Need for Speed Heat

 PlayStation 4
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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1088 Ratings

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  1. rodrigorkc
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    *Played on PS5

    I hated the soundtrack, worst in ALL NFS series. But it's a good game, loved the cars, the story is OK but not bad. The cars, engines, customization are awsome. The police is Very hard, the hardest cops of earlier need for speed no doubt. The Map and during the day it's a need for speed HORIZON game, a little bit of DIRT and GRID too. At night, yes there we have a Need for    *Played on PS5

    I hated the soundtrack, worst in ALL NFS series. But it's a good game, loved the cars, the story is OK but not bad. The cars, engines, customization are awsome. The police is Very hard, the hardest cops of earlier need for speed no doubt. The Map and during the day it's a need for speed HORIZON game, a little bit of DIRT and GRID too. At night, yes there we have a Need for speed game, but the map It's not Very NFS but its good, sometimes remembered me of Underground 2 and Carbon. I loved the Neon Back. I think the cars are too expensive, this is Bad because we want tô try lots of cara but even with 60 hours game, you cannot afford even half of the cars. The Gameplays is a High point in this game. And here is something special in this game. The maps is totally free and your can Go offroad whenever you want, so If you make a OFF ROAD setup (I LOVED mercedez G63 in this game) you can make different likes and tracks during normal races and scaping from police. I think EA made a simple but good job with Off Road in this game, and the freedom of playing at night or day whenever you want is a good spot too. I am playing NFS UNBOUND now and for now heat is better but i AM Just starting with unbound so my mind may change.. thanks for Reading, cheers    … Expand
  2. C3ML1SH
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    Story 8/10
    Compared to Payback 9/10
    Soundtrack 7/10 Cars 9/10 Graphic 10/10
    Map:8/10 Overall:8,5/10 Must Play
  3. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    8
    Very Good game. Can spend some time to play and exeprience it again. Download and give it a try again in future
  4. Ariskal
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. well... game ini adalah awal kebangkitan seri need for speed, dari segi gameplay dan kejar kejaran polisi game ini mengingatkan saya vibes PS2 dan akan menjadi salah satu game NFS favoritku.… Expand
  5. Taroangtoang
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    Things I like:
    - Graphic is very nice.
    - Visual customisation is very flexible and awesome. - I loves collectible feature. - Various choices of cars - I love Palm City map, with many terrain, scene, and style. Hidden path (like under ground tunnel, sky train rail) - Day/Night scene are beautiful, also rain effect. - I love to play the game in easily. And I like how easy it is to beat AI in    Things I like:
    - Graphic is very nice.
    - Visual customisation is very flexible and awesome.
    - I loves collectible feature.
    - Various choices of cars
    - I love Palm City map, with many terrain, scene, and style. Hidden path (like under ground tunnel, sky train rail)
    - Day/Night scene are beautiful, also rain effect.
    - I love to play the game in easily. And I like how easy it is to beat AI in day race.


