Need for Speed Payback

 PlayStation 4
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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1372 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 426 out of 1372
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  3. Negative: 744 out of 1372
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  1. SerAlex007
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Вполне адекватный NFS, к управлению привыкаешь, мир красив но пуст, как и во всех гонках АРКАДНЫХ ( TDU не в счёт ) там всё хорошо. Тот кто кричал, что лутбоксы и денег не хватает на тачки. Извините конечно, если вспомнить прошлые NFS то всегда была цель собирать тачки по запчастями. На блюдечке никто ничего не подносил. Поэтому я считаю всё сбалансированно в этом плане и кейсы не мешали,Вполне адекватный NFS, к управлению привыкаешь, мир красив но пуст, как и во всех гонках АРКАДНЫХ ( TDU не в счёт ) там всё хорошо. Тот кто кричал, что лутбоксы и денег не хватает на тачки. Извините конечно, если вспомнить прошлые NFS то всегда была цель собирать тачки по запчастями. На блюдечке никто ничего не подносил. Поэтому я считаю всё сбалансированно в этом плане и кейсы не мешали, даже чувство было, что ты в реальном магазине куда подвозят изредка новые запчасти, если так посмотреть. Сюжет форсажа зашёл, жаль, что короткий. В целом прошёл на платину с удовольствием. и P.S ЕА The Run была хорошей игрой жду продолжения. Её я прошёл по сюжету более 5 раз. Потому что это драйв пусть и в среднем на 2-3 часа по езде.… Expand
  2. Marcotoim01
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Jogo muito fraco, não consegui jogar nem 3 horas de prazo e já descartei o jogo
  3. Siome
    Jun 20, 2020
    6
    Not bad for a need for speed. Sad note is the drag courses mandatory for story. Story is common. Graphics are nice.
  4. AzeePoDz
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Amazing soundtracks!!!! But gameplay is not so good, good that we haven’t cards in NFS heat
  5. Joselucas67
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Jogo fraco sem coisa marcantes e pouco envolvimento sem mecânicas inovadoras
  6. Guitarrero
    Jun 3, 2020
    4
    The gameplay is terrible, the cars do not control and Is even easier to play a simulator than this game. The control of the cars hasnt control even More in the offroad races.
  7. pinismenshox
    May 31, 2020
    9
    While the game can be very annoying it has a decent car range selection and customizability. It's like every other NFS game to date, being more difficult than 2015 and less so than Heat. The story is quite short and the buying parts as cards is slightly easier than 2015, also depends on what parts you got before upgrading it (level 1 to 20.) All in all it was fun if a slightly screamingWhile the game can be very annoying it has a decent car range selection and customizability. It's like every other NFS game to date, being more difficult than 2015 and less so than Heat. The story is quite short and the buying parts as cards is slightly easier than 2015, also depends on what parts you got before upgrading it (level 1 to 20.) All in all it was fun if a slightly screaming experience when things didn't go wrong, but no impossible to mediocre players like me who don't really excel much in motorsports, but was still able to finish (with much screaming) in medium difficulty and everything in default options.… Expand
  8. abeyface
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Only NFS game I could get into since original PSX ones. It’s a brilliant game. The drifting is my favorite though took lots of practice. So many race modes, it super fun. Lots of missions and gameplay. Sweet music and tense moments. I’ve been super impressed with all aspects and balance of this game. Very well rounded. One of best games I’ve played ever really. Thanks to creators for this.
  9. Stan0men
    May 3, 2020
    4
    Тей хто балансив машини та малював трасси до класу "Бездоріжжя" - сини сутулих собак!
    Придбав ігрулю за 5$, червона ціна - 3$ і це якщо вам доплатять.
    EA + Ghost = a piece of sheet
  10. Kimbohdoy103
    Apr 4, 2020
    3
    Whats with that indian scenario like seriously wtff. But yeah shouldn't be surprised at the end its an EA commercial game
  11. 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
  12. ty92
    Mar 20, 2020
    0
    Just like Need for Speed Heat I hate the driving in this game. The steering is slow instead of being quick and responsive.. The breaks are way overpowered.. I only played for about five minutes and deleted it. Complete trash in my opinion... I also heard it has microtransactions... I never got far enough to find out. But that is bs... Just remaster Most Wanted from PS2...
  13. 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
  14. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    4
