Need for Speed Payback

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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1372 Ratings

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  1. galioorfeed
    Nov 10, 2017
    0
    This game is just a very **** and boring version of Forza Horizon. All NFS games after Carbon have been trash and any game working with EA should not be purchased.
  2. oleksii13
    Nov 7, 2017
    0
    EA吝啬的猪,never buy a single player game with loot box , zaebali loot box , zasunte ih sebe v zhopu, gamers need to boycott games with loot box . that greedy pigs would understand that greed is killing good projects
  3. Can4e3
    Nov 10, 2017
    3
    Крайне разочарован! Управление отвратительное (играл несколько часов, пытаясь привыкнуть к этому ужасу и не смог), скучный геймплей и так себе графика (очевидный скачок назад). Про лутбоксы вообще молчу - проходить одни и те же гонки по 3 раза чтобы накопить на достаточный апгрейд машины это сильно! По трейлерам - блокбастер, на деле - полнейшее разочарование. После NFS 2015 появилосьКрайне разочарован! Управление отвратительное (играл несколько часов, пытаясь привыкнуть к этому ужасу и не смог), скучный геймплей и так себе графика (очевидный скачок назад). Про лутбоксы вообще молчу - проходить одни и те же гонки по 3 раза чтобы накопить на достаточный апгрейд машины это сильно! По трейлерам - блокбастер, на деле - полнейшее разочарование. После NFS 2015 появилось ощущение, что разработчики только только начали возвращаться к тому, что хотят игроки, но просто не хватило времени на реализацию. В Payback ожидал работы над всеми косяками предыдущей игры и доведения её до совершенства, но увы - получился откат на десять шагов назад. Для меня это худший представитель серии Need For Speed (а я играл во все). Очень жаль… Expand
  4. Hoerli
    Nov 8, 2017
    4
    Die Story ist langweilig, aber besser als beim Need for Speed (2015).
    Dafür ist die Grafik ganz akzeptabel.
    Die Steuerung ist von NFS 2015 übernommen und etwas verbessert. Vorallem beim Drifen ist sie aber immer noch total mies und langweilig. Autos lassen sich sehr einfach steuern, denn diese versuchen aktiv, euch auf der Strecke zu halten. Dabei kommt ein extrem schwammiges Fahren    Die Story ist langweilig, aber besser als beim Need for Speed (2015).
    Dafür ist die Grafik ganz akzeptabel.
    Die Steuerung ist von NFS 2015 übernommen und etwas verbessert.
    Vorallem beim Drifen ist sie aber immer noch total mies und langweilig.
    Autos lassen sich sehr einfach steuern, denn diese versuchen aktiv, euch auf der Strecke zu halten.
    Dabei kommt ein extrem schwammiges Fahren zu stande, was nach 3-4 Stunden kein Spaß macht.

    Performance? Ha! 30FPS bei 900p ist echt nicht hübsch. Da sieht es auf dem PC doch besser aus.

    Der Multiplayer ist jetzt mehr ein Matchmaking-System, welches Spieler zusammen wirft, gegen die man dann fahren kann.
    Oft erwischt man aber Chaoten, die nur auf Rammen aus sind. Das macht kein Spaß.

    Tuning ist dafür wieder besser geworden. Endlich kann man Fahrzeuge besser anpassen.
    Vorallem der Leistungsbereich ist aber komplett unübersichtlich gestaltet worden.

    Wer das Spiel mal ansehen möchte, schaut einfach auf meiner HP vorbei. Dort hab ich neben Videos auch noch mehr Bilder und Text hinterlassen :)

