Need for Speed Unbound

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  1. polYtoX
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    So, after some month there happend a Review Bombing to Unbound -> :-( That's SAD.
    That said, I 've to say YES, this is NO FORZA-Killer, but the first NFS with good graphics, fun driving-modell, nice tuning options and NO Rubber banding since a while. For me personally NFS, was more or less dead since some years. I hate this rubber banding effect. Even though this is an arcade-racer, this    So, after some month there happend a Review Bombing to Unbound -> :-( That's SAD.
    That said, I 've to say YES, this is NO FORZA-Killer, but the first NFS with good graphics, fun driving-modell, nice tuning options and NO Rubber banding since a while. For me personally NFS, was more or less dead since some years. I hate this rubber banding effect. Even though this is an arcade-racer, this is for me a no-go. But Unbound -> I played the story through now. The price has already dropped, and the 20-30 bucks is worth it. The Multiplayer lacks a Lot of Options, but you always can make some quick races and that's also OK. Maybe, there comes an update, but who knows. Anyway, for me it's a 9/10, 'cause I played the last weeks every day -> and that what counts for me....to have fun !    … Expand
  2. wolfgr
    Dec 6, 2022
    7
    NFS Heat clone, but in Chicago. This could be 8/10, if it weren't for those annoying and childish cartoon graphics all over the place. The game targets high school -wannabe gangsters- kids. The handling of the cars didn't improve, it feels like playing on smartphone.
  3. Mandragon13
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    The only thing i don't like is drift physics. Grip physics isn't bad. Overall it's a good new NFS.
  4. ArturioPech
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Good Game! 10/10, better than the previous part. I like it. but got it at a discount.
  5. bigsh1thead
    Jul 4, 2023
    8
    This is arguably the best game of the series I've played since NFS Most Wanted. Music, clothes, car customizations, thoughtful references, a normal story and a perfect game with the logic of making money and protecting it, which keeps you awake in the game. If you are not familiar with hip-hop culture, it may be an extra, but for once in your life, there is music about the hip-hop spiritThis is arguably the best game of the series I've played since NFS Most Wanted. Music, clothes, car customizations, thoughtful references, a normal story and a perfect game with the logic of making money and protecting it, which keeps you awake in the game. If you are not familiar with hip-hop culture, it may be an extra, but for once in your life, there is music about the hip-hop spirit even if you consume dance, film, writing, it will surely find something to catch you.… Expand
  6. MinePlay512
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    It should be clear that Need for Speed Unbound is a strong rebound for the Need for Speed series. Hopefully the series will build on Unbound.
  7. bvwbfjwvjh
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Es ist ein sehr sehr guter Schritt in die richtige Richtung, die letzten Teile seit Most Wanted U waren grausam schlecht hier macht es endlich wieder Spaß zu driften, Geld zu sammeln und das Fahrgefühl ist sehr gut. Meiner Meinung nach sollte ein Nfs Teil jedoch neben den Rennen natürlich auch den Fokus auf epischen Polizeiverfolgungen legen das klappt hier nicht sehr gut man crasht vielEs ist ein sehr sehr guter Schritt in die richtige Richtung, die letzten Teile seit Most Wanted U waren grausam schlecht hier macht es endlich wieder Spaß zu driften, Geld zu sammeln und das Fahrgefühl ist sehr gut. Meiner Meinung nach sollte ein Nfs Teil jedoch neben den Rennen natürlich auch den Fokus auf epischen Polizeiverfolgungen legen das klappt hier nicht sehr gut man crasht viel zu schnell man nehme sich doch ein Beispiel an Most Wantet U das war ein Perfektes Spiel aber gute Arbeit!(Wäre cool diese Animeanimationen ausschalten zu können)… Expand
  8. Jenkinsmi
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    I hate how everyone review bombs, meaning this turns into rotten tomatoes but with the score pulled down by people who review legitimately (for good games at least).

    Game's a solid 8/10.
  9. Zeneko90
    Dec 31, 2022
    8
    Nach langer Zeit mal wieder ein guter Arcade Racer im Need for Speed Dress.
    Insgesamt schwächen im Tuning, Fahrphysik und Events allerdings trotzdem Spaßig. Immer gerne bereit für ein bessere Version 2.0 davon :)
  10. VIAKAL
    Jan 21, 2023
    7
    after 50 hours in game i'can say i liked more then heat. the new boost system is somthing unique.the handling is okay is not my favorite part of the game but is not somthing that bad to me. the betting also was a good addition but i would like to bet to multiple players. the customization of the cars is great too you can change almost anything the cops in the other hand are bad the A.I isafter 50 hours in game i'can say i liked more then heat. the new boost system is somthing unique.the handling is okay is not my favorite part of the game but is not somthing that bad to me. the betting also was a good addition but i would like to bet to multiple players. the customization of the cars is great too you can change almost anything the cops in the other hand are bad the A.I is stupid and they are easy to win if you know how to cheese them. the city is good and not empty as heat but i think it can be better. i'had fun playing the game so for me is 8/10 but ican understand some one score it lower.… Expand
  11. coywow
    Dec 20, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i personally am i big fan of the new kiddy arcade style graphics. the story, graphics, and characters are a big plus of this game. the game does a much better job of letting you grip corners than heat, which almost forces you to drift. The drift physics in this game are a little funky but they work. progression is quite slow but bearable. Overall customization is a bit worse than heat, not letting you search for wraps on cars, pretty weak customization on the player character.… Expand
  12. sharky0456
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    TLDR review without spoilers: this game is a better need for speed heat pretty much like carbon is for mw05 and i know im gonna probably get hate on this review for that or a hot take but im not much of a fan of the old most wanted

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZXLgEErwiu-RsXIdjE-XE1GzB3eDNQBFCeIjiuNv2uA/edit?usp=sharing full review / (the review was too big for metacrtic and    TLDR review without spoilers: this game is a better need for speed heat pretty much like carbon is for mw05 and i know im gonna probably get hate on this review for that or a hot take but im not much of a fan of the old most wanted

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZXLgEErwiu-RsXIdjE-XE1GzB3eDNQBFCeIjiuNv2uA/edit?usp=sharing
    full review /
    (the review was too big for metacrtic and I'm not shortening it sorry)    … Expand
  13. fups
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Best NFS game in a over a decade, hands down. As someone who lives in NYC, this game feels like it was heavily inspired by it. A$AP Rocky's inclusion, the soundtrack's mix of different languages, and the graffiti art style, feel like a love letter to the car scene that exists here.

