Need for Speed: ProStreet

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  1. VeNaH
    May 31, 2013
    9
    I think that this game is brilliant. It just suffered from the inappropriate title, because that's what most people seem to be focusing on. If it was called "Pro Racing" or something like that, it would've been seen in a different light.
    Nonetheless, this game strikes the perfect balance between arcade and simulator. It's nice seeing a car act more realistic in a NFS game, compared to the    I think that this game is brilliant. It just suffered from the inappropriate title, because that's what most people seem to be focusing on. If it was called "Pro Racing" or something like that, it would've been seen in a different light.
    Nonetheless, this game strikes the perfect balance between arcade and simulator. It's nice seeing a car act more realistic in a NFS game, compared to the previous titles.
    It kept the best parts of the previous games the customization options and got rid of the annoying ones the cars don't act like plastic gravity-defying chunks anymore.
    Also the graphics are very good, even today in 2013 they still look beautiful on the highest settings.
    If you like arcade-simulators I strongly recommend this game.    … Expand
  2. mclure
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    Fun game which mixes street cars with closed circuit racing, it's less emphatic in streets and mixes them together to create some sort of hybrid simulator.
  3. AnonymousMC
    Mar 4, 2008
    7
    I really enjoyed it actually. The physics are definitely much improved, and the removal of rubber-band AI is a godsend. The graphics and damage modelling are beautiful, but above all the game drives really well, especially when turning off all the driving helps. That said, the drift and drag modes are trivially easy and quickly get boring, especially with all the cinematics surroundingI really enjoyed it actually. The physics are definitely much improved, and the removal of rubber-band AI is a godsend. The graphics and damage modelling are beautiful, but above all the game drives really well, especially when turning off all the driving helps. That said, the drift and drag modes are trivially easy and quickly get boring, especially with all the cinematics surrounding them that cannot be skipped over. The high speed races don't add very much either except for a wonderful sense of speed, but the basic track races are actually well done and tweaking the chassi is actually usefully implemented even though it's nowhere near as realistic as more serious racers. The "story" adds nothing, so in this respect there is less value than in Most Wanted for instance.… Expand
  4. Tasaq
    Sep 15, 2018
    10
    Back when released, I used to hate this game, but with each replay over the time I started to love this game so much. 11 years later, it become my most favourite Need for Speed title.

    The amazing this about this game is the atmosphere - you have an annoucer that talks about the events in the event menu, there are people admiring and taking photos of your car. The annoucer also reacts to    Back when released, I used to hate this game, but with each replay over the time I started to love this game so much. 11 years later, it become my most favourite Need for Speed title.

    The amazing this about this game is the atmosphere - you have an annoucer that talks about the events in the event menu, there are people admiring and taking photos of your car. The annoucer also reacts to your actions - for example if you buy a new car he notice that and comments on it, if you wreck you car he also reacts to that.

    The other strong aspect of this game is weird mix of arcade racing model and very in-depth tune mode. You can change numerous settings on your engine, suspension, brakes and drivetrain. Each of these settings change how your car behaves on the road. Moreover, the visual tuning also influences performance, like drag or top speed.

    The driving models is also nothing like in modern games, rather than focusing on drifting through corners it puts emphasis on grip racing whit focus on breaking. Your can get damaged, or even totaled, which will cost you money to fix it. It adds another level of presure on the player and rises game difficulty. At the end game you might find yourself searching for car that fits your driving style, since some of the tracks are extremely difficult.

    The part that makes the game shine a lot is the music - it's simply amazing, having multiple genres of music, like hip-hop or rock. Other part is sound design, each car sounds differently and very close to the real car.

    The graphics didn't age that bad, although they have some very noticeable glitches. It probably still has the best tire smoke simulation of any racing game to date.