    Empfehlenswert?
    Nein!
    Wer das Spiel mit mehr als 6 (60) oder 7 (70) bewertet, hat noch nie die alten NFS gespielt. Das waren noch gute Spiele. Nach Pro Street kam nichts gutes mehr.    … Expand
  5. BLK99
    Nov 8, 2017
    2
    Solia estar emocionado por los juegos de esta franquicia, pero conforme a pasado el tiempo ha perdido mucho terreno en el genero del arcade, y hoy en dia hay mejores propuestas
    Uno de sus principales problemas es la falta de originalidad e ideas nuevas, vienen arrastrando la misma formula desde hace años, y tratan de revivir la emocion que generaron viejas glorias... el problema no es    Solia estar emocionado por los juegos de esta franquicia, pero conforme a pasado el tiempo ha perdido mucho terreno en el genero del arcade, y hoy en dia hay mejores propuestas
    Uno de sus principales problemas es la falta de originalidad e ideas nuevas, vienen arrastrando la misma formula desde hace años, y tratan de revivir la emocion que generaron viejas glorias... el problema no es que este juego se parezca a underground a carbono o most wanted, porque esos fueron juegos que para su tiempo eran nuevos y frescos... no se puede esperar que hoy en dia la misma formula funcione, es necesario generar nuevos contenidos, modos de carrera, nuevas posibilidades.
    Juegos como blur, split second, mario kart, incluso rivals fueron juegos que innovaron que salieron del esquema, son juegos sin campaña, sin tanta cinematica o parafernaria, y son juegos extremadamente divertidos, y es lamentable que muchas de esas franquicias o ideas o en dia no continuen, pero que si tengamos un need for speed, año tras año tras año.    … Expand
  6. jakubmisek
    Nov 9, 2017
    2
    Another ruined NFS game. You want to race but you are forced to watch a story most of the time and drive through map just to get to a race ... extremely boring. I was buying a racing game not a (bad) movie.
  7. ZyablikRus
    Nov 9, 2017
    2
    Вот чего не ожидал, так это грандиозного провала! Игра потерпела жуткий даунгрейд, как графический, так сюжетный. Да и тюнинг испоганили, кому интересно, полный обзор по ссылке.
    https://youtu.be/z4br1Id65eM
  8. Stritzel
    Nov 11, 2017
    2
    Need for Speed Payback..... Hab mich sehr darauf gefreut, wurde aber wieder enttäuscht. Eine große Open World die aber total leblos wirkt, das größte Problem das ich habe ist aber das Leistungstuning.
    Ein Beispiel: Hab mir einen Mustang zu einem Dragracer mit einem Level von 200 getunt und musste dann bei den Dragracer ein Sprintrennen durch die Stadt fahren. Da besagter Mustang einen    Need for Speed Payback..... Hab mich sehr darauf gefreut, wurde aber wieder enttäuscht. Eine große Open World die aber total leblos wirkt, das größte Problem das ich habe ist aber das Leistungstuning.
    Ein Beispiel: Hab mir einen Mustang zu einem Dragracer mit einem Level von 200 getunt und musste dann bei den Dragracer ein Sprintrennen durch die Stadt fahren. Da besagter Mustang einen Wendekreis eines Schiffes hat, musste ich auf ein anderes Drag Auto zurückgreifen. Dieses muss aber wieder erst auf Level 200 gebracht werden, also alle vorherigen (bereits geschafften) Rennen nochmal mehrfach wiederholen bis ich wieder an meinem Punkt bin. Bereits verbaute Tuningkarten kann man nicht in andere Fahrzeuge einbauen.
    Da ich keine Lust habe bei jeden neuen Fahrzeug alles Hundert mal zu fahren landet NFS vorerst im Regal.    … Expand
  9. watchoutch02
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    This game is utter poop. I finally had a chance to get it for free with ps plus. It's plain bad. So repetitive, physics are bad, tuning is stupid... I just don't know what to say. This game p**ssed me off on so many levels, starting with the damn rocks and poles on the side of the roads, cars and bad handling.
    A bad mix that just makes me want to give this game a ZERO.
    I'm glad I stopped    This game is utter poop. I finally had a chance to get it for free with ps plus. It's plain bad. So repetitive, physics are bad, tuning is stupid... I just don't know what to say. This game p**ssed me off on so many levels, starting with the damn rocks and poles on the side of the roads, cars and bad handling.
    A bad mix that just makes me want to give this game a ZERO.
    I'm glad I stopped buying nfs products right after Shift.    … Expand
  10. Chronos1
    Nov 27, 2017
    0
    At this point any EA game is going to be shady with MT and lootboxes and broken progression in order to get you to spend more money.. EA is a cancer that really needs excising from the gaming industry asap. ALSO WHAT IS UP WITH ALL THE EA SHILLS UP IN HERE??? DOES IT FEEL GOOD TO BE PAID TO LIE??
  11. AndrezRU
    Nov 18, 2017
    4
    I enjoyed single player. It was abit grindy sometimes where I had to repeat a race like 20 times to actually win ( Was one or two rally races I found pretty hard), and my car level was just about correct. And yes I played only on hard, even though thoughts did come after repeating a race alot of changing to medium, but I managed to hanlde that pressure and didnt change to medium lol II enjoyed single player. It was abit grindy sometimes where I had to repeat a race like 20 times to actually win ( Was one or two rally races I found pretty hard), and my car level was just about correct. And yes I played only on hard, even though thoughts did come after repeating a race alot of changing to medium, but I managed to hanlde that pressure and didnt change to medium lol I wanted to get the full tough experience. The fact that I had to do it 20 times doesnt neccesarily mean I didnt like it, yes I got fairly mad at times, but in the long run I am quite happy about the face that it was tough. Im upset that there are only like 5-6 story type missions, where in between them there are the same races, but that isnt necessarily bad either tbh, but they could have made it longer. I play on high settings and I didn ejoy the graphics, they are medium yes but they arent bad either, Id say they are good enough for 2017. The cars, the tuning the design I really enjoyed.. and I really hope they will add more cars soon. And they lost some rating from me for adding stupid card system for tuning your car, it was alot better even in NFS 2015.
    So either way il give the single player mode a 7/10 rating.