    The world is well crafted with a sizable city, twisty mountain roads, and highways. It feels alive with    Best NFS game in a over a decade, hands down. As someone who lives in NYC, this game feels like it was heavily inspired by it. A$AP Rocky's inclusion, the soundtrack's mix of different languages, and the graffiti art style, feel like a love letter to the car scene that exists here.

    The world is well crafted with a sizable city, twisty mountain roads, and highways. It feels alive with pedestrians on the sidewalks and good traffic density.

    Single player progression is the best of any modern racer, as it makes you race hard to earn money to buy new cars. You have to choose how to spend your money wisely, and the increasing presence of cops as you complete races adds to the tension. It doesn't hand out freebies and every car feels special. The AI is very competitive, it actually feels rewarding to race against them. The story writing is not Shakespearean, but it gets the job done, and is pretty funny if you don't take it seriously.

    The handling feels fun and fresh, a massive improvement over Heat. You can tune your car towards drift or grip and both styles are competitive. There is lots of depth to the handling, with things like drivetrain layout and weight distribution giving each car a different feel. The addition of a new nitrous type, and slipstreaming, both add extra layers of strategy to the race. Even as someone who usually races on simulators like Assetto Corsa and iRacing, I find Unbound extremely fun and enjoyable to play.

    The car list is mostly a carry over from Heat. I would've liked to see more new cars, but what we have is excellent and covers a wide base from American, JDM, and Euro. Of course, the amount of customization possible is simply unmatched, and it really feels like a quality over quantity approach.

    Multiplayer is fun but needs improvement. The lobby system is outdated, we need matchmaking and more variety in races. Still, once you find a lobby that's willing to race, it provides endless amounts of fun due to its class system which allows you to experiment with all different types of car builds. Seeing what cars work best in which classes, whether they respond better to grip or drift, choosing to sacrifice handling in exchange for power, etc. Challenges to unlock cars give it a nice sense of progression and it feels satisfying working towards them. It also allows you to create your own personal profile which is a nice touch that adds an extra bit of personality we just don't see in games anymore.

    PC performance is excellent, 70-100 fps on 4k Ultra with DLSS Quality on a RTX 3080, very smooth frametimes. After a week 1 patch, no crashes at all.

    Overall, this game is the Underground 3 that I have been waiting for all this time. The core gameplay loop of racing and modifying combined with the excellent vibes, elevates this to a top-tier NFS title in my eyes. Thank you Criterion. I hope you can continue to support this game as a live service and I am looking forward to the next one.    … Expand
  14. isabetsizvurgun
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooopoooooooooooooooooood
  15. LostDragon5
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    This is a very refreshing take on the Need For Speed formula per say, and is the first NFS game in a while that captures all the reasons I started playing these games in the first place. That being said, this game is definitely not for everyone. Though it feels like a NFS game under the hood, the changes it makes in it's style and progression can make it feel like a drastically differentThis is a very refreshing take on the Need For Speed formula per say, and is the first NFS game in a while that captures all the reasons I started playing these games in the first place. That being said, this game is definitely not for everyone. Though it feels like a NFS game under the hood, the changes it makes in it's style and progression can make it feel like a drastically different game, for better and for worse.

    Pros:
    - The art style is truly unique, a nice blend of realism and graffiti/graphic novel's.

    - The racing feels nice and many of the low points in a race is made interesting through various graffiti style graphics (which can be toned down in settings in case your photosensitive) and nice use of camera shake and field of view.

    - You have a fairly large range of control over how the cars handle, similar to heat but integrated better. Some of this control is achieved through upgrades, some in a "live tuning" menu, while others are in the game's settings.

    - The cops offer a lot of pressure while your racing, trying to get to a safehouse to bank in your earnings, or even roaming the city. They can feel intense at first, but it's fairly easy to shake them at lower heat levels. Your heat only ever truly rises from completing races as well, and though it can go up one level during a chase, it goes back down after escaping them. Challenging but never feels unfair.

    Cons:
    - The story is a tad bit generic, or rather, it's very predictable. Outside of one not so surprising twist, it kinda just... exists, and dialogue isn't much worth listening to either (though definitely not as distracting as it is in heat). If you're looking for a deep and immersive story, this ain't the racing game for you.

    - Though I enjoyed them, I also recognize that the graphics can be a bit distracting for some players, between the different art styles and the frequent flashes and popups of different graphics.

