Need for Speed: Rivals

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3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 674 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 160 out of 674
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  3. Negative: 395 out of 674
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  1. Reptyl
    Nov 27, 2013
    0
    30 FPS LOLOLOL FIX GAME PLS
    This is that big game companies ACTUALY gets to do this and earn a lot of cash doing it! It makes okay sense with frame locks and simple options on console, but this is just sad.
  2. ipaul_kn3
    Nov 26, 2013
    4
    F***ing spamers a 0? c'mon it's the game pitch black?
    cap at 30fps at least you can play it most of people who have not high ended GPUs runs this at 15 OR 10 FPS.
    I have an HD card but min setting says that you can run this with 512MB? what is this? 2004? at least don't lie.. people with 4k graphics cards are mad because they can run this at 240fps.. NFS fan since 1994.. guess the 0's    F***ing spamers a 0? c'mon it's the game pitch black?
    cap at 30fps at least you can play it most of people who have not high ended GPUs runs this at 15 OR 10 FPS.
    I have an HD card but min setting says that you can run this with 512MB? what is this? 2004? at least don't lie.. people with 4k graphics cards are mad because they can run this at 240fps.. NFS fan since 1994.. guess the 0's are from.. that's all I hope they fix it with a patch    … Expand
  3. fireblue7
    Nov 25, 2013
    1
    Awful console port. The last Most Wanted was at least a little bit bearable, are they even trying anymore? Hopefully Assetto Corsa or Project Cars will save this genre.
  4. titannet
    Nov 25, 2013
    6
    I believe there may be a good game hidden somewhere inside, but it's hidden by all the BS:
    30 FPS, in theory should be enough for the human eye, but in practice it is not, especially if you have a normal "work & game" PC setup and are sitting close to the monitor. It's Headache time gents.
    Next comes the tutorial. An unskippable tutorial with unskippable cutscenes that tell me things a    I believe there may be a good game hidden somewhere inside, but it's hidden by all the BS:
    30 FPS, in theory should be enough for the human eye, but in practice it is not, especially if you have a normal "work & game" PC setup and are sitting close to the monitor. It's Headache time gents.

    Next comes the tutorial. An unskippable tutorial with unskippable cutscenes that tell me things a five yeat old could have figured out by himself. Except for the Keyboard controls, of course, "Page up"?? Are you f**ing kidding me? Btw. in the tutorial videos it is constantly referred to as "the button". I don't know if I should call that cheap or annoying. Probably both.

    Anyway, back to the game. Car handling feels good, except for the fact that the tires where apparently stolen off of a Prius or something. If I wanted crazy drifing I would play Dirt or something.

    So lets head to the garage and install better tires. Oh I can't, i can only buy a "handling" upgrade. Seriously? This may sound nitpickingish, but why for heavens sake can't I buy new tires or a new engine? I could do that in Street Rod I, 25 years ago! But apparently the guys at EA want do destroy the immersion as much as possible. To drive the point home they also included EMP weapons and more such nonsene as well as ridiculous amounts of nitrio.

    One thing they chose to give more realism is car strength. So the police can get you really quickly, especially with the help of all the crazy toys. I guess this makes sense, given the multiplayer nature of the game, but being a single player fan myself I find it rather annoying.

    Well I guess I'll leave it here: Rivals is not a bad game, but it does nothing new and some things rather badly so I don't see a reason you should pay full price for it. Wait a bit or just stick with any NFS game you already enjoy.    … Expand
  5. BSim500
    Nov 25, 2013
    0
    Yet another example of "paid shill reviews" with a ridiculous gaping chasm between 76% "professional" review vs 28% actual gamer reviews averaged over +200 scores (a dead giveaway). Out of all the genres which require consistently high FPS, racing games are right up there with "twitch" FPS. This game is hard-coded (locked) at 30fps and the "fix" to run at 60Hz is basically to speedYet another example of "paid shill reviews" with a ridiculous gaping chasm between 76% "professional" review vs 28% actual gamer reviews averaged over +200 scores (a dead giveaway). Out of all the genres which require consistently high FPS, racing games are right up there with "twitch" FPS. This game is hard-coded (locked) at 30fps and the "fix" to run at 60Hz is basically to speed everything up 2x so it ends up unplayable. It looks a joke. Almost like the devs are going out of their way to mock fans of the franchise. It really does redefine the word "pitiful". The last PC game I can remember being locked at 30fps was made in 1996...

