Need for Speed

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  1. Botanistaken
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    THIS GAME IS NOT WORTH YOUR TIME. Cant skip cutscenes(almost 10min boring pre recorded videos). cant change the settings without going into garage lol. literally unplayable with keyboard, cant proceed to play without the windows screen keyboard thing. crashes when alt-tabbed.
  2. Taiark
    May 28, 2023
    9
    177 Hours in the game and WOW this is fun.

    (I wrote this review on reddit and shortend it a lot, original on reddit u/Taiark. pros, mids and cons at the end!) No, I haven't taken anything. Graphically, it's the best among all 28 games in the franchise. The handling isn't perfect, but it adds to the overall feel of the game. The grip may not be realistic, but it makes sense in certain    177 Hours in the game and WOW this is fun.

    (I wrote this review on reddit and shortend it a lot, original on reddit u/Taiark. pros, mids and cons at the end!)

    No, I haven't taken anything. Graphically, it's the best among all 28 games in the franchise. The handling isn't perfect, but it adds to the overall feel of the game. The grip may not be realistic, but it makes sense in certain situations. Take your favorite car and explore the map for 15 minutes, appreciating the well-thought-out viewpoints. The soundtrack is perfectly matched to the game's vibe. The story is cringy but not terrible, focusing on a group of racers trying to impress known figures. The customization has potential but could be improved. The non-gameplay features are incredible, including a network for news, snapshots and detailed stats! This game received updates to make it better, unlike others in the series. Even in 2023, without mods, it's still a fun and enjoyable experience.

    Pros:
    Vibe
    Grapics (for 2015 they still beat 2022 undbound (imp))
    Soundtrack
    Fun
    Wrap editor
    Cutscene details (like having your own car in them)

    Mids:
    Story, great idea, cringy dialouge, but fine considering how car people (or wtv) talk irl, its okay.
    Custimisation, got a 180 s13? Sure here you go 7 bodykits, got a porsche? We´ll give you one bodykit, a lil wider and thats it.
    Handling, drift is fine, grip is hell. You wanna grip? Get a mixed tune.

    Bad:
    Always online
    350z not in the game. This car wouldve fit so well but its not in the game. I really do miss in in here...

    I dont know if its still worth getting into the game since its almost 8 years old and servers could be shut down any second forever making it unplayable, its worth 20 bucks tho.
    Without the always online a easy 9.5 (if i could give it)

    Have an amazing rest of your day!    … Expand
  3. xcale
    Mar 6, 2023
    4
    As a long time gamer I can easily say this is a Need For Speed you will be playing just not to say I didn't play. Again another **** arcade.
  4. The_D4RknesS
    Nov 10, 2022
    6
    I came to play the game recently and realized that its biggest problem is being Full online and many bugs on the PC If it weren't for that, the game is worth a 10
  5. bar0yka
    Jan 22, 2023
    7
    Oyunu yeni oynadım grafikleri çok iyi özellikle de bu boyutta bir yarış oyununa göre modifikasyonlar da muhteşem zaten uzun süredir NFS oyunlarında yoktu ama gelince de tam gelmiş hazır skinler de kolaylık sağlıyor ama iyi yanlarının hepsi bu kadar

    İlk olarak kontrolcü ile oynamaya başladım ama ilk yarışı bile bitiremedim araba gitmiyor falan salak saçma buglar oldu sonradan internetten    Oyunu yeni oynadım grafikleri çok iyi özellikle de bu boyutta bir yarış oyununa göre modifikasyonlar da muhteşem zaten uzun süredir NFS oyunlarında yoktu ama gelince de tam gelmiş hazır skinler de kolaylık sağlıyor ama iyi yanlarının hepsi bu kadar

    İlk olarak kontrolcü ile oynamaya başladım ama ilk yarışı bile bitiremedim araba gitmiyor falan salak saçma buglar oldu sonradan internetten araştırdım yabancı bi forumda birisi çözüm yolu bulmuş EA'nın sitesine de baktım adamlar takmamış bile oyuncuları ikincisi oyunu durduramıyorsunuz yani offline yarışta olsanız bile restart yok mal gibi sonuncu bitirip tekrar başlamanız lazım üçüncüsü optimizasyon çok dengesiz ultrada çok fazla FPS Drop yiyorum bilgisayar iyi olmasına rağmen dördüncüsü oyunun mekanikleri ÇÖP sanki 2004 motorlarını kullanmışlar oyunu yaparken drift diye bişey yok ama eventler koymuşlar çıldırmalık ve bi de bug var oyunda bundan kaynaklı beşincisi oyunda hikaye yok leş gibi ara sahneler var kanaltürk yabncı gençlik filmleri gibi mapi açtığınızda nerde ne yapacağınızı bilmiyorsunuz hepsi bu kadar. Oyunu EA Play ile oynuyorum yoksa buna para vermek hiç mantıklı değil benim gibi NFS oyunlarını çok seviyorsanız oynarsınız oyunu ilk tanıttıkları zamanki haliyle bırakmışlar ama yine de 6/10