    - At the beginning racing can feel slow and the pressure of the cops makes earning any significant amount of money a challenge. Though the pacing of the game definitely has this in mind, it can still feel frustrating during those first few days.    … Expand
  16. Akinvis
    Dec 17, 2022
    9
    Русский через VPN :3, Ладненько надо написать честный отзыв о игре, очень сильно хотелось.
    Я рад что Criterion games вернулись, они умеют делать настоящий NFS, Да Ghost Games сделали прекрасный NFS 2015, кроме физики... Краткий рассказ о игре, а затем подробно распишу о геймплее, это Heat от Criterion точка. Физика стала приятнее, но это всё же кривой с ошибками Frostbite, честно кататься    Русский через VPN :3, Ладненько надо написать честный отзыв о игре, очень сильно хотелось.
    Я рад что Criterion games вернулись, они умеют делать настоящий NFS, Да Ghost Games сделали прекрасный NFS 2015, кроме физики... Краткий рассказ о игре, а затем подробно распишу о геймплее, это Heat от Criterion точка. Физика стала приятнее, но это всё же кривой с ошибками Frostbite, честно кататься и участвовать в гонках понравилось, всё же Criterion в этом очень сильны, но вот с шинами для дрифта очень сильно ошиблись, DRIFT в игре не приятный, даже в Heat DRIFT был приятнее, могли бы и подсмотреть у ребят из Project UNITE, как сделать так чтоб машины скользили и перекладывались с одного бока на другой приятно, чтоб дрифтинг был в удовольствие, а не в борьбу чтоб заставить 1000 сильную машину на скорости 140, хоть как то начать скользить... Ладно теперь по пунктам!
    1. Отремонтировать сглаживание FXAA, чтоб оно сглаживало только разметку и заморы, не более. игра прекрасно выглядит без сглаживания, а TAA всё в мыло превращает.
    2. Изменить DRIFT шины чтоб на них можно было бесконечно дрифтовать как в Formula DRIFT, подсмотрите как это сделали Project UNITE в Heat, Payback, 2015. Да с копами не погонять но зато в ONLINE будет приятно проводить время с друзьями.
    3. Добавить в ONLINE дрифт заезды. Динамическую смену дня и ночи на сервера. Режимы с полицией (чтоб было видно время погони и количество нанесённого ущерба полиции). Speedlist чтоб видеть своё лучшее время на трассе и рекорды друзей.
    4. Ползунки настройки тонкого управления, прижимная сила, грип, дрифт, чувствительность, по поводу прижимной силы, хотелось бы видеть хотя бы какие то цифры от изменения, пример: 1 щелчок вправо 10 на передние колёса 10 на задние, еще два щелчка 12 на 12, а то такое ощущение что в промежутке 10 на 12 и это не как не определить, кроме что на ощущение.
    5. Музыка хорошая для сюжета, но не для онлайна, решается путём включения своей музыки.
    6. Аниме персонажи интересные, люди в мире видны благодаря этому.
    7. Эффекты на машинах кто бы что не говорил, огонь, спасибо серому дыму который убирает крылья и смайлы.
    8. Хотелось бы видеть больше обвесов и передних и задних фонарей от Blackbox
    9. Подсветка почему не настраивается по RGB, один цвет есть, но нет его пульсации, хотелось бы менять цвет и пульсацию по своему желанию.
    10. Должно быть два разных NFS один про улицу на дешевых и старых тюнингованных машинах, другой как hot pursuit про экзотику.
    11. Больше маршрутов для гонок, например по краю вокруг всей карты, ну и.т.д
    12. Сюжет и соперники... в классе B, A, одинаковые соперники не приятно у персонажей хоть бы машины менялись, Noise bomb 350Z в классе B, A, A+, S, S+ .... это уже просто больно наблюдать. В гонках с низким заработком могли бы быть рандомные не сюжетные гонщики на рандомном тюнинге с обтяжками от сообщества.
    13. Ну и на последок красный шлейф от фар, просто любовь.    … Expand
  17. gothluv
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    This nfs and heat is so far the best nfs series. You are on the right way, don't listen to the haters, they are casual players or people who don't have an open mind. The only thing I want to wish not to listen to these reviews, and make the game even harder in the future, so far this is the hardest NFS. I'm sure the reviews are written by people who have only played NFS Most Wanted. I hopeThis nfs and heat is so far the best nfs series. You are on the right way, don't listen to the haters, they are casual players or people who don't have an open mind. The only thing I want to wish not to listen to these reviews, and make the game even harder in the future, so far this is the hardest NFS. I'm sure the reviews are written by people who have only played NFS Most Wanted. I hope you will be more of a punk and do as it is deemed necessary and of course make the game even harder, it will be played for the sake of competition and the next 10 years or more.… Expand
  18. flavioxy91
    Dec 23, 2022
    8
    Really can't complain. Runs reliably. The story is short but intense. Of course you need to be into the cars you can buy. If you want an R8, well tough luck :( I had fun, 8 points
  19. Sarone110
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    Oh my god ! A last an old style NFS.
    I am a player of old NFS has Wost Wanted PS2, Underground and Hot Pursuit 2 both on Nintendo Gamecube. I played sometimes on Rival PC but it is very limited in comparison with Most Wanted PS2. The best in my gamer soul. And then we are here today with NFS Unbound. It's a banger !! I am returned in my infancy and it's very cool. The bad point is that.    Oh my god ! A last an old style NFS.
    I am a player of old NFS has Wost Wanted PS2, Underground and Hot Pursuit 2 both on Nintendo Gamecube. I played sometimes on Rival PC but it is very limited in comparison with Most Wanted PS2. The best in my gamer soul. And then we are here today with NFS Unbound. It's a banger !! I am returned in my infancy and it's very cool. The bad point is that. The nostalgia is here and Vidéo games companies make money with this trick but very cool in it.It deserves a good mark because the games is fun and speed and of cause because Most Wanted PS2 was a very good games, it seems to me.

    A brand new fan. :)    … Expand
  20. CSK16
    Dec 31, 2022
    7
    I am about 3 weeks into the ingame career mode yet but here's my take on NFS Unbound:
    Good game but a horrible story, I'll explain why.
    The cars feel nice to drive and whatnot, but certain plot points of the story don't really make sense. They tried to throw in multiple concepts at once and that didn't really work out. Also, a lot of the races are extremely repetitive, you're just    I am about 3 weeks into the ingame career mode yet but here's my take on NFS Unbound:
    Good game but a horrible story, I'll explain why.