    Low FPS aside, you've also got surprisingly poor GFX filled with aliasing ("jaggies"), blurry textures, lengthy unskippable cut scenes (people actually want to PLAY racing games, not sit and watch some weak B-movie backstory). If this is "next gen", then I prefer "last gen" games which were actually fun to play. In years to come this game will be remembered for being the "new benchmark" in disastrous consolized PC ports.    … Expand
  6. osoyogui
    Nov 24, 2013
    0
    I saw someone list this, and it appears to work, so you can try this and see if it runs at 60fps while playing at a normal speed. -GameTime.MaxSimFps 60 -GameTime.ForceSimRate 60.0
  7. mupet0000
    Nov 24, 2013
    0
    Don't buy this game, it's capped at 30fps. A good PC can do so much more, EA don't deserve any sales when they disrespect PC gamers like this.

    Seems like it could be a decent game, it's just a shame that EAs attitude towards PC is so bad.
  8. Ursadorable
    Nov 24, 2013
    0
    This is the worst console to PC port I've ever encountered. I thought SimCity was an embarrassment for EA, this game is even worse! Thank gawd for EA refunds.
  9. Thompson555
    Nov 24, 2013
    3
    Another fail from EA...dont buy their games.
    **** graphics, i cant believe that this is frostbyte 3
    **** control and car physics

    Only one good thing in this game soundtrack.
  10. pbmpbm
    Nov 24, 2013
    0
    30 fps max on a 2013 PC game is unacceptable. If you unlock it to 60 fps, the game is unplayable. This is ridiculous. Played the very first NFS games, this is a big disappointment.
  11. fearmear
    Nov 24, 2013
    0
    FPS capped to 30. I won't even bother playing this piece of crap.
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  12. akuloff
    Nov 23, 2013
    1
    30fps for PC is a joke, 30fps for PC is a joke, 30fps for PC is a joke, 30fps for PC is a joke, 30fps for PC is a joke, 30fps for PC is a joke, 30fps for PC is a joke
  13. Squishy05
    Nov 23, 2013
    1
    So...SOOOO tired of this social seamless crap, where are the days where you could customize you car completely ...speakers... suspension jumping up and down...sigh, and the NIGHT races....aw well... and yes this 30fps thing is not nice, I usually don't care for fps but in a racing game its necessary
  14. idh530
    Nov 23, 2013
    5
    Great game.

    Play it on a console if you can, because it's capped at 30 fps. In my opinion, that's the only thing holding it back from being the best PC racing game to come out in years. Gameplay is incredibly addictive, story is okay and could be better, cops are aggressively fun, cars rule.
  15. Omga4000
    Nov 23, 2013
    2
    A racing game which doesn't support a gaming wheel.. Who's the GENIUS at EA who came up with this?

    There are way way too many pursuits by the cops, which takes a whole lot of time to get rid of. 1 pursuit took me 30 minutes, and then I got wrecked and lost it all. 30 minutes wasted. You should have made "hiding spots" or at least limit the time at which the cops are chasing you.    A racing game which doesn't support a gaming wheel.. Who's the GENIUS at EA who came up with this?

    There are way way too many pursuits by the cops, which takes a whole lot of time to get rid of.
    1 pursuit took me 30 minutes, and then I got wrecked and lost it all. 30 minutes wasted.
    You should have made "hiding spots" or at least limit the time at which the cops are chasing you.

    Gave it a 2 just because you brought "upgrades" to the game. And even that isn't the same.

    When will you listen to the people who pay you? NFS: Underground 3!    … Expand
  16. BAPACop
    Nov 23, 2013
    0
    Racing games aren't exactly a complex genre, but any company that isn't even competent enough to properly implement a pause menu shouldn't be trying to make one.
  17. Jackan08
    Nov 23, 2013
    0
    30 fps lock year 2013? And how hard would it be to fix so we could use a fu**ing mouse in the game. I'm sick of EA treating PC-players like crap.