    Overall if you are a car guy who is not into pure simulations and don't mind having closed track racing this game might be for you.    … Expand
  5. zack2005
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    Best need for speed. People did not appreciate its worth.I wish they were loved.
  6. dimike
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    Graphics - good
    Handling - intresting. Plays great with steering wheel
    Music - good
    story - ok
    atmosphere/setting - great
  7. XDavidX
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    One of the best game in Need For Speed franchise. All game features is amazing. I am still play this game. Totally worth to buy this even today. I'm rate this 10/10 !
  8. Luka1998010
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    In my top 3 NFS games.
    +The deepest tuning, a lot is possible, specially for drag builds.
    +Awesome handling model, and wheel support.
    +Events
    +Cars
    +Career
    +Track modes
    +The soundtrack
    +Atmosphere of modern car culture
    +Hard speed events
    -Graphics could have been better for a 2007 game
    -Decals and vinyls limited to 20
  9. KnightThunder2
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Underrated game. Good sounds, cars, beautiful music and pretty good physics compared to other games in 2007.
  10. PizzaSubCombo
    Oct 18, 2019
    7
    An otherwise decent racer with a ton of customization issues is held back by particularly dim-witted AI and a tacky presentation that turns every event into a cringey NOPI Nationals knock-off. However, the sandbox BlackBox created with ProStreet is a more than adequate time-waster for those who just want to build retarded cars and mess around in a semi-realistic environment. It's ForzaAn otherwise decent racer with a ton of customization issues is held back by particularly dim-witted AI and a tacky presentation that turns every event into a cringey NOPI Nationals knock-off. However, the sandbox BlackBox created with ProStreet is a more than adequate time-waster for those who just want to build retarded cars and mess around in a semi-realistic environment. It's Forza Motorsport with the fat trimmed.… Expand
  11. chrzanekz
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    I played this particular NFS for the first time after playing a lot of BlackBox NFS. I would say I am amazed how good this game is. Physics works really good, its mixed realism with some arcade stylish driving physics. Every car which you drive behave differently. Only one minus is Drift races which have weird physics, but after some time I used to it. Prefer drifting style from U2. TheI played this particular NFS for the first time after playing a lot of BlackBox NFS. I would say I am amazed how good this game is. Physics works really good, its mixed realism with some arcade stylish driving physics. Every car which you drive behave differently. Only one minus is Drift races which have weird physics, but after some time I used to it. Prefer drifting style from U2. The tuning for that time is amazing, a lot of unique vinyls and customization of handling. It's so cool.… Expand
  12. Cccatch
    Sep 29, 2022
    10
    As a stand-alone racer, a competent console conversion; maybe a bit repetitive in the long run, but still a fair effort from EA
  13. putinzdohne
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    When it comes down to it, Need for Speed Pro Street is a racing game that’s focus is entirely on one thing: racing. There are no cute little stories or “other” things to do.
  14. denlunar
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    One of the best game in Need For Speed franchise. All game features is amazing. I am still play this game. Totally worth to buy this even today. I'm rate this 10/10
  15. MeukoM.
    Nov 23, 2007
    8
    I think that this is the best need for speed since porsche.. ALL the nfs' have been waaay to arcadish for my tastes. This is a very good start for EA.. if they keep this up, they will rise the NFS series to the porsche level.. which has been the most realistic nfs yet!
  16. JohnC.
    Dec 28, 2007
    6
    When I picked up this title I expected a street racing game (like the title implies) I was disappointed to find it just a normal racing game. The announcer was annoying, but the racing was fine. If you are looking for a regular racing game you might enjoy this, But for the fan of the previous street racing games, This is not for you.
  17. morfil
    Nov 1, 2013
    5
    Ok, so this one was a big thumb down for EA. We like NFS on the streets, where we have real adrenaline and some awesome landscapes... If I want closed circuits, I could choose DiRT, GRID, etc. After Most Wanted 2 noted with a 4, this one is the second, noted with a 5.
  18. TheHipHopDude50
    Jul 21, 2017
    6
    Could've been better..

    Pros : - It introduced a more professional gameplay like showing specs of cars : topspeed,bhp,0-60 etc, - Great Gameplay : When you go to 150+ mph you really feel like you going fast with the cam vibrating and all. -Nice UI Cons : -Repetitive Races especially about race day.Everytime same same cars race against you. It lacks a bit of creativity.But it is    Could've been better..

    Pros : - It introduced a more professional gameplay like showing specs of cars : topspeed,bhp,0-60 etc,
    - Great Gameplay : When you go to 150+ mph you really feel like you going fast with the cam vibrating and all.

    -Nice UI

    Cons : -Repetitive Races especially about race day.Everytime same same cars race against you.

