Both mods feature lots of cars, many of them present in both mods, but even so, there are some unique cars that aren't available for both mods, for instance the Ford Crown Victoria is available only for police, while for racer isn't.

    The cars are divided in several categories, such as Muscle, Exotic, Roadsters, from expensive to relative cheap cars and others.

    Both Racers and Cops are having their own arsenal such as the EMP, Spike Trips which makes the gameplay exciting and very competitive.

    The action takes place in Seacrest County, a fictional place located along the West Coast of the United States. It has environmental attributes similar to that of Washington, Oregon and California. It is devoid of urban areas although scenic views and wide open roads await those who take their rides for a spin.

    The gameplay feels free but in same time linear, and even repetitive at some points, but this isn't a big problem for such a game.

    However is a bit disappointing that you can't customize your ride, excluding paint, which takes a bit from the style of the previous Need for Speed games.

    The graphics are well made, the cars have a great handling, and the location and environment look and feel like in a real racing game.

    So overall, NFS:HP (2010) is a great game that deserves to be played by everyone, and as it has it's own story and location, separate from the previous games, so you don't need to play a previous game to know what's happening in this one.    … Expand
  41. jangers
    Mar 3, 2013
    9
    Just good game in single player mode, but genius in Multiplayer, which provides a lot of fun when you play with friends. To the plus: autolog, graphics, soundtrack, awesome cars and views from the road. Worthy successor old Hot Pursuit.
  42. golfandcars2
    Jan 11, 2013
    8
    Well first off, my favorite racing game of all time is NFS: Hot Pursuit 2. NFS: Hot Pursuit did not over take that favorite slot of mine. The graphics are great, the gameplay is smooth, and the single player is close to the same as HP2, just a little different. My perspective of playing this game also is that I have never played it's online multi-player mode. The only thing I reallyWell first off, my favorite racing game of all time is NFS: Hot Pursuit 2. NFS: Hot Pursuit did not over take that favorite slot of mine. The graphics are great, the gameplay is smooth, and the single player is close to the same as HP2, just a little different. My perspective of playing this game also is that I have never played it's online multi-player mode. The only thing I really didn't like about this game was the tools and gadgets the normal racing cars would get, which are similar to what the police cars get as well; this kinda takes the purity of racing from the game. However, the game is balanced enough, and I would totally recommend it to any racing fan. One thing that I admired about HP2, after beating that game and everything, about twice a week I would get casually get on and do 2-3 races and get off; with HP I don't have the desire to play it like that.… Expand
  43. zareh_m
    Sep 1, 2012
    10
    This the best racing game ever !!! So many exotic cars you don't know which to choose. Excellent graphics, beautiful stunts and slow-motion animations. Criterion really did its amazing game again !!! Highly recommended. You will always want to play this game if you like fast racing, hot pursuits and simply a good game ;-)
  44. Cooldude731
    Jul 26, 2012
    9
    Another great game by Criterion Games. The graphics are absolutely impressive even though it is 2012 now! The game isn't terribly long but provides lots of fun in the large world named "Seacrest County." There really isn't any problems with the game besides the fact how all the cars basically handle the same. Even though the gameplay is more like gameplay from older NFS titles, it is niceAnother great game by Criterion Games. The graphics are absolutely impressive even though it is 2012 now! The game isn't terribly long but provides lots of fun in the large world named "Seacrest County." There really isn't any problems with the game besides the fact how all the cars basically handle the same. Even though the gameplay is more like gameplay from older NFS titles, it is nice to have a change for once.… Expand
  45. Ansatsu83
    Apr 29, 2012
    9
    This will be my second 9 out of 10 for any game, I only have one 10 out of 10 but its not listed on metacritic. I will explain all of the reasons I really cannot give it any lower than 9 out of 10 so please bear with me. First of all, the game play is amazing if you like street racing games, the campaign is moderately long and you can be either a cop or a racer. Both of which areThis will be my second 9 out of 10 for any game, I only have one 10 out of 10 but its not listed on metacritic. I will explain all of the reasons I really cannot give it any lower than 9 out of 10 so please bear with me. First of all, the game play is amazing if you like street racing games, the campaign is moderately long and you can be either a cop or a racer. Both of which are incredibly fun to play