    Things that could be better:
    - Confusing concept of swapping engine. Should I swap engine? Why can't I just upgrade the parts to higher tier?
    - I wish I could adjust traffic density. Some time I need to do free roam running or try some activities with less civian cars.
    - I hate night race. Because it guarantee that will end up in persuut everytime.
    - Drifting is much harder, I don't know why but I never feel as bad like this in previous installment.
    - Story is not good. Some characters are just too childish. It doesn't affect gameplay, but it doesn't engage me.
    - I wish to see More Asian cars; Toyota, Hyundai, etc. I'm not interested at all in muscular classic car neither old ugly truck from Chevrolet (actually I thinks there are too many American cars)
    - Should have garages in every district of the map. And garage should be more noticable and have wider entrance.
    - Civilian cars are quite stupid sometimes, they stop pointlessly in the middle of the junction (like they just want to block my way)
    - Car body customisation should affect something beyond its look. Perhaps, it could add or decrease downforce, grip, cooling, strength (related to car damage)
    - Map interface is not quite perfect. I can't see the whole route of many race just because I can't fully zoom out the see the whole.mapnpf Palm City.    … Expand
  6. misterz1
    May 25, 2023
    9
    The game what brought back the gameplay from the arcade tuner racers from the 2000s. It simply just is a very good game, but it is also lacking in terms of graphics, atmosphere and soundtrack.
  7. Wojennik
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    In my opinion Heat is a really good game because the day and night system is well divided, you don't have to struggle as in the previous parts to win races and have both. the story is better than in payback as for the police it's a bit too difficult for me but it's up to everyone if they want the graphics are good but the sense of speed is weak here in general good game
  8. Nalosi7769
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    After playing unbound, safe to say that my gaming experience is better with heat. I feel like unbound is a cheap copy of heat.
  9. sambalamba
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    Ein sehr gutes NFS aber man könnte die Story noch verbessern genauso wie den Multiplayer aber trotzdem auch noch in2022 empfehlenswert
  10. BigDavid
    Dec 29, 2022
    9
    Fun driving mechanics. Fun city. Kept playing after the story which does not happen often. Rep vs money system is engaging. NFS Unbound lost a lot of the soul this game had and made some poor choices that were fun in this game. Continuous cop chases after a race is a huge plus here. Unbound resets your speed and the cops positioning after a race which is cheap.
  11. Dra_nik
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    very interesting and perhaps the best race on ps4 in my opinion, although sometimes the game surprises
  12. CYPHANG
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    This game is great, but for the graphics......nah only night looks good
    For micro transactions, there's nearly no micro transactions
    For the customization, it's mid For the story, it's too short For the city, it is too dead For the cops, it's aggressive (lots of people that sucks playing this game giving bad reviews lmao) but for one thing, SENSE OF SPEED, It feels very dang fast But    This game is great, but for the graphics......nah only night looks good
    For micro transactions, there's nearly no micro transactions
    For the customization, it's mid
    For the story, it's too short
    For the city, it is too dead
    For the cops, it's aggressive (lots of people that sucks playing this game giving bad reviews lmao)
    but for one thing, SENSE OF SPEED, It feels very dang fast But you’ll have fun fr.
    Just don't care about those bad reviews, they just suck playing it lmao
    Well one last tip: DO NOT USE GLITCHES FOR MONEY
    Why?:You’ll get boring real quick if you did that.
    This thing def worth my money.    … Expand
  13. drlowdon
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Need for Speed Heat doesn’t do anything particularly new, but a fun driving model, a long list of customisation options and well implemented modes make for an enjoyable experience.
  14. shay30060
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Good customization and fun driving But too short sadly
    I hope in the next game they gave more storytelling and activities after to do
  15. Alpha-_-Deltax1
    Sep 18, 2022
    10
    Für mi isch a 10 weil i mit die Buabn grautn gian kun und die Buz isch ah nit letz . Wieder mol a liabs Nfs ☻️
  16. julic
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    unas de las mejores sagas de carros que hay por el momento y hecha por la mejor compañia videojuegos electronic arts
  17. SageCirculation
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Love it. Nice handling speciality on drift. Detailed customizing system. Nice gameplay speciality at night. Good story and everything I needed before.
  18. lucascla
    Jun 21, 2022
    9
    Awesome game, very complete: races, drifting and road, along to time trials and heat races, with both day and night modes. There is also a beautiful collection of cars, with great customization options. Really loved this game, is a shame that reputation does not add much to the game after reaching level 50.
  19. RosannaHomarra
    Jun 10, 2022
    8
    Great racing game best from the NFS series, grate music [best at night], BEST cop lines I've ever heard [best at night], best graphics in nfs history [at this time] character chooser is a welcoming feature, all and all great game. Would give it a 10 but the cops keep bashing me up but hey thats their job.
  20. Harryik
    May 9, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Сделайте обновление под PS5 что бы графика была лучше. В идале ещё бы триггеры сделали. Это относится ко всем частям NFS на консоли. Не забрасывайте игры… Expand
  21. PaperMarioFans5
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Emotional story, really well written characters and an appearence of Eminem, what's not to love about this iconic Racing Gaym?
  22. loumex
    Jan 5, 2022
    8
