Need for Speed: Rivals

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 896 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 380 out of 896
  2. Mixed: 287 out of 896
  3. Negative: 229 out of 896
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. marick333
    Jun 23, 2023
    5
    Need for Speed Rivals offers a familiar experience but fails to stand out within the franchise. The always-online feature is disappointing, as it frequently forces players to migrate to other hosts after a short time. Furthermore, the game's inconsistency in the environment, transitioning abruptly from sand and dry areas to mountains and winter, detracts from the overall experience.
  2. Johnsonsteed91
    May 21, 2023
    7
    Out of all the need for speeds this one isn’t it. This one seems to try to deliver something new here but really it is just another hot pursuit done worse. The car selections are pretty nice. The driving is Tank-like, maybe due to damage and strength in vehicles being an important factor to the game.. the whole game needs to be connected to a server to play it which causes crashes andOut of all the need for speeds this one isn’t it. This one seems to try to deliver something new here but really it is just another hot pursuit done worse. The car selections are pretty nice. The driving is Tank-like, maybe due to damage and strength in vehicles being an important factor to the game.. the whole game needs to be connected to a server to play it which causes crashes and inevitably a dead game when servers go down as EA does frequently. One can find enjoyment out of this specific title however content variation is very minimal.… Expand
  3. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 23, 2023
    7
    "Rivals" is a blend of Criterion's Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. It's not as good as either of those, but still manages to be entertaining. The cars, vehicle handling, sound effects, sense of speed and map design are all excellent. The game features online play and two campaigns (cops/racers) that will be familiar to fans of "Most Wanted" and "Hot Pursuit"."Rivals" is a blend of Criterion's Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. It's not as good as either of those, but still manages to be entertaining. The cars, vehicle handling, sound effects, sense of speed and map design are all excellent. The game features online play and two campaigns (cops/racers) that will be familiar to fans of "Most Wanted" and "Hot Pursuit". As far as customization goes, there isn't a ton of it. You can upgrade your car's performance and design, but not in much detail. Despite the shortcomings, this is a good (if not great) arcade-style racing game. It was one of the better PS4 launch titles. I would rate with a 7.8 out of 10.… Expand
  4. sEBq78
    Nov 8, 2022
    5
    As a fan of series from Part I i can only ask, what went wrong ?? This series had such a big potnetial. Form a good racer to Burnout style demolition derby meh ......
  5. sebastianali
    Jul 30, 2021
    6
    De los Need For Speed modernos que jugué hasta ahora, Rivals me pareció peor que Payback, pero mucho mejor que MW2012. En si es bastante básico pero funciona, las carreras son frenéticas así como las persecuciones, hay una buena selección de autos, los poderes son satisfactorios de usar y gráficamente el juego cumple muy bien. El problema es que el juego es demasiado corto, no hay tuning,De los Need For Speed modernos que jugué hasta ahora, Rivals me pareció peor que Payback, pero mucho mejor que MW2012. En si es bastante básico pero funciona, las carreras son frenéticas así como las persecuciones, hay una buena selección de autos, los poderes son satisfactorios de usar y gráficamente el juego cumple muy bien. El problema es que el juego es demasiado corto, no hay tuning, los policías y algunos poderes están rotos, la historia se siente vacía, y super desaprovechada y por ultimo, tengo sentimientos encontrados por el sistema de recompensas para los pilotos. Por un lado me gusta ya que te pone constantemente tenso, y siendo que hay un multiplicador, ofrece un factor de "riesgo y recompensa", que te obliga a ser muy cuidadoso y a pensartelo bien al iniciar una carrera, pero por otro lado es frustrante haber perdido todo el dinero que conseguiste en media hora, haciendo que esas carreras que hiciste el juego haga como que no cuente y ademas de que las carreras de interceptor son las que mas dinero dan y super fáciles de realizar, ya que solo hay que destruir al policía que te persigue al principio y ya, por lo que este sistema de riesgo/recompensa cae en picado.
    Tuve suerte de comprarlo con descuento a 3 dolares, pero de salida estaba 30!!! Solo recomiendo comprar este juego si se rebaja a 5 o menos, ahí si que vale la pena. Te ofrece un buen rato de carreras frenéticas y divertidas, pero no mucho mas, ya que ese es otro punto negativo del juego, la falta de innovación.    … Expand
  6. kylocosplay
    Jul 5, 2021
    6
    Muy parecido al hot pursuit usando casi las mismas armas, no hay tantos coches como en otros nfs pero es entretenido, la campaña de ambos lados (policias y corredores) es realizar misiones que puede ser un poco repetitivo incluso algunos muy difíciles. La conducción es algo decente pero los choques son muy bestias e incluso a veces el coche sale volando del golpe.