with different types of races/missions. The controls might be a little quirky but they are moderately easy to get used to. The cops vs racers game play is fun in it self, even though some players can use cheap bs tactics and it kinda takes the racing element out of a "racing game" when they drive around in circles and are not timed. Aside from this, unethical and cheap shot tactic, its a fairly fun mulitplayer mode to play with your friends. Multiplayer is moderately dead right now but the single player is fun as can be as well. People who say every car has issues driving or feels heavy, or some delay, they either got the game and it was patched after or they did not give it a full chance. To those who say it has beautiful graphics, I gotta give them two thumbs up as it is incredible. Even the cars have different moving mechanics, including different drift speeds, how easily you drift, how fast you can go, how soon you can drift you are just turning and not hitting the brakes, etc. The controls are the big issue for newcomers here, the scheme is a is accelerate and z or s is brake (I forget which off the top of my head), and the learning curve is moderately high, it is a very good game once you get past all of this. The only complaint I have, there is only one race that takes longer than 10 minutes to complete, on average, and its the Seacrest tour. The game needed more of these very long races for racers as they are fun. Even the seacrest tour goes from morning till night, it feels awkward but at the same time its a seamless transition so you sometimes do not realize the time that it takes. The races get progressively harder and the ai is actually fairly good at racing you. Only complaint about the ai is that they keep up with you but if you crash you dont keep up with them, sometimes. It would be nice to be able to break away 30 seconds ahead of the ai when they crash like they can do to you in certain duels. But yeah, all things aside, incredible game, incredible graphics, great controls, great racing in general, and even some combat racing using spike strips, helicopter spike strips, emps, roadblocks, jammers, and nitro to either escape the cops or disable the racers cars. Despite this, the racers would have likely died in the crash but somehow they are unharmed. So here is the breakdown. Graphics 10/10 Music 10/10 Sound Effects 10/10 Controls 9/10 Lasting Appeal 9/10 Gameplay 9/10 Overall 9/10 Fantastic title, EA, quite possibly the only series you have not ruined.… Expand
  46. Daviator
    Apr 8, 2012
    10
    Need 4 Speed HP 2 for the PS2 was very fun. The best NFS was one of the Underground/2/Most Wanted. I expected much from this one. This is a big dissapointment for all the NFS shift players because it is brutally arcade! But proper arcade it is! I really love it. Smash around corner with insane drifts and wrecking opponents with spike strips. The last stages are kind of hardcore 2 get goldNeed 4 Speed HP 2 for the PS2 was very fun. The best NFS was one of the Underground/2/Most Wanted. I expected much from this one. This is a big dissapointment for all the NFS shift players because it is brutally arcade! But proper arcade it is! I really love it. Smash around corner with insane drifts and wrecking opponents with spike strips. The last stages are kind of hardcore 2 get gold but it is really really good!… Expand
  47. TheDeviantPro
    Apr 1, 2012
    9
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is one of the best selling Need for Speed game in the series. And one thing like about Need for Speed is fast cars and high speed pursuits and racing and Hot Pursuit deliver its all. Criterion Games delivers us one of the best Need for Speed games ever with bringing the series by bringing back the roots of Hot Pursuit. There a lots of game elements that madeNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit is one of the best selling Need for Speed game in the series. And one thing like about Need for Speed is fast cars and high speed pursuits and racing and Hot Pursuit deliver its all. Criterion Games delivers us one of the best Need for Speed games ever with bringing the series by bringing back the roots of Hot Pursuit. There a lots of game elements that made this game great like the graphics, the tracks and new and fun ways to take down cops. I like how Criterion has used Burnout's takedown mechanic to take down cops and racers I felt that fitted quiet well, I also liked use of technology that the police has was used in the game. Although I found one thing a bit annoying was the soundtrack. The soundtrack has dull and slow paced song with didn't the game's atmosphere with only a few good songs. Anyway the great game is high trilled with speed.… Expand
  48. ChoicestGames
    Mar 3, 2012
    8
    This is no Need for Speed: Underground 2, Carbon or Most Wanted, but that might be a good thing for those wanting a refreshing, back-to-basics arcade racer.
  49. Mikeee
    Feb 9, 2012
    9
    Bring back the old parts of the atmosphere. Expensive cars, speeding wildly, police officers, wonderful landscapes, beautiful graphics. The Criterion games did a good job.