    edit 11 saat daha oynadım: o kadar da çöp bir oyun değil çünkü kontroller bugu bazen çok az da olsa düzelebiliyor ve oyunun güzel olduğunu anlıyorsunuz bi de restart olayı varmış teleport olayı da varmış ben malım hatta puanım 7/10 a çıktı oynanır ama yine de satın almaya değmez    … Expand
  6. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    4
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  7. Kreinnar
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    One of the Classical Electronic Arts games. 0 gameplay, 0 story, 0 modify, 3 graphics.
  8. putinzdohne
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    A good game enriched thanks to the support of the steering wheels, the manual transmission and 60 frames per second.
  9. DR77
    Oct 6, 2022
    0
    Este juego tiene toooodo lo malo, que puede tener un juego de NFS. La condiccion es horrible, la historia es horrible y sin duda alguna la edicion de vehiculo deja muuucho que desear.
  10. Spajry
    Nov 15, 2021
    6
    the game isnt that great, always online, cant even pause, story is average, graphics are great, and it think that the only positive thing on this game
  11. FathersSons
    Oct 23, 2021
    2
    Difficult driving
    Small car fleet: why have 3 identical cars? Not an interesting plot
  12. Legion14169
    Jul 14, 2021
    0
    I made an account just to review this game that's how frustrating it is, not that anyone or EA in particular will care. I bought this game on PC for nostalgia and despite being advertised as fully supporting controllers, they don't work. Apparently this is a common problem since there are many discussion topics on it, unfortunately none of the 'fixes' worked for me. Not that the usersI made an account just to review this game that's how frustrating it is, not that anyone or EA in particular will care. I bought this game on PC for nostalgia and despite being advertised as fully supporting controllers, they don't work. Apparently this is a common problem since there are many discussion topics on it, unfortunately none of the 'fixes' worked for me. Not that the users should have to find workaround fixes for a game put out by such a huge company.