    The cars feel nice to drive and whatnot, but certain plot points of the story don't really make sense. They tried to throw in multiple concepts at once and that didn't really work out. Also, a lot of the races are extremely repetitive, you're just doing a lot of the same races but in different class vehicles.

    Also, Tess's actor felt absolutely wooden, same with Speedie's actor. I don't expect top-tier acting in a racing game but please for the love of mike, make it at least somewhat bearable. Yaz was good but her lines were kinda eh?

    The gameplay also feels pretty nice, even despite being sensitive and the sense of speed is actually there, also the AI is decently competitive. :)

    Overall, it's a 7/10 for me. TL;DR: Fun game but it has a horrible story and repetitive gameplay.    … Expand
  21. Steppa322
    Jan 21, 2023
    9
    Top game, top game in 2022, top race game in the world, I love you, I’m asap rocky
  22. megaD
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    I like the Cartoon-style Graffiti overlay visuals. The controls are a bit stiff and feel awkward at the beginning but it's something I got used to. Other than that it's what I would expect from a Need for Speed game. Cops chasing you and racing. Solid game with nice graphics, sounds, and music (that one is a matter of taste though).
  23. VanDerGame
    May 19, 2023
    1
    If you like Forza Horizon series you will probably hate this game, because driving is unrealistic and no fun. E-brake turns kill all the joy. I just can't stand it. The progress in the game is way too slow. Scoring cash is a chore. I got my Windows infected while trying to get a trainer to work, so that I wouldn't have to go through this sluggish cash earning, although I had never used aIf you like Forza Horizon series you will probably hate this game, because driving is unrealistic and no fun. E-brake turns kill all the joy. I just can't stand it. The progress in the game is way too slow. Scoring cash is a chore. I got my Windows infected while trying to get a trainer to work, so that I wouldn't have to go through this sluggish cash earning, although I had never used a cheat in NFS games. This is how bad it is.

    Thank you EA for letting me play this for 10 hours with Game Pass. I only needed 5 hours to get bored. Bring us NFS Underground 3 with realistic driving experience.    … Expand
  24. Digul
    Jul 6, 2023
    1
    Disgusting. Because of the cartoonish effects, you don't even want to finish the first race.
  25. piec
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    This game is fun as hell, driving mechanic is insanly good when you give it a try and learn it. I just wish there was less police and endgame give us custom race mode.
  26. fajnalowiec
    Jul 7, 2023
    1
    mlodziezowo i luzno czyli chujowo ^ 5. Gramy w jakims Bronxie czy innym Bostonie. Wszyscy wygladaja jak dzieci, ktore wlasnie uciekly z poprawczaka w losowych ubraniach z lumpexu i dorabiaja dilerka u Omara z the Wire.
    Wybralem sobie na start jakas czike, chcialem ja ubrac zeby wygladala jak czika, ale nie bylo takiej opcji. Na Bronx jeszcze kiecki nie doszly, moglem za to przebierac w    mlodziezowo i luzno czyli chujowo ^ 5. Gramy w jakims Bronxie czy innym Bostonie. Wszyscy wygladaja jak dzieci, ktore wlasnie uciekly z poprawczaka w losowych ubraniach z lumpexu i dorabiaja dilerka u Omara z the Wire.
    Wybralem sobie na start jakas czike, chcialem ja ubrac zeby wygladala jak czika, ale nie bylo takiej opcji. Na Bronx jeszcze kiecki nie doszly, moglem za to przebierac w roznokolorowych dresach i cichobiegach o klasycznej formie do przerzucania gnoju.
    Dzieci lubia sluchac ziomalskiej muzyki kiedy woza sie swoimi obklejonymi struclami po dzielni, od ktorej krwawia uszy. To daloby jeszcze rade przetrwac wylaczajac ta watpliwa przyjemnosc, ale kiedy moja czika zaczela ploteczki z psiaplolka mechaniczka ;) to bylo to juz zdecydowanie za duzo.
    Ok, no dobra pech chcial, ze jestescie obie pierdolniete. Moze to sie jakos wyprostuje pozniej w fabule? Zagryzam zeby, bo przeciez wiem, ze te scigalki to taki eksperymentalny sandbox dla przyszlych oskarowych scenarzystow i probuja z calych sil znalezc ten scigalkowy, fabularny Zloty Graal. Wuj, ze to wyglada jakby wciaz byli na etapie zbierania druzyny, ale licza sie checi.
    Zreszta nie to jest najwazniejsze, liczy sie jazda. No i tu na pelnej pipi wjezdza klasycznie cale na bialo "a kto to panu tak spierdolil?". Polaczenie taczek z kartonem. Nowatorskie, ale nie do konca tego oczekiwalem.
    W czasie wyscigu okazalo sie, ze nie tylko moja czika i jej psiapsiola sa nieteges. Bronx przytlacza i dzieci, z ktorymi przyjdzie sie scigac nie biora jencow i w ramach zagajenia lubia cie dojechac, moj ulubiony tekst: "jak ze mna wygrasz to cie zabije".
    ...dalem mu wygrac i ic pan fchuj    … Expand
  27. zolondz
    Jul 8, 2023
    0
    how could you spoil an already tragic driving model even higher. the graphics are a joke. The plot is horribly weak. the game is probably aimed at kids aged 8-10 raised on tik tok
  28. svonton
    Jul 6, 2023
    6
    Experimental results can be good or bad. And this is a good sentence to describe the entire NFS series. Remember some of the previous parts without tuning or even street racing? yeah, that's what I'm talking about - experimentation is one of the main parts in the development of the NFS series (cuz all this games literally about car that make "Wroom Wroom" at night street what you expect toExperimental results can be good or bad. And this is a good sentence to describe the entire NFS series. Remember some of the previous parts without tuning or even street racing? yeah, that's what I'm talking about - experimentation is one of the main parts in the development of the NFS series (cuz all this games literally about car that make "Wroom Wroom" at night street what you expect to new? the ability to drive "abrams m1" or what?). I'm saying this because I've seen a lot of negative reviews about this game due to the anime-like character designs and all that sketchy effect during burnout or drifting (you have the option to disable these effects so it doesn't really matter) but this game has its pros and cons compared to the previous game or as a standalone product.. First, the graphics part and the art style, like I said, this part has a mix of real graphics combined with some cartoony effects and characters that I like. The sound part, as usual, keeps up with modern trends, so here we have rap, pop and so on. And now the main part is the gameplay, in this game we have the same day and night systems, so you have the opportunity to play on the same track in different lighting conditions. - this can be seen as a plus, but only if you're not trying to beat the campaign mode. There are 4 weeks in this game, during which you need to farm money to buy in for the tournament, as well as level up your car. So here we got some resource management where you need to think where take your money what type of race take participate and some of them simply skip. And here's the question: if you have the opportunity to sell a car, but why can't you sell some part that you don't use (as example you change your engine why not sell old one). Also, to earn money, you will probably race the same track about 10 times with the same characters. (yes, they try to give each character their own personality and their own voice actor) but as result same boring faces with the same boring cars. The final part is a story in a nutshell about the power of friendship and misunderstanding - that's all. The conclusion or to whom i will recommend this game ? i guess for some one who missed few parts of NFS and want to check it out (current state of the series) and probably for someone who just wanna chill out listening some rap music while driving muscle car.… Expand
  29. Smilelife
    Jul 23, 2023
    8
    Чесно говоря уже надоело хейтить нфс.
    Если не смотреть через призму ностальгии по старым играм серии, то это вполне годный продукт. Убирем шильдик с надписью нфс и это как минимум 7/10
    Ненависть, которую испытывают к некоторым эффектам, на самом деле не сильно мешает во время гонок и не отвлекает от вождения. Относительно персонажей, они стали более мультяшными, что мне, кажется,    Чесно говоря уже надоело хейтить нфс.
    Если не смотреть через призму ностальгии по старым играм серии, то это вполне годный продукт. Убирем шильдик с надписью нфс и это как минимум 7/10
    Ненависть, которую испытывают к некоторым эффектам, на самом деле не сильно мешает во время гонок и не отвлекает от вождения. Относительно персонажей, они стали более мультяшными, что мне, кажется, несущественно, так как они появляются только в катсценах, и не должны сильно влиять на впечатление игрока. Возможно, это не понравится ярым фанатам, но я не считаю это особо важным.. Ну а физика... да она отстойная, да к ней можно привикнуть но это не отменяет того что она ужасная, её нужно срочно менять, эта срань находится с 15 года у самой популярной гоночной франшизи. И графика очень достойная принципе в нфс не было проблем с ней. Сюжет принципе прикольный, не бесячий даже интригующий.
    Если оставить в названии игры только unbound то на неё небыло би столько хейта, нужно уже отпустить когда-то культовые игры серии и принять ту которая она есть сейчас.    … Expand
  30. darkfluid
    Jun 19, 2023
    3
    ---Intro---
    I was excited for this game and it seemed like an awesome reboot of the nfs series with a fresh new look.
    Sadly I was disappointed although I really wanted to like it. ---The Good--- The story is ok and somehow interesting, but not very involving. ---The Bad--- Style over matter: The game tries very hard to look and feel stylish and hip, but it seems so over-the-top    ---Intro---
    I was excited for this game and it seemed like an awesome reboot of the nfs series with a fresh new look.
    Sadly I was disappointed although I really wanted to like it.