    One disadvantage is that sometimes it can be difficult.
  50. WookieLove
    Dec 3, 2011
    9
    I enjoyed the crap out of this game. I'm not much of a racing-game guy at all. Back in the day, I got "Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit" in a bundle with my freaking VOODOO graphics card. Yeah that's right, 3DFX. I played the crap out of that game. Getting away from, and playing as, the cops was fun as hell. Running cars down, setting up road blocks, smashing cops off the road, makingI enjoyed the crap out of this game. I'm not much of a racing-game guy at all. Back in the day, I got "Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit" in a bundle with my freaking VOODOO graphics card. Yeah that's right, 3DFX. I played the crap out of that game. Getting away from, and playing as, the cops was fun as hell. Running cars down, setting up road blocks, smashing cops off the road, making your escape... physics and realism be damned. This is the kind of racing game I need, I suppose. I'm not a Gran Turismo guy. After playing that game, I thought all Need for Speeds would be equally fun so I bought the next one I came across, "Porsche Unleashed"... and was subsequently bored to tears. I didn't go back to NFS, or racing games in general, until I heard about this "reboot", I guess you could call it. When I heard about it I got so excited, thinking about all the fun I used to have with the original Hot Pursuit. I tried it out and YES, awesome, they captured the original spirit of the first game very nicely. Yes, yes, I see all the complaints. The AI grants the cars sudden bursts of speed, it's not realistic, yada yada. Dude, who GIVES a crap? That is not what this game is about. This game is about going full throttle, sliding around corners, and smashing cars to bits, which it delivers in spades. I liked the graphics, liked the car physics, liked the weapons, liked the new "open world" style (it's not a looped track anymore, there's just a huge county that you could technically drive around forever, they just section off bits of that county to be that particular events track). If I were to levy one complaint against the game, it would be that I find it annoying that brake-checking a car that's behind you into your rear bumper always seems to do more damage to you than them. Always having to ram a car with your front bumper (from the side doesn't seem to work out too well either) was a little annoying, if for no other reason than I could've set up some really sweet swoop-and-swats if the game were coded otherwise. 9 out of 10.… Expand
  51. nitro912gr
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    I'm sure many newer players will not be satisfied by this turn of the game.

    However, older players like myself, who have played since the begging of this series and remember what Need for Speed used to stand for, will love this game. NFS back in early days it was just 2 simple things. Exotic cars, racing at exotic places. Add some cops for a spicy note and here we are. The last NFS with    I'm sure many newer players will not be satisfied by this turn of the game.

    However, older players like myself, who have played since the begging of this series and remember what Need for Speed used to stand for, will love this game.

    NFS back in early days it was just 2 simple things. Exotic cars, racing at exotic places. Add some cops for a spicy note and here we are.

    The last NFS with this recipe was the Need for Speed 6, a.k.a. Hot Pursuit 2 (because the original Hot Pursuit, was NFS 3).
    After that Underground and Most Wanted were good games, but the only common they did had with the past of this series were just... that you drive cars.

    Sorry guys, I enjoyed UG and MW but I never felt them like NFS games.

