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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. rahulkadukar
    Mar 17, 2012
    10
    One of the classic racing games. This has everything going for it. Awesome police chases, a wide variety of cars (some of the best cars that you will ever see). The AI is good (Level 5 cops are good). This is one game which you can play over and over again and not get bored. I think this is the last NFS that I actually played as the ones after this were just not true to the NFS name. AnOne of the classic racing games. This has everything going for it. Awesome police chases, a wide variety of cars (some of the best cars that you will ever see). The AI is good (Level 5 cops are good). This is one game which you can play over and over again and not get bored. I think this is the last NFS that I actually played as the ones after this were just not true to the NFS name. An absolute must play if you like racing games.… Expand
  10. Dee383
    Apr 27, 2011
    10
    This Game Is My Personal Favourite ,,,,, The Storyline Plot Was Brilliant .... Graphics Are Great ....
    Police Pursuits Love Em . Car Selection In This Game Was Excellent .... I Cant Praise How Much I Love This Game .....No Other Need For Speed Game Has Come Even Close To Being Better Than Most Wanted .... And I Doubt There Ever Will ....
  11. zonniko
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    The best in the NFS series, great story and cast of characters, excellent graphics, and youre going to love the police pursuits.After playing NFS hot pursuit, Carbono, and the Run, Most Wanted beat'em all.
  12. Cooldude731
    Oct 14, 2012
    10
    This game is still the best NFS in the series and it's 7 years after its release. The storyline was extremely addictive, the graphics are awesome and the gameplay is just perfect. It has a nice variety of cars, that will lead you to #1. on the blacklist. Make sure to patch your game or else you'll suffer with the game crashing often and other issues. But otherwise is game is perfect! IThis game is still the best NFS in the series and it's 7 years after its release. The storyline was extremely addictive, the graphics are awesome and the gameplay is just perfect. It has a nice variety of cars, that will lead you to #1. on the blacklist. Make sure to patch your game or else you'll suffer with the game crashing often and other issues. But otherwise is game is perfect! I give it a 10.… Expand
  13. TYRY_RAPIRA
    Jul 22, 2012
    10
    This game is my favourite game. I think that it's the best game ever. Great graphics, great race and even
    great plot.................I have no words.........Just brilliant game!
  14. PatrykG
    Feb 15, 2013
    10
    The one the only original and best NFS is now my to review. NFS MW is the 9th NFS game and it is really really great, the storyline is basicly epic and the graphics, the cops chasing after, making them fools of themselves, I know you can't do to cops what you can in GTA but this is NFS its a racing game and the best one out there in book. The thing I just don't understand is why did itThe one the only original and best NFS is now my to review. NFS MW is the 9th NFS game and it is really really great, the storyline is basicly epic and the graphics, the cops chasing after, making them fools of themselves, I know you can't do to cops what you can in GTA but this is NFS its a racing game and the best one out there in book. The thing I just don't understand is why did it have to be rebooted its so stupid, but Im going to review the new Most Wanted soon. The fight between any NFS game for the title best NFS game are really 5 NFS (Carbon, Underground, Most Wanted, Hot Pursuit and NFS World) that's real stupid all of them are great except for World because, I'll review it soon so you will know why. NFS MW has great songs but as good as Underground 2. I will give Most Wanted, 10/10.… Expand
  15. Roct
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Dumb, but oddly fun history, amazing soundtrack, gourgeous graphics, even for 2020. Signature BMW M3 GTR. Best Need For Speed Ever and one of the best racing games ever.
  16. velo1980
    Nov 1, 2012
    10
    Excellent ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  17. EV3RLiGHT
    Apr 16, 2013
    10
    Far superior to it's latest version by Criterion. Better story, better visuals even though the graphics are slightly weaker, full tuning, great variety of cars and more realism. It was just a perfect balance, although it could use a bit more realism in certain parts, this game cannot be classified as an arcade-racer unlike the utterly-rubbish Criterion version.
  18. DaVintchi
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    This game is my childhood. Need for Speed Most Wanted is probably the best streetracing game I've ever played. It has good story, amazing gameplay, decent graphics by its release time, and great police mode. And we shouldn't forget the car customization, which in my opinion offers the best tuning options I've tried. Very nice.
  19. northerndark
    Dec 9, 2013
    10
    definitely the best pc arcade racing game of the last decade.