    ---The Good---
    The story is ok and somehow interesting, but not very involving.

    ---The Bad---
    Style over matter: The game tries very hard to look and feel stylish and hip, but it seems so over-the-top with it, it seems more like a laughable persiflage.
    Character creation: Just creating a simple male protagonist seems way more complicated than it needs to be - and afterwards he still looks weird.
    PC-port: The game is primarily created for the console and the PC adoption is done as cheaply as possible. Driving with a keyboard is possible, but so bad you switch to a controller very fast. And if you finally have enough of this game and just want to quit it, good luck finding the key, which shows the menu. It's not ESC as in every other game, NO! It's the TAB key. That's just one simple example of many issues the game throw at the normal PC player to be annoyed with.
    Car driving experience: The core discipline is simply bad. Driving happens to be extreme jumpy. Sometimes it feels sluggish and the input-respond-time take too long (although having great hardware) - sometimes the handling is so hypersensitive you can't stop crashing into things. In general, the car handling is very unsatisfying at best, but sometimes it gets so worse, you just wanna throw your controller across the room.
    Enemy AI drivers: Scripted! You placed a bet with someone to finish before him? He overtakes you, then crashes into something so you win your bet. You somehow managed to get into first place? The AI overtakes you right before the finish line, beating you be 4 milliseconds. Good times! It has nothing to do with your skill, but only how the scripted enemy behavior plays out.

    ---Conclusion---
    This game is NOT recommended - even if you liked NFS games before. The PC-port is especially bad and needs much work to meet common quality standards, but since the release was more than half a year ago, it doesn't seem very likely. I wish I could refund NFS Unbound - instead of owning a game I don't want to play.    … Expand
  31. nusoul
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    In short, I decided to still try this **** Deleted after the first race.
    0 physicists. Cringe and stupid conversations that you want to skip. Garbage soundtrack. And visual...
    Garbage, not a game. Not worth taking even on sale or by subscription
  32. bazuka536
    Aug 11, 2023
    7
    Gra nie taka zła. Wystarczy olać ten styl, wyłączyć muzykę i włączyć coś normalnego w tle np: Heavy Gamers na Spotify i można się dobrze bawić.
    Jazda jak w poprzednich nfs począwszy od tego z 2015 ale za to policja jest wymagająca, nie bardzo, nie słabo, w sam raz ale dopiero wtedy kiedy możemy jeździć autem klasy S.
    W sumie to polecam. Wystarczy tylko olać te animacje, wyłączyć muzykę i    Gra nie taka zła. Wystarczy olać ten styl, wyłączyć muzykę i włączyć coś normalnego w tle np: Heavy Gamers na Spotify i można się dobrze bawić.
    Jazda jak w poprzednich nfs począwszy od tego z 2015 ale za to policja jest wymagająca, nie bardzo, nie słabo, w sam raz ale dopiero wtedy kiedy możemy jeździć autem klasy S.
    W sumie to polecam. Wystarczy tylko olać te animacje, wyłączyć muzykę i dobrze się bawić    … Expand
  33. jarvitom
    May 22, 2023
    7
    Multiplayer part: dead, 16 player map lobbies, races with 2 people max, only grinding no real updates or motivation to play
    Singleplayer: solid gameplay, car handling, new effects are great, races are exciting. The racing maps are repetitive and the structure of the game is a bit boring, cops are OK sometimes annoying that you get max heat after 2 races, also 0 story. Graphics look good,    Multiplayer part: dead, 16 player map lobbies, races with 2 people max, only grinding no real updates or motivation to play
    Singleplayer: solid gameplay, car handling, new effects are great, races are exciting. The racing maps are repetitive and the structure of the game is a bit boring, cops are OK sometimes annoying that you get max heat after 2 races, also 0 story. Graphics look good, lot of cars. Overall enjoyed it but this could have been far greater with a little more thinking and design.    … Expand
  34. Thorulf96
    Jul 20, 2023
    2
    Game look good, love to play with my best friend but steering wheels are not support... you know what? shame on you EA to do a car game without steering wheel support in 2023...
  35. Zazplay
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    Неплохая игра, заставляет тебя напрячься при прохождении. Вполне играбельно.
  36. idontknowwhoiam
    Jun 15, 2023
    4
    worst soundtrack ever, there's no option to turn off the driving effects which cause FPS drop, drifting physics is even worse than heat.
  37. jinion
    May 6, 2023
    7
    Worst than Heat but still playable. Drifting and cops mechanics sucks. Drift because this dumb mechanic starts drift when u didn't want to and u can't play without because there are drift events and unstable car start to drift...
    But what annoying me the most are the fcking cops. The game thinks u are the only **** speeding driver in whole univers (what is almost true because none of bots    Worst than Heat but still playable. Drifting and cops mechanics sucks. Drift because this dumb mechanic starts drift when u didn't want to and u can't play without because there are drift events and unstable car start to drift...
    But what annoying me the most are the fcking cops. The game thinks u are the only **** speeding driver in whole univers (what is almost true because none of bots riding on open world - just the event. Dude image the whole USA is chasing u because of speeding... That's how unbound look like.
    And u speed ~20min for single chase do your next race and land with cops on tail... Some masochist create this or what?
    PS: I almost forgot on the dumbest thing - Hiting the objects is **** lottery - one time u can cut big tree or fence second time u get knock out... and almost always u start escaping the police in place where u can't escape because they are on back and front of you, you cant run to the left because u don't have time between the gap to sneak and on your right is long object which u can't destroy. So u fcked

    THX EA FOR CREATING NEXT FIFA MODEL GAME - TOO **** TO PLAY LONGER THAN CREDITS SCREEN    … Expand
  38. RedRody
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Sad times for NFS. Terrible handling. It's almost impossible to make a turn without skidding. Anything activates drift. Dumb cops and NPCs, making the game very easy. It is literally the WOKE version of NFS. I played for 5 hours on Gamepass. Had I been bought, I would have been very pissed.
  39. infraRecon
    Sep 2, 2023
    6
    It's a 6/10 EA, Don't worry, eventually some random dude with all the answers will fix this franchise, Who that person is well we will see.

    Hopefully, you give them a chance because my g*d the way NFS is going is weird, The answers are literally in front of you and no one has made use of them, it's astounding. Yes, this is my review, I don't bother with a game that's a 6 and below,    It's a 6/10 EA, Don't worry, eventually some random dude with all the answers will fix this franchise, Who that person is well we will see.

    Hopefully, you give them a chance because my g*d the way NFS is going is weird, The answers are literally in front of you and no one has made use of them, it's astounding.

    Yes, this is my review, I don't bother with a game that's a 6 and below, so yeah.

    Anyway, if you Need for Help then just ask me, or Maybe I'll come to you, who knows.

    And thank you Steam for that free weekend, now I know to wait until this game is $2, you nearly got me with that other deal, I was tempted a little, but I know better.

    I feel like going on a little rant, but I know it will be pointless maybe next.

    Oh, EA and Criterion if you plan to Remake Most Wanted, then you better do Carbon, I want in on that project.
    Remakes are for Improvement, not just slapping Fancy Graphics and Changing Details, and I won't let you Remake Carbon as bare as it was in the old days, it deserves more love than that.

