Need for Speed Most Wanted

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  • Summary: Combining the thrill of illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuits that rivals any Hollywood-style chase scene, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Players instantly feel theCombining the thrill of illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuits that rivals any Hollywood-style chase scene, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Players instantly feel the thrill of the ride as they hit the streets in an open world environment where drivers can tune their cars to compete against any class of vehicles or use their wits to out-fox the law to satisfy their need for speed. Need for Speed Most Wanted delivers a unique, fast-paced and gripping ride in the racing genre as players build up their Rap Sheet and street cred to move their way up the Black List to become the most wanted racer on the streets. Players go head-to-head with the top drivers on the scene as well as strategically evade more than half dozen cops at any one time. Also included are a dynamic open world, new gameplay and customization as well as tuners, supercars, muscles and sports cars. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Game Chronicles
    93
    It offers things that both Underground and Hot Pursuit lack. Nice visuals and an amazing array of tuners and exotics to choose from could possibly make this the “most wanted” racing game for the Playstation 2 this season.
  2. GamesRadar+
    90
    It's a shame that the multiplayer options don't include a cop pursuit mode, but that's a minor omission in a one-game-fits-all package.
  3. Next Level Gaming
    86
    The return of the police is an excellent addition to the game, too bad that they are not available for online play.
  4. Pelit (Finland)
    81
    A decent enough racing experience. The police chases are excellent fun, but where is the proper civilian traffic? [Dec 2005]
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  5. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    It's not as pretty as last year's game, but this refined Underground still delivers the goods: fun, fast racing.
  6. Deeko
    80
    If you think you can simply drift around the corner, given a certain speed and angle, without touching either the handbrake or regular brake, well, you are going to be sorely mistaken this time around.
  7. games(TM)
    60
    It’s a nice, clean package that delivers enough hi-octane chases and enjoyment to warrant a purchase. [Christmas 2005, p.121]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 77
  3. Negative: 6 out of 77
  1. CarsonK.
    Apr 9, 2006
    10
    This is definitely the best NFS game to date. The killer of all racing games. In the past games, there was no damage to your car. Now, the This is definitely the best NFS game to date. The killer of all racing games. In the past games, there was no damage to your car. Now, the winshield cracks an other stuff like that! I've also noted that the drifting mechanics have inproved greatly since the last game(s). I hope NFS keeps creating more games like this. Woo-hoo!… Expand
  2. DeGreZet
    Sep 17, 2011
    10
    Most Wanted is the best NFS game and one of the best Racing game ever. Very good graphics, story, audio, and much more.Game offers manyMost Wanted is the best NFS game and one of the best Racing game ever. Very good graphics, story, audio, and much more.Game offers many licensed cars. Town in MW is entirely open and You can driving at ease. Police missions is very good and satisfying. You must end races and have bounty to play with boss. My rate is 10/10, one of my favorite games.… Expand
  4. Andremax
    May 9, 2014
    10
    my favorite nfs' serie games (whit NFSU2)
    very cool the chases
    I enjoyed many moments with this fantastic game the soundtrack is quite    my favorite nfs' serie games (whit NFSU2)
    very cool the chases
    I enjoyed many moments with this fantastic game
    the soundtrack is quite amazing........    … Expand
  5. BiggieDubz
    May 25, 2023
    10
    The sense of speed alone makes this the perfect arcade racer. Imagine that, a sense of speed in a game called 'Need for Speed'
  6. Srij
    May 26, 2023
    10
    It's One Of The Best Racing Games I Ever Played, What More Can I Say About It?
  7. Sam.F.
    Nov 26, 2005
    9
    With the excitement of street racing , the addition of evading the police and the full motion video cutscenes make this a worthy purchase for With the excitement of street racing , the addition of evading the police and the full motion video cutscenes make this a worthy purchase for anyone who enjoys racing games.… Expand
  8. vagmkr4
    Feb 1, 2023
    0
    I think for 2005, this game is really good. Amazing gameplay, amazing graphic, amazing realization.
    NFS MW is a legendary arcade race game    I think for 2005, this game is really good. Amazing gameplay, amazing graphic, amazing realization.
    NFS MW is a legendary arcade race game ever and the best NFS part.    … Expand

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#34 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#12 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#6 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005