    The multiplayer mode, oh my god, I generally never thought that Need for Speed multiplayer racing could be so horrible, the lags when somebody is right behind you, and flips you out off the road, even though on your screen he didnt even touch you, the ridiculous balancing system, and the fact that there are only two types of races and no FREE ROAM.
    Regarding the free roam topic, first of all on the official site there was information, before release, that you will be able to free roam with your friends. Then they just edited it out right before release... Like what does that make them? Is that not fraud? If thats not fraud I dont what else is to be honest. Because to be honest that was one of my main reasons of purchasing the game, and thank god that I didnt buy the deluxe version.

    " Multiplayer
    Hit the streets and race to win. Take on challengers from all around the world as you compete to be the best.
    Compete in Speedlists, which are free events against friends, or challenge other players in Free Roam. There are two types of Speedlists:
    Casual: Casual Speedlists are 5-event tournaments. The best player is crowned at the end.
    Ranked: Ranked Speedlists track the performance of each player on a competitive ranking system."
    My rating for the need for speed multiplayer experience is 2/10. and 2 for the fact that it even exists....
    The customer support on EA is absolutly horribe, they have huge topics of people commenting the past week, and they dont even react, they cant even answer any questions, will there be the promised freeroam or not, I would understand if they told us " yes guys, it will be in a months time" Or somethoing, or even " No it wont be, we had problems" at least then I wouldnt have to waste my time waiting for it!!!!!

    Ok story mode.
    Terrible multiplayer.
    Terrible customer support.

    My overall rating for this game will be 4/10    … Expand
  12. Shadryss
    Apr 22, 2018
    1
    Well, this game is pure garbage.
    driving is not fun at all
    physics are non existent
    upgrade cards are total rip off and excuse to grind or buy.
    I'm very disappointed in this installment of the game as long fan.
  13. shajohn2
    Dec 18, 2017
    1
    Disappointing on so many levels. I have been a NFS fan since Underground (which was mind blowing for its time), I even loved the last game, however this has left me deserting the game after 5 hours, swearing I'd never return. The play is boring, the loot box advancement is draining, EA, I don't know what you are doing however your games are falling into the "Do Not Consider' box with eachDisappointing on so many levels. I have been a NFS fan since Underground (which was mind blowing for its time), I even loved the last game, however this has left me deserting the game after 5 hours, swearing I'd never return. The play is boring, the loot box advancement is draining, EA, I don't know what you are doing however your games are falling into the "Do Not Consider' box with each release. I was a lifetime NFS fan, I have purchased every game since underground, this will be my last, learn from Bethesda, they are not perfect, however they are a hell of a lot better than what EA are bringing out… Expand
  14. Pashruk
    Dec 23, 2017
    5
    I have been a fan of the NFS series since Hot pursuit 2 but recently, when i bought and played NFS payback, i am fairly disappointed with this game because it did not meet up to my standards. I have noticed that some of the events are not as fun as it used to be such as the pursuits. The pursuits are more difficult to end because there are no pursuit breakers which could have made theI have been a fan of the NFS series since Hot pursuit 2 but recently, when i bought and played NFS payback, i am fairly disappointed with this game because it did not meet up to my standards. I have noticed that some of the events are not as fun as it used to be such as the pursuits. The pursuits are more difficult to end because there are no pursuit breakers which could have made the player's job easier since he or she has to get to the appointed destination on time. More over, there are"kill switchers" who stop you completely after you get close to them. Another thing i didn't like about the gamer is the way the black guy (Mac) was portrayed. Mac was portrayed as someone who is a "specimen" for everybody to exploit and ridicule. EA needs to do a better job in making their games better.… Expand
  15. kdflcl
    Dec 31, 2017
    8
    I just wanted to preface this review with a few things. 1) I've been a big fan of the Need For Speed franchise since I was about 5. Most Wanted is possibly my favourite game of all time. 2) I'm absolutely aware that the EA management is scum, but I want to focus on the merits of each game separately rather than tarring everything with the same brush- and I think the widespread anger andI just wanted to preface this review with a few things. 1) I've been a big fan of the Need For Speed franchise since I was about 5. Most Wanted is possibly my favourite game of all time. 2) I'm absolutely aware that the EA management is scum, but I want to focus on the merits of each game separately rather than tarring everything with the same brush- and I think the widespread anger and scorn against Payback is more than a little unfair.