    5/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  15. Yuriko
    Jan 21, 2020
    0
    Really disgusting graphics on the characters , really forcing inclusion we immediately see characters of all races possible and why not unnecessary characters too , the driving system really awful.
  16. nikita19942
    Jan 13, 2020
    7
    оценка 4-. Управление довольно простое, не заносит как в Проджект карс 2, миссии проходятся на раз-два. Из минусов - если взяли машину, то за прохождение гонок вам открывается апгрейд только на эту машину. То бишь, на другую машину вы открытые бамперы, капоты, спойлеры не сможете установить.оценка 4-. Управление довольно простое, не заносит как в Проджект карс 2, миссии проходятся на раз-два. Из минусов - если взяли машину, то за прохождение гонок вам открывается апгрейд только на эту машину. То бишь, на другую машину вы открытые бамперы, капоты, спойлеры не сможете установить.
  17. Stig499
    Jan 7, 2020
    5
    I started playing it in late 2018 so there is no such as problem with car cards, But there is still a lot of problems:
    -off road racing make no sense
    -car physics terrible especially when car flying or its on offroad
    -there is big and good looking map, but most races and events has terrible route with broken shortcuts -stupid storyline
  18. flintmarcus
    Jan 5, 2020
    0
    Refund......next time try to add more drifting and less or no foking offroad
  19. sufyan786
    Dec 10, 2019
    0
    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 in 60Need 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.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.… Expand
  20. 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.
  21. TI_ProJecT
    Nov 16, 2019
    4
    После Forza Horizon 3 новая NFS от Ghost Games ощущается, как "польский шутер".
    Проблемы у игры буквально в каждой механике.
    Погони с копами - заскриптованные покатушки, где после определенной контрольной точки, копы отстают без особой на то причины. Сюжетные гонки - полный абсурд. Продвижение по сюжетному режиму сделано максимально однообразно. Гонки по бездорожью - единственный тип    После Forza Horizon 3 новая NFS от Ghost Games ощущается, как "польский шутер".
    Проблемы у игры буквально в каждой механике.
    Погони с копами - заскриптованные покатушки, где после определенной контрольной точки, копы отстают без особой на то причины.
    Сюжетные гонки - полный абсурд.
    Продвижение по сюжетному режиму сделано максимально однообразно.
    Гонки по бездорожью - единственный тип заездов с интересными трассами.    … Expand
  22. Australian-Dark
    Nov 14, 2019
    8
    It's a very fun game plus I like it that there is no police in free roam and it's loot boxes are fine I buy speed points for these games because I like getting all the cars early so I have no problem buying microtransactions for racing games but that's it also I like the car customization its not as good as underground 2 but it's decent the story sucked plus the 3 characters where stupidIt's a very fun game plus I like it that there is no police in free roam and it's loot boxes are fine I buy speed points for these games because I like getting all the cars early so I have no problem buying microtransactions for racing games but that's it also I like the car customization its not as good as underground 2 but it's decent the story sucked plus the 3 characters where stupid but overall a fun and decent experience it's a shame need for speed can't go back to boot customization and neon in the engine area and scissor doors and even subs in the boot plus roof scoops I wish they never got rid of underground 2 car customization that's what need for speed is about having a hot car plus a fun experience… Expand
  23. M4DISON_V
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    EA ........ What can i say about him .......... Oh i find out ...... Bank .
  24. tolyanmalyan
    Nov 5, 2019
    0
    Дрочильня с лутбоксами, где визуализация установленных деталей? Вместо этого ссаные карточки. Где красивые полуобнажённые девушки (непременный атрибут уличных гонок)? В место этого рулетка с карточками. Где нормальный драг? Вместо этого гонки по дрифтовой трассе на драг-машине.Дрочильня с лутбоксами, где визуализация установленных деталей? Вместо этого ссаные карточки. Где красивые полуобнажённые девушки (непременный атрибут уличных гонок)? В место этого рулетка с карточками. Где нормальный драг? Вместо этого гонки по дрифтовой трассе на драг-машине.
  25. alexslork
    Nov 3, 2019
    5
    Мне одному кажется что нфс с каждым годом становиться все хуже?
    Как можно так халатно относиться к своему детищу?
  26. dingobreath
    Nov 1, 2019
    5
    This game could have been great, except for the fact that the upgrade system completely sucks with loot boxes.