    Ok enough of me, I'll be waiting...    … Expand
  40. Silent-Heal
    Apr 22, 2023
    1
    A very unpleasant game. Hundreds of hours just stupidly chasing with the cops, it is impossible to deal only with racing. limited restarts... Not only is it required to drive to the race on the map, but the cops won't let you get there, and the game is already very long. The control is bad almost as always. As always, even on easy, and even if you drive perfectly, they still overtake youA very unpleasant game. Hundreds of hours just stupidly chasing with the cops, it is impossible to deal only with racing. limited restarts... Not only is it required to drive to the race on the map, but the cops won't let you get there, and the game is already very long. The control is bad almost as always. As always, even on easy, and even if you drive perfectly, they still overtake you and you have to drive faster than the track allows, and you just press the gas, scratching on the side of the road and drive with nitrous. Traffic to the most impossible places appear. That is, the game is not fair to the player. Complete crap in short. It's always been that way, but this time it's even worse. In general, everything that just wastes time, like cops and go to the race should be optional. I want to play, not go from point to point and waste time on, I want a fair game, not a random win. If I play well I must win, otherwise why play well? These stupidities are practically in all games, the developers are very stupid. And they do not feel the line, the difference between challenge and sadism.
    The game is played to enjoy, not to work.
    The problem is that the players are also stupid and write in the reviews not what actually kills the interest.
    Praise the Underground. Why are you praising her? This is incredible **** Or Most Wanted... Implausible average games.
    My favorite part is The Run of course, there is no wasting time.
    But there is the same problem with game difficulty and car behavior.
    In Payback nice control, behavior, plot... More interesting than forza.
    I like the NFS style, Forza is boring and I don't like its physics. Forza? Seriously? Do not make me laugh...
    In Unbound, I liked this starting feature and it also has its own style, it's good for one time, for which plus one point.
    If you want to revive the series and make a successful game - memorize this review! Good luck.    … Expand
  41. k1erx
    Jul 14, 2023
    6
    игра прикольная графика красивая но не нравиться аниме стиль и игра очень похожа на нфс хит но спасибо за Украинскую музыку и за Асапа в игре
  42. KinimodYunmi
    Jan 23, 2023
    1
    Das Spiel ist sogar schlechter als Rivals!

    Man darf die ganze Zeit mit einer Schrottkarre rumfahren, die man so extrem langsam aufgerüstet bekommt, weil man für eine Rennteilnahme 1-4k zahlt und am Ende dann so 6,5k rausbekommt, das macht überhaupt keinen Spaß, wenn ein Tuningteil (der untersten Klasse) 3,75-7,5k kostet. Man kommt kaum voran, man startet Tag für Tag und Nacht für    Das Spiel ist sogar schlechter als Rivals!

    Man darf die ganze Zeit mit einer Schrottkarre rumfahren, die man so extrem langsam aufgerüstet bekommt, weil man für eine Rennteilnahme 1-4k zahlt und am Ende dann so 6,5k rausbekommt, das macht überhaupt keinen Spaß, wenn ein Tuningteil (der untersten Klasse) 3,75-7,5k kostet.

    Man kommt kaum voran, man startet Tag für Tag und Nacht für Nacht und fährt die ganze Zeit dieselben Rennen, ab und zu kommt mal nen Anruf, ein Auto abzuholen und unbeschädigt oder in 1:40 ins Ziel zu fahren. Wäre schön, wenn man sich die Karren auch mal selbst kaufen könnte, aber nein nach 9 Stunden fahr ich immer noch mit meiner ersten Karre rum und habe gerade 90k, 99k brauche ich für ein Auto das mal spürbar besser ist, wären da nicht noch die 20k die ich am Ende der Woche für die Rennteilnahme bräuchte, also schon mal 119k und Klasse-2 Tuning Teile einbauen wäre auch schön, muss aber noch für 7,5k die Gerage ausrüsten, damit ich das überhaupt kann und die die Teile kosten dann 7,5-15k pro!

    Noch was, obwohl es Menschen in der Welt gibt, wirkt die ganze Map total trist, tot, einfach leer. Es ist alles so trostlos dargestellt, man hat gar keine Lust überhaupt da zu sein. Die Mapübersicht und Steuerung ist ein absoluter Rückschritt, das Feedback vom Gameplay fühlt sich schlecht oder gar nicht spürbar an und insgesamt einfach ein total Rückschritt in der Entwicklung, als ob es 2013 wieder in Richtung 2012 und dann weiter in die Vergangenheit entwickelt wurde.