    Pros:
    - The driving experience.
    You get an exhilarating feeling of speed that no other major racing game releasing in the last few years really fulfils. As you progress through the story and the cars get faster and faster, the feeling only grows.
    - The art and sound design is sensational.
    The world isn't huge, but it's varied and beautiful. From hilly, swirling offroad mountain tracks to stretching desert roads to the bright night lights of the city, it's a joy to drive through. It reminds me of The Witcher 3 in how the game is a joy to traverse, taking in the sights, not just to sprint through until the credits roll.
    - Brilliant sound design.
    The roar of the engines, the stretched 'slurp' of the nitrous and the squeal of the drift sound excellent, no more so than when they reaches a cacophony combined with police sirens chasing you at 190 mph through oncoming traffic. The soundtrack doesn't mean much for a racing game, but it's got something for everyone- a healthy smattering of grime, rap and rock, featuring Queens of the Stone Age, Vince Staples and Skepta. There are a few stinkers, but the good outweighs the bad.
    - The driving experience feels genuinely fresh.
    It's a refreshing break from the racing sims that the market is moving closer towards. Sims are great in their own regard, but often fail to capture the joy of speed, destruction and carelessness a good arcade racer revels in.
    - It copies the successes of its predecessors:
    - Cops are a challenge and fun to battle and escape for the first time in years thanks to smart
    teamwork (due to well-made AI).
    - The customisation (the only real pro in NFS 2015) is taken in Payback with bodykits galore
    (especially on the derelicts you can restore) and a wide set of decals, along with a good
    community tab where you can download popular 'wraps'.
    - A full day and night cycle lets you have both the night gameplay people liked in Underground 1, 2
    and NFS 2015, as well as the sun-baked desert and sunset.
    - This is a controversial opinion, but the story mode is actually alright
    There are issues, but the story is, in parts, wonderfully camp, daft and fun once you get over the hurdle of its exasperating stupidity. It's quite hefty and long too, keeping me busy for at least a good 20+ hours. David Ajala does a brilliant job as Mac, the drifter and offroader of your 'crew', with a carefree joy and lovely British accent and so does Jessica Madsen as Jess- for a few lines, at least.

    Cons:
    - No cops in freeroam.
    Why design them so well and criminally underuse them?
    - Camera issues.
    No cockpit camera. Particularly in Drag-type cars, the camera under nitrous boost zooms back to emphasise the speed, which is a nice effect until you notice it's difficult to see over your car at the oncoming traffic.
    - Cars can only be used in the racing discipline for which you buy them (Drift cars are only usable in Drift events, for example.)
    I could want to use by Race-type NSX for a drag race, but I'd have to spit out the 100,000 credits to buy a Drag-type one then spend around 20 minutes of farming to get it to the right level. Surely there should be a 'remodding' or transformation mechanic to switch the type of previously bought vehicles in the garage?
    - Minor issues with the driving experience.
    Cars drive almost comically different depending on their role. Race-types have steering tuned too 'tight', and this is taken further with Drag-types. In races, the reset after crash mechanic is inconsistent and buggy, once resetting me facing a wall.
    - When the writing fails, it fails hard
    The acting is generally weak. Tyler, Lina, the racing league bosses, and, often, Jess are acted horribly, though it might be more accurate to blame the script. In particularly, the sketch to introduce Mac in the prologue criticises a 'cringy' drifting streamer called "HashTiger" physically hurt to play.
    - Farming
    Upgrading under-levelled vehicles is a chore, waiting for upgrade shops to restock and farming old events for 'Speed Cards', but the game is very liberal with resources, never pushing you to pay a penny for a microtransaction (considering they only buy you boxes containing money, vanity items and cards to 'roll' for more Speed Cards). I'll be the first person to crusade against microtransactions but this is light years away from how egregious Battlefront II or Shadow of War are.