    + Good graphics + Nice game world + Solid car selection - Annoying hipster characters - No Free roam police, only point to point police cheap AI events. - Upgrade system sux - Cluttered map - Some cheap AI in some races - Can't be the cops - Shops and upgrade centres    This game could have been great, except for the fact that the upgrade system completely sucks with loot boxes.

    + Good graphics
    + Nice game world
    + Solid car selection

    - Annoying hipster characters
    - No Free roam police, only point to point police cheap AI events.
    - Upgrade system sux
    - Cluttered map
    - Some cheap AI in some races
    - Can't be the cops
    - Shops and upgrade centres are separated this is so annoying

    Disappointed, could have been the best n4s game.    … Expand
  27. brachypelma44
    Oct 29, 2019
    2
    -Racing games don't need a story, ever. It felt incredibly forced and made me cringe most of the time. The story should always be: race cars, get money for winning, get better parts and cars with the money. Hard to screw up, but they did.

    -Not every game has to be open world. It's not fun driving around a big empty city to get to the next race. It's just wasting my time for 5 minutes    -Racing games don't need a story, ever. It felt incredibly forced and made me cringe most of the time. The story should always be: race cars, get money for winning, get better parts and cars with the money. Hard to screw up, but they did.

    -Not every game has to be open world. It's not fun driving around a big empty city to get to the next race. It's just wasting my time for 5 minutes between every race. Let me open a map and pick which race to go to, or have a menu system. Hard to screw this up, but they did.

    -The car physics are just LOL, even for an arcade racer.

    -This title is PS4 Pro enhanced? Really? It looks worse than most of my PS3 racers, and Drive Club, which was an early title for the regular PS4.

    -Oh, some of the "music" that plays while you're racing (whether you want it to or not) sounds like a dude crapping into your eardrum. Maybe it sounds good to 10 year olds who don't understand anything about music?

    I can't think of anything I actually enjoyed about this game, but it did start up and not require me to be online for single player content, so that's something. EA seems so out of touch with what makes a fun arcade racer that I don't even know what to tell them other than "Go play Burnout 3 or Burnout Revenge or Need For Speed Shift for 10 minutes, and see what a fun game feels like."    … Expand
  28. TheSora4K
    Oct 17, 2019
    10
    La historia es de las mejores que hay en la saga, y tiene a personajes muy carismáticos como Tyler Morgan, Jess o Mac, que le dan un buen enfoque en la historia ya que tener un personaje que no habla ni nada como en Need for Speed 2015 deja mucho que desear. La expansión de Speedcross ayudó a ampliar la experiencia de juego. Pasando a lo malo tenemos las horrorosas Speed Cards y que elLa historia es de las mejores que hay en la saga, y tiene a personajes muy carismáticos como Tyler Morgan, Jess o Mac, que le dan un buen enfoque en la historia ya que tener un personaje que no habla ni nada como en Need for Speed 2015 deja mucho que desear. La expansión de Speedcross ayudó a ampliar la experiencia de juego. Pasando a lo malo tenemos las horrorosas Speed Cards y que el juego te obliga a derrapar. Por si fuera poco, hay curvas ciegas que sí o sí te la vas a pegar y cómo no... de nuevo el coche a veces se vuelve loco, a ver si en Heat la cosa mejora.… Expand
  29. piesekleszek100
    Oct 13, 2019
    8
    Just what I expected from NFS. Obviously not following modern racing games but good enough
  30. 1333339804
    Sep 12, 2019
    0
    Really boring and really really dissapointing im not a fan of nfs games but this game is **** as hell!
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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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