    It lacks a bit of creativity.But it is ok to play if you're looking for a decent arcade game.But what i liked was EA tried to give us a different taste of NFS. -    … Expand
  19. AnthonyC.
    Nov 26, 2007
    4
    Well what do i say i love the nfs games but this one just left me wanting to go and get my money back. i was well desapointed that free roam had gone and they turned the game in so a driving sim like a F1 game boring as heck the game is now. but i like the damage part good to see the finally put that into the game. think nfs carbon is the best on they done up to date.
  20. glitchmaster
    Dec 5, 2013
    2
    most boring game i have played so far really don't advise it
    +:you can give it away
    -:boring gameplay
    -:boring races
    -:boring cars
    -:waste of money
    just not good at all
  21. Fulgore
    Feb 18, 2011
    4
    Easy the worst NFS in the series, mediocre music, disgusting handling, although the graphics are really good, but is not all the fun. So is a pretty game that is gonna bore you in about 5 minutes
  22. RalphCramdon
    Nov 4, 2007
    5
    I'm quite disappointed with the newest version of the Need For Speed franchise "Pro Street". The game tries to hard to be a simulation, and where is the "street" aspect? The demo is played in the country. If you roll your car it's totaled? What's that about? It's not arcade or real life. I've bought the last 3 NFS games from "Underground 2", but this timeI'm quite disappointed with the newest version of the Need For Speed franchise "Pro Street". The game tries to hard to be a simulation, and where is the "street" aspect? The demo is played in the country. If you roll your car it's totaled? What's that about? It's not arcade or real life. I've bought the last 3 NFS games from "Underground 2", but this time I'll save my money. This demo doesn't do anything for me.… Expand
  23. DiegoF.
    Nov 15, 2007
    0
    This kind of junk should never have been sold out of USA. Electronic Arts just do business, they are killing games as 'art'. Worst cars game ever.
  24. PKSJPKSJ
    Nov 21, 2007
    2
    Awesome rendered graphics, A great physics W/Damage addition BUT.... the real kicker here is that they have introduced a politicall correct attitude IN the game and condone "real" street racing. They make the game a "legal race" game instead. I say screw that. NFS is all about being in the REAL STREET. I don't mind a disclaimer at the beginning of the game like they have done in the Awesome rendered graphics, A great physics W/Damage addition BUT.... the real kicker here is that they have introduced a politicall correct attitude IN the game and condone "real" street racing. They make the game a "legal race" game instead. I say screw that. NFS is all about being in the REAL STREET. I don't mind a disclaimer at the beginning of the game like they have done in the past, but basing the entire game on it is absolutly intolerable. 2 points for the graphics and physics. Oh one more thing. The cut scenes have people on the sidelines cheering you on and they look like they are rendered on a 1997 PC graphic platform.… Expand
  25. ChrisMontany
    Jan 28, 2008
    4
    Bloody hell who designed the physics on this codewad? I've been trying to play games that help me stop swearing every 8 seconds... this game surely isn't it. The cars and tuning are fun and technical enough, the drag racing is a blast, and in certain situations the graphcis are actually worth taking a screenshot. But there is NO character development, the announcer needs to beBloody hell who designed the physics on this codewad? I've been trying to play games that help me stop swearing every 8 seconds... this game surely isn't it. The cars and tuning are fun and technical enough, the drag racing is a blast, and in certain situations the graphcis are actually worth taking a screenshot. But there is NO character development, the announcer needs to be drug behind my 936BHP STi so he'll stop talking, and the physics need to be reworked to be more realistic. This is a surly beast for PC's to handle as well. My rig can max it out, but just barely.… Expand
  26. Ted_Tris
    May 15, 2015
    5
    Less bad than the rest of the nfs, but this yet always cheapo.
    Nothing his alley to the cars, but even to the wheel.
    Throughout easy.
    On the last orbits hayagaya kukimuki to give birth speed run cheats on competitions the game.
    Not good, only the rest of the need for speed wrong.
    Horrible bugs.
  27. dlcatalin
    Jul 30, 2020
    4
    Ok, here we go.
    2007 and none of the EA devs or whoever made this game have EVER driven a real car. Does anybody involved in testing or developing this game have a driver licence? Again as always the cars control and feel like boats on water ... absolutely garbage. NFS3 had more realistic handling than this joke. Graphics and car damage is nice , and that's it, that's all this game has to    Ok, here we go.
    2007 and none of the EA devs or whoever made this game have EVER driven a real car. Does anybody involved in testing or developing this game have a driver licence? Again as always the cars control and feel like boats on water ... absolutely garbage. NFS3 had more realistic handling than this joke. Graphics and car damage is nice , and that's it, that's all this game has to offer, the gameplay is garbage because you can't control the car. Get this ... in order to take a corner you need to turn before you even reach the corner :))) and then when exiting the corner you need to stop accelerating otherwise you run off the road. It's complete opposite of real life racing and anything normal. In a real car if im at 20km/h and turn left and floor the gas pedal the car will slide/drift and accelerate in that direction, if i do that in this game the car actually loses speed and does not accelerate or move at all ...what the .... Garbage is the best word to describe this. Another disappointment after Carbon.    … Expand
  28. bar0yka
    Dec 20, 2022
    4
    2 3 kere yüklemiştim pc ye sevemedim bir türlü en sonunda tekrar denedim ve oyun iğrenç aminakoyum ya çekilecek çile değil.
  29. [Anonymous]
    Dec 3, 2007
    5
    The physics engine is average. The music is VERY good. The graphics are nice. The gameplay is boring.
  30. TurtleKing
    Nov 24, 2007
    0
    This is the LEAST FUN I have ever "had" in a "game". The graphics are jumpy, the cars are bland, the DJ is annoying as hell and everything that was ever any fun from previous Need for Speed games has been removed to leave only a dull, annoying, unplayable husk.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. 1UP
    80
    But it's that wholly rebuilt, almost-a-sim physics engine that propels ProStreet to such heights. Tossing these weighty sedans and exotics around, knowing you're connected to the road by just four distinct contact points, then late braking into a turn and riding the very limits of adhesion through it, is ungodly fun -- and darned challenging.
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  2. GameSpot
    65
    ProStreet is a solid racing game, but it has some performance issues and is missing most of what made the previous games in the series interesting.
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  3. IGN
    69
    A disappointing effort in a franchise that has generally been rather solid. It sort of feels like EA is starting over again, leaving the open-world aspects to other games like its own Burnout Paradise, but is seems like Black Box didn't know what to do with what was left.
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