  7. Acrizz
    Mar 4, 2021
    6
    Everything about this game is good. Good graphics, no bugs, and good UI. The only problem is the game itself. It makes me want to sleep. Literally. After you outrun 1 cop, a million more come on to you.
  8. Gamersnews32
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    Need for Speed Rivals could've been better and had so much going for it. But due to the lack of content, it didn't. NFS Rivals is an MMO racing game with features similar to 2010's NFS Hot Pursuit. The campaign is short and pretty easy. You are just given a list of objectives to do, complete them and you'll get a new car. You can play with friends, exploring the small map, playing Cops vsNeed for Speed Rivals could've been better and had so much going for it. But due to the lack of content, it didn't. NFS Rivals is an MMO racing game with features similar to 2010's NFS Hot Pursuit. The campaign is short and pretty easy. You are just given a list of objectives to do, complete them and you'll get a new car. You can play with friends, exploring the small map, playing Cops vs Racers, or just do events together. There isn't an official PvP mode, instead you are restricted to the MMO sandbox world with not much to do and annoying Police AI.… Expand
  9. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    6
    NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS
    ...................................................
  10. ElleryHQ
    May 15, 2020
    6
    Тачки гонщиков сделаны из картона судя по всему, так как ломаются после пары тычков, это было бы справедливо, если бы машины копов ломались также легко, но по какой-то причине у полицейских тачки быстрее, и тяжелее, потому что оторваться от них невозможно. Единственный способ оторваться - уехать в мастерскую, но настроить gps занимает время, которого копам хватит лишить вас всехТачки гонщиков сделаны из картона судя по всему, так как ломаются после пары тычков, это было бы справедливо, если бы машины копов ломались также легко, но по какой-то причине у полицейских тачки быстрее, и тяжелее, потому что оторваться от них невозможно. Единственный способ оторваться - уехать в мастерскую, но настроить gps занимает время, которого копам хватит лишить вас всех заработков. Машины ощущаются приятно, все, что могу отметить.… Expand
  11. mrkp
    Jan 14, 2020
    5
    типичная need for speed, особо ничем не выделяющаяся, проиграл и забыл. управление не самое лучшее
  12. Saiftama
    Nov 23, 2019
    5
    A 5 is generous. The pursuit mechanic is broken. Races are fun and all but as soon as the cops give chase, there's a 50% chance you will get wrecked and lose all the points you worked so hard to earn.
  13. cxqcxqcxq
    Oct 22, 2019
    6
    boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring
  14. TheSora4K
    Oct 17, 2019
    6
    Creo que es de los peores Need for Speed que existen y mira que la mayoría no son malos, pero este es malo con avaricia ya que aquí no depende de tu habilidad ganar, sino de tu suerte ya que tus coches y los de los demás son exactamente iguales. Eso por la parte de multijugador, si nos ponemos con la historia tampoco es que guste, demasiado flojo, solo hay narrativa sin guión alguno. MuyCreo que es de los peores Need for Speed que existen y mira que la mayoría no son malos, pero este es malo con avaricia ya que aquí no depende de tu habilidad ganar, sino de tu suerte ya que tus coches y los de los demás son exactamente iguales. Eso por la parte de multijugador, si nos ponemos con la historia tampoco es que guste, demasiado flojo, solo hay narrativa sin guión alguno. Muy bonito eso de cambiar de policía a piloto cuando quieras pero si no tiene un argumento sólido de poco sirve.… Expand
  15. yigidowaki
    Aug 1, 2019
    7
    Nice game but you can be mad because you will lost so much game money. But That's unnecessary
  16. ReSTALL
    Jan 30, 2019
    7
    Только за геймплей с графоном поставил 7 баллов, обертка говнистая
  17. BSchwarz95
    Dec 31, 2018
    7
    I love Burnout Paradise, and when I read recently that NFS Rivals is the unofficial spiritual sequel (or as close to as we'll ever see) to it, I had to play. At it's core, Rivals is a fun racing game with a pretty nice open world but with a few fundamental problems that really hold it back from being notable. For one, the open world (perhaps this game's biggest sell) causes a lot ofI love Burnout Paradise, and when I read recently that NFS Rivals is the unofficial spiritual sequel (or as close to as we'll ever see) to it, I had to play. At it's core, Rivals is a fun racing game with a pretty nice open world but with a few fundamental problems that really hold it back from being notable. For one, the open world (perhaps this game's biggest sell) causes a lot of problems, mostly in the amount of variables that are introduced in each and every event such as random cars, opponent racing paths, and even your starting equipment/boost (which don't refill at the start of events). I still love the polished NFS experience but the very nature of this game unpolishes the NFS name. I'll go back and play the other campaign (finished the cop story, still have the racer story) sometime, but for now I'll just think of this game as one with great potential but fundamental issues.… Expand
  18. nikblu1904
    Jan 15, 2018
    7
    Pros:

