Need for Speed Payback

 PlayStation 4
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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1372 Ratings

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  1. Calmacil
    Nov 7, 2017
    1
    EA ruins another game with a loot box progression system.
    You are forced to either grind out old missions over and over again, or fork over real cash in order to progress.
    This is bad game design. EA forces Developers to make progression boring on purpose, in hopes you will want to avoid the grind. You are expected to pay, in order to not play the game. Avoid games with such shady    EA ruins another game with a loot box progression system.
    You are forced to either grind out old missions over and over again, or fork over real cash in order to progress.
    This is bad game design. EA forces Developers to make progression boring on purpose, in hopes you will want to avoid the grind. You are expected to pay, in order to not play the game.
    Avoid games with such shady business practices.    … Expand
  2. PeaceWalker
    Nov 7, 2017
    4
    Its not the worst entry, however its obvious that the game was built to please the publisher and satisfy their vision of the series instead of the players. When you first see the open world it appears to be filled with a lot of activities to do. However, the deceptive nature of this becomes apparent as you progress. Pretty much all the story sections are quite dull due to bad writing andIts not the worst entry, however its obvious that the game was built to please the publisher and satisfy their vision of the series instead of the players. When you first see the open world it appears to be filled with a lot of activities to do. However, the deceptive nature of this becomes apparent as you progress. Pretty much all the story sections are quite dull due to bad writing and the game has too much grinding. The free roaming areas lack random diversion like police roaming around to avoid or a running into a random pack of cars to take out.

    In the end, the remaining side activities like challenge races while a little enjoyable are not sufficient to keep you coming back. Having to go through unfun bits in hopes for some fun is simply not acceptable.

    Also, a lot of the cool customization options which used be given as rewards can now simply be purchased by anyone through microtransactions which makes you feel less like you're unique or skilled and that's also not a good thing.    … Expand
  3. igit
    Nov 8, 2017
    0
    Another lootboxes title which gives you 2 choices: grind grind grind or pay for lootboxes with real money. Don't buy this. Don't support this kind of business practices.
  4. cas514
    Nov 7, 2017
    0
    EA can f*** off. Every game from this moment forward will be filled with lootboxes and microtransaction. All of their game from here on out will be specially crafted and engineered to fool you into paying even more for their crappy games. No thanks, an EA game hasn't touched my PS4 and it never will.
  5. TomasLacerda
    Nov 7, 2017
    0
    The cool stuff, like the fast & furious kind of relics, are done by cinematics, not you.
    Micro-transitions.
    No police in the free world, and escaping the cops no longer have the "deal with it" vibe.
    Slot machine is just non-sense.
    Don't waste your money.
  6. Esshadow
    Nov 7, 2017
    4
    This a game had so much potential but in the end it’s dissapointing because it removed a key feature that defines the Need for Speed series, and that is free roaming cops. Instead they replace it with a bait crate system where you have to evade the cops through checkpoints (like a time trial) and you’re not given the freedom to evade the cops from any direction you please. Not only doesThis a game had so much potential but in the end it’s dissapointing because it removed a key feature that defines the Need for Speed series, and that is free roaming cops. Instead they replace it with a bait crate system where you have to evade the cops through checkpoints (like a time trial) and you’re not given the freedom to evade the cops from any direction you please. Not only does this make cop chases not fun to play but it also hinders replay ability as you become bored after you finish the campaign (its like removing cops from GTA...yeah). They also removed online free roam, which begs the question as to why create an open world if the game is so linear?

    The good things about the game are the customization and the world they built. There is a bit of a grind but it’s managable and the story while cliche has good voice acting so it’s passable. The Handling is improved but drifting has become even easier and is the preferred choice over grip as it provides a slight speed advantage. Some minor annoyances are that the off-road section needs a bit more focus and that some cars can’t reach the max level so you are forced to use a car you don’t neseserily like in order to have a chance to compete.

    Overall this game could have had a higher score but it’s missing the main feature that differentiates the need for speed series to other games like forza horizon, the crew etc, and that is free roaming cops. At the moment it feels like a it’s trying copy those games and overall it feels incomplete.I just hope they add free roam cops and online multiplayer in a future update or this game will die early due to its lack of replayability.    … Expand
  7. Ryknow
    Nov 8, 2017
    0
    Just disappointed EA. Pumping the machine with paid cards? Really. This game is a shame, you did not come up with anything new, but brazenly copied other people's ideas.

    I'm a fan of the NFS series since 2000. I saw a lot, there were both weak and strong projects, but EA never went down to borrow just a handful of ideas from other games, and then hiding behind the fact that "the games    Just disappointed EA. Pumping the machine with paid cards? Really. This game is a shame, you did not come up with anything new, but brazenly copied other people's ideas.

    I'm a fan of the NFS series since 2000. I saw a lot, there were both weak and strong projects, but EA never went down to borrow just a handful of ideas from other games, and then hiding behind the fact that "the games began to do much more expensive" are stuck in our transactions.

    You just fell in my eyes and in the eyes of many fans. And yes, it's not even about money. For this you do not want to pay, just a disgusting plot, a cliche on a cliche, a very boring world, fairly flat cars, problems with light are clearly taking place. Frostbite can not be adjusted to racing. Cars behave on the road just awful. I do not know who these people are that put the game 10 points. Maybe it's just those who devour any product .... If this game was not in the title of the legendary NFS, she would not have surrendered to anyone. The series has slipped, the worse it just can not be games.

    You will never again kindle a fire inside me, a happy moment in the past. You broke my heart    … Expand
  8. McEmow
    Nov 8, 2017
    1
    A full priced game with Free-to-play lootbox elements? Are you kidding me??? Watch my word... This studio will we the next that will be closed by EA. I must admit, NFS 2015 was a OK game. It has it's flaws but it had soul in it. This game has NONE of that magic. Combined with the crazy card/lootbox system, this is the race failgame of the year for me.
  9. Drage
    Nov 9, 2017
    2
    Sigh.... Where To begin, I am a HUGE Fan of the Need for Speed Franchise and Have been since "Need for Speed Porsche Unleashed" Released way back in 2000.... Sence then i have Played Literally Every NFS Game to be created and I can Honestly Say this is By far the Most Disappointing game Of not only the Series but the year of 2017 overall.

    Instead of Listening to NFS Fans EA instead    Sigh.... Where To begin, I am a HUGE Fan of the Need for Speed Franchise and Have been since "Need for Speed Porsche Unleashed" Released way back in 2000.... Sence then i have Played Literally Every NFS Game to be created and I can Honestly Say this is By far the Most Disappointing game Of not only the Series but the year of 2017 overall.

    Instead of Listening to NFS Fans EA instead seems to have created what they feel is the new "Hot" Thing Right now. Players are forced to Sit through Hours of Cringe-Worthy Cinematics when all anyone wants to be doing is bloody racing.

    while at its core the Driving is a Slight Improvement over previous Enrerys in the Series its Bogged down under so much Unnecessary Crap that it's VERY VERY hard to actually Enjoy the racing for what it is. a BS Broken Progression system designed to create an emphasis on Selling Loot Creates. A Complete Lack of Replayability Hamers EA's Need for you to Spend more money home even further. The Removal of by many accounts the best aspect of Modern NFS Games Actual Cop Chases.... Not These On Rails Go where we tell you to Go or you fail the "Race" Nonsense, An open world filled with nothing but Busywork with all of the Fun Striped out for a reason ill never understand.

    This game had loads of potential But. ya........ EA screwed this game Hard..... in the Hopes that it in turn will force us (the Players) to Spend as much money as physically Posible.

    What Really Hurts me is that EA will take this as NFS cant sell copies.... that its the NFS brand that is at fault..... God Forbid you made a game Players and Fans NEVER wanted.... If you wanted to make a Fast and Furious Inspired game it should have been the First movie in that franchise where the emphasis was still on street racing..... Remember EA.... that thing your games have Always been about.

    I Prey there will be more NFS Games.... I Hope they will focus more on the Driving and less on well Everything Else....

    For the Love of Got People..... Can we Just Get a Streetraceing Game.... It Doesn't need an "Involved" Story I just want to Race in a game with a proper Progression system where if I find a Car I like I never need to get rid of it to be competitive.