    Now NFS is back to the root and I can't give less than 10 for this great game. I wish the series will get separated, 1 at classic style like this game and one with tunned imports. Everybody will be satisfied, including myself.    … Expand
  52. Subby
    Sep 8, 2011
    8
    Great fun and heart stopping action. Very well made, I wish I'd bought it sooner but like a lot of EA games it's over priced in every store except Amazon.
  53. BRUNO_cz
    Jun 22, 2011
    10
    real nfs game like a first hot pursuit. not simulation but pure fun with fight between racers vs cops. plus very nice graphic and arcade gameplay. with MP is really addicted. (who want sim : buy Rfactor and who want semi-sim - go for Shift 2. this IS ARCADE) for me 100% fun
  54. ILFM
    Jun 20, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing, the graphics are amazing, the scenery is amazing, and the gameplay is absolutely fantastic. Online especially is so fun, online is amazing, NFS has gone back to its original style. The game has so much to offer, so many different places to race, a wide variety of cars, and online you race as a cop or the racer, the cop trying to catch the racer, the racer trying toThis game is amazing, the graphics are amazing, the scenery is amazing, and the gameplay is absolutely fantastic. Online especially is so fun, online is amazing, NFS has gone back to its original style. The game has so much to offer, so many different places to race, a wide variety of cars, and online you race as a cop or the racer, the cop trying to catch the racer, the racer trying to get away, with friends this is so fun, I love it. Anyone who disses this game don't know what up. Really though, give it a shot, it's like $30 bucks max, and it's so worth it, very fun.… Expand
  55. Bulldog6565
    Jun 17, 2011
    9
    NFS Hot Pursuit is a game where players get play as both cops and speeders. I like the game and it provides a very unique experience as players get to test out new super cars while evading the law, this wouldn't be the best game I've ever had but it's worth buying. It will test your driving abilities.
  56. theshonen8899
    May 13, 2011
    8
    Not sure where all the hate is coming from. I have a sneaking suspicion that some people are making up reasons to hate it just because it's new and has good graphics. Make no mistake, this game has unbelievable graphics AND gameplay. The cars feel great and react smoothly, that is in the hands of the right player of course. The police chases are incredibly intense as are the races. TheNot sure where all the hate is coming from. I have a sneaking suspicion that some people are making up reasons to hate it just because it's new and has good graphics. Make no mistake, this game has unbelievable graphics AND gameplay. The cars feel great and react smoothly, that is in the hands of the right player of course. The police chases are incredibly intense as are the races. The stunning environments and scenery coupled with the near perfect soundtrack makes races and test drives euphoric. The little things you get to sabotage other racers or your pursuer are sinisterly fun. And boy are the police cars beautiful. All in all, it's a honest step forward in the series and NFS fans should love it just as much as I do.… Expand
  57. wildstoo
    May 3, 2011
    8
    My favourite NFS incarnation remains the classic Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, and this is very much like that.

    The torrent of hate spilling from many other reviewers seems to just be shock after the hardcore sim-ness of NFS Shift. EA marketing have screwed up because people don't know what NFS means anymore. Hint: it doesn't mean anything now except "EA driving game". Anyway. this    My favourite NFS incarnation remains the classic Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, and this is very much like that.

    The torrent of hate spilling from many other reviewers seems to just be shock after the hardcore sim-ness of NFS Shift. EA marketing have screwed up because people don't know what NFS means anymore. Hint: it doesn't mean anything now except "EA driving game".

    Anyway. this game looks really nice, runs fast and smooth on my not-so-hot-anymore rig (with AA forced on in the nVidia drivers even!) Admittedly, the car handling takes some getting used to, and it's definitely Burnout under the bonnet, but once you've accepted it for what it is, it's fast and fun.

    If you're looking for a racing sim, there are plenty of other games (even other NFS games) to appease you. It's not the best arcade racer ever, but if you're looking for a pre-Paradise Burnout-style arcade racer then you should give this a look.