    - Good Cars (also from the movie, which is great)
    - good graphics
    - gameplay variation is pretty good

    Cons:

    - almost no customization
    - police is way to strong and irritating
    - you can't always see the street in front of you clearly, so you'll often driving against walls and crash
  19. Ruegrong
    Apr 19, 2017
    6
    Complete downgrade from burnout paradise. It has the free roam, but there is no interaction with anybody online. You have to all be in same area, if your lucky enough, On top of that, their pursuit mode is fucing garbage. T-boned rammed a car full speed and i used a ram special ability , causing the computer driver to fflip multiple times. It barely did any damage as he resets and drivesComplete downgrade from burnout paradise. It has the free roam, but there is no interaction with anybody online. You have to all be in same area, if your lucky enough, On top of that, their pursuit mode is fucing garbage. T-boned rammed a car full speed and i used a ram special ability , causing the computer driver to fflip multiple times. It barely did any damage as he resets and drives away. I give it a 0 because of **** like that.… Expand
  20. crank34r
    Feb 25, 2017
    5
    30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps
  21. MrBeets
    May 17, 2016
    6
    The game is fun and just pure high-octane action and is great for car lovers. There are a couple problems with the game for me. The aforementioned "high-octane action" is a bit too high-octane. The constant driving from cops or chasing racers becomes more of an annoyance than fun and makes things far too confusing. At one point I was chasing someone and then a rapid response startedThe game is fun and just pure high-octane action and is great for car lovers. There are a couple problems with the game for me. The aforementioned "high-octane action" is a bit too high-octane. The constant driving from cops or chasing racers becomes more of an annoyance than fun and makes things far too confusing. At one point I was chasing someone and then a rapid response started without me noticing. I only found out when I saw the time penalties flashing up. The other problem, for me is how all the cars are constantly wet. It confuses me into thinking it's raining when it's sunnier than Arizona in the summer. I know it's supposed to show the graphic engine but it just annoys me. Overall, the game is fun and gives you a sense of pure adrenaline when you go fast and either be, or beat, the cops. Just play for only an hour or two at a time or else it gets boring fast.… Expand
  22. reviewer2015lol
    Nov 7, 2015
    5
    It's a open world with no story,customatization,without glitches. Very little game with really nothing fun or cool. Better buy forza horizon or a better racing game.
  23. Danbliz
    Jul 13, 2015
    7
    Buena idea lo del mundo libre y como se personalizan pero imperdonable que no tenga multijugador local. El tema online faltaría que sea más fácil interactuar con el resto de los jugadores.
  24. Miradis
    Jul 13, 2015
    5
    Pros: Beautiful graphics and the game runs really smoothly. Good music/soundtracks.

    Cons: Unbelievably cheesy "cutscenes" and story. Whenever you're in a pursuit you are forced to listen to the same bull**** a** soundtrack with the same lines every time. And since you're gonna be chased by the cops for 90% of the game all you will hear is: "Code 3!!!!" "I'm hit!!" over and over for    Pros: Beautiful graphics and the game runs really smoothly. Good music/soundtracks.

    Cons: Unbelievably cheesy "cutscenes" and story. Whenever you're in a pursuit you are forced to listen to the same bull**** a** soundtrack with the same lines every time. And since you're gonna be chased by the cops for 90% of the game all you will hear is: "Code 3!!!!" "I'm hit!!" over and over for hours, and you won't get to listen to the other good soundtracks.

    Also the way you select music is s***. Your only button is to press up which will change to the next song. The radio should've been like the one on GTA V. Different channels and the possibility to to check the name of the current song. Also why isn't there a menu to select which songs should be in the game like there is on a another EA game, UFC.

    Do the things above and make it possible to turn off the bull**** cop chase soundtrack so that you can listen to the radio all the time and I will tolerate the cheesy crappy story and give the game a 8/10.

    Pretty sad to see a game with so much potential f*** up trivial things, did they even play test it?    … Expand
  25. Bunterboy
    May 20, 2015
    5
    There's not many options for good arcade racers on the PS4 and this simply continues that trend. The controls is pretty fudgey and lacking any kind of precision, the map is small and not overly exciting at the best of times and finally the police. They're insanely aggressive, so much so that it actually ruins the game. The idea of being chased loses all appeal when five of them appear outThere's not many options for good arcade racers on the PS4 and this simply continues that trend. The controls is pretty fudgey and lacking any kind of precision, the map is small and not overly exciting at the best of times and finally the police. They're insanely aggressive, so much so that it actually ruins the game. The idea of being chased loses all appeal when five of them appear out of no where and demolish your car. It's cheap and you will get annoyed.