    Overall This Version of NFS has alright Racing at its core.... But sadly you spend so little time actually Driving that it's very easy to Forget how good NFS driving could have been if EA focused on that Instead of the Mountains of Garbage they chose to through on Top of This Poor Game.

    Drage    … Expand
  10. OliverRC
    Nov 7, 2017
    0
    No matter how much you like the game, dredging up a micro-transaction system from the bottom of the free-to-play mobile cesspool and putting it into a AAA priced game is going to land you a zero score.
  11. Leenat40
    Nov 7, 2017
    3
    You done it again, EA! **** up another once great IP with loot boxes and never ending microtransactions! The story is also as cringe as they come and the characters are just stereotypes!
  12. KENSEI
    Nov 7, 2017
    0
    Very very bad. WORST. The worst game in a series. Developers think only of money. Have spat on all community. unplayable game. EA end your career. Please don't buy this f*cking game
  13. Tatovr
    Nov 7, 2017
    2
    Loot boxes. Just that is enough to ruin any game and any experience. I will rank any upcoming game that includes Microtransactions or loot boxes like this.
  14. Chavez_0
    Nov 9, 2017
    0
    What's the best way to self sabotage your game, you ask? Let's ask Ghost and EA....

    Loot boxes?....Check! No free roam cops?....Check! Terribly uninteresting story and characters?....Absolutely. **** Speed Card upgrade system designed to make you spend real money to avoid inane grinding?....You better believe it! This game could have been great. All they had to do was build upon    What's the best way to self sabotage your game, you ask? Let's ask Ghost and EA....

    Loot boxes?....Check!
    No free roam cops?....Check!
    Terribly uninteresting story and characters?....Absolutely.
    **** Speed Card upgrade system designed to make you spend real money to avoid inane grinding?....You better believe it!

    This game could have been great. All they had to do was build upon the strong base they had in Need for Speed (2015), however, for all of the positives of that game they've essentially wiped them away and changed it. This game is driven towards making you mindlessly grind for upgrade parts or spend real money (on top of the $60+ you've already spent) in order to keep your car competitive.

    It's a bad system and is sleazy as hell.    … Expand
  15. javironcho
    Nov 8, 2017
    0
    The game performs poorly, it has framerate drops and crashed twice, but the worst part is that they put loot boxes on a racing game and did the same stupid thing shadow of war did, pay or grind.
    Save yourselfs $60 and buy anything else
  16. Nasos
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Worst Need for Speed ever
    Stupid story with typical stereotypes (black, woman and protagonist revenge)
    Lootboxes everywhere, this game is pure vomit
    Don't buy it even it's free on psn
  17. kyper007
    Nov 7, 2017
    0
    Ох эти лутбоксы,они все сильнее и сильнее съедаются в игровую индустрию.Это просто раковая опухоль,которая растет и скоро задушит ее.Нельзя этого допустить.
  18. kitchen-fish
    Nov 7, 2017
    1
    i wan't lootbox and micro transaction in any game.

    Hide UI some seconds if crash in race.
    No show range to point when point map.

    terrible frostbite graphis engine.
  19. KingDonald
    Nov 7, 2017
    0
    I was amped up for this until I watched some of the footage with the stupid characters like the chick with the stupid hair and the diabolical retarded dialogue coming out of their stupid faces. So my money is staying in my pocket. Still waiting for a decent car modding game on PS4. Anything EA touches turns to crap.
  20. narcoguajiro
    Nov 7, 2017
    0
    was specting so much from this game, but EA did it again, the car controls like garbage, the single player story is as lame as it can get, do not buy this game
  21. Delinquent
    Nov 8, 2017
    9
    Need for Speed Payback is easily one of the best games in some time in this franchise. The open world racing, and multiple racing types, bring a much needed breath of fresh air to this series as the player competes in various events throughout the game. The story, an intentionally campy revenge plot that is clearly inspired by various movies such as the Fast and the Furious and Gone inNeed for Speed Payback is easily one of the best games in some time in this franchise. The open world racing, and multiple racing types, bring a much needed breath of fresh air to this series as the player competes in various events throughout the game. The story, an intentionally campy revenge plot that is clearly inspired by various movies such as the Fast and the Furious and Gone in 60 Seconds is enjoyable both in its levels of camp, and diversity of mission. The racing leagues that you go against during your climb through the story also bring about their own level of depth to the game while also making many nods to the Need For Speed games of the past.

    Customization is deeper than it ever has been in the past with many parts being able to mold themselves to others and thus increasing the combinations available to design your own unique vehicle. Coloring and vinyl wrap editing have also been improved making them easier to work with resulting in more varied and impressive designs. You do need to complete activities to unlock all the parts on the cars, but this will not take long in terms of game time and gives the player a chance to explore the world and learn about the activities available in Free Roam.

    Multiplayer needs balancing and it would be nice to see the addition of tiers, or level limits, in order to balance the lobbies. There were connection issues during the games early release trial that Ghost is working to correct at this time which should improve the desirability of the online matches. An increase in various activities to complete in those online game modes would also improve on multiplayer.

    There is the elephant in the room in that there is no online free roam in Need for Speed Payback unless you are in an online lobby and you do not “Ready” yourself. This is an oversight that was put in place due to miscommunication between fans and developers in which Ghost thought that fans just wanted to get right into the action and not have to hunt for the races. While this is accurate, it does not mean that the players don’t also want to drive about the map with their friends and just have random fun.

    Losing police in free roam is less of an issue and is more reminiscent to Underground and Underground 2. The events that do contain the police are point to point races in which the police seemingly disappear when the player gets near the end of the event. Even playing the game on hard these events never feel truly challenging during the course of the game and are the games weakest point. Removing the point to point aspect of these events would make the police chases more varied and entertaining.

    Overall this game is an excellent purchase for long time fans of the series and it goes to show that Ghost games has been listening to their fans. A few blunders along the way do keep the game from being a perfect racer and causing the game to come in behind older titles that accomplished what Need for Speed was going for in a better way. Despite these mistakes the game is still a worthwhile purchase with the understanding that Ghost will continue to support the game and polish it’s rough edges.    … Expand
  22. Empire_game
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    I’m not a need for speed fan and I didn’t like the last version but nfs payback is awesome I’ve never seen something like this open world game before I hope you enjoy and rate with justice
  23. SuperkenGaming
    Dec 22, 2017
    6
    Need for Speed: Payback
    Feels more like running errands than racing
    Need for Speed is an 18 hour long Arcade Racer where you play as 3 different characters in a story where theyre betrayed during a heist and youll never guess what these characters want… Did you guess yet? You were wrong.. they want payback Need for Speed Payback is probably the weakest need for speed game ive ever    Need for Speed: Payback
    Feels more like running errands than racing
    Need for Speed is an 18 hour long Arcade Racer where you play as 3 different characters in a story where theyre betrayed during a heist and youll never guess what these characters want…
    Did you guess yet? You were wrong.. they want payback
    Need for Speed Payback is probably the weakest need for speed game ive ever played
    This game follows the formula of 2015s need for speed that tried to capture the magic of underground 2… which isn’t a bad thing…
    They actually listened to feedback from that game and improved its offerings by adding drag races and cars feel much more customizable…
    However this game is lesser in every other aspect
    The story mode here is completely throwaway, it tries desperately to go the fast and the furious route, but the characters and missions just aren’t interesting enough… besides one really cool heist mission…
    But that one mission is the only fun this 18hrs offers…
    This open world which ads off roading.. another improvement.. just isn’t fun to drive through… its bland and because of that every race is bland…
    Again there are 3 different characters but there are 5 different race modes
    Theres circuit racing and drag racing which is handled by tyler
    Drifting and offroad which is handled by mac
    and finally there are run missions handled by jess
    And you need 1 car for each mission type and as you clear missions new cars will unlock for later chapters
    I didn’t mind most of these missions.. they just feel like busy work.. you never feel like youre some awesome crew taking over the area.. you just feel like youre doing a job the whole time… and this feeling smacks you the hardest when you play as jess…
    The run missions are just awful..
    Youre either running to different spots on the map before a timer runs out or youre running from annoying cops trying to make it from checkpoint to checkpoint…
    racing itself though feels just okay…
    The soundtrack here is probably one of the worst licensed soundtracks to ever exist in a game…
    And this isn’t a genre problem, I love all genres of music, and there wasn’t one song here that was fun to listen or race to,
    But the games biggest flaw is that to me literally every single car in this game feels identical
    I understand this is arcade and not a simulation racer… but I should still be able to feel the difference between lambo and Camaro, but i couldn’t
    I drive bumper cam and a lot of the time I don’t even remember what im driving…
    you only get a sense of your car being underpowered when you try to do a race that’s too high of a level…
    That’s right theres a leveling system for both you and your car… and the leveling system for your car is tied to speed cards…
    My feeling on this is up and down.. on the positive.. youre rewarded a speed card at the end of every race… this is basically a random part to upgrade your car with which then upgrades its level.. you can also just flat out buy cards at shops that refresh every 10 minutes..
    And if you get a card you don’t like you can sell it or trade it in for a part token and then trade 3 part tokens for a spin at a new random card but you get to pick the part…
    There is also a loot box system with cash, part tokens and cosmetics…
    On the negative.. .everything is random.. you don’t get to choose what improves and what doesn’t.. you don’t have a true feel of your current cars potential..
    You don’t know if you have to buy a new car every chapter which is what I did.. or if you can go out into the world and grind to bring your starter car up to the level of a super car…
    And I feel this system is exactly why every car feels exactly the same…
    even when youre upgraded you don’t feel more powerful… your opponents just aren’t pulling ahead of you as much..
    and because of this the racing just feels empty and again like busy work..
    There are plenty of challenges like speed traps and drifting around this boring world and collectables, but This is just a very forgettable racing experience…
    Its not bad but its not good either.. its very much just okay
    I give Need for Speed Payback
    a 6/10    … Expand
  24. EagleSixTango
    Dec 10, 2017
    1
    Microstransactions. I don't want common and rare turbo and transmission cards! I mean WTF? Graphics are absolutely laughable. When the game starts the models look N64 era. For real. Then after about 1 min the they start to improve. Barely. So sick of unfinished games created around microstransactions.
  25. karelpica99
    Dec 20, 2017
    0
    Well, its EA... they f***ed up Battlefront 2 and they sure did f***ed up NFS aswell. Lootboxes, u get a Lootbox system, u get a lootboxes System EVERYONE gets a Lootbox system.... F**K u EA