    I'm just so thankful EA have, after all this time, released a game that genuinely lives up to the Need for Speed name, even if it's not a masterpiece.    … Expand
  16. ipeefreely
    Apr 6, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Been playing NFS since 2000 and i have never been more disappointed than before I played NFS Payback.

    The mechanics (especially in offroad mode) were just terrible. The cop chases were just annoying as you raced around town going from checkpoint to checkpoint getting RAMMED by cop cars that seemingly had upwards of 3000 horsepower. And that's not even the worse part about the game. Because let's face it, the story and dialogue are.

    This game has made me question what the people at EA games are doing. Like seriously, what are you guys doing? Do you guys even test the products you release? Are bad ideas just pooled together during board meetings?

    Get your **** together, people.    … Expand
  17. Pispis123
    Jun 12, 2018
    7
    This game is so unfairly treated, critics don't show pros of the game focusing only on its cons. Yeah, the story is cringe, cutscenes try to be fast and furious like, microtransaction is a thing (that's EA, what could one expect) and to be honest it doesn't really affect the gameplay, and there are no free roam police chases. But come on handling has been much improved over 2015 NFS,This game is so unfairly treated, critics don't show pros of the game focusing only on its cons. Yeah, the story is cringe, cutscenes try to be fast and furious like, microtransaction is a thing (that's EA, what could one expect) and to be honest it doesn't really affect the gameplay, and there are no free roam police chases. But come on handling has been much improved over 2015 NFS, selection of cars, different activities like drift, offroad, drag, runner, race. The customisation is great. Great map with much awaited day and night cycle. The soundtrack is great, and police chase ost makes somewhat boring chases more interesting. It sure isn't the best, but it's the way to go. It is much better than all the other crap EA has been doing recently. If Ghost continues this way we might yet again see great NFS game.… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. Lib3rate
    Oct 7, 2020
    2
    5 year old could have written that story. Pretty bad car handling and AI. Disastrous microtransaction system.
  20. m4jaeger
    Nov 8, 2017
    1
    The game is rubbish. Performance is bad, but its pre Release so no Problem.
    But the game has some serious issues in my opinion, it takes all the bad things from NFS 2015 and removes all the good features.
    -Why doesn't have this game Steering wheel support? NFS 2015 does have it and its basically the same game -The Multiplayer is rubbish, too, why cant you play the game coop like in NFS    The game is rubbish. Performance is bad, but its pre Release so no Problem.
    But the game has some serious issues in my opinion, it takes all the bad things from NFS 2015 and removes all the good features.
    -Why doesn't have this game Steering wheel support? NFS 2015 does have it and its basically the same game
    -The Multiplayer is rubbish, too, why cant you play the game coop like in NFS 2015 ist only possible to drive races    … Expand
  21. Saeedscorpion
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    These 3 are cancers of gaming experience :

    EA
    UBISOFT
    Activision

    Those 3 need some lessons from us , lets give them some / the IAPs need to go for good / premium games (60-100$) must not have IN APP PURCHASES
  22. DarkVanilla
    Nov 7, 2017
    5
    Dude...WTF?!?!?!?!?
    The only reason to pick this game up is because you like giving money away.
    I played the last one and it wasnt bad but not great either. I was so hoping for big things with this one. But just like GT Sport...i have been forgotten by the powers that be in the sense that they both have taken everything good about a franchise and tried to do too much. Leaving the true    Dude...WTF?!?!?!?!?
    The only reason to pick this game up is because you like giving money away.
    I played the last one and it wasnt bad but not great either.
    I was so hoping for big things with this one.
    But just like GT Sport...i have been forgotten by the powers that be in the sense that they both have taken everything good about a franchise and tried to do too much.
    Leaving the true fans of their property lost and confused.    … Expand
  23. Lucasbr313
    Nov 12, 2017
    9
    O jogo é bom, melhor que o último, vejo gente reclamando atoa do game com motivos bestas.O jogo tem quase tudo o que os antigos ofereceram, as micro transações de como estão reclamando são opcionais, tem como pegar as remessas de graça, a polícia do jogo foi melhorada, te busca a quase 400km, estilo most wanted 2005.
  24. AdamOz
    Jan 2, 2018
    8
    My initial review of this game was that it was pretty bad, sorry as I was a bit harsh..

    I gave this game a chance and it is actually pretty fun. For the most part I like what's been done so far but I feel like it could have been polished a bit more. Hopefully in one of the future updates? Cons: *In game purchases..doesn't ruin the game but knock this **** off already...Everyone    My initial review of this game was that it was pretty bad, sorry as I was a bit harsh..

    I gave this game a chance and it is actually pretty fun. For the most part I like what's been done so far but I feel like it could have been polished a bit more. Hopefully in one of the future updates?

    Cons:
    *In game purchases..doesn't ruin the game but knock this **** off already...Everyone hates it and you're losing players..

    *New car tuning system..terrible. Who thought of these tuning cards? What happened to intake..exhaust..engine..turbo...etc. They dumbed it down and it's just not as fun as adding actual tuner parts to your car. Now it's like a roll of the dice as to what type of performance increase you receive.

    *Graphics.. Playing on PS4 pro on a Samsung 4K UHD TV. They are not terrible, but they feel a bit cheap compared to other games that came out in 2017. At times certain images appear a bit distorted and it makes everything look like crap (ex. driving through the city with all the (what should be pretty) lights, etc..NFS 2015 looks much better than this game.

    *Police chases.. Something about the cops doesn't feel right. They are a bit predictable and just kind of get in the way. The takedowns in hot pursuit were much more satisfying and fun to pull off, these just feel cheap and random.

    Pros:
    *Gameplay.. A lot of fun, I like the grindy traditional NFS underground type of gameplay, Earning money to tune up your cars. I like the different classes of cars (drift, race, runner, drag, offroad). The characters are a bit..meh, but it's about what I would expect for this type of game. I'm glad they kept the random race encounters where you can challenge other racers for a short sprint race when you're just messing around exploring the map.

    *Handling.. I love the drifty feel to all of the cars where it feels like you can just slide for a mile. Wouldn't change a thing about it.    … Expand
  25. KomisCZ
    Mar 11, 2018
    0
    As all time NFS enthusiast 8/10 as a gamer enthusiast 0/10. And the thought that people actually pay for this sh*t absolutely sickening. Instead of buying this just stuff a finger down your throat, puke all over yourself and run, you will be better off.
  26. JonSnow01
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    Need for Speed Payback is an extremely fun game that contains a wide variety of customizations and vehicles. The open world racing is engaging and the map contains much more to explore. The customizations are much deeper and give you more freedom to design your vehicle the way you want. There is a decent amount of content to keep you busy and grinding for higher-end vehicles. This game isNeed for Speed Payback is an extremely fun game that contains a wide variety of customizations and vehicles. The open world racing is engaging and the map contains much more to explore. The customizations are much deeper and give you more freedom to design your vehicle the way you want. There is a decent amount of content to keep you busy and grinding for higher-end vehicles. This game is far from perfect because of the pointless micro-transactions that EA decided to implement. Moreover, the story feels very cheesy and poorly written. I was also extremely disappointed with the fact that cops can no longer chase you around the map. Instead, there are bait crates that are placed around the map, but when the cops are chasing after you it doesn't feel as intense or exciting compared to previous Need For Speed games. Overall, the game is enjoyable and an exciting addition to the franchise… Expand
  27. Lilmanike
    Nov 8, 2017
    9
    Pros:
    Extremely Pretty Looking
    Larger World Offline Play Much Larger Customization A more serious storyline A larger car list Cars are more balanced Actually likable characters One of the best Soundtracks in the series (Most Wanted is still the best with the soundtrack) More activities to do Neons, Airbags, Tire Smoke, and Horns were added Physics are fixed Cons:    Pros:
    Extremely Pretty Looking
    Larger World
    Offline Play
    Much Larger Customization
    A more serious storyline
    A larger car list
    Cars are more balanced
    Actually likable characters
    One of the best Soundtracks in the series (Most Wanted is still the best with the soundtrack)
    More activities to do
    Neons, Airbags, Tire Smoke, and Horns were added
    Physics are fixed

    Cons:
    Multiplayer is broken
    No Police in Freeroam
    No Online Freeroam
    IGN's and Gamespot's reviews
    Vanity Items exclusive to

    P.S. The microtransactions people, ONLY HAVE VISUAL CUSTOMIZATION!!! IT'S NOT PAY-TO-WIN!!!    … Expand
  28. mobkh
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    tne new need for speed is a game for the lovers of need for speed kind of games so this ratings isnt true.love need for speed=love it .if ur not a need for speed fan you cant rating the game truly.
  29. Saramacmahone
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    A great map with great cars! One of the greatest racing games I’ve ever played.
    I don’t know how critics can do this I really like the graphics and cars.
  30. vinna
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best racing game with very good customization and the best cars and the best open world map i love it and shame on the people who said this game is bad or ...… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#19 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#24 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
61

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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