    Do not buy this game!
  18. DeAnt
    Nov 23, 2013
    9
    Okay, the game is capped at 30fps. So what? On top settings, low settings, I cannot see how it would be better at 60fps. Its fast, responsive, looks amazing, and is one of the most satisfying racing games I have ever played.
    My only gripe is that there are only 6 human people on a map at a time.
    The game is NOT broken. It is being broken by people trying to run the game at 60fps.
  19. NeoVirusOfficia
    Nov 23, 2013
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME INTENTIONALLY INSERTED DUNG INTO THIS PC PORT. No Mouse support for menus, No AA. I can live with those draw backs BUT Artificial 30 frames per second cap just RUINS the game completely. This game should be rated minus 10 as PC gamers have been robbed. EA should of put a warning sticker on the game "EA INTENTS TO SHAFT YOU OVER" So people can make informed decisionDO NOT BUY THIS GAME INTENTIONALLY INSERTED DUNG INTO THIS PC PORT. No Mouse support for menus, No AA. I can live with those draw backs BUT Artificial 30 frames per second cap just RUINS the game completely. This game should be rated minus 10 as PC gamers have been robbed. EA should of put a warning sticker on the game "EA INTENTS TO SHAFT YOU OVER" So people can make informed decision before buying.
    I though limiting to 30 FPS would be a stupid business decision.    … Expand
  20. antoniovassen
    Nov 23, 2013
    0
    The game does not support steering wheel and pedals! I'm in indescribable confusion. Play the keyboard or gamepad when i have gaming chair and steering wheel, it is beyond my understanding. Mouse in the menu and on the map also does not work No dithering and can not be included, my eyes of the blood Multiplayer dull. Graphics middle, I think because it limited the console OnThe game does not support steering wheel and pedals! I'm in indescribable confusion. Play the keyboard or gamepad when i have gaming chair and steering wheel, it is beyond my understanding. Mouse in the menu and on the map also does not work No dithering and can not be included, my eyes of the blood Multiplayer dull. Graphics middle, I think because it limited the console On restriction of 30 frames per second for many who have written I will not repeat .
    Not highly recommend this game to the PC version very curve of the port from consoles.
    Sorry for bad english.    … Expand
  21. Zevro
    Nov 23, 2013
    4
    30 fps capped of laziness. The game is basically the countryside version of the previous one. Graphics are OK and it's just it. Game modes are boring, and the fact there are no tracks makes it even worst.
  22. Koreenium
    Nov 23, 2013
    0
    Beautiful graphics, boring gameplay...

    FPS CAPPED TO 30 on PC...

    Just don't buy this game as it is not worth it. A typical console port blablablabla....
  23. Orthodox
    Nov 23, 2013
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS ****

    This game does not support any driving-wheels. I lost my 20$ on this I will never buy again your driving NFS seria. POSITIVE REVIEWS ARE FAKE HERE. It is EA marketing.
  24. FUEA
    Nov 22, 2013
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME

    INTENTIONALLY INSERTED DUNG INTO THIS PC PORT. No Mouse support for menus, No AA. I can live with those draw backs BUT Artificial 30 frames per second cap just RUINS the game completely. This game should be rated minus 10 as PC gamers have been robbed. EA should of put a warning sticker on the game "EA INTENTS TO SHAFT YOU OVER" So people can make informed    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME

    INTENTIONALLY INSERTED DUNG INTO THIS PC PORT.
    No Mouse support for menus, No AA. I can live with those draw backs
    BUT
    Artificial 30 frames per second cap just RUINS the game completely.

    This game should be rated minus 10 as PC gamers have been robbed.
    EA should of put a warning sticker on the game "EA INTENTS TO SHAFT YOU OVER"
    So people can make informed decision before buying.
    I though limiting to 30 FPS would be a stupid business decision.

    Any business of course wouldn't do that. Silly me £35 straight into the toilet    … Expand
  25. perky7
    Nov 22, 2013
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the new weather system, especially when raining and single player mode not the best but cop career is more fun then racer. If technical issues are fixed then it will be great.
    Personally I liked most wanted 2012 more because of finding cars instead getting them by rank.    … Expand
  26. Moe-of-MOSHOW
    Nov 21, 2013
    0
    Hard Capped 30 FPS, 30. PC gamers invest tons of money into their Gaming machines to achieve the highest FPS they could and you cap your game at 30.

    I not sure if the game it self is any "fun" but its not worth the time and money which is apparent after 5 minuets of gameplay.

    I think TotalBiscuit said it best "Avoid like the plague"
  27. Duyari
    Nov 21, 2013
    0
    30fps do not buy do not buy do not buy do not buy
    nice graphic, nice game play, nice car
    BUT!!! BUT!!! pc 30 fps stupid mind
    30fps do not buy do not buy do not buy do not buy
  28. leafspring
    Nov 21, 2013
    3
    I am somewhat conflicted about this.

    You know, I'd really like to complain about the idiotic 30 FPS limit and the horrible decision to lock the simulation to the FPS and all that but I can't, because that would require me to actually be able to play the game for a reasonable amount of time. Which I can't because it crashes every couple of minutes and usually so hard that I have to hard    I am somewhat conflicted about this.