    superb car handling, wonderfully adjusted challenging competitors, a story that pumps you up and beautiful car selection.
  20. kiloone4one
    Dec 22, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I actually liked this game because it's all racing and stuff, but there are different reasons too. Cops are chasing you, you can race against bosses and you fight t[he way to get your car back. Beginning is kind of boring but the rest of the game is awesome! Also there are some areas you got to unlock liked in Need For Speed Underground and I like it. The only thing that I might not really like is that when you trying to get enough objectives complete and then you got to beat the boss, when you get to the top ten it's getting boring that you being chased by the cops and when you finally escape, you got to do it again because there are not enough points.… Expand
  21. Vladk6
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    I remember the game its own story, not repeatable races. As well as a lovely atmosphere. However one of the best in the series. This superb unique colorful game deserves pohvolu and 10 points
  22. mclure
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    Good game different assortments with difficult pursuits and a solid black list challenge. Cars are varied, muscle cars, exotics and tuners, you can keep one for a long time as long as you keep upgrading it such as keeping a Punto near the end and changing it for something better since it lacks top speed without specific unique parts (called Junkman parts). The city is nicer than most otherGood game different assortments with difficult pursuits and a solid black list challenge. Cars are varied, muscle cars, exotics and tuners, you can keep one for a long time as long as you keep upgrading it such as keeping a Punto near the end and changing it for something better since it lacks top speed without specific unique parts (called Junkman parts). The city is nicer than most other NFS series and even than some more modern ones it's the same one used in part on NFSW and it helps to keep in mind about shortcuts and still I don't know everywhere yet. Daylight racing is specially interesting in compartison to the Underground series and it adds up with good graphics for it's age and are not too resource intensive. The pursuits are really difficult near the end with Spikestrips and Corvettes as pursuit vehicles.… Expand
  23. cristiadu
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Best racing game I've ever played. It's dated on its graphics (now, 15 years after its launch), but the gameplay and story is still really fun
  24. Marick
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    Need for Speed ​​Most Wanted is one of the best titles in the series, maybe even the best. An interesting story, great gameplay, honestly, what you want more? For me it is the best in the entire series. This game really worth playing.
  25. nukemdukem3d
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    Best NFS ever made! Great gameplay, music, choice of cars and tuning. Everything in this game is perfect. Thanks to cops, you can play this game for longer time, then underground 2. Only thing I dont like about this game, is that it should be longer, and have more cars :)
  26. Devez
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This is the pinnacle of the NFS franchise, engaging story, awesome street fully customizable cars, the most beast music that's ever been put into a game, this is almost everything you ever wanted and loved from a NFS game.

    For your sake please do not play the 2012 version, play this instead, if you can get past the mediocre graphics it definitely beats the newer version in everything    This is the pinnacle of the NFS franchise, engaging story, awesome street fully customizable cars, the most beast music that's ever been put into a game, this is almost everything you ever wanted and loved from a NFS game.

    For your sake please do not play the 2012 version, play this instead, if you can get past the mediocre graphics it definitely beats the newer version in everything else by far. I've beaten it about 5 times and I still can't get enough of it.    … Expand
  27. PauloHSAlves
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    I remember playing this game in 2005 as a 10 year old boy and loving everything about it:

    -soundtrack was AMAZING, best by far alongside Underground 2 -story might be simplistic by trying to be the best, but still was awesome and had intrigue early on and made you want to earn your BADASS BMW M3 back! -open world city to drive... NUF SAID! -cool customization and awesome rewards for    I remember playing this game in 2005 as a 10 year old boy and loving everything about it:

    -soundtrack was AMAZING, best by far alongside Underground 2
    -story might be simplistic by trying to be the best, but still was awesome and had intrigue early on and made you want to earn your BADASS BMW M3 back!
    -open world city to drive... NUF SAID!
    -cool customization and awesome rewards for beating bosses... pink slips were the most awesome to get for the bosse's ride with its unique paintjob

    Simply put: THE BEST RACING GAME EVER all around!    … Expand
  28. bane864
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Even with the cheesy story of you losing your BMW to some douchbag and having to gain up a blacklist to challenge him, it was great. The physics were amazingly good, not like what you would see in Hot Pursuit 2010 and that crappy Most Wanted 2012. You would take corners without drifting, which I liked. The AI were well balanced as there was no OP rubberbanding, but some was noticeable,Even with the cheesy story of you losing your BMW to some douchbag and having to gain up a blacklist to challenge him, it was great. The physics were amazingly good, not like what you would see in Hot Pursuit 2010 and that crappy Most Wanted 2012. You would take corners without drifting, which I liked. The AI were well balanced as there was no OP rubberbanding, but some was noticeable, which was ok. Next are the cop chases, which is the meat of being "Most Wanted". Gaining heat = more roadblocks, more aggressive cops and crazy manoeuvres are required + speed. Getting in trouble with the cops were awesome. The car selection was good with good customization, but not as enhanced as the Underground series or the new Need for Speed 2015. This was the high point in the Need for Speed series, and it's totally a game you could get and continue playing over and over again.… Expand
  29. dimike
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Graphics - good
    gameplay - great
    Music - amazing
    story - ok
    atmosphere - amazing
  30. gui2310gBR
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    and the best NFL game What have played so far and ums first games I played in my life until now play this wonderful game my god without comments highly recommend
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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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Metascore
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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