    I can see why people who paid full price and weren't sure what they were getting might be pissed off, but for £15 in the Steam sale, it was well worth it.    … Expand
  58. pawwilon
    Mar 22, 2011
    10
    I've set up the account just to make a review for this game... I'd say it's an epic product if you are playing it on an older machine like mine (core 2 duo 2.13///2gb of 'mystery' RAM///8600GT). I am playing it on 1280x1024 with HQ textures on and it is perfectly smooth with some odd shortcuts where the game goes down to 15-20 FPS.
    As for the gameplay, it is the true meaning of words Need    I've set up the account just to make a review for this game... I'd say it's an epic product if you are playing it on an older machine like mine (core 2 duo 2.13///2gb of 'mystery' RAM///8600GT). I am playing it on 1280x1024 with HQ textures on and it is perfectly smooth with some odd shortcuts where the game goes down to 15-20 FPS.
    As for the gameplay, it is the true meaning of words Need for Speed, if you're looking for some cheap simulators go play toca race driver or gran turismo... It is a pure speed-based game. Just like the HP2 from ~2000 it is about getting to the finish line 1st.
    There are two storylines, one - the racer and second - the cop; after 2 days of 5+ hrs of playing im not half way through the ranks, but have unlocked almost all events.
    For the game physics, its the 1st game where I noticed it takes time for the driver to turn the god damn steering wheel - stop whining about it, its the way it should be. For the drifting part - find an explanation of words 'Need for Speed' somewhere on the internet... this game is about pure speeeeeed
    The 4 'weapons' are IMO a funny solution that replaced the tuning progress.
    Overall, game features something new, like undercover, but much better (well yeah UC was a fail), with a wide variety of cars, rapidly unlocked one by one at the early stage the game allows you to test all of them on different tracks... and dividing cars into 'series' is a perfect solution separating all BMWs and similar from Veyron and Koenigseggs.
    If you are not after realism and some crap simulators but looking for a game that introduces something new to the market i'd deffinitely recommend it to you.    … Expand
  59. wb75
    Feb 22, 2011
    9
    Game is awesome!!! Graphics are great!!! game play is awesome both single player and multiplayer..The only drawback is the no chat in game or lobby...
  60. JayE
    Feb 21, 2011
    10
    Finally NFS has gone back to its original style! The graphics are decent, sound is good, loading times aren't too bad. The Races and Cop chases are sufficient. Going as fast as possible in Freeplay mode is good fun. The gameplay is ok but needs tweaking. There seems to be an unresponsive steering delay which gets you into crashes, it can be a huge task trying to avoid oncoming trafficFinally NFS has gone back to its original style! The graphics are decent, sound is good, loading times aren't too bad. The Races and Cop chases are sufficient. Going as fast as possible in Freeplay mode is good fun. The gameplay is ok but needs tweaking. There seems to be an unresponsive steering delay which gets you into crashes, it can be a huge task trying to avoid oncoming traffic properly. Drifting around corners can be a bit tricky, the cars seem to power slide and tire squeal a bit excessively. It would be great if the driving dynamics was more similar to Grid. The game deserves a 9 but I gave it a 10 because this is how Need for speed games should be like.. driving Lambo's at high speed down long country roads. The game is called "Need for Speed" after all ;)… Expand
  61. Longtime
    Jan 11, 2011
    10
    Very good graphics and gameplay, strong multiplayer component. Nice crashing/damage model and takes "catastrophic" crashes into account nicely without demanding perfect driving... (it may hurt me to put a scratch on a Lambo, but at least the game recognizes such mistakes as minor things). It was annoying to be forced into an unskippable advertisement at first startup, but at least itVery good graphics and gameplay, strong multiplayer component. Nice crashing/damage model and takes "catastrophic" crashes into account nicely without demanding perfect driving... (it may hurt me to put a scratch on a Lambo, but at least the game recognizes such mistakes as minor things). It was annoying to be forced into an unskippable advertisement at first startup, but at least it only happens once. I also wish the multiplayer allows for racing with AI cops (so both human players can race). Otherwise, I'm not sure why there are so many low user scores here, this game is great. Takes me back to the original releases. Sometimes I'm not in the mood for a simulator, and this is the racer title I've turned to. Reviewers that are bashing the driving mechanics may need to tune their controllers rather than assume the gameplay is borked.… Expand
  62. daffy_duck_1985
    Dec 25, 2010
    10
    NFS games of late have been poor to say the least, however this game has exceeded my expectations.
    This game has a good variety of game types and excellent graphics.
    The online multiplayer is great and is suitable for all variety of racers. The best thing about the multiplayer is that if you aren't comfortable using the high powered cars you can race the slower cars and race against cars    NFS games of late have been poor to say the least, however this game has exceeded my expectations.
    This game has a good variety of game types and excellent graphics.
    The online multiplayer is great and is suitable for all variety of racers.
    The best thing about the multiplayer is that if you aren't comfortable using the high powered cars you can race the slower cars and race against cars of a similar spec. E.G. you cant be in a subaru Impreza vs a Bugatti Veyron.

