Need for Speed Unbound

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Edge Magazine
    Dec 29, 2022
    70
    Unbound is ultimately and encouraging statement of intent, demonstrating that Criterion is not afraid to tinker with established formula. [Issue#380, p.114]
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  2. CD-Action
    Dec 21, 2022
    70
    Need for Speed Unbound has some issues (e.g. in-game economy needs immediate balancing), but is still quite satisfying and I consider it one of this year’s best arcade racing games (not that there’s a huge competition…). You may also like its unusual art style, but I personally think the developers took it a bit too far and should’ve worked harder on technical aspects of Unbound’s visual side.
  3. Inverse
    Dec 13, 2022
    70
    Despite its flaws, I found myself always craving one more race; I could drive faster, customize my car better, and drift in even cooler ways than before. While not perfect, Need for Speed Unbound is the best the franchise has been and years — and hopefully a sign of even better things to come.
  5. GameSpot
    Dec 5, 2022
    70
    Unbound is unlikely to emerge from the shadows of the genre's most popular games.
  6. PC Games
    Dec 2, 2022
    70
    The new Need for Speed Unbound is an entertaining racing game with a stylish look, great tuning options and successful arcade racer gameplay, but no significant improvement compared to its predecessor.
  7. PC Invasion
    Dec 6, 2022
    65
    Need for Speed Unbound has the racing and the world down pat, but the game is marred by too many roadblocks and a heaping helping of tedium.
  8. PCMag
    Jan 11, 2023
    60
    Need for Speed Unbound is a beautiful street racing game that features a cool soundtrack and welcome cross-platform play, but frustrating car physics and CPU drivers sully the experience.
  9. Shacknews
    Dec 7, 2022
    60
    If you’re looking for a game to kick back and play race after race with a sizable campaign and other options including an online mode, Need for Speed Unbound has plenty to keep you busy and entertained. That said, it’s also one of those games that’ll likely feel more enjoyable and worthwhile when purchased on sale rather than its arguably steep $70 (USD) purchase price. I can’t in good conscience recommend it at $70 but closer to $40-50? Absolutely, especially given the performance, campaign length, and fun assortment of races on offer.

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#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022

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User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 278 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 112 out of 278
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 278
  3. Negative: 129 out of 278
  1. Vasot
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    Terrible handling model all cars feel like driving a bucket with wheels and what's with all the unnecessary cartoony animations they evenTerrible handling model all cars feel like driving a bucket with wheels and what's with all the unnecessary cartoony animations they even pop-up during gameplay they are very annoying, Feels like this game was made for 12-year-old kids so childish and completely out of reality. NFS IS TRULY DEAD uninstalled and refunded. Don't waste your money for this.… Full Review »
  2. JohnnySins1233
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    Game is annoying cannot turn off effects, literal NFS Heat copy, cringe characters and dialogue and not to mention the awful marketing and theGame is annoying cannot turn off effects, literal NFS Heat copy, cringe characters and dialogue and not to mention the awful marketing and the price for this trash. Who likes this game doesn't have a brain simple as that… Full Review »
  3. Logccmong55
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    Trash game not worth it anime game made for weebs 70€ for this BS u cant even disable the effects + copypaste of Heat
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