    Fazit: Alles kostet einen Haufen Geld, man macht dauernd dasselbe, man muss Rennteilnahmen bezahlen und freut sich nicht über den Gewinn, da auch 13,5k, WENN du 1. wirst, bei 6k Teilnahmegebühren nicht viel sind!    … Expand
  43. SuperMK
    Apr 18, 2023
    7
    It was a fine game, and it definitely had its moments. My biggest issue with it wasn't the art style as many people have complained about but rather the sluggish start of the progression system. There were some moments where the cops felt a little unfair but other than that, a good experience (not worth its retail price).
  44. Flying_F0X
    May 11, 2023
    8
    Its my second entry to need for speed series since "Need for speed Most wanted".
    First this game has no crazy story or characters.
    The fact what makes this game good is: 1. The Visual Style 2. The Street Racing experience I Really enjoyed playing "Need for Speed Unbound".. But this game had major starting problems (At the start later on it was fine) i don't know why this happened but    Its my second entry to need for speed series since "Need for speed Most wanted".
    First this game has no crazy story or characters.
    The fact what makes this game good is:
    1. The Visual Style
    2. The Street Racing experience
    I Really enjoyed playing "Need for Speed Unbound".. But this game had major starting problems (At the start later on it was fine) i don't know why this happened but after 1-2 hours playtime the starting problems weren't there.
    I would recommend this game to Old Need for Speed players (NFS Underground, NFS Most wanted ect.).    … Expand
  45. Takuminightcore
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Need for speed unbound is a really great game for the PC. There was of course some optimization issues and bug issues but during the time when they released volume to those problems happen solved and it seems like they’re going to continue to make the game better, but as for the game itself, I think the story is pretty hilarious and the physics are definitely OK. I actually do like but INeed for speed unbound is a really great game for the PC. There was of course some optimization issues and bug issues but during the time when they released volume to those problems happen solved and it seems like they’re going to continue to make the game better, but as for the game itself, I think the story is pretty hilarious and the physics are definitely OK. I actually do like but I have to grip my car and follow the lines instead of the need for speed heat tradition break to drift that ghost games has been using sense need for speed hot pursuit 2010. There are definitely lots of improvements compared to heat but that’s for the game sense right now it’s definitely better than heat if you kind of put it as a overall so yeah it’s a good game. You should check it out. If you have EA play pro or use it with a discount key website.… Expand
  46. Comodore01
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Handling in this game is soooooooo BAD, i literally slammed to my desk and i made this brand new metacritic account to **** to the game. Also AI is another problem as last ones has a **** two brain cells but the first is litteraly sweating like a **** MOBA player in ranked. Not the **** mention to soundtrack. My fart probably sounding better. As a old NFS fan this game is disgusting andHandling in this game is soooooooo BAD, i literally slammed to my desk and i made this brand new metacritic account to **** to the game. Also AI is another problem as last ones has a **** two brain cells but the first is litteraly sweating like a **** MOBA player in ranked. Not the **** mention to soundtrack. My fart probably sounding better. As a old NFS fan this game is disgusting and made me **** furious. Also give us a real hair style options rather than that ****s.(Sorry for spelling mistakes btw, i didn't check everything as i wrote this fast.)… Expand
  47. desto910
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    this is the one of the worse NFS games I ever seen or played. like okay race game some race some drift but NFS series and drift is not good even game physics are not fully supporting drift mechanic. Game like do you want drift okay press S and turn, upsy you pressed "a" button too long for 0.01 ms you will overturn just lose all of your speed and place in no time
  48. IvanTS
    Jun 26, 2023
    0
    Malísimo, está muy mal hecho, la IA te adelanta sin sentido aunque tengan coches mucho peores que el tuyo. Cuando vas primero te spawnean coches de policía que se estrellan contra ti y te hacen perder la carrera. El peor juego de carreras que he jugado en toda mi vida. Repetitivo hasta la saciedad. Tienes que huir de la policía después de cada carrera, es horrible. La historia no tieneMalísimo, está muy mal hecho, la IA te adelanta sin sentido aunque tengan coches mucho peores que el tuyo. Cuando vas primero te spawnean coches de policía que se estrellan contra ti y te hacen perder la carrera. El peor juego de carreras que he jugado en toda mi vida. Repetitivo hasta la saciedad. Tienes que huir de la policía después de cada carrera, es horrible. La historia no tiene interes ninguno y el progreso en la campaña es tedioso, estresante y aburrido. Ahorraros el dinero e invertirlo en otro juego que merezca la pena, esto es basura.… Expand
  49. Waifushu
    Jun 30, 2023
    0
    Graphics are good. Gameplay seems fun but why cant you add a controller mapping. Im literally accelerating with the touch button on the dualshock 4. A button on xbox is R2 for dualshock.

    There is a bug and its annoying too. Your camera is literally stuck backwards.

    Maybe after a year more of hotfix, it might be better idk
  50. CheshireST
    Jul 15, 2023
    2
    I played the game for about 10 hours and was close to completing the first week, and I think it was the first game was able to actually frustrate and annoy me, the story was meh up to that point, but the difficulty was what got me.

    I usually play on hard even at first playthrough, but the Intense difficult was a complete joke of the worst kind, the AI does perfect corners, seems to have    I played the game for about 10 hours and was close to completing the first week, and I think it was the first game was able to actually frustrate and annoy me, the story was meh up to that point, but the difficulty was what got me.

    I usually play on hard even at first playthrough, but the Intense difficult was a complete joke of the worst kind, the AI does perfect corners, seems to have catch up setting enabled and is inherently much much faster than you, even if it's the lowest rated car on the grid, I lowered the difficulty to challenging and it seemed like it changed absolutely nothing, the AI racers were still obnoxious, though the Ai cops were balanced even on the Intense difficulty.

    You can't make a single mistake in any difficulty apparently, and the AI just wheezes past you, and you probably can't recover even if you have the best NOS installed, not to mention the handling which was strange, if not totally unbalanced, you can't drift correctly, the racing lines are a joke

    I didn't think this game was as bad as people said, but now I completely understand what do they meant.

    Just uninstalled and immediately booted up NFS Heat to cleanse my brain    … Expand
  51. forzakiller137
    Aug 18, 2023
    6
    Subsequent updates are terrible,only one new car for each updates,and economy system is terrible,but all in all,this is a NFS get a passing grade.Hope next NFS will be better.
  52. Der_Crispy
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    Game in "Vol4" really nice finally. Added races with cops in online-mode what can be hard at some times, but its a nice challenge. Best trackperformance is reachable with shifting. Multiple cars for best "Metabuilds". Finally good usable car like "Mercedes 2.5 l A$AP Rocky Hero Car" for B, A, A+. Good youtube content for best builds if you search. Highlightet events and Races forGame in "Vol4" really nice finally. Added races with cops in online-mode what can be hard at some times, but its a nice challenge. Best trackperformance is reachable with shifting. Multiple cars for best "Metabuilds". Finally good usable car like "Mercedes 2.5 l A$AP Rocky Hero Car" for B, A, A+. Good youtube content for best builds if you search. Highlightet events and Races for extra-money and XP. Porsche-Event for 75year annivisary are a bit boring. Sure the cartoon-like theme is nothing for everyone, but if you enjoy arcade racing games this is actually a nice game. There are a lot of optical and technical tuning options for your favourite playstyle.… Expand
  53. ricvillett
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    Pvta m@dre es una b@zofia de juego, se supone que debería de ser un juego para divertirse no para que te de un ictus de los nervios
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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. 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.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Jan 3, 2023
    80
    Need for Speed Unbound is a solid comeback for the series, provided you can deal with some potential annoyances. The risk/reward system functions well in creating tension during all parts of a race, but the grind is an annoyance until you get better cars or parts for your initial ride. The presence of elements borrowed from other racing titles is done well enough, but the story can be a chore to sit through if you aren't already using this slang every day. Overall, Unbound is a solid racing title that should hopefully start bringing the series back to prominence.
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  3. 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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