    Finally they have made a good NFS game.
    10 / 10    … Expand
  63. Jakegt1
    Dec 23, 2010
    9
    If you are looking for the NFS Most Wanted/Underground type gameplay, then this is not for you. If you enjoy the burnout series, and/or the first few need for speed games, then this will be great for you. I will say that in normal races it plays like standard burnout, and would only merit a 6/7 for me. however, when you go into the more innovative game types such as Hot Pursuit, the gameIf you are looking for the NFS Most Wanted/Underground type gameplay, then this is not for you. If you enjoy the burnout series, and/or the first few need for speed games, then this will be great for you. I will say that in normal races it plays like standard burnout, and would only merit a 6/7 for me. however, when you go into the more innovative game types such as Hot Pursuit, the game completely changes from normal racing to the best racing game i have ever played. I will also say that i got this game expecting it to be like previous NFS games (car modifications, etc.) , but i was pleasantly surprised to find it different.
    People will say that it is not like the rest of the NFS franchise, and it plays more like like burnout. I agree with them, but this does not make it a bad game. Overall, the best racing game i have ever played.    … Expand
  64. Pulse
    Dec 22, 2010
    9
    Apart from the sulky reviewers that either cannot drive or expect human like behaviour from the AI, this is an excellent game if you are looking for fast paced fun. It really comes into its own when you have friends and play as cops v racers. Yes it has some issues, what game hasn't ? Scenery is nice, cars handle arcade style, not sim, so anyone can drive. If you can't beat the AI on this,Apart from the sulky reviewers that either cannot drive or expect human like behaviour from the AI, this is an excellent game if you are looking for fast paced fun. It really comes into its own when you have friends and play as cops v racers. Yes it has some issues, what game hasn't ? Scenery is nice, cars handle arcade style, not sim, so anyone can drive. If you can't beat the AI on this, play something else ! Just wish they could add proper wheel support, which criterion and ea are just too lazy to incorporate. Works great with 360 controller on PC. Servers can be apain to connect with friends, as it regularly drops someone, but that is a minor set back. Playing this with friends is the way to go, and single player will hone your skills. Beautifully rendered cars, but no unique handling features apart from the odd weight difference.… Expand
  65. PCGamer
    Dec 21, 2010
    10
    This game is great, the socially connected online features that Criterion has created brings real innovation to the racing game genre. The game modes are solid, but it's Autolog's friends comparison engine that really brings the game to life. Competition can become intense as you attempt to shave fractions of seconds off of your friend's times. Almost all of the negative reviews on hereThis game is great, the socially connected online features that Criterion has created brings real innovation to the racing game genre. The game modes are solid, but it's Autolog's friends comparison engine that really brings the game to life. Competition can become intense as you attempt to shave fractions of seconds off of your friend's times. Almost all of the negative reviews on here fail to mention online play, or Autolog, which was locked out of the pirated version so I presume the majority of poor user reviews are from pirates who are only playing 60% of the game. Buy the full version, play the full game and see for yourself. Possible contender for game of the year.… Expand
  66. JohnR
    Dec 18, 2010
    10
    Racing with weapons? Yes please. This is another adrenaline packed Criterion game. Great graphics, cars, online multiplayer. It's got the lot, at the right price. However, sim fanatics will hate the fun beats realism concept, so they they should definitely buy something else.
  67. Panteric
    Dec 8, 2010
    8