    You know, I'd really like to complain about the idiotic 30 FPS limit and the horrible decision to lock the simulation to the FPS and all that but I can't, because that would require me to actually be able to play the game for a reasonable amount of time.
    Which I can't because it crashes every couple of minutes and usually so hard that I have to hard reset my machine. (running an i7 GTX 660 Ti, nothing out of the ordinary)

    What I did see of the game seemed pretty fun, though. Nice driving, nice graphics. Nothing spectacular (I'd even say that Most Wanted actually looked better at times) but it's reasonable. Can't complain about the UI either as I'm using the 360 controller to play but I can imagine M+K users to be somewhat annoyed by it.

    Also, the AllDrive idea seems pretty intriguing. Not that I actually experienced it as the game never ran long enough for me to engage with other players, but I can see the potential.

    Overall I'd say I'll really enjoy this game once it is fixed (rumor has it they'll patch the 30 FPS limiter out as well). Problem is that I want to play it now and I can't (three days after release). And even if I could I wouldn't enjoy it to the full extend because of the unnecessary limitations.

    Verdict: A solid 8 for the actual game, -2 for the state it is in (can't play at all, crashes the entire machine), -3 for the incredibly moronic idea to put a 30 FPS limiter into a friggin' racing game on the PC.

    Fix this nonsense, EA, and we're looking at a pretty nice game here.    … Expand
  29. iToast
    Nov 21, 2013
    4
    Boring game with thousand of bugs, useless engine (for racing games), minimum innovations and max. 30 fps. The only good thing is Graphics. This game looks nice and cars look just fantastic! Anyway, good graphics is not important if gameplay sucks. Do not buy if you already own good old Undercover, Most Wanted (good old version, not the new and other NFS games.
  30. shamittomar
    Nov 21, 2013
    10
    Amazing graphics and very easy to use interface. No sluggishness. The game looks and feels awesome. The roads are made somehow so that my car crashes very less times.

    Although cars fly sometimes that looks amusing. 10/10. Love it.
  31. garyc
    Nov 21, 2013
    0
    Broken game, avoid it. Extremely poor console port.
    The actual graphics are nice as it uses the new Frostbite 3 engine and the driving is solid but for absolutely no reason at all (well they did give a reason but it does not even make sense) they have decided to limit the frame rate to 30 which for any pc gamer this should be and is completely unacceptable both from a visual and a    Broken game, avoid it. Extremely poor console port.
    The actual graphics are nice as it uses the new Frostbite 3 engine and the driving is solid but for absolutely no reason at all (well they did give a reason but it does not even make sense) they have decided to limit the frame rate to 30 which for any pc gamer this should be and is completely unacceptable both from a visual and a gameplay perspective. Reports are that this is hard coded so the possibility of any fix being made available is a gamble
    I can only recommend that you buy this on PC if your system would never have been able to play at over 30fps to begin with as underneath it appears there is a good game, for everybody else I suggest you take advantage of Origin's new refund policy.    … Expand
  32. Nazgul
    Nov 21, 2013
    0
    Capping the framerate to 30fps on PC is beyond ridiculous! The whole point of a racing game like NFS is playing it at ultra smooth framerates. Once again PC gamers are being neglected with this pathetic console port. So until EA fixes this my rating will stay 0...
  33. Ultrique
    Nov 21, 2013
    0
    Totally a trash game that destroys whats left of the name... broken beyond belief even for an EA title!
    Locked to 30FPS... seriously! Cant play in full screen mode on some systems due to black screens and other graphics issues, random slow downs in game, poor customization and certainly not what your lead to believe your getting from the trailers and press. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Get a    Totally a trash game that destroys whats left of the name... broken beyond belief even for an EA title!
    Locked to 30FPS... seriously! Cant play in full screen mode on some systems due to black screens and other graphics issues, random slow downs in game, poor customization and certainly not what your lead to believe your getting from the trailers and press. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Get a refund if you can...    … Expand
  34. rogerxing0318
    Nov 20, 2013
    0
    DISGUSTING!
    hard coded to 30 fps, game runs double speed if changed to 60 fps.
    the 10/10 reviews are FAKE! DO NOT BUY!
    it is obvious they did not spend anytime developing the PC version.
  35. cerberusd
    Nov 20, 2013
    9
    What the hell is it with these ridiculous 0 scores? I will put my name on the line, for what it's worth, to defend this game, because this game is easily the best NFS title since Most Wanted 2005, and it is being unfairly criticized because of some minor issues that a handful of people are experiencing. I am running the game on a gtx 580 with the latest nvidia drivers (331.85) and I haveWhat the hell is it with these ridiculous 0 scores? I will put my name on the line, for what it's worth, to defend this game, because this game is easily the best NFS title since Most Wanted 2005, and it is being unfairly criticized because of some minor issues that a handful of people are experiencing. I am running the game on a gtx 580 with the latest nvidia drivers (331.85) and I have had almost no graphical issues whatsoever. The graphics are EXCELLENT, this is the first title on PC that deserves the next-gen qualification. Every single little facet of the game is a TOTAL improvement over previous titles whose foundations this game is built on. It takes features from Most Wanted 2012 and Hot Pursuit and the Run which felt good in theory but embarassingly piss poor in execution, and gives them the proper treatment they always deserved. The handling and the sound and the environments, which were all generic and not varied enough, and to the point where it felt the developer was treating the audience like a bunch of 10 year old kids, have all been given the proper thought and care for detail that is the most basic requirement for a game to be immersive and thereby great. All the features, from the trinity mission structure, to the scoring and resource system, to the balance of vehicular combat and open-world online play integration, EVERYTHING has been thoroughly thought out, tested and executed flawlessly. This marks the return of the series to form and relevance, the first time since its highs in 2005, and I can honestly say this game will keep me very satisfied until the anticipated next title in this lineage. TL;DR: Objectively, inarguably, the BEST, most FUN, most FLUID and ADDICTIVE NFS title since the days of Underground and Most Wanted. If you have even the remotest desire to relive those experience, but this game now. It is hands down the most professionally crafted game on PC since Arkham City and Skyrim.… Expand
  36. smarteck
    Nov 20, 2013
    5
    The PC version. graphically is very disappointing low resolution textures, a lot of aliasing (saws everywhere), poor lighting, very few configuration options ...