    I didn't buy this full price and for that I am glad. There is some enjoyment to be had but it is heavily tempered with annoyance and frustration so if you have the patience of a saint and it's heavily discounted then go for it, otherwise avoid.    … Expand
  26. tsakiym
    May 18, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  27. Sky-Line___
    Apr 24, 2015
    5
    Bad on so many points. Of course, you have the feeling of speed with NFS Rivals, but it feels like you're driving a soap.
    Graphics are ok.
    Cops are so annoying, you cannot be in peace for more than 30 seconds, unless you drive at 5 mph.
  28. Faceless2015
    Feb 15, 2015
    6
    This game is enough to make any graphic crazed person erect. But that I all this game has to offer. The dull story and really boring gameplay holds it back. When I first started, I was having fun but after a few hours I started getting bored and forcing my way to the end. To keep me going i had to broadcast so I wouldn't stop playing. That is really bad when someone has to force them self.This game is enough to make any graphic crazed person erect. But that I all this game has to offer. The dull story and really boring gameplay holds it back. When I first started, I was having fun but after a few hours I started getting bored and forcing my way to the end. To keep me going i had to broadcast so I wouldn't stop playing. That is really bad when someone has to force them self. This gives you 2 modes. Racer or cop and both of them gets boring after a few hours. Soon you will see that you are doing the same thing over and over and over and over. The multiplayer gives this a advantage. If your a racer and someone else is a cop. They can take you down and it can cause you to find a rival (as the name says) but adding a multiplayer doesn't make the whole game. So I would recommend this to be a rental. Or if you have it, let a friend borrow it. My rating will stand but need for speed will have to show me that they still have it in there soul. I mean grand theft auto is basically doing racing and so much better. That's a shame to have a name like need for speed and not deliver what fans want.… Expand
  29. Satchmosoaurs
    Jan 16, 2015
    5
    Not worth the $12 I paid for it or the time I invested. This game is, at it's best, a vaguely interesting cliche ridden pile of dross that somewhat answers the cries of the fans of the series. At it's worst, it is a supremely frustrating game with civilian traffic rendering out of nowhere, and races unfairly weighted.

    Speaking positively, the game at the very least attempts to create    Not worth the $12 I paid for it or the time I invested. This game is, at it's best, a vaguely interesting cliche ridden pile of dross that somewhat answers the cries of the fans of the series. At it's worst, it is a supremely frustrating game with civilian traffic rendering out of nowhere, and races unfairly weighted.

    Speaking positively, the game at the very least attempts to create some plot to keep you interested. But at the end of the day, I just found myself running through the motions checking things off my to-do list. The game looks and sounds good, although I wish the cops had a bit more dialogue at their disposal than the same two or three lines. The social integration is a nice touch, although unless you have a sizable amount of friends playing with you, it falls flat, and human drivers just serve as another nuisance.

    The game world, while gorgeous to look at, makes it nearly impossible to navigate the numerous shortcuts that you have to take to succeed. It's almost as if the developers tried too hard to make a good looking game, as you'll find moisture on your car when there isn't a cloud in the sky. You'll often find yourself ending your race and losing all of your accumulated Speedpoints for that session all due to one unfortunate crash. The plot is basically non-existent, and without farming for points, it's impossible to accrue every unlockable vehicle.

    I really wanted to like this game. Unfortunately, the latest installment is just as forgettable as Hot Pursuit. While it may have been an entertaining time sink at launch, there are now far superior games out there that are more deserving of your time and money. Would not recommend.    … Expand
  30. captain9fingers
    Jan 4, 2015
    7
    It's great fun to play but for some strange reason there are only two camera's a behind the car view and a bumper view that's very close to the ground. There is no natural driving view that makes you feel like you're in the car. Nice graphics and meaty engine noises. If it had a decent camera view this game would be awesome instead of just ok
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

12
#12 Best PS4 Game of 2013
7
#7 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2013
3
#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2013

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Feb 13, 2014
    81
    A fast and furious racing game, where cops constantly try to catch the racers. Multiplayer is seamless, but it feels like a single player mode, since you rarely bump (pun intended) into other players. [Jan 2014]
  2. Thunderbolt
    Jan 13, 2014
    70
    Need for Speed: Rivals is nothing if not ridiculously dumb fun, but that just makes its multiplayer failings all the more disappointing.
    Read full review
  3. The Digital Fix
    Jan 13, 2014
    80
    So a very good racing game, rather than a great one.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »