Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1314 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 55 out of 1314
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  1. AnsonG.
    Feb 2, 2007
    9
    What is there you don't like this game? All the racing scenes are cool. Well I have finished all the career and challenge race. At least the programmers has added the police pursuit, thanks to that spectular. Its very fun if u are in chase by police but i prefer the most difficult. Well, as for tuning shop u can buy the performance in order to upgrade and parts to customize your car What is there you don't like this game? All the racing scenes are cool. Well I have finished all the career and challenge race. At least the programmers has added the police pursuit, thanks to that spectular. Its very fun if u are in chase by police but i prefer the most difficult. Well, as for tuning shop u can buy the performance in order to upgrade and parts to customize your car series. As for car shop, u can buy car u like, the choice is yours. So if enjoy the NFS series, u wont have any problem but playing this game. Trust me, u be glad if u did.… Expand
  2. MurtazaM.
    Dec 13, 2006
    10
    Hey I have a lot to praise bout this game this is a mind-blowing game and actually it is better than any other games I've ever played in this game the most exciting thing ever is the cop chase n remember I've already finished the whole game including completion of the blacklist,the challenger series including the special black edition challenge more than that I've even Hey I have a lot to praise bout this game this is a mind-blowing game and actually it is better than any other games I've ever played in this game the most exciting thing ever is the cop chase n remember I've already finished the whole game including completion of the blacklist,the challenger series including the special black edition challenge more than that I've even played nfs carbon but this one seems to be better than that one yeah. My most favorite thing in the game is ramming the road-block and spike-strip cars cutting corners and everything.this game has everything a racing game needs none of a game neither any GTA game is better than this one this game took me a month to finish.… Expand
  3. MichaelL.
    Apr 16, 2006
    8
    An extremely well-made car (notice I did not call it racing) game. Although the races can be fun at times, they're usually too drawn out. The real attraction is the cop chases which are just a blast. You can disable the cop cars by ramming them hard enough (your car is indestructible) and dodging spike strips and helicopters is very exciting. Cool effects like the slow-mo are An extremely well-made car (notice I did not call it racing) game. Although the races can be fun at times, they're usually too drawn out. The real attraction is the cop chases which are just a blast. You can disable the cop cars by ramming them hard enough (your car is indestructible) and dodging spike strips and helicopters is very exciting. Cool effects like the slow-mo are unnecessary but welcome nonetheless. The Black List is repetitive like heck, but makes for a lengthy career mode. The choice of cars is great and customization is very deep although I did not play NFS Underground. All in all, I was VERY pleasantly surprised by this game and played all the way to the top of the Black List along with several 25-minute plus police chases which are simply exhilirating. Fantastic game. Download the demo and then proceed to purchase.… Expand
  4. JohnQ.
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    This game is one of my personal favorites. The high speed police chases, the blacklist racers, and those phycho pathic taxi drivers that always seem to screw up a race for me >:( . A very good game... Most people say you can't disable the high speed blur thing, but you can. I forget how but its disabled for me and i can play fine.
  5. DeanO.
    Mar 16, 2006
    6
    This is a good game, but has a few flaws. I just bought the game last month (Black Edition of course) driving fast in any car getting chased by the cops in excellent until you get to the high heat level especially 5 or 6, then it's hard to get rid of the cops behind you. I hate the drag racing, I get very fustrated, I get so pissed off with it I stop playing the game. The blurr when This is a good game, but has a few flaws. I just bought the game last month (Black Edition of course) driving fast in any car getting chased by the cops in excellent until you get to the high heat level especially 5 or 6, then it's hard to get rid of the cops behind you. I hate the drag racing, I get very fustrated, I get so pissed off with it I stop playing the game. The blurr when going at 200mph can be a pain in the neck, when there's a vehicle in front of you at that second. The game that I got crashes on me at least 5 to 7 times when playing it. I download the patch for it, doesnt work. The game graphic's are choppy and also freezes on me. It must be this game only, because I also got nfsu2 don't have a problem with that one, only this one. I can't turn the graphic's up on high because the games frame rate will go to a halt(won't work), so I had to keep it at low levels. I do like the big airs that are in the game. Mostly down by the docks, there great. But the overall game I give it a 6.… Expand
  6. Prophylactic
    Mar 12, 2006
    9
    Drag races were very, very tedious. Sometimes the pursuits/evasions with the police were very hard. I like difficulty, it makes a game more fun to play for a long time, unless it's too hard. Some of the drag races, due to the fact you really have to memorize where cars are, and how fast you have to be going at certain points, really, really frustrating. The spike strips on curves Drag races were very, very tedious. Sometimes the pursuits/evasions with the police were very hard. I like difficulty, it makes a game more fun to play for a long time, unless it's too hard. Some of the drag races, due to the fact you really have to memorize where cars are, and how fast you have to be going at certain points, really, really frustrating. The spike strips on curves sucked a lot, too, as you can't control your car as well during turns. The game has beautiful graphics, with simulated HDR features, great textures, tons of detail, and a good sense of speed. The cars seemed, to me, to be very well represented in the game, painstakingly detailed. The storyline was, at best, retarded. However, it's nice to have a bit of a story to bring things together, instead of just racing for the hell of it. I mean, after the first race, I think everyone was interested, at least nominally, as you just had your pimp ride stollen by a skinny, white, weasle. Overall, I found it to be a lot of fun. It kept me entertained fairly well from start-to-finish, with only a few moments -- pursuit and drag -- where I was actually annoyed. The AI wasn't necessarily the brightest in the world, but it was smart enough to create a good difficulty level. So, as far as the AI, I thought they did a fairly decent job.… Expand
  7. MoshelE.
    Mar 3, 2006
    10
    Its a great and almost perfect game, just one or tweaks here and there, and it could be a perfect racing game. i do miss the night time driving, and the ability to be the law enforcement, but still a great game.
  8. rafalmadajczak
    Feb 5, 2006
    9
    Is it better than NFSU2? The better: you dont have to buy all the tuning pieces to advance in the plot(bye, bye self-spinnig rims!), the police(if only EA let us drive the law enforcers...) and the city. The same ol' genius: engine sound, the pure pleasure of driving, mazda rx-8:D. The worse: no drifts(even as a quick race option), no urls at the airport, worse soundtrack(rememberIs it better than NFSU2? The better: you dont have to buy all the tuning pieces to advance in the plot(bye, bye self-spinnig rims!), the police(if only EA let us drive the law enforcers...) and the city. The same ol' genius: engine sound, the pure pleasure of driving, mazda rx-8:D. The worse: no drifts(even as a quick race option), no urls at the airport, worse soundtrack(remember qotsa before- release single?). All-in-alli its slightly diifferent but the series doesnt lose its greatness.You'll love it. Watch for my black two-striped audi a4 in the net racing! You'll hate it:D… Expand
  9. Sp3d2Ahmad
    Jan 19, 2006
    10
    if u hate this game that's man u r loser.Its not about u r driving Lamborghini and cannot keep up with fiat,it is because your driving skill is worst!
  10. JonathanA.
    Jan 18, 2006
    7
    The game is overall fun, yet you find yourself wanting to pick up the keyboard and hitting against the monitor when those dumb SUV's come head on and bust you eeevverrry frickin' time only to replay the event that took over an hour to accomplish... thanks EA for those SUV's. Good luck if you have a heat rating of 3 or higher... geesh. Also... there must be about a thousand The game is overall fun, yet you find yourself wanting to pick up the keyboard and hitting against the monitor when those dumb SUV's come head on and bust you eeevverrry frickin' time only to replay the event that took over an hour to accomplish... thanks EA for those SUV's. Good luck if you have a heat rating of 3 or higher... geesh. Also... there must be about a thousand or so styles of rims, but there's only 10 nice ones to choose from. I'm only half way through the game and i've gotten frustrated to the point where i don't want to play no more... pretty sad. Oh yeah, and the acting is pretty corny as stated in a previous review. Overall great graphics, a good story, a C+ on the physics.… Expand
  11. HeavyDummy
    Jan 17, 2006
    8
    I've read just about every review on this game. It seems like the negative reviews are from people who don't enjoy the challenge "you're in a drag race and a car pulls out" or "I'm driving my vette 200mph and a Fiat Punto passes me" or "the AI is stupid." If you're looking for a racing game with no challenges this isn't for you. Of the NFSU series, this is by I've read just about every review on this game. It seems like the negative reviews are from people who don't enjoy the challenge "you're in a drag race and a car pulls out" or "I'm driving my vette 200mph and a Fiat Punto passes me" or "the AI is stupid." If you're looking for a racing game with no challenges this isn't for you. Of the NFSU series, this is by far the best (I used to think NFSU2 was). The cars are a blast, the races are more challenging than the other 2 NFSU games and the police chases are a blast - a real rush. NFSU had too many driving glitches, NFSU2 was great, but became too repetitive. NFSMW isn't the "best game ever" but it is fun if you don't subscribe to the Homer Simpson philosophy of, "if it doesn't come easy, it isn't worth doing."… Expand
  12. ChefP.
    Jan 10, 2006
    1
    While this game has fun moments, the AI is absolutely useless. I was driving a Corvette C6, fully modified to ultimate with some custom extra parts (full stats on everything) and I couldn't keep up with a computer controlled fiat punto. On a straightway, doing 220 while blowing NOS, the fiat kept up and pulled away when nos ran out.
  13. BradB.
    Jan 9, 2006
    10
    this game is the best need for speed game that ea has released. the cops get really smart in the middle of the game, but that is o.k. because by then you have some really fast cars. all around the game is great. esspecially the graphics. need for speed most wanted black edition is worth the extra money because you get 2 bonus cars, more tracks and you can get up to seventh wanted level this game is the best need for speed game that ea has released. the cops get really smart in the middle of the game, but that is o.k. because by then you have some really fast cars. all around the game is great. esspecially the graphics. need for speed most wanted black edition is worth the extra money because you get 2 bonus cars, more tracks and you can get up to seventh wanted level instead of the sixth wanted level that is in the basic game. one of the cars you get is 67 camaro that is awesome, especially if you like true american muscle and not just the same old foreign rice burners. NFSMW is the best game ever.… Expand
  14. Mykal
    Jan 5, 2006
    9
    WOW! Some of the bad reviews make me wonder if we're playing the same game... Linear-nope, you
  15. Dr.Goob
    Dec 24, 2005
    1
    The good: There some fun to be had here, especially in the police pursuits. Hearing the police talking about you over their radios during chases is excellent. The 'bullet time' feature is a gimmick, but had its moments. Simple to play fun. The bad: The gameplay gets repetitive, the physics is too arcade-like and shallow, the characters are retarded, the actors take overacting to The good: There some fun to be had here, especially in the police pursuits. Hearing the police talking about you over their radios during chases is excellent. The 'bullet time' feature is a gimmick, but had its moments. Simple to play fun. The bad: The gameplay gets repetitive, the physics is too arcade-like and shallow, the characters are retarded, the actors take overacting to ridiculous new hights, the motion blur makes seeing anything incredibly difficult at very high speeds and can't be turned off, there are no difficulty settings, and the background music sucks. The ugly: Drag racing is terrible. Abysmal. You don't actually steer the car, you just choose when to change lanes and gears, which is retarded enough in itself. Not only that, cars pull out right in front of you from side streets, causing you to crash. In one race (a career race you can't skip) a van pulls out in just the right spot to block both lanes on the drag race every single time. And because of the retarded mechanics, you're stuck in your lane, so while the opponent can simply drive up onto the kerb and around it, you cannot. So you simply crash into it. Repeatedly. And swear in impotent rage. DRAG RACING IS TERRIBLE. It is so bad, you have to question if they even played the game before they released it. If drag racing was taken out completely, this game would get a 5. As it is, it gets a 1, and I reccommed that the programmers responsible for drag racing be taken out and made to repeatedly play drag races until they are sorry.… Expand
  16. Figura
    Dec 7, 2005
    1
    Ugly graphics, non-physics racing, no AI, no innovation, bored programmers, bad port, no excitement. Strictly for under 18's with skin problems and no driving (or any mature) experience! EA buying all crap online game websites again :((
  17. TylerM.
    Nov 28, 2005
    1
    The only inovation in this game is the graphics. Everything else is a step in the wrong direction. In my opinion, games should be moving towards unlimited possibilities, not linear racing with almost no exploration. The gameplay is very limited, the racing feels sticky. Reminds me of Rad Racer.... If all you care about is graphics, this is the game for you.
  18. SteveP.
    Nov 26, 2005
    10
    Of all the NFS games, this one certainly takes the cake. The world is simply stunning, the graphical flourishes can be breath taking and the sense of speed is impressive. The blacklist idea certainly isn't 'unique' but damn is it fun to whoop on those guys ! And the cop chatter is simply the best example of this i've ever seen, hands down. I showed the game to a friend Of all the NFS games, this one certainly takes the cake. The world is simply stunning, the graphical flourishes can be breath taking and the sense of speed is impressive. The blacklist idea certainly isn't 'unique' but damn is it fun to whoop on those guys ! And the cop chatter is simply the best example of this i've ever seen, hands down. I showed the game to a friend in Law Enforcement, and they went balistic - he simply loved it. Go figure!… Expand
  19. StefanosS.
    Nov 26, 2005
    6
    NFS most wanted is a taste of the same. Chocolate for breakfast, chocolate for our mid day and it's easy to guess what there is for dinner. My point is, that, if smn has never played Nfs Underground 1 and 2 , then he might enjoy playing Most wanted. But now you'll say - There are no cops in the underground series. Yes, exactly, so what? Big deal, it's not as if it's an NFS most wanted is a taste of the same. Chocolate for breakfast, chocolate for our mid day and it's easy to guess what there is for dinner. My point is, that, if smn has never played Nfs Underground 1 and 2 , then he might enjoy playing Most wanted. But now you'll say - There are no cops in the underground series. Yes, exactly, so what? Big deal, it's not as if it's an innovation. When I first played NFS hot pursuit - My god yes, that was a game, amazing graphics, fantastic though arcade gameplay lots lots of fun. Most wanted is a disgrase. EA's has been using the same ol' damn graphics engine for the three last nfs series. As far as I am concerned, a small free patch could have converted underground 2 to most wanted. But pls forgive my stupidity, in this way EA would not win million of bucks -as it will now. So, this is it, I'll be generous and give it a six. P.S I know that maybe my opnion wont count to anyone, you are still going to buy the game arent you? I know, because you dont have a choice...… Expand
  20. MarkS.
    Nov 25, 2005
    9
    I have played all of the NFS games and this one is certainly the best of the lot. In the previous games I usually just played the "Quick Race" feature. I did try the career mode some, but it was not as addictive as Most Wanted. My progression in Quake 4 has slowed considerabley since buying this game. I just keep wanting to play NFSMW.
  21. FredericA.
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    A really nice mix between NFS Underground 2 and Hot Pursuit. Full of thrilling action ! One of the best driving game I played yet ! Wonderful
  22. KDep
    Nov 22, 2005
    9
    Fantastic! This game is the best of NFS Underground 2 plus a bunch of new material. I love this game so far and I can't see an end in sight. The visuals are amazing, the music is great, and the cars sound very nice.
    I highly recommend picking up this game, it's worth the price. There's a lot of gameplay for the price. Great value.
  23. KLuke
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    Playing the demo right now and love the game, i need to get it graphics are awsome and the addition of the old NFS gameplay like the cop run and the new NFS game play like the black list is awsome i love the game and will play it for some time even when i beat it.
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#33 Best PC Game of 2005
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. IGN
    85
    The stylistic presentation and graphic sensibilities are impressive, and they're complemented by excellent engine sound effects and smart cop chatter.
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  2. 1UP
    85
    The nod back to the cop chase mechanics of the Hot Pursuit games is certainly welcome, plus it's interesting to see that the vaunted "open" gameplay of the last two games has been dialed down by a more forcibly linear structure to keep things interesting.
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  3. Stuff
    90
    Making a name for youself by climbing the game's Black List, aka series of bad-ass mo-fos you must beat, is good fun.
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