    Card... CARD for upgrading/tuning your Car... what a joke and even the most lazy way i could think of... pathatic... the "Story" is cheesy I Hope someday EA will get bankrupt for the stupid s**t
  26. RJ_Crooks
    Dec 28, 2017
    1
    So many things wrong with this game.

    The story is trash and littered with ridiculous over the top Fast and Furious style dialogue. The progression system means nothing as the rubber-banding makes for overly aggressive and almost unbeatable AI. EA was nice enough to incorporate another pay to play loot system for those who feel spending $60 on a sub par game isn't enough. It was a    So many things wrong with this game.

    The story is trash and littered with ridiculous over the top Fast and Furious style dialogue. The progression system means nothing as the rubber-banding makes for overly aggressive and almost unbeatable AI. EA was nice enough to incorporate another pay to play loot system for those who feel spending $60 on a sub par game isn't enough. It was a struggle to stay interested for more than a few hours. This is not a good game!    … Expand
  27. v3nomro
    Mar 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I dont even know where to start ! This is by far the worst need for speed ever made ! Offroad in nfs ? Seriously ea ? If we want offroad we have other choices like wrc, flatout etc ! The story is very poorly made, races also ! If you enter into a drag tournament or whatever then you expect to play drag races, not forced to play sprint races with a car optimized for drag races... PATHETIC. Some races are incredible hard and the boses are childplay, again not very smart devs, director ! I hope these devs will never create another nfs game ! I will never pay more than 10€ on a game made by ea ! I gave 1 point for graphics !… Expand
  28. Vinicius1993
    Jan 11, 2019
    0
    game is ridiculous. not even talking about de hole microtransaction thing. the gameplay is terrible, you`re basicaly driving on rails, its even worse on off road races (the car basically cannot be controlled at all).

    worse nfs today...
  29. Shirai
    Jul 20, 2018
    0
    Another lootboxes title which gives you 2 choices: grind grind grind or pay for lootboxes with real money.
  30. Kiieeyy
    Mar 13, 2019
    8
    Oh need for speed how you have changed, most of you will probably agree that need for speed was one of the first racing games you played?

    After completing the main story after around 24hrs which for an EA game is a decent length. It left a taste in my mouth that i cannot quite grasp, bitter sweet? A love/hate? I found myself finding foibles in what the game wanted to be. A satirical    Oh need for speed how you have changed, most of you will probably agree that need for speed was one of the first racing games you played?

    After completing the main story after around 24hrs which for an EA game is a decent length. It left a taste in my mouth that i cannot quite grasp, bitter sweet? A love/hate? I found myself finding foibles in what the game wanted to be. A satirical collaboration of stereotypes, A mash of cringe upon cringe from the main characters, The writing was just bad credit to David Ajala (Mac) for managing to crack me up on multiple occasions, sadly his character is the only one that feels like it belongs and has any feel whatsoever, the rest are washboard at best.

    Enough of the bad for a period, why am i giving it a 8? well simple the game is a joy to play the different race categories have enough diversity in the way they play, my only wish was that Drag races would know what they want to be when they grow up, but we'll come back to that. Generic "Race" is my personal favourite however there is nothing quite like the butt clenching terror of the "Offroad" they're engaging and thrilling blasting horizontally around a mountain at 150mph is nothing short of difficult but not so much that you have to be a god amongst plebs. And as mentioned before you play as Mac for the rally/drift stages so another bonus there and he’s the best.

    Now a moment for a critique and that's some of the races/missions just seem lost and confused. Drag for example takes a perfectly good system of the ¼ mille stint timing gear changes with nitro to thrash you poor defenceless NPC gasping for air in a dust cloud. But then suddenly you're taking a car that sticks its nose in the air at the push the throttle around a tight track run, this isn't helped by the fact drag cars tend to handle like a blind elephant on broken roller skates. It’s honestly my biggest complaint and would legitimately spark my ayre at times. Really took away from the drag scene and made it become tedious to contend in the events. Although the wheeling was rather hilarious when jumping over other racers.

    If i had to choose one thing to take away from the game it would have to be the livery system the freedom to do with just about anything, from making a epileptics nightmare with barney the dinosaurs vomit across the hood of the car. Or if you're bored like i was a local English police car because why not? The level of freedom is exceptional when creating the designs the car is separated into several sections i.e roof and hood, Right side. Left side (option to copy all layers and symmetric) bumpers and windows. Each decal will populate a "layer" which there is a infinite number of to play with. Made for a lot of my game time fiddling with each decal to get the perfect look. This is all complimented with the visual customisation to boot such as spoilers and body kits, which all become unlocked by doing challenges in the world. The customisation if defiantly front and centre here which i love, NFS has always been about decked out cars going fast.

    To round this off i'd say it's a good game that could of been better, The card system wasn't terrible allows for some ridiculous cars, A 60's vw beetle with 1000 horsepower? because why not? However it becomes kind tedious and meticulous toward the end search for those 0.02 seconds off of your 0-60 and all the most symbiotic perks to create the fastest car. Police are horrifically unbalanced and make zero sense but they show up rarely enough for it not to be that big a pain in the arse and ramming them into a wall deals with them promptly, However you will not out run them. The story missions are to few and far between which is sad as they added something fresh to the go fast. Example you end up smashing through police roadblocks in a car transporter for one mission which was class as it made me feel like Bruce Banner after he stubbed his toe.
    Over all game play was a lot of fun getting all the fancy cars is easy and barely have to work for them controls after a quick edit are solid not the best but functional. Definitely worth picking up and playing even if it's just for it trying its best to pay homage to the NFS of old, Sadly i doubt there will ever be a sequel but here's hoping.

    Summary 8/10 Good game with with glaring floor's that could of easily been avoided.    … Expand
  31. piesekleszek100
    Oct 13, 2019
    8
    Just what I expected from NFS. Obviously not following modern racing games but good enough
  32. Lonitx
    Dec 2, 2019
    2
    stay away!

    the gambling for parts/microtransactions **** is just riduculous, dayly login bonus and there is even a random crates mechanic.
  33. Maxbalahurak
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    After all the patches it became easier to get in-game money. The vehicle customization is amazing. The derelict thing where you can cars from 60s-80s and upgrade them is also really enjoyable. The storyline is a little bit short and silly, but it’s really interesting and full of action. I love participating in off-road contests with my derelict Chevrolet Bel Air! I think you should giveAfter all the patches it became easier to get in-game money. The vehicle customization is amazing. The derelict thing where you can cars from 60s-80s and upgrade them is also really enjoyable. The storyline is a little bit short and silly, but it’s really interesting and full of action. I love participating in off-road contests with my derelict Chevrolet Bel Air! I think you should give this game a try!… Expand
  34. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    И он вернулся=) Да, этот тот самый ниид фор спид, которым вы его дюбите, дамы и господа и фанаты андеграунда и мост вонтеда.
  35. Java_475
    Oct 14, 2020
    5
    El juego es bueno en historia y conducción. En un juego de autos callejeros no es de esperarse una historia profunda o muy compleja así que está bien. Lo asqueroso son los npcs. Tengas el coche que tengas, los policías son siempre lo más chetado del juego y nunca puedes sacar una ventana considerable. En las carreras también el juego se alarga innecesariamente y a la larga aburre mucho
  36. Hernankozak
    Nov 12, 2020
    7
    After a long time without playing a Need for speed I played this one, to see how this game kept doing things and I really liked it, from nfs: mw 2012 to nfs Payback really felt a change, I don't know if for the better , but it felt, the customizations of the cars, the classes of the same, it feels great to experiment with a story of this caliber, although it is not the best, it feels goodAfter a long time without playing a Need for speed I played this one, to see how this game kept doing things and I really liked it, from nfs: mw 2012 to nfs Payback really felt a change, I don't know if for the better , but it felt, the customizations of the cars, the classes of the same, it feels great to experiment with a story of this caliber, although it is not the best, it feels good to be part of one. What I did not like were the physics of some vehicles in offroad races, although it is dirt and it is a terrain that does not have much grip, it becomes exaggerated to a certain point, it is almost uncontrollable and it is very frustrating, it also cost me a bit getting used to the physics of drifting but with an improved car it becomes quite easy and satisfying.… Expand
  37. Kampfbiest0072
    Jul 5, 2022
    0
    This game was ruined by EA's greed like so many others. While the game is nothing special anyway and the "biggest map of any NFS" is just like that because it's set in a desert with very few streets in such a way that you know the entire map before you are half through with the bad campaign, the slot machine reward system for the special items and the literal Las Vegas slot machine upgradeThis game was ruined by EA's greed like so many others. While the game is nothing special anyway and the "biggest map of any NFS" is just like that because it's set in a desert with very few streets in such a way that you know the entire map before you are half through with the bad campaign, the slot machine reward system for the special items and the literal Las Vegas slot machine upgrade system should be illegal as they are promoting child gambling by selling this game to children. The gameplay is nothing much to speak of and the upgrade system has you either grind for ages to hopefully get lucky on the slot machine so your cars get faster or, guess what, buy micro transactions. I'll say it again, this game should be illegal. I got this game on ps plus and I'm glad for it because EA doesn't deserve a single penny for this game and will not get a single penny from me.… Expand
  38. Ismaur
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    Yet another "EA" game. Upgrading cars with cards? Who is the target of this? 5 year olds? If so shame on you EA, shame for encouraging gambling among children. I scored this 1, just because the game is playable.
  39. david14
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    Loot Box is the dead of the good games.

    Putting this into games seems to have become a new type of cancer that affects the games, no longer do you just have to buy the game in half many times and then have to buy the remainder parceled in DLCs
  40. Needles
    Nov 24, 2017
    0
    Stop supporting this horrible company. They keep making bad games until you stop buying them. EA symbolizes everything that is wrong with the video game industry.
  41. That_Guy_Perth
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    SEEK A REFUND!!! Cards?!?! WTF Really?!?! They use cards to modify the cars? This is the most pathetic excuse of ramming a card based system into a game. As someone who loves cars, modifying them and playing racing sims, hell even a few arcade racers in my time, this is the epitome of a car game with its heart and soul ripped out. To which EA a shoved a disgusting and pathetic gamblingSEEK A REFUND!!! Cards?!?! WTF Really?!?! They use cards to modify the cars? This is the most pathetic excuse of ramming a card based system into a game. As someone who loves cars, modifying them and playing racing sims, hell even a few arcade racers in my time, this is the epitome of a car game with its heart and soul ripped out. To which EA a shoved a disgusting and pathetic gambling card game inside instead. There is no point in playing this game if you are looking to play a racing sim. It is a card game with a car theme bolted to it.… Expand
  42. Anf139
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Игра полностью в донате. Не покупайте её! Ящики-Лутбоксы-Луткейсы и Рулетки - вот что вы найдёте в игре вместо приятного времяпрепровождения!! К игре был бы другой балл, но донат в ОДИНОЧНОМ РЕЖИМЕ это чересчур! Донат всё испортил и поставил крест на мультиплеере. В игре присутствует система pay-to-win (плати чтобы победить), чего не должно быть в полноценных платных играх за 60-80 $.Игра полностью в донате. Не покупайте её! Ящики-Лутбоксы-Луткейсы и Рулетки - вот что вы найдёте в игре вместо приятного времяпрепровождения!! К игре был бы другой балл, но донат в ОДИНОЧНОМ РЕЖИМЕ это чересчур! Донат всё испортил и поставил крест на мультиплеере. В игре присутствует система pay-to-win (плати чтобы победить), чего не должно быть в полноценных платных играх за 60-80 $.

    Призываю всех игнорировать эту игру, ни в коем случае не покупайте!
    Подробнее об моих эмоциях в видеообзоре на ютубе https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCDIK57x1JE    … Expand
  43. geek__
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Micropayment **** No carparts, just cards. WTF? This is so stupid. Im a carguy and want to build cars not a **** cardgame. EA ruins everything. Im done with this kind of ****
  44. djnicey
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Need for Speed - Payback should be more honestly named EAs Stockholders Need for Cash - Paycheck. Just like Battlefront 2 you either have to really grind to make any progress, or pay to win. The whole thing is designed as online gambling and should not be encouraged by spending your money on it.
  45. rhoxwen
    Nov 11, 2017
    1
    ok, just 2 things to ruin your exprerience: LOOTBOXES and microtransactions. you did it again, EA!
    Why they only want money? The free roam just sucks, can't even play with your friends, controls just sucks and horrible characters. I only liked the customization system and the car list, I think this is the worst NFS entry on the series
  46. julienjj
    Nov 25, 2017
    0
    This game is ruined by loot boxes gambling, which is kind of ironical since it is set up in Las Vegas.
    It's set up so you have to pay at some point as the grinding to get cars and part is intentionally way too long.
  47. missael
    Nov 28, 2017
    0
    EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!!
    EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!!
    EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!! EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!! EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!! EA    EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!!
    EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!!
    EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!!
    EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!!
    EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!!
    EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!!
    EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!!
    EA volvió a hacer de las suyas con este videojuego, parece un Pay to Win!!!    … Expand
  48. mattc817
    Nov 21, 2017
    4
    The customization is....okay. The gameplay is....okay. The game story is....okay. But the loot boxes and the whole concept behind player progression is extremely strange and most of the time frustrating - there is no way you can bring a car you started with (or if you like an entry level car) because there are restrictions that prevent you from upgrading past a certain point. PoliceThe customization is....okay. The gameplay is....okay. The game story is....okay. But the loot boxes and the whole concept behind player progression is extremely strange and most of the time frustrating - there is no way you can bring a car you started with (or if you like an entry level car) because there are restrictions that prevent you from upgrading past a certain point. Police chases are completely non-existent, except is developed "missions" which are corny and force the player to follow a strict route with no creative freedom to "escape". I had so much anticipation that they would remake underground or most wanted style game....this is certainly not that. They should just remake one of those games for next gen systems....… Expand
  49. Furiousmike
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Last good NFS was the original most wanted. I did not buy this game, I borrowed it to make a review. I do not buy any EA games period!

    First hour of the game is boring and made me want to quit. After that it picks up a bit. I was actually having fun. That changed quickly. Those who are giving this game a good score, are idiots. Progressing thru the game doesn't unlock better parts.    Last good NFS was the original most wanted. I did not buy this game, I borrowed it to make a review. I do not buy any EA games period!

    First hour of the game is boring and made me want to quit. After that it picks up a bit. I was actually having fun. That changed quickly. Those who are giving this game a good score, are idiots.

    Progressing thru the game doesn't unlock better parts. It gives you random "speed cards." You can use these cards to only upgrade the car that you were driving at the time. you can't use them for any other car. This means, you have to grind every car you own from stock to top tier individually. You have to play the same couple of tracks over and over and over. You can go to an upgrade shop but you can't buy top tier cards although you unlocked them already for another car. You can use a slot machine to randomly give you a better card but this takes card tokens. They are not infinite.

    Can't people see what they are trying to do here? They created this grind wall to try to make you spend money to get past it!

    Why some reviewers are defending this **** is beyond me. There isn't any deep customization. Few bumpers and wing mirrors. Couple spoilers, side skirts and exhaust tips, you get the point. One "super build" option that is just like those full body kits in underground series and in most wanted. It is so obvious that no effort what so ever was put in to this.

    If the game would have that deep customization that we were promised once again and it didn't have an idiotic rubber band ai which everybody hates and if it had sh't ton of actual upgrade parts that you unlock thru progression and if it had free roam cops.. this would be a good nfs title. There isn't even local multiplayer option? In a racing game!?

    EA can suck my d'ck!    … Expand
  50. AMX121
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    EA is the worst publisher in the world!! MICROTRANSACTIONS IN EVERYTHING!!! THEY ARE KILLING GAMING AND THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE WITHOUT EA!! the game is filled with loot boxes and microtransaction WITCH IS A CIN!!! TO PUT IN A FULL PRICED GAME!!!
  51. ASGaming21
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    I’m not sure if this is even Need for Speed anymore. EA have screwed up again. The single player story isn’t anything special, they put action sequences like in the Fast and Furious films and surprise surprise. Loot boxes. For a full price game, are you **** kidding me? EA have **** up this year. No good games
  52. burakcetinkay
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Thanks but no thanks... Pay to win loot box system in a driving game? This is getting out of hand Ea. You have failed this community. I am never buying any of your games until you walk away from your repulsive greed. Not to mention your inability to publish quality games... You have a lot to think about here...
  53. justmkomsk
    Nov 16, 2017
    1
    I'm completely disappointed in progression system. Once i got first challenges with racing gangs I was pushed to replay older missions to get some money to get at least necessary upgrades. Or, of course, there was another way: to pay real money in the fullpriced game to get... money in the game. That is freakingly bad and I will try to refund the game.
    Worst racing game progression system    I'm completely disappointed in progression system. Once i got first challenges with racing gangs I was pushed to replay older missions to get some money to get at least necessary upgrades. Or, of course, there was another way: to pay real money in the fullpriced game to get... money in the game. That is freakingly bad and I will try to refund the game.
    Worst racing game progression system ever. Worst NFS ever, despite of good handling and graphics. In the current state game should be named NFS: Refund.    … Expand
  54. Drakkhan
    Nov 22, 2017
    1
    Well, its EA... they f***ed up Battlefront 2 and they sure did f***ed up NFS aswell. Lootboxes, u get a Lootbox system, u get a lootboxes System EVERYONE gets a Lootbox system.... F**K u EA

    Card... CARD for upgrading/tuning your Car... what a joke and even the most lazy way i could think of... pathatic... the "Story" is cheesy I Hope someday EA will get bankrupt for the stupid s**t    Well, its EA... they f***ed up Battlefront 2 and they sure did f***ed up NFS aswell. Lootboxes, u get a Lootbox system, u get a lootboxes System EVERYONE gets a Lootbox system.... F**K u EA

    Card... CARD for upgrading/tuning your Car... what a joke and even the most lazy way i could think of... pathatic...
    the "Story" is cheesy

    I Hope someday EA will get bankrupt for the stupid s**t they do. We had in the 70's a time where the Gameing Industry carshed bc of to much trash on the market... When they dont overthink this lootbox, Card or whatever ingame pay4win/pay4progress System in full price games...    … Expand
  55. Lilahkiz
    Nov 24, 2017
    0
    EA and those who are giving this game a good score got some IRON BALLZ to say that this is a good game i have been a fan of Need or speed since Hot Pursuit 2 and sure it did got disappointing after Carbon but at least i still had fun and after rivals i lost interest in NFS after the 2015 one requires you to be online at all times and had a cheesy story. This one is almost as bad in factEA and those who are giving this game a good score got some IRON BALLZ to say that this is a good game i have been a fan of Need or speed since Hot Pursuit 2 and sure it did got disappointing after Carbon but at least i still had fun and after rivals i lost interest in NFS after the 2015 one requires you to be online at all times and had a cheesy story. This one is almost as bad in fact WORSE because NO ROAMING FREE COPS WUT?!?!?!!?!!?!?!? That was the biggest fun in NFS even in events it restricted to how you escape cops than freely compared to Most Wanted(2005) the physics on the cars worst I've seen you can't hit a traffic light pole. There are numerous glitches online and chaotic crashes the story tries to be Fast and Furious but in a chessy bad dailouge way.Hmm what made this game worse...OH yeah LOOTBOXES and Bad textures and pop-ins because hey we need money. Customization is fine but Upgrading feels Lazy no longer can you go to your garage and tune your vehicle and test to see how well it runs (something we haven't seen since Underground 2) they pull the worst version of Most Wanted (2012) by random cards that you have to pick one after finishing an event that makes progression fustrating at least Most Wanted (2012) you can get an upgrade by doing a certain event for the car so you can choose what to race for your upgrade here its random and lazy oh you want to get it faster pay us $50.00 mulas. Anybody defnding this saying is good must have brain damage or is rich because scams like this is a way for EA to put cash in their pockets.… Expand
  56. SpaceBuddha
    Dec 1, 2017
    0
    More pay to win BS from EA. Don't buy this game. Upgrade your car with exciting loot box cards... They've just put their casino gambling into Need for Speed now.
  57. BumFrontMan
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    This game should win an award for best looking driving game with worst driving game mechanics. My car in real life passed it's MOT a few weeks ago at the local garage and had a few things in it that needed repairing and changing, all good to go. As you imagine, the mechanic did not upgrade it using cards aquired from legalised gambling. Oh EA... how many more awards do you want afterThis game should win an award for best looking driving game with worst driving game mechanics. My car in real life passed it's MOT a few weeks ago at the local garage and had a few things in it that needed repairing and changing, all good to go. As you imagine, the mechanic did not upgrade it using cards aquired from legalised gambling. Oh EA... how many more awards do you want after already earning the one for "Worst company In America". I used to love playing Road Rash and Skitchin, where has that version of EA gone? I'm glad I got a refund on this, so many other better games on the PS4.… Expand
  58. SnowCloud
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS, apart from being released by EA (#FukEA), field of view, as well as sound, is broken in this game. I've just finished the tutorial and me experience is already at lowest level level. I liked the first NFS from Ghost. This one feels like unfinished product with transactions on topof that. Truth be told I've never posted any review in my life, but now I felt obligated to doDO NOT BUY THIS, apart from being released by EA (#FukEA), field of view, as well as sound, is broken in this game. I've just finished the tutorial and me experience is already at lowest level level. I liked the first NFS from Ghost. This one feels like unfinished product with transactions on topof that. Truth be told I've never posted any review in my life, but now I felt obligated to do so. DO NOT BUY THIS - EVER… Expand
  59. Sumwhitedood
    Nov 26, 2017
    0
    Cool you have to pay to play...... pretty annoying ..... im pretty mad that they are willing to ruin this im never gonna have to play another EA game lol
  60. Bulbotrax
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Ghost studio and EA sucks.
    This game is total **** Bad programming, no sensation, bugs (the drag races with the speedmeter which disappears, so it's impossible to push the button at the right time, the signs of the road which disappears too...) This game has been made with piss and a total lack of talents.... it's a shame
    Don't buy it

    miss u criterion
  61. Lo1jke
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    Enother bad try from EA. Pay-to-Win, bad physics and not interesting story. EA ruined every its project in this year. Not recomended this game. Maybe only with big sales
  62. Reid_Dead
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Cards? Really? More micro transactions? EA ruined another game. A full price video game with lootboxes is the bottom of the pit.
    Please peoples... Please... Don't buy EA games!
  63. Swabator
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    I have never imagined, that this game could be worse then the E3 presentation, but it is. Another example of AAA full-priced game based on gambling cards. Gameplay is not satisfying at all.
  64. druce
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    EA, остановитесь! 0 из 10 за ваши сраные лутбоксы! Лучше и дальше платные DLC клепайте, но откажитесь от этих лутбоксов!
  65. Abel199
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    En cuanto a calidad EA cada dia retrocede y vaya que disfrute de los antiguos need for speed underground, se nota que no esta a la altura de las joyas antes creadas muy pobre el trabajo .. Basta de microtransacciones.
  66. Antjayx
    Nov 12, 2017
    0
    A disturbing trend, is occuring in the games industry. It seems this year the likes of EA, activision, warner bros are trying their level best to destroy not only their intellectual properties but the relationship they have with the gaming community.

    Case in point here is need for speed payback, potentially a great racing game with tantalising vistas to speed through and wreak havoc.    A disturbing trend, is occuring in the games industry. It seems this year the likes of EA, activision, warner bros are trying their level best to destroy not only their intellectual properties but the relationship they have with the gaming community.

    Case in point here is need for speed payback, potentially a great racing game with tantalising vistas to speed through and wreak havoc. However, EA and a certain andrew wilson, the ceo of electronic arts. Have taken it upon themselves to add progression models that are so tough and boring that you feel compelled to use their quick pay to win loot box system.

    Now personally i do not see the point of playing video games if they are not fun, also if a game leaves a nasty taste in my mouth from not only the outrageous up front cost but from the sheer gaul of a publisher to ask for further money when i get the game home. Then number one i will not buy from that publisher again and number two i will encourage all my fellow gamers to boycott said publisher.

    Around 8 to 10 years ago DLC became a reality and a lot of stink was raised about them, at the time we joked about things like this "soon we will be paying for outfits and guns and even level progression ha ha" well here we are in 2017 and those things are essentially a reality. People bought dlc no matter how absurd it was, this has given publishers the green light to how shall i say this "rip you off" with micro transactions.

    EA last year made 630 million dollars from FUT within fifa, now im sorry but that is a hell of a lot of people and some kids essentially gambling, so when i see public reviewers stating games like nfs payback are great and ignore the naysayers i cry foul and suspect they are either extremely rich and/or Electronic arts employees.

    This lootbox microtransaction scenario has to stop otherwise all our future games will be similarly ruined and i fear the gaming industry as a whole with it.

    Vote with your wallets and do not buy this or any other game that features such cynical profiteering within its code.    … Expand
  67. parham76
    Nov 15, 2017
    3
    the game was good but this new idea was from who it's wery dumb way to get money.
    EA why you do this to your game's? why? why you do that???why?pay2win lootboxes?come on???????
  68. Tom594
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Get loot boxes out of our PAID video games. EA is ruining our video games. EA is the worst company in video gaming....................................
  69. miccael
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    most crappy need for speed ever. EA you ruined everything. shame shame shame.
    why? microtransactions! Horrible loot system! Ruthless progression system and overall waste of brand name and your time
  70. VenomFAZ
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    EA is destroying every game they are releasing.
    Literally and in practice, DO NOT BUY anything from these evil hands. Their games are FULL OF MICROTRANSACTIONS that will give advantage to rich players. For honor, Battlefront2 and now this abomination.
    Dont you remember battlefront 1 from them? It is all PAY TO WIN.
    Dont buy this crap, kill this company already.
  71. simplegamer003
    Nov 10, 2017
    6
    Now that I have completed the game, I will just point out simple facts of the game into pros and cons.
    PROS:-
    1. Car Collection is nice. 2. Customization. 3. Handling is great and adjustable (love live tuning, Learn Forza). 4. Street Leagues, nice touch and gives purpose to the game. 5. Unlocking system, which kept me grinding on. 6. Blockbuster missions were good, and I am glad I    Now that I have completed the game, I will just point out simple facts of the game into pros and cons.
    PROS:-
    1. Car Collection is nice.
    2. Customization.
    3. Handling is great and adjustable (love live tuning, Learn Forza).
    4. Street Leagues, nice touch and gives purpose to the game.
    5. Unlocking system, which kept me grinding on.
    6. Blockbuster missions were good, and I am glad I was not given controls of Players (except driving obviously) in cutscenes otherwise those missions would have been a ripoff of GTA V (you know, 3 players).
    7. Wheelie by car is awesome.
    7. Pause game (AT LAST after 4 years).

    Ghost games worked so hard in rectifying previous game problems, that they created some more for future. I guess that gives them to make a new webpage before next game hahahaha.....

    CONS:-
    1. Character development is not good (except Mac and Marcus).
    2. Dialogues felt forced than acting.
    3. Point to point escape from cops was like Gauntlet from Hot Pursuit 2010.
    4. No cops in Freeroam (AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH..............).
    5. No freeroam with friends online. ( Another AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH..............).
    6. Finally, this game was made so that nostalgic NFS fans like me would be ripped off money in its name. They brought elements from previous games only and mixed them together.

    There was nothing new about how this game feels overall (I am not TALKING about graphics). Those games were awesome because they were new and felt different, not because they were NFS, duh.

    After playing this game, it made me think to play previous NFS games and reminds me how good they were because they were unique. Maybe EA has changed from making a game that is awesome and fun to the game that just gives them money.

    If you want to buy an arcade racing game, you have no other choice but to buy this, as there is no other good arcade racing game and I do feel sorry for you who has been waiting for a good NFS.    … Expand
  72. Snusnu
    Nov 9, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes and micro transactions in a full price game you only can get zero Points.
    Shame on you EA.... i hope you learn from this ratings for the future
  73. BenRiley83
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Once again EA totally wants to ruin gaming. It's like they are hellbent on making sure gaming dies. EA is the cancer of gaming that needs to be rooted out of gaming and cast into the fire to be burnt, so that it can no longer contaminate gaming. Do not buy!
  74. solid1983
    Nov 13, 2017
    0
    EA nuevamente destruye otro video juegos solo por la venta de los famosos micropagos compralo sin miedo si realmente deseas gastar dinero por tonteras.
  75. Tmattom
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Unfortunately. I was waiting for this game, the general concept behind it is nice, I don't really care that the plot is cheesy - it's just a racing game. Oh no, sorry. It's not a game. It is a slot machine, a gambling application with a possibility to play the game hidden behind this. At least there are lots of other racing games out there, that don't work like this, including older NFSUnfortunately. I was waiting for this game, the general concept behind it is nice, I don't really care that the plot is cheesy - it's just a racing game. Oh no, sorry. It's not a game. It is a slot machine, a gambling application with a possibility to play the game hidden behind this. At least there are lots of other racing games out there, that don't work like this, including older NFS installments.… Expand
  76. ahmadhz1999
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    i did not play this.,.,,.,.,.,,.,..,,.,m,.m,m.,,,,,..,.,,..,,.,.,,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,..mnm,,.,.,,.,.,,.,.,.,.,.,.,...........m,m,m.,m
  77. Batman43
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Loot Boxes and grind. Gambling cards instead normal tuning. There is my mission before gaming community: to put 0 for each game with Loot Boxes. Especially Pay to win models and grind solo stories.
  78. Kennet0508
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Dont own the game, but making a statement on EA's microtransaction and card malpractices, buying a AAA title does not warrant me having to double up to get all the content. so instead of a 60$ game its a 120$ game
    check out Angry Joe's video on the subject on youtube -> ****
  79. Justaman
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    What happened to buying cool parts to add to your cars to make them better. Now you simply equip a card??? That you get from a lot box. How creative!!!
  80. dannytran555
    Dec 12, 2017
    0
    EA the most **** company ever existed . Seriously f*ck those c*nt stop buying game with EA name on it let those a**hole wide out from gaming industry map
  81. Tolga-Teo
    Nov 19, 2017
    1
    dont buy. no fun, no speed there is huge emptyness in this game. go and play midnight club los angeles and ignore this poor game. thanks ea for ruin the need for speed brand.
  82. RuslanDZE
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    I am fan of racing arcade games. I have very high nostalgia for NFS games, Split Second etc.
    I was mildly excited for a new NFS game. I would be highly excited but knowing modern EA, I had my concerns.
    And yes, this game is a failure. Here is why... Mix of ideas from previous NFS games like The Run and Unrcover sounded nice to me. But unfortunately everything in this game feels like    I am fan of racing arcade games. I have very high nostalgia for NFS games, Split Second etc.
    I was mildly excited for a new NFS game. I would be highly excited but knowing modern EA, I had my concerns.
    And yes, this game is a failure. Here is why...

    Mix of ideas from previous NFS games like The Run and Unrcover sounded nice to me. But unfortunately everything in this game feels like parody made by amatures. Car feels like piece of garbafe and you do not feel sense of speed in NEED FOR SPEED GAME. I do not even care about cringy AF story, I do not really care. Previous parts had similiar stories. But problem is that this part is not feeling like some energetic fun racing game. It feels kinda lame. Soundtrack is lame.
    Only good parts are customization. But you can not really enjoy it because.... and here we go, main problem of this is EA.
    Lootboxes are deeply integrated into mechanics. At some point you start to feel like you need better upgrade to finish this race but you can not just buy a new upgrade, you need to play lootcrates gambiling to hope that you will get needed gear. And it feels like free to play mobile game. This is by far the biggest rip off that I had with games.

    Unfortunately for me, I did not listen other reviews and bought this game. And now I feel like EA stole my money.
    Unacceptable.    … Expand
  83. piotr84
    Dec 21, 2017
    0
    Disgusting, try to put mobile f2p mechanics into this time need for speed regular title. Racing turned into slow grind until you buy loot boxes which this time are named as speed cards. Dont you dare to buy that crap. It's awful, soulless and lazy cash grab which tries to milk money from known brand.
  84. TheSassyCrab
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    I don't even mind the stupid lootboxes and slot machine stuff that much, but honestly.. this whole game is just a poorly made hybrid of the worst parts of The Fast and the Furious mixed with Forza Horizon with a dash of that feeling you get when you buy a dollar store rip off of something. The story in this game is goofy as **** I literally could not stop cringing as I played it. I knowI don't even mind the stupid lootboxes and slot machine stuff that much, but honestly.. this whole game is just a poorly made hybrid of the worst parts of The Fast and the Furious mixed with Forza Horizon with a dash of that feeling you get when you buy a dollar store rip off of something. The story in this game is goofy as **** I literally could not stop cringing as I played it. I know that it's not supposed to be over the top vulgar so that they can keep that T rating, a lot of kids play Need For Speed (I know I did when I was younger), but oh my God who wrote this dialogue? I feel like they hired some 8 to 10 year olds and said "do your best! As long as you try REAL hard that'll be good enough!" It is the most painful, unrealistic, **** I've ever seen in a game. That's not even my main problem though, I'm playing mine on a regular Xbox One and it looks and runs awful. I don't know if it's just my copy of the game, or my console, or what. But there are major issues with it. The load times are insanely long, AI civilian drivers just sit there and are stuck to the road (and you can drive through them?) about 50% of the time, the textures don't load for a good minute and a half if not more, leaving everything looking just awful. There are times where checkpoints don't load properly as well and I've had to completely exit the game and restart it to fix it. I liked the fact that you can customize more on your cars like you used to be able to, but that for me was the ONLY redeeming quality. I can barely give it that because of how much of a pain it is to unlock any customization. Need For Speed 2015 was absolute garbage, and this game is no better. It's safe to say that I will never buy another Need For Speed game. I loved them when I was a kid. Most Wanted and Underground 1 and 2 were amazing. It's sad that developers have no ****ing idea what they're doing anymore.. Games this bad make me want to stop playing video games entirely. In no way, shape, or form could I ever recommend this to anyone.… Expand
  85. ledimi
    Jul 24, 2019
    9
    I played the nfs in the 90s and beginning of 2000, it reminded me of them . i enjoyed this game with the same game play than the 90s with a better graphism.
    with 20 years of evolution today it might looks like a come back in the 90s for some people.
    today the companies want to make as much money as they can to profit from microtransaction , they care about your money and nothing else.    I played the nfs in the 90s and beginning of 2000, it reminded me of them . i enjoyed this game with the same game play than the 90s with a better graphism.
    with 20 years of evolution today it might looks like a come back in the 90s for some people.
    today the companies want to make as much money as they can to profit from microtransaction , they care about your money and nothing else. they are making money from the game you buy and from what you buy in the game.    … Expand
  86. krf54
    Nov 10, 2017
    1
    Worst Need for Speed ever. One has to play every race and has to win every race to progress. And to progress NfS Payback features a lot of grinding, Pay2Win, lottery gambling, trading cards, loot boxes. Instead of creating a great open world filled with interesting things - nope, just a very boring environment and little to do. Sorry, but it turned out as the worst Need for Speed, thankWorst Need for Speed ever. One has to play every race and has to win every race to progress. And to progress NfS Payback features a lot of grinding, Pay2Win, lottery gambling, trading cards, loot boxes. Instead of creating a great open world filled with interesting things - nope, just a very boring environment and little to do. Sorry, but it turned out as the worst Need for Speed, thank you worst company Electronic Arts (they got multiple times voted as worst employee of the U.S.). Oh, maybe think about changing the company name, because "Arts" is missing in your games. What a shame, Electronic Arts used to be such a great company in the 1980s and 1990s, and The Need for Speed used to be such a great game series (at least from 1994 to 2003). Games should be fun, not be made for gambling and MBAs.… Expand
  87. gamer_rebellion
    Nov 12, 2017
    0
    Another lazy racing game.
    PROS
    very good graphics

    CONS

    boring gameplay
    handholding
    grind or pay
    annoying story
    microtransactions
    cliche ridden story and dialogue
    overdramatic
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  88. shiftyman
    Nov 13, 2017
    0
    Just the typical trash in the new era of gaming where everything is locked behind paywalls so you either grind boring missions for hundreds of hours to unlock content or pay 1000’s of $ for loot crates. This is the beginning of the end for gaming.
  89. voxy2
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    My last EA game ever.
    The loot system is really annoying. You cannot finish the campaign without replaying old races /which are not so easy/ or buy, with real money, loot boxes to upgrade your car. The races are not fun, the AI is too aggressive, and too fast at the beginning, only to slow down at the end. The races are difficult cos they want you to buy those loot crates for upgrades.    My last EA game ever.
    The loot system is really annoying. You cannot finish the campaign without replaying old races /which are not so easy/ or buy, with real money, loot boxes to upgrade your car. The races are not fun, the AI is too aggressive, and too fast at the beginning, only to slow down at the end. The races are difficult cos they want you to buy those loot crates for upgrades. Terrible game, terrible studio, terrible publisher - 3 in 1. Bye and f*** off EA.    … Expand
  90. DrugsAreGood4U
    Nov 15, 2017
    2
    Man....EA knows how to mess a game up huh.

    I didn't like all of the negativity that the last NFS game got because I actually enjoyed it, although I did like NFS Rivals a little more than that one. The grind in this game is unreal....like absolutely unreal. I couldn't even see this type of a grind in a FTP game let alone a game you pay $60 for. It's an absolute joke of a game and    Man....EA knows how to mess a game up huh.

    I didn't like all of the negativity that the last NFS game got because I actually enjoyed it, although I did like NFS Rivals a little more than that one.

    The grind in this game is unreal....like absolutely unreal. I couldn't even see this type of a grind in a FTP game let alone a game you pay $60 for. It's an absolute joke of a game and isn't worth any of your time. Not even if this were a FTP game would it be worth your time by how absolute sh*t the grind is. I like to grind for some things but this grind is far and beyond unacceptable.

    The handling is good and the graphics are good, but graphics do have some issues sometimes and the draw distance seems to get messed up frequently.

    It's amazing that anyone would give this game above a 3. All of the user reviews that gave this game 9 and 10 are probably some company that EA hired out of India to give fake positive reviews from some unclean computer farm for a small fee. Almost every single person that gave this game a 10 has only 1 review for a game on metacritic....and that's NFS Payback.

