Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1314 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,157 out of 1314
  2. Mixed: 102 out of 1314
  3. Negative: 55 out of 1314
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  1. xcale
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    This game stands for an exact example of how a high action arcade racing game must be. One of the best 4 games of Need For Speed franchise and number 2 for me.
  2. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
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  3. Obama-Gaming
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    This is probably the best nfs ever made and has the Most awsome cop chases in gaming history.
    And of that wasn‘t enough the adaptive music in this Game is perfect. For it‘s time it has so much to offer , like many tuning possibilities, over 30 cars to choose from and amazing bodykits,spoilers,rims etc. I could not sum up the entirety of this masterpiece and have almost no critiqe on this    This is probably the best nfs ever made and has the Most awsome cop chases in gaming history.
    And of that wasn‘t enough the adaptive music in this Game is perfect. For it‘s time it has so much to offer , like many tuning possibilities, over 30 cars to choose from and amazing bodykits,spoilers,rims etc. I could not sum up the entirety of this masterpiece and have almost no critiqe on this piece of art.the only thing i posibbly could think of would be the fact that the Storytelling is not that good, i think you know what i mean when you have seen the start of the game.it just pops up like: you are racer that races against another one but on the other side:who cares about the Story of a **** arcade racer.i myself absolutely love this game to infinty and nothing could stop me,not even forza 5(and yes ive played it all the way through and i love that game too but this nfs is better)
    So that is a 10out of good for me bye:)    … Expand
  4. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Most Wanted Most Wanted Most Wanted Most Wanted Most Wanted Most Wanted
  5. VitalsonLorran
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo que poderia ter existido! Pena que a EA Games não olha pro seu retrovisor e cópia ela mesma.
  6. Wojennik
    Mar 25, 2023
    9
    For me the game is really but really good the blacklist system is cool but for me the number 15 is a bit too much and the system that you have to beat someone on the blacklist to get better parts partly good but partly not but overall for 2005 graphics very good cutscenes are also nicely done very good game
  7. dykcio
    Mar 22, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)… Expand
  8. Snjake
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    This game is so much fun and the story so nostalgic to play again there hasn't been a NFS game that matched this one yet
  9. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  10. imalynxcat
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    Story is incredible for a racing game. gameplay is fun. pursuit moments are awesome. 100/100
  11. DiyarAdo
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Classic. Has a couple of minor flaws but still very fun, phenomenal soundtrack, good car selection and the police chaces are the best in any game except for the GTA series.
  12. N9UY3N
    May 25, 2023
    10
    DustinEden sent me here to rate this childhood game a 10/10.Also aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  13. Silv3rGT
    May 25, 2023
    10
    My first NFS game that truly made me a car lover, next to The Fast and The Furious 1-3.
  14. benyes
    May 25, 2023
    10
    best racing game that exist on this little stupid planet earth, if there are 100 fans of this game, im one of them, if its 10 fans, im one of them IF its only 1 fan then thats me, if there are 0 that means im dead. 100/10 game
  15. Amigo_Ramon
    May 26, 2023
    10
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  16. TKMachine007
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Its criminal this game is not rated higher. This game has everything you want out of an arcade racing game. Its a complete pack of high octane street racing mixed with the action of a movie. The game holds up incredibly well after so many years. This game is by far the best game in the Need For Speed franchise and to this day none have managed to come close to replicating the police chasesIts criminal this game is not rated higher. This game has everything you want out of an arcade racing game. Its a complete pack of high octane street racing mixed with the action of a movie. The game holds up incredibly well after so many years. This game is by far the best game in the Need For Speed franchise and to this day none have managed to come close to replicating the police chases present in this game.
    The game has a decent amount of variety when it comes to cars present in the game. They all manage to feel different enough and offer a good variety of tuning options ranging from spoilers to wheels to body kits and more.
    The atmosphere in the game is one of the strongest and remarkable ones in the series. The cities look dirty and the different areas present in the game combine together in a really convincing package. The world feels alive despite of the lack of pedestrians simply because of how much detail is put into the actual world.
    The graphics, although dated by this point, have a great art direction, thus everything blends in extremely well and they only add to the atmosphere the games sets out to present.
    The racing is incredibly well paced managing to be both interesting for newcomers to the racing genre as well as veterans. The game starts you out in a set of races that are incredibly well disguised tutorials. You are first given a really powerful car and are placed against weak opponents. Without realising the game makes sure you understand the basic controls and lets you figure stuff on your own.
    After the tutorial phase of the game you get to pick a slower car as your starter. The more you race the better the opponents become, the more upgrades you unlock, the longer the races and harder the cops.
    The game never overwhelms you and it always gives you time to adapt to the new things such as the nos system or the higher police levels. For a newcomer it really helps them to get used to how the game works.
    The racing element of the game is heavily carried by the responsive handling system. The cars have enough weight but never feel like boats. You always have complete control over the car and the game feels incredibly easy to drive. That does not mean the game is extremely easy but it sure gives you a great starting point to build your skill on top of. It still manages to surpass many racing games that to this day cannot reach the same levels of satisfaction out of the handling model.
    The cop AI is hands down the best one in any racing game. The chases start slowly with the cops trying to respect the traffic rules and adapting their strategies according to your driving. Theres hundreds of dialogue lines that make the chases ever more surreal. This game will give you the adrenaline you seek when engaging in those cop chases.
    This review is already getting too long so I will a few positives bellow
    TLDR:
    -Great atmosphere
    -Amazing unmatched driving
    -Incredible Pursuit AI and fun cop chases
    -Decent story although cheesy at times but good enough to keep you motivated
    -A lot of love,dedication and passion was put into this game    … Expand
  17. Jumper118
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Very smooth at 60, but not the best looking version. Runs well on my PC and it will run well on yours too.
  18. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    Good Game. Can give it a second try in future, I might like the gameplay and visuals
  19. C3ML1SH
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    This game is simply perfect
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Car handling 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Overall 10/10
    100% legendary it‘s a must play game
  20. DartPancake
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Best arcade racing game in last 20 years. Police chases is real adrenaline-fueled experience. Good progression system without 1000 side quests or boring "Smash 30 banners/ladders/etc" achievements. Even after almost 20 years after the release of the game, I periodically install and replay it
  21. Kumpel000
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Best game i ever played. it will save your marage, find you a job and you will be rich. Very cool
  22. racingfan123
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This game is super good maybe even the best in the series. I think that this game is the definitive BEST NFS GAME and that is actually true. I mean it is the most well known nfs game and is it good? HECK YEAH!! Progresion is perfect, the blacklist feature is super good, handling is good and models are good but the best part is the graphics, they are perfect and i do mean PERFECT. truly THEThis game is super good maybe even the best in the series. I think that this game is the definitive BEST NFS GAME and that is actually true. I mean it is the most well known nfs game and is it good? HECK YEAH!! Progresion is perfect, the blacklist feature is super good, handling is good and models are good but the best part is the graphics, they are perfect and i do mean PERFECT. truly THE best Nfs game in the world and i mean that a 100%, 1000%… Expand
  23. YUNUSWKFY
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
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Awards & Rankings

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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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