    This does not look like a "NextGen" game.. I think EA has sabotaged the PC version in favor of the new consoles if this is true EA really is the Cancer of this industry...
  37. albertoberto
    Nov 20, 2013
    0
    Dont buy this game. Its an insult to gamers and its not a real next gen game. 30 fps lock and awful performance in towns sections. Terribly bad port just like always, EA does not take PC seriously.
  38. morty
    Nov 20, 2013
    0
    This game is so dumbed down I can't believe I spent $60 on this awful game. The game is the same thing over and over again. All you do is chase or run away over and over, awful.
  39. asscreedfanboi
    Nov 20, 2013
    0
    The idea for the game seems interesting, but the execution falls horribly short on PC. The game is horribly optimized, with the frames per second not only locked, but unlocking it breaks the game. The only thing that seems to interest me about this game is the idea of playing at X2 speed just to get a good laugh and see what glitches come up. It might be a decent game on consoles, butThe idea for the game seems interesting, but the execution falls horribly short on PC. The game is horribly optimized, with the frames per second not only locked, but unlocking it breaks the game. The only thing that seems to interest me about this game is the idea of playing at X2 speed just to get a good laugh and see what glitches come up. It might be a decent game on consoles, but for the PC the best feature is that EA will give you a refund through Origin.… Expand
  40. JustERR
    Nov 20, 2013
    3
    While the gameplay itself is quite fine (nothing special but still playable), the problems are killing all the joys of playing this game. The famous FPS lock is just ridiculous. I have 2 GeForces running in SLI and the game (maxed out in settings) only able to load ONE of them for about 30-40%. So everything feels FAR from smooth (and I was somewhat expected some smoothness from AAAWhile the gameplay itself is quite fine (nothing special but still playable), the problems are killing all the joys of playing this game. The famous FPS lock is just ridiculous. I have 2 GeForces running in SLI and the game (maxed out in settings) only able to load ONE of them for about 30-40%. So everything feels FAR from smooth (and I was somewhat expected some smoothness from AAA project released in 2013). There are no any anti-aliasing settings in-game, so the game looks extremely jaggy. Constant disconnects from the host are just killing me. In summary: do anything with the AllDrive system but remove the FPS lock, let me choose better anti-aliasing, do something about host migrations and the score would be in 7-9 range.… Expand
  41. Lockie
    Nov 20, 2013
    3
    30 fps lock, lack of graphics options, no AA this game is just awful console port. Moreover, it's awfully optimized. No it's not optimized at all! I can't play it even with all settings set to "low". For example, I can play Battlefield 4 built on the same Frostbite 3 with all settings set to "medium", and I have 40 fps! HOW? Btw, the game provides you gorgeous landscapes, and the world30 fps lock, lack of graphics options, no AA this game is just awful console port. Moreover, it's awfully optimized. No it's not optimized at all! I can't play it even with all settings set to "low". For example, I can play Battlefield 4 built on the same Frostbite 3 with all settings set to "medium", and I have 40 fps! HOW? Btw, the game provides you gorgeous landscapes, and the world of the game is really big. But I can't enjoy it with all these freezes and lags! Moreover, amount of cars is VERY small and I'm expecting a huge amount of car-packs-DLCs. Thank you, EA. When the game starts the first time, you have to listen to all the annoying tutorials, and, what is more annoying, you can't skip them!! Gameplay is nothing new, just a compilation of HP and MW2012. I'm disappointed. Again. 3 out of 10 for beutiful graphics, all the thanks to DICE.… Expand
  42. zipp
    Nov 20, 2013
    0
    The game itself would deserve a 5 or 6 if I could play it more than 15 minutes without feeling literally sick.
    What the hell was on EA mind? This is not an rpg or a puzzle game which can run at 30 fps flawlessly. This is a racing game, and racing games are supposed to be FAST.
    Also, no AA settings, no mouse control in game, no cut-scenes skip..