    EA never ceases to amaze. After this and Battlefront 2s epic failure, I can easily see EA as the top hated company in the world once again after this miserable excuse of a racing game.    … Expand
  91. Oenmai666
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    The game is mediocre at best since the driving is okay mixed in with too many forced immersion breaking cutscenes, story is meh...cringy even, graphics are a stepdown compared older titles like Rivals and Most Wanted but gets the job done. All in all forgettable. But i am giving this game a score of 0. Why? Because This game is an infection of Microtransactions which is going to speed upThe game is mediocre at best since the driving is okay mixed in with too many forced immersion breaking cutscenes, story is meh...cringy even, graphics are a stepdown compared older titles like Rivals and Most Wanted but gets the job done. All in all forgettable. But i am giving this game a score of 0. Why? Because This game is an infection of Microtransactions which is going to speed up the process spearding throughout the gaming landscape. I just need a good racing game and not any card games, lootcrates BS. This is where i draw the line!… Expand
  92. liammdade
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA another game youve ruined. Noone wants to upgrade their cars randomly.. through yet another "loot box" system.
    I really feel bad for every developer who youve got your hands on.
  93. subarusauruswrx
    Nov 8, 2017
    0
    Mobile freemium pay model in a $60-$80 game. I'm using a pro and there are graphic anomalies, and crashes. Multiplayer doesn't function at all for me.
  94. dariuszppl
    Nov 9, 2017
    1
    After few initial hours I was ready to give this game a 7. But soon after I hit PAYWALL. Yes, in SINGLE PLAYER GAME I hit PAYWALL. I was underpowered and game forced me to GRIND (yes, this is SINGLE PLAYER GAME) to get a faster card. And don't get me wrong. When price of 1 part equals 1/3 of ENTIRE NEW CAR You know there is something terrible wrong.

    So, unless you want to buy PAYback    After few initial hours I was ready to give this game a 7. But soon after I hit PAYWALL. Yes, in SINGLE PLAYER GAME I hit PAYWALL. I was underpowered and game forced me to GRIND (yes, this is SINGLE PLAYER GAME) to get a faster card. And don't get me wrong. When price of 1 part equals 1/3 of ENTIRE NEW CAR You know there is something terrible wrong.

    So, unless you want to buy PAYback for 60$ and then either grind up or pay more to have fun. I suggest you skip it. This thing should be in free 2 play, pay 2 win game and not in single player AAA title.

    NFS PAYback looks nice, it's simple arcade, fun game with loot of features and car customization and BIG PAYWALL. I do not recommend this game. It's almost a scam.

    Other than that, you will find that graphic is average, sound too. You won't find here a car simulator, game is far from that. Story is just terrible but that's the problem of all NFS games.    … Expand
  95. Dreimal
    Nov 10, 2017
    4
    Loot box progression system is complete garbage tuned to force the player to buy instead of play. Also need for speed just hasn't felt right for a while, it always feels like there trying to make the biggest hit instead of a good fun game.

    SMH no need for speed will ever outmatch NFS undercover “wii version”
  96. beast89
    Nov 10, 2017
    0
    I give it 0 Because the games is boring is pure fast and furious and looks like forza Horizon 3 It is not like the need for speed underground 2 that for me was the best and now everything is DLC And Micropayments I will not buy a need for speed more
  97. Ezekiel_Abaddon
    Nov 10, 2017
    1
    Micro-transitions in not FTP game лут боксы и прочие в платной игре с отстойнейшей физикой.И псевдо открытым миром.Это не NFS это выкидыш EA-с такой политикой желаю вам всего плохого
  98. Seihend
    Nov 9, 2017
    3
    Como fan que soy de la saga tengo todas las entregas. Y de todas , esta es la peor entrega hasta el momento .
    Se nota tanto la mania de la desarrolladora (EA) de sacarnos dinero que hasta da pena ajena . Hablando ahora del juego en si , pues lamentablemente es mas de lo mismo que han hecho últimamente , si nunca has jugado NFS puede resultar interesante , pero a los que llevamos años    Como fan que soy de la saga tengo todas las entregas. Y de todas , esta es la peor entrega hasta el momento .
    Se nota tanto la mania de la desarrolladora (EA) de sacarnos dinero que hasta da pena ajena . Hablando ahora del juego en si , pues lamentablemente es mas de lo mismo que han hecho últimamente , si nunca has jugado NFS puede resultar interesante , pero a los que llevamos años jugando a la saga es mas de lo mismo . No recomiendo la compra de este Need For Speed PAYback pues no implementa nada nuevo que sea reescatable , mas parece una versión sacada solo por cumplir que por hacer un gran trabajo .

    EA tu imagen está por lo suelos ,la comunidad te lo viene diciendo y te haces de oídos sordos cuando a final de mes en la reunión ejecutiva de la empresa se ve que los micropagos y dlcs les están llenado los bolsillos ,recuerden que la imagen de una empresa también vale, pero la ambición que rige tus políticas actuales son la pala con la que estas cavando el hueco de tu propia tumba.    … Expand
  99. Pasha_R_One
    Nov 23, 2017
    9
    As many gamers all over the world, I was waiting this game. But guys. . . Are you serious? I pay for game n I have to buy lootboxes? Seriously? Ok. You can say: you don't have to donate. But ... YOU MAKE GAMES BORING! YOU TRY MAKE US DONATE! YOU KILL GAMING!

    You'd better produce a remakes of nfs undergroun, u2 n most wanted. Millions of people ask you about it every year after you make    As many gamers all over the world, I was waiting this game. But guys. . . Are you serious? I pay for game n I have to buy lootboxes? Seriously? Ok. You can say: you don't have to donate. But ... YOU MAKE GAMES BORING! YOU TRY MAKE US DONATE! YOU KILL GAMING!

    You'd better produce a remakes of nfs undergroun, u2 n most wanted. Millions of people ask you about it every year after you make the next part of nfs... this is not nfs anymore... especially this year. It's justa moneymaking((((
    P.S. I bought the game for ps4. I change my score from 0 to 7. As a whole it's a good game. But... theres a problem with graphics. Texrures load too slow))) I hope u will fix it soon. If so, I'll change score to higher point. And... it will be 10/10 if you'll throw off the cards from game. Get back tuning/styling system from nfs 2015. It was ok.

    P.P.S. Thank you for patch 1.04! The game became almost ideal. My score now 9.0. I cant give 10/10 because of speed cards. But now... after two days of playing i want to give it. Thanks for such a cool game!    … Expand
  100. Tenacidad963
    Nov 7, 2017
    0
    Nuevamente quieren obligar al jugador a pagar para poder avanzar rápido y ganar el juego con micropagos. Este juego no lo recomiendo. No se puede disfrutar mucho ya que se tiene que repetir lo mismo hasta el cansancio para acumular puntos para poder avanzar, aunque sea la desarrolladora hubiera puesto más carreras distintas para compensar, pero no, debes pagar. La EA busca que su mercadoNuevamente quieren obligar al jugador a pagar para poder avanzar rápido y ganar el juego con micropagos. Este juego no lo recomiendo. No se puede disfrutar mucho ya que se tiene que repetir lo mismo hasta el cansancio para acumular puntos para poder avanzar, aunque sea la desarrolladora hubiera puesto más carreras distintas para compensar, pero no, debes pagar. La EA busca que su mercado sea ya no el de vender juego, sino la de micropagos que posteriormente debes pagar después de comprar el juego. O sea que al final pagas mucho más en total de lo que esperabas.

    In English
    Again they want to force the player to pay to be able to advance fast and win the game with micropayments. This game I do not recommend. You can not enjoy much because you have to repeat the same thing until you get tired to accumulate points to move forward, even if the developer would have put more different races to compensate, but no, you must pay. The EA seeks that its market is no longer that of selling games, but that of micropayments that you must later pay after buying the game. So in the end you pay much more in total than you expected.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 59
  3. Negative: 9 out of 59
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 6, 2018
    70
    Ticks all the boxes and delivers a decent, playable experience, but it's hugely derivative and feels far too familiar, especially if you've played The Crew. [Jan 2017, p.92]
  2. games(TM)
    Dec 31, 2017
    40
    An infuriating slog hurt by its own structure. [Issue#195, p.80]
  3. The Digital Fix
    Dec 15, 2017
    60
    If you stick with it you'll find a decent racer here but getting past the inane narrative, broken progression systems and longing for racers past takes some doing.
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