    I can't play the game to judge any of it's reviewed positive or negative aspects, so it's a zero from me.    … Expand
  13. nari_kutti
    Jul 2, 2021
    8
    one of my favourite need for speed games ever made. the customisation, tuning, car culture, street racing, story (even though its not the best) its everything i ever wanted. the game was inspired from underground and older nfs games, and if you are a fan of them then you will love this game a lot.
  14. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    4
    нет, нет, нет, и ещё раз нет, никогда не пробуйте эту игру, в ней нет ничего
  15. shoma-
    Apr 2, 2021
    8
    Довольно неплохая АРКАДНАЯ гоночная игра с прекрасной графикой (которая и сейчас охренительная). Музыкальное сопровождение неплохое, тюнинг хороший, машин хватит. Из минусов - оптимиация (на моём компьютере при 1080p на низких - 35 фпс, на ультра 30 фпс), физика, ветка нарушителя и местами сюжет. Ну а также онлайн, но я его не считаю, так как уже последние NFS на 2021 это Heat и HotДовольно неплохая АРКАДНАЯ гоночная игра с прекрасной графикой (которая и сейчас охренительная). Музыкальное сопровождение неплохое, тюнинг хороший, машин хватит. Из минусов - оптимиация (на моём компьютере при 1080p на низких - 35 фпс, на ультра 30 фпс), физика, ветка нарушителя и местами сюжет. Ну а также онлайн, но я его не считаю, так как уже последние NFS на 2021 это Heat и Hot Pursuit Remastered… Expand
  16. yeezymane
    Apr 1, 2021
    6
    Графика - 6/10
    Игровой процесс - 6/10
    Сюжет - 6/10
    Музыка - 6/10
  17. MrPajamas
    Mar 29, 2021
    7
    I left the Need for Speed ​​series after The Run and I didn't show any interest in it for a long time, but that changed the part from 2015. Yes, I can't say anything other than 2015, because this Need for Speed ​​doesn't have a subtitle. Personally, however, I would call it Underground 3, because it has an undeground touch and looks quite like that, and speaking of what it looks like.I left the Need for Speed ​​series after The Run and I didn't show any interest in it for a long time, but that changed the part from 2015. Yes, I can't say anything other than 2015, because this Need for Speed ​​doesn't have a subtitle. Personally, however, I would call it Underground 3, because it has an undeground touch and looks quite like that, and speaking of what it looks like. That's just beautiful. To this day, the game looks beautiful and overall a shift compared to previous parts. On the one hand, it's probably a night that hides various details in its darkness and the game looks wonderful. Yes. Need for Speed ​​(2015) is at night. Only at night. As was the case with my favorite part, Underground 2. The game again tries to bet on the story. He is not at all for an Oscar, but it must be said that although a lot of players criticize him here, that there are a lot of cringe scenes, I dare to disagree. Not only did the scenes not come to me cringe, but they drew me into the game, precisely because we have real people here and not graphics created by graphics, which also attracted a lot of criticism. Personally, I didn't mind this and on the contrary, I welcomed the fact that the scenes were played. Yes, maybe sometimes the transitions looked weird so that all the cars looked real and your car in the cut-scene was visibly right yours, but still nothing terrible for me. But now for the races. They are here in their full beauty and FINALLY my favorite drift has returned, which I really liked here. In addition to racing after us, there are shelves here and there again, so the game is actually trying to mix the Underground with Most Wantedy and man, it works. At least in my opinion, this combination is fine and the police did not bother me here and did not interfere as much as it was at the end of Most Wanted. I would like to mention tuning, which immediately pleased and then disappointed. Definitely tuning has undergone some upgrades again and you now have such an opportunity to modify your vehicle that it is perhaps not even possible. No really. So many details to play with that I haven't gone through a lot of them for the whole game. For that, I just praise what I criticize is the fact that there are no neon lights again. I would like to add just one word. Why? We didn't even get them in Carbons, so why can't they at least be here? The game has a lively city enough to be here. To understand, I criticized a dead city in Carbon, which glows mostly white, and you neon signs would excel enough, and it would probably look weird. But here I believe it would look good, because the city shines in different colors and has such a nice late night atmosphere. It's a shame. Such a thing, but I really froze me, and what's more, the fact that you still have to be connected to the Internet to play the game. What the hell is a matter of connection when we play a single-player game? Do I have to have internet even for singles? Oh no. Another uselessness that knocks down the game. Summa summarum Need for Speed ​​(2015) is a good game that takes mostly elements of the Underground, although there are no magazines where you were forced to tune your car, for which I praise and adds something from Most Wanted, although you don't have to farm bounty I also praise. It could be, I dare say, one of the best parts of the series, but the absence of neon lights or the need for an Internet connection knocks the game down. So for me, a good game that I recommend.… Expand
  18. Labitoku
    Mar 21, 2021
    4
    Absolutely gorgeous game, with a complete customization system, but there isn't anything more.
    No sense of speed, a very annoying camera, flavorless driving (with both turning and drifting laborious), cringe unskippable cutscenes...
    Need for speed, sure, but after playing it. You should play any Forza Horizon game instead, this is an arcade driving disappointment. Not for driving    Absolutely gorgeous game, with a complete customization system, but there isn't anything more.
    No sense of speed, a very annoying camera, flavorless driving (with both turning and drifting laborious), cringe unskippable cutscenes...
    Need for speed, sure, but after playing it. You should play any Forza Horizon game instead, this is an arcade driving disappointment. Not for driving enthusiasts. Perhaps photography ones.    … Expand
  19. ErickPhoenix
    Mar 7, 2021
    4
    This game deservers a remaster just as much as World War II

    If you want to play a good game, buy NFS Heat
  20. dimike
    Jan 10, 2021
    7
    Graphics - good
    Handling - bad
    Music - bad
    story - bad
    stability - bad
    atmosphere - good
  21. Koleck0LP
    Oct 1, 2020
    8
    Only thing I can hold against this game is it's online only DRM, But it's fun meeting drivers in the game, the game is fun with a quirky characters. very fun to play, I got the deluxe edition for cheap on origin.
  22. Plamen_K
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    I don't understand why everyone is whining about the handling model being bad, it adds to the difficulty which in my opinion isn't a bad thing. The story isn't anything interesting but it's better than nothing. Graphics and soundtrack are amazing!
  23. DonkDavid
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    THIS GAME SUCKS! The controls don't even work and the cutscenes are too long. The game is not even fun.
  24. Jimmy_James
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    One of the best NFS games of (maybe) all time.
    Yeah i know Frosbite is a teriible engine but game is fun. You can drift anytime you want.
    Customization is good but most cars dont have most parts like headlights or even bumpers... The storyline is good and it can be finished between 20-25 hours. Graphics are good but it look a lot like Rivals. One thing that i cant stand is the other    One of the best NFS games of (maybe) all time.
    Yeah i know Frosbite is a teriible engine but game is fun. You can drift anytime you want.
    Customization is good but most cars dont have most parts like headlights or even bumpers...
    The storyline is good and it can be finished between 20-25 hours.
    Graphics are good but it look a lot like Rivals.
    One thing that i cant stand is the other drivers... They drive towards me...
    The texture problem is so easy to fix btw.    … Expand
  25. zNeverSleeping
    Jul 2, 2020
    7
    A EA Gothenburg quase acertou em cheio aqui, porém alguns detalhes baixam o nível do jogo e o fazem esquecível.