    Just another horrible porting
  43. hedning86
    Nov 20, 2013
    6
    First of all, the FPS being capped at 30 is bad, but saying that the game is absolutely awful because of that is silly, and I bet that the game wouldn't be getting half as many rants if people didn't know it was locked. I'm not saying people can't tell 30 from 60, but I am saying the game looks awesome at 30 and the difference between locked 30 and unlocked [most likely less than 60] doesFirst of all, the FPS being capped at 30 is bad, but saying that the game is absolutely awful because of that is silly, and I bet that the game wouldn't be getting half as many rants if people didn't know it was locked. I'm not saying people can't tell 30 from 60, but I am saying the game looks awesome at 30 and the difference between locked 30 and unlocked [most likely less than 60] does not make the score drop from 7-9 down to 0.

    The unskippable cut scenes that everyone are referring to are in the first few minutes of the game.. after the first 10-15 minutes you can skip cut scenes to your hearts content. In other words, people who have been citing that as a reason for low scores has played 10 minutes or less before ranting here.

    I like this game.. it's a good arcade racer. The scenery is beautiful and varied ranging from coastal areas to snowy mountains and deserts. The handling is awesome and it really feels like you're going fast. Music is still a downside for me and I would love to see some sort of user-created playlists or support for your own mp3s.    … Expand
  44. Excessum
    Nov 20, 2013
    0
    Avoid this game as plague. An extremely poor port from the consoles, with no mouse support, rubbish performance, unskippable and repeating cutscenes, constant crashes and the game seems to be hardcoded for 30 fps, making it impossible to play at anything above that without the game going all bonkers.

    If you are a die-hard NFS fan and still want to try it despite all the issues, just    Avoid this game as plague. An extremely poor port from the consoles, with no mouse support, rubbish performance, unskippable and repeating cutscenes, constant crashes and the game seems to be hardcoded for 30 fps, making it impossible to play at anything above that without the game going all bonkers.

    If you are a die-hard NFS fan and still want to try it despite all the issues, just pirate this title, the public will understand.    … Expand
  45. sensuality
    Nov 19, 2013
    0
    I do not know what else to say about the guys who produce this series, nfs is going into the pit gradually over rivals, this game with an awesome graph, the system runs and persecutions without breaks makes the game good, the more over 2 hours played you already start to get sick of running the same way, with the same police behind you, there is no the slightest difficulty in releasing theI do not know what else to say about the guys who produce this series, nfs is going into the pit gradually over rivals, this game with an awesome graph, the system runs and persecutions without breaks makes the game good, the more over 2 hours played you already start to get sick of running the same way, with the same police behind you, there is no the slightest difficulty in releasing the cars, the goals are pathetic, there is a great repeatability in the game that makes you give up right outside the game and castrated at 30 fps, which makes the experience even worse, with several drops fps throughout the game, do not buy the game, not to be wanting to be playing jumping mountains and playing beats beats with police.… Expand
  46. metaraf
    Nov 19, 2013
    0
    It is not a big difference between this game and smartphone games. Worth max 5$ in my opinion 30fps is a sad joke.
    Pros:
    you will see now who write reviews for money
  47. elterifico
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    I usually don't write a review on first day, but I am surprised that it get so much extra low reviews. I won't talk about fanboys or Ea writing 10/10 review.

    As for me, I have spent 4 hours on the game and I love it. To get to go from a single player to a multiplayer perspective is awesome. I am sure things will only get better. I agree that a 30 fps cap is and I can't find a way    I usually don't write a review on first day, but I am surprised that it get so much extra low reviews. I won't talk about fanboys or Ea writing 10/10 review.