    Need For Speed has been my favorite series since the first release of The Need For Speed but i really got into Need For Speed when the sequel came out then of course Need For Speed 3 Hot Pursuit really got me more into the Need For Speed Series. There is a good amount of Need For Speed games and EA keeps the genre right with keeping the Need For Speed name for there racing games minusNeed For Speed has been my favorite series since the first release of The Need For Speed but i really got into Need For Speed when the sequel came out then of course Need For Speed 3 Hot Pursuit really got me more into the Need For Speed Series. There is a good amount of Need For Speed games and EA keeps the genre right with keeping the Need For Speed name for there racing games minus the Burnout series which is more like a Stunt game then a racing game. When Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 was released for PS2,Xbox,GC and PC they were made different on all consoles. PS2 made the better version and the PC, Xbox and GC versions were made differently and some of the reasons was they had to get the PC, Xbox and GC versions ready for release date so they had little time and somethings were missing that the PS2 version had. I played merely on PC and i thought the game was fun minus the issues with the FPS and missing graphics and was unhappy that 2 player offline was missing which of course is still missing today in most PC games but even console is having those issues today. Anyways now im going to get into Need For Speed Hot Pursuit (2010) which is now being developed by Criterion Games the creators of the Burnout series of games. This game was much different then there other series of Hot Pursuit games and at first i wasnt to much about the game. First thing i wasnt happy about was the graphics which of course for PC has been getting worse for some games cause they are now usually direct ports from consoles. Its not that the graphics were totally horrible but of course you could see a little bit of poly's which on PC shouldnt happen unless of course your computer really sucks and you have to go to the lowest settings. At launch there was some missing graphics like rain and snow effects which you'd think would already be available in the game but a patch fixes this and that patch sharpens things up a bit better then they were. For sound in the game all cars sound effects sound great and when it comes to music the songs are great but not all fit in the Hot Pursuit genre of music. The game play was also different not only in cop mode but in some sports car races you get weapons aswell. At first i thought it was weird only cause this wasnt something in the other Hot Pursuit games but it soon gives meaning to the game. The controls with the Xbox 360 controller are really accurate so the game plays really well. The drifting is amazing unless of course there is a car in the lane which can get you a little tempered at times but it gets worse when there is a car in each lane so you have to squeeze in the middle which can be kind of tough during a drift. I seen other reviews for the so called slo motion vid crash, or smashing another opponent and they were complaining that after the auto slo motion vid the car would not always remain in a good position meaning that they place your car in front of on coming traffic or your set on a drift thats not accurate. After reading that in another review i seen that very rarely and i seen they did a near accurate job of those small little sequences and made sure that you would be able to control your car after the sequence is finished. There is also a new feature in the game called Autolog which is almost like a leaderboard but of course only contains friends. Once you add a friend you'll be able to compete against each other and beat each others records and of course play online together. Though a leaderboard is missing i dont believe that to be a big issue the reason is i'd find it hard for anybody to come first place anyways and your usually placed pretty low on the board anyways. I havent tested the online mode part so i cant review that but from what i heard its mainly like your single player mode except your versing components online and the difficulty would probably be harder then offline mode. There is supposedly DLC coming out but as of right now im unsure if its being released for PC and if it doesnt get released for PC then your probably better off getting the Xbox 360 and PS3 version of the game. So this is not like your average Hot Pursuit game and you have to give it some time to get into but im sure you'll enjoy the game i know i did.… Expand
  68. Sanderland71
    Dec 2, 2010
    8
    My disappointment is that new generation of gamers spoiled by everyday game releases! Hot pursuit is good racing game to relax without 1000+ useless car models and unnecessary realism - arcade as it`s meant to be!
    But if you want realism, true 3D, motion blur, AA and other blablabla then buy real Lamborghini Reventon, go to the real track and get it!
  69. IPlay2Live
    Nov 27, 2010
    9
    On my dual GTX-580's this game is godlike, it forces you to pick certain cars which is a turn off, but the free ride and the spike stripping the PO-lice make it so worth getting...