    Os gráficos são lindos. O jogo chega a ser foto realista em diversos momentos. Claro que há um blur excessivo, mas acredito que isso tenha incrementado no jogo, visto que cria uma identidade visual interessante e esconde muitos "defeitos" pela ausência de luz e borrão. A    A EA Gothenburg quase acertou em cheio aqui, porém alguns detalhes baixam o nível do jogo e o fazem esquecível.

    Os gráficos são lindos. O jogo chega a ser foto realista em diversos momentos. Claro que há um blur excessivo, mas acredito que isso tenha incrementado no jogo, visto que cria uma identidade visual interessante e esconde muitos "defeitos" pela ausência de luz e borrão.

    A gameplay é um ponto que peca. Não é ruim, porém faltam elementos que nos façam sentir que estamos melhorando. O drift é facílimo e forçado. Os eventos são ligeiramente fáceis e não apresentam desafios. Fora que a historia poderia ser melhor. Já que vai ter de qualquer jeito, por que não se dedicar um pouquinho a ela?!

    O jogo não é lá otimizado para CPU's, usando menos de 50% do meu ryzen e gargalando a GPU. Ok, da pra rodar numa quantidade de quadros legal, mas ainda é triste que a engine seja tão limitante assim.    … Expand
  26. dogertyyyyy
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Прекрасная атмосфера, нормальный сюжет, хорошая работа с актерами и освещением. Относительно неплохая физика.
  27. KnightThunder2
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Why did I even buy it? Worse than Payback. Nothing is good about this game. DON'T BUY IT.
  28. crossovokelite
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    Idk, how much was I playing this game, maybe about 5 hours. I have no words. It's 2020 and the game still has problems with texture bug. It's impossible to continue playing because of this problem. Graphics are good, tuning also, maybe soundtrack is good, but not the game. Make me change my mind?
  29. Mehrab4K
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    Game is amazing
  30. BestNoob
    May 7, 2020
    1
    Ich bin echt geschockt gewesen, als ich das die letzten Tage wieder gespielt habe.

    Auch hier weis ich gar nicht wo ich anfangen soll, bei meinem Unverständnis gegenüber EA und deren Studios, dass sie nicht in der Lage sind auch nur ein gescheites NFS raus zu bringen, oder dem Spiel selbst welches ich als Billig Trash ohne Inhalt und mit viel Bugs bezeichnen würde. Ich spare mir die    Ich bin echt geschockt gewesen, als ich das die letzten Tage wieder gespielt habe.

    Auch hier weis ich gar nicht wo ich anfangen soll, bei meinem Unverständnis gegenüber EA und deren Studios, dass sie nicht in der Lage sind auch nur ein gescheites NFS raus zu bringen, oder dem Spiel selbst welches ich als Billig Trash ohne Inhalt und mit viel Bugs bezeichnen würde.

    Ich spare mir die Mühe einen ausführlichen Test zu schreiben.

    Rate aber jedem davon ab, das Spiel für zu viel Geld zu kaufen.

    Meine Empfehlung ist NFS:UG1 & NFS:UG2 oder Most Wanted 2005 mit HD Texture Mod, Widescreen und LAN Patch Gameranger als VPN Software für den Multiplayer.

    - Haufen Bugs, die nie behoben werden

    - fehlender Spielspaß

    - fehlende Balance

    - fehlender Fahrspaß

    - Keine Herausforderungen

    - Zu viele Effekte auf dem Bildschirm    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. CD-Action
    May 30, 2016
    60
    The PC version of NfS is the prettiest of them all, but it is the same game with all its flaws, including horrible AI that sucks all satisfaction out of races (even if you stop completely, your rivals will wait for you) and scarce content that leaves you with nothing to do after around 12 hours. [05/2016, p.53]
  2. PC Gamer
    May 21, 2016
    50
    The series leaves its garage looking even worse than when it went in. Decent handling doesnt save it.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    May 9, 2016
    50
    Yeah it looks amazing but [*FISTBUMPS*] do not a good racing game make. [Issue#250, p.69]
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