    As for me, I have spent 4 hours on the game and I love it. To get to go from a single player to a multiplayer perspective is awesome. I am sure things will only get better.

    I agree that a 30 fps cap is and I can't find a way to adjust the view expept for two generic choices. It is bad for me because I use 3 monitors and the view is too close to the car.

    But this are minor problems and the game is just fun, so I think it deserve an 8    … Expand
  48. t3hp3trock
    Nov 19, 2013
    0
    I had to create an account just to say this is absolute rubbish. The game has been dumbed down to console pleb level. This game is broken beyond play ability. The worst NFS game I've ever tried to play and I played Carbon... What does that tell you?

    Stay away. If you're curious play on a friends machine and be disappointed for yourself. Save the cash.
  49. eminefes
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    I've been playing the NFS series since the very first came out in the mid 90s. I've seen the good and the bad, and Need For Speed Rivals is one of the best games in the series yet. Yes, the PC version is currently capped at 30 fps, but if you can look past that, you've got a very fun and intense arcade racer here. For those of you wondering, the cars no longer have that overly-heavyI've been playing the NFS series since the very first came out in the mid 90s. I've seen the good and the bad, and Need For Speed Rivals is one of the best games in the series yet. Yes, the PC version is currently capped at 30 fps, but if you can look past that, you've got a very fun and intense arcade racer here. For those of you wondering, the cars no longer have that overly-heavy handling like in Hot Pursuit (2010) and Most Wanted (2012), and drifting is still the name of the game. Even though this is primarily a multiplayer game, when you play against the AI, it can put up a good fight and through some curve balls at you. Also, the different areas of the game world are clearly inspired by previous games in the NFS series, going all the way back to NFS3. Very nostalgic and fun! The NFS series is back on track again!… Expand
  50. Darkly
    Nov 19, 2013
    1
    No, This game is broken! Capped FPS IS ****....30! NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A MODERN GAME. AND WHEN YOU UNCAP IT THE GAME GOES Poor AI Car Speed, Poor UI. We have to go through 10 to 15 minutes of cutscenes before we start playing. This game is a disgrace and just plain broken, take it down from the Origin store now!
  51. MadBluey
    Nov 19, 2013
    1
    Avoid, if you can. If you have to have it, buy it for a console.

    In short: -bad port, - locked at 30 FPS (Can't change it in the options. Console commands make the game go nuts speed up) ; **** GUI no mouse control IG (maps); Tutorial is pointless (Cant skip); Cut-scenes (Cant skip), -Customization is "Limited" (Why can't we tune our cars like we could in the Underground (2),    Avoid, if you can. If you have to have it, buy it for a console.

    In short:
    -bad port,
    - locked at 30 FPS (Can't change it in the options. Console commands make the game go nuts speed up) ;
    **** GUI no mouse control IG (maps); Tutorial is pointless (Cant skip); Cut-scenes (Cant skip),
    -Customization is "Limited" (Why can't we tune our cars like we could in the Underground (2), Most wanted, carbon ?)
    -no in car view... only 2 choices, 3rd person view or pumper.

    The list goes on and on, it's the same need for speed we've seen in the last few years. again.    … Expand
  52. Shalo
    Nov 19, 2013
    2
    Good graphics, poor gameplay, music is tottaly crap, but good sound of auto, multiplayer isn't working. it's just boring at all. I played for 6 hours and I don't want anymore? What is this I played in High stakes for months, just like in Underground 1-2, most wanted, but this, this game can't give those hours of gameplay and chalenge because it can't.
    With all my desire to say that this    Good graphics, poor gameplay, music is tottaly crap, but good sound of auto, multiplayer isn't working. it's just boring at all. I played for 6 hours and I don't want anymore? What is this I played in High stakes for months, just like in Underground 1-2, most wanted, but this, this game can't give those hours of gameplay and chalenge because it can't.
    With all my desire to say that this game is good I can't, beacause it's too short, too simple, too stupid.
    EA, stop rapping nfs dead body.    … Expand
  53. tarble
    Nov 19, 2013
    1
    Apart from a new map and ferrari it's basically the same game as the previous one...nothing new, nothing we haven't seen before...the 30 fps cap with blurry graphics, ugly colors ,lack of AA, no option to skip cutscenes and repetitive gameplay this game is a poor excuse of a PC title....not worth it.
  54. Northstorm
    Nov 19, 2013
    2
    This game is utter ****