    I wish I had Spike Strips.
  70. MaDaStar
    Nov 25, 2010
    9
    I loved the original Hot Pursuit, so I looked forward to playing this game. Most Wanted was fun, but it took too much configuring to get it to look OK on a widescreen monitor. Everything else in the series didn't interest me all that much. They all seemed to be "Fast and Furious - The Game". This is not a racing sim by any stretch of the imagination. This is an arcade type racing game. ForI loved the original Hot Pursuit, so I looked forward to playing this game. Most Wanted was fun, but it took too much configuring to get it to look OK on a widescreen monitor. Everything else in the series didn't interest me all that much. They all seemed to be "Fast and Furious - The Game". This is not a racing sim by any stretch of the imagination. This is an arcade type racing game. For that I'm greatful. I don't have to worry about banging a $250,000 sports car against a guardrail. At first I was mostly sticking with playing the street racers, but it's just as much fun to get behind the wheel as a cop and take down the criminals.

    As per normal for the NFS series, you get a real sense of speed, and I find that I can finally handle the corners better than ever. This may be in part because I finally gave up on my Logitech gamepad and (stares at shoes) bought an Xbox 360 controller. I hate to say this, but it is the best gamepad for Windows 7. You plug it in, and it works.

    You can't tweak the cars in this game, which is a half point against it. However there are quite a few cars available and they do unlock at a good rate. The EMP, and Spike strips are fun to deploy in the Hot Pursuit modes, but here timing is everything. (I actually managed to run over my own spike strip.) The game runs well, but the lack of graphic settings is another point against the game. Even at 1920 X 1080, the lack of an anti-alias setting is sorely missed. I've completed one race on line and there was a very slight lag. Not Black Ops lag, but there was some none the less. I still enjoyed it, and look forward to playing it more, once I get used to the maps. All in all, the game is great fun, and a worth while purchase for anyone looking for an arcade racer.    … Expand
  71. ManukRER
    Nov 22, 2010
    10
    I was waiting for something like this, an old-like NFS, and it's seems that EA listened to me. AWESOME graphics, scenery, cars, crashes, EVERYTHING looks gorgeous. The only thing that I can regret for, is the "impossibility" of change things, such as graphics, driving helps, etc. But I think they will fix it, with some kind of patch. But in spite of that, it's a great game. Congratulations EA!
  72. archurban
    Nov 20, 2010
    9
    first off, it is the most anticipated racing game this year. but I had to hestitate because of Assassin's creed brotherhood. fortunately(?) PC version is delay to Feb, 2011. so I just got it. it's been about 4 days since I have played. graphic seems to improve better than previous hot pursuit EA game. control, all other stuff is similar. but it's not why this game is so shine. it actuallyfirst off, it is the most anticipated racing game this year. but I had to hestitate because of Assassin's creed brotherhood. fortunately(?) PC version is delay to Feb, 2011. so I just got it. it's been about 4 days since I have played. graphic seems to improve better than previous hot pursuit EA game. control, all other stuff is similar. but it's not why this game is so shine. it actually added the functionality of social network. I think it is great idea especially for PC. since console boxes have already this kind of function long time ago. I guess that EA was listen to customers what they wanted for the game. photo, post (twitter like) is brilliant. updated news also gives me what's going on recently. multiplayer mode offers various racing options which I like to play it more than ever. only thing what I concern is that there is no detail video settings. so I can't really adjust for optimization. other than that, the game is unbelievably near perfect. so far I haven't found any bug both for single and multiplayer mode. I think that this is what we want. Thank you EA to bring awesome game.… Expand
  73. Grimwing
    Nov 20, 2010
    9
    Enjoyable, challenging, LIGHTNING FAST! A gorgeous racing game packed with LOTS of action, and offers a very reactive control scheme. Finally an enjoyable NFS up to its name! Considering Burnout Paradise was the fastest racing game full of action, Criterion Games proved themselves again in making the newest Hot Pursuit. Extremely detailed graphics in terms of cars and the world itself,Enjoyable, challenging, LIGHTNING FAST! A gorgeous racing game packed with LOTS of action, and offers a very reactive control scheme. Finally an enjoyable NFS up to its name! Considering Burnout Paradise was the fastest racing game full of action, Criterion Games proved themselves again in making the newest Hot Pursuit. Extremely detailed graphics in terms of cars and the world itself, lots of cars, very enjoyable game modes and missions, The sound effects are simply BRUTAL. As an engine kicks in, as you wreck another car, the speed feeling blows your head off! Ever wondered why is there a Bugatti Veyron in NFS - Shift, while you can't get it to top speed? Forget this. Hot Pursuit offers very open and long roads in various environments, so you can blast your way through them like a tornado with nitro. I did not enjoy the last 4-5-6 Need for Speed games, but this one seriously worths its price. Fantastic, awesome, rapid, adrenaline packed game. Well done, Criterion!… Expand

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#10 Best PC Game of 2010
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#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. PC Format
    Jan 29, 2011
    91
    Intoxicating. [Jan 2011, p.104]
  2. PC Games
    Jan 12, 2011
    82
    Criterion Games hits the old and trusty NfS-Series with a welcome and refreshing blast from the past. It offers fast and furious oldschool-action, plenty of mileage and an overall good ride. A lack of modes, some rather bland racetypes, the always present rubberband-A.I. and a lack of challenge bothered us. But overall we liked what Hot Pursuit had to offer. A lot!
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  3. Gamers.at
    Jan 12, 2011
    82
    NFS Hot Pursuit will not reinvent the genre but it is great fun and perfect for quick races inbetween. If you aren't the competetive type however the game starts to lack soon.
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