    I actually had to find my metacritic login creds to write this review, because it is THIS pissed I am with this stupid game. First things first. I am 38 years old. I am a boring knowitall but still, I like my NFS games since day one. There were some bad ones and some good ones along the way, but this... This is horrible. I beared with the 2015 version, and quit only on the final raceI actually had to find my metacritic login creds to write this review, because it is THIS pissed I am with this stupid game. First things first. I am 38 years old. I am a boring knowitall but still, I like my NFS games since day one. There were some bad ones and some good ones along the way, but this... This is horrible. I beared with the 2015 version, and quit only on the final race because the rubber banding was stupid. I played payback and you know what, it wasn't half bad. At least I explored the map, had some drift and drag fun, dealt with the silly story and had a sense of achievement. But THIS. THIS HEAT IS THE WORST. The night mode is unbearable. Spawning police cars behind you, crashing, losing your progress. All horrible. Terrible bugs that help you out (jumping inside water to get out of a pursuit i.e.) and a TINY single story mode (WITH the extras we are talking 7-8 hours tops). The game is bad. It is just so, so, so bad. The music is bad, the double tap drift is bad, everything is bad. Oh, and it is ALWAYS raining on this game. No reason, just because it looks cool I guess. The game is bad. Do not listen otherwise. I mean it. I paid 15 euros for it on sale, and regret every penny.… Expand
  23. Marat655
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Не ждал эту часть и не ждал чуда, но игра оказалась хорошей, много машин интересный тюнинг, смена дня и ночи
  24. spesini
    Oct 3, 2021
    9
    Been playing NFS games since 2005 and this one is definitely one of the best NFS games ever made. I don't know what else you people on this website want sometimes lmao. Nostalgia rose-tinted glasses, huh? Great customization, heap of cars and events, ability to play solo offline, not grindy at all. One of the best arcade racers.
  25. Ardho
    Aug 28, 2021
    8
    I think at first forza is much better, but after playing nfs heat, i prefer this game better than forza, i love building my Keisuke RX-7
  26. CarlitosNN
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    It is a very cool game with a very cool aesthetic. It is pleasing to the eye, plus a very fun driving and mechanics. The almost total absence of micro-transactions is appreciated.
  27. ariiq
    Jul 5, 2021
    9
    love the vibes u know. the feels of palm city who based on Miami its realized by nfs heat. the vaporwave! i luv that so much. overall very good tho
  28. Lukrejshyn
    Jun 10, 2021
    8
    I never was an enthusiast of a racing games. For some odd reasons I decided to buy one. With the advice of my friend, who I knew is into racing games, I put my money on Heat. It didn't dissapoint. Solid and stable game with a very accurate driving mechanics made me invested into it from the first hour of gameplay. The story is pretty basic but it's plausible. Gameplay is very good theI never was an enthusiast of a racing games. For some odd reasons I decided to buy one. With the advice of my friend, who I knew is into racing games, I put my money on Heat. It didn't dissapoint. Solid and stable game with a very accurate driving mechanics made me invested into it from the first hour of gameplay. The story is pretty basic but it's plausible. Gameplay is very good the driving feels perfected to it's core. The game itself has a lot of different types of races able to sustain player interest even after ending the main plot. The progression is a bit of a grind if you really want to check out every car that's available but it's nonetheless satisfying. It's a nice game with an open world and a lot of content to check out. If you look for a racing which you would stick with for a longer time this one is for you.… Expand
  29. jagherstation
    Apr 8, 2021
    8
    juego de coches muy entretenido, con la posibilidad de cambiarle piezas a los coches para mejorarlos o bien para cambiarlo esteticamente.
  30. I_Hate_Salad
    Mar 24, 2021
    9
    From a car enthusiast's perspective, this game has been a blast. It is by far one of the best Need for Speed games ever. It has a better story than NFS payback, but it is shorter. The game mechanics are very good by earning money during the day and earning REP during the night. The car customization is nearly overdone, not only can you upgrade parts but you can also do engine swaps, eachFrom a car enthusiast's perspective, this game has been a blast. It is by far one of the best Need for Speed games ever. It has a better story than NFS payback, but it is shorter. The game mechanics are very good by earning money during the day and earning REP during the night. The car customization is nearly overdone, not only can you upgrade parts but you can also do engine swaps, each engine having a different sound. One of the weak points of this game is the overpowered cars, the 911 RSR is still the fastest cornering car by far. I understand that different cars have different cornering ability, but the RSR has an unrealistic cornering ability. Ghost games needs to have a balance between the cars. The cars should have either speed and cornering. No car should be good at everything.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 61
  3. Negative: 1 out of 61
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 30, 2019
    70
    Need for Speed: Heat is the first good step for the franchise in years. Devoid of micro transactions, providing some Underground-like neon vibes with it’s best customization system, it can provide more than a dozen of hours of fun, despite it’s dead like world design and irrelevant and boring story.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 17, 2019
    70
    The Heat meter effectively turns GTA’s wanted level into score attack, which is awesome. But the open-world busywork, generic city, and too-flimsy obstacles dilute the otherwise decent gameplay. [Issue#170, p.88]
  3. Gaming Age
    Dec 2, 2019
    83
    Again, I don’t think Need for Speed Heat does much to re-invent the wheel when it comes to open-world racing games, but it does help reset the franchise in a way that felt necessary at this point. It’s an enjoyable experience throughout, the story is entertaining if maybe a little too serious, and the overall progression path is well realized. If you’re hungry to get behind the wheel of a virtual car this season, Need for Speed Heat is likely going to be the game for you.
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