    The game is hard-coded to 30 FPS, the graphics are poor, the game is riddled with cut-scenes you have to watch over and over again, and you can't even skip them, avoid at all cost, until these problems are solved.
  55. Alpherior2
    Nov 19, 2013
    0
    Graphics are at best 'nice', when you're watching gameplay at 30 framerate, capped. Gameplay itself is a mess, constantly taking control from the player, with few customization and car options to unlock. Interface seems... Fffine-ish. I went into this game with a positive outlook in fact, but there's just so much working against it. Even though it's nitpicking, that opening cutscene, kindaGraphics are at best 'nice', when you're watching gameplay at 30 framerate, capped. Gameplay itself is a mess, constantly taking control from the player, with few customization and car options to unlock. Interface seems... Fffine-ish. I went into this game with a positive outlook in fact, but there's just so much working against it. Even though it's nitpicking, that opening cutscene, kinda dumb too.

    Also, if you're interested as to why this game even HAS positive reviews, look at the users' other reviews they either don't HAVE any other reviews, or its for some other EA game. We've seen this kind of foul play before.    … Expand
  56. iHaunteR
    Nov 19, 2013
    0
    DO NOT BUY!

    This game is broken on launch for PC. Capped FPS is 30, if you unlock via console the game speeds up based on the increase.

    i.e. 60hz 2x the speed. Poor UI design, unskippable cut-scenes, a disgrace and a disaster. The reviews for this game are FAKE!
  57. liuby33
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    I give a 9 for the game. I have played through every NFS game and this one is among the good ones. Controls are more responsive than NFS MW2012, and cars feels more live. Gameplay showed some innovations, and the all drive system showed its power connecting me and my fellows. It's certainly not perfect, because of some minor issues such as gamepad control not changeable, 30fps lock, someI give a 9 for the game. I have played through every NFS game and this one is among the good ones. Controls are more responsive than NFS MW2012, and cars feels more live. Gameplay showed some innovations, and the all drive system showed its power connecting me and my fellows. It's certainly not perfect, because of some minor issues such as gamepad control not changeable, 30fps lock, some disconnections, etc. Customization is not as advertised, relatively shallow and lack of real customization. I am not saying body kits, but the decals are as is, not customizable, and feels not pretty at all. But all in all a legit game, well worth the 50 dollars price.… Expand
  58. YukiNagato
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    This game is a blast to play. Fun game for fans of the franchise and arcade racing fans in general. I feel like this game is what Most Wanted should have been. Handling has improved, more customization options than ever before, and the multiplayer (which, is basically the whole game considering you're always connected to other people) is innovative and fun. Being able to race other playersThis game is a blast to play. Fun game for fans of the franchise and arcade racing fans in general. I feel like this game is what Most Wanted should have been. Handling has improved, more customization options than ever before, and the multiplayer (which, is basically the whole game considering you're always connected to other people) is innovative and fun. Being able to race other players with the press of a single button is awesome, and the presence of player cops will always keep you on your toes (haven't tried the cop career yet, though I imagine it's a blast taking everyone's speed points).

    Only negative is the game isn't amazingly optimized for the PC. I have a few hiccups while running it (though, for comparison, I have none at all while running Battlefield 4).

    This game was a great buy with the $10 off code from McDonald's for Origin. There is plenty of content and replay value to be worth $40 over and over again.    … Expand
  59. PrivateLev
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    One of the best NFS release after the most wanted 2005 version. Playing everything on ultra with my hd 7870 :D looks beautiful. No bugs and smooth gameplay :P
  60. OrangeJuice
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    This installment of Need for Speed is exactly what you are looking for if you are a fan of the franchise. It stays true and consistent with its dynamic gameplay seen in preceding NFS games while delivering a surprisingly interesting backstory of racers and cops. If you enjoyed Most Wanted (by Criterion), this game is a worthy successor and definitely a must for fans of racing games.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. PC Gamer
    Jan 31, 2014
    71
    One good idea--the racer's scoring system--spoiled by a thuddingly dull cop campaign and dumb design decisions. [March 2014, p.68]
  2. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2014
    80
    EA managed to end the bad run of Need for Speeds released in odd years. But even if it’s the best NFA in a long time, it could have been better. Rivals looks and plays really good but it could use a properly working multiplayer or a real single player mode. And if you remember Most Wanted, Rivals looks quite familiar. [01/2014, p.38]
  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 19, 2013
    85
    A scintillating return to form that's all style...and no little substance. Blistering arcade racing. [Jan 2014, p.76]
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