Need for Speed: Rivals

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  1. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    8
    Very Good game. Can spend some time to play and exeprience it again. Download and give it a try again in future
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Thierry00
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    Great racing game for those who just want to have fun and don't care if the game is ultra realistic.

    And the songs in this game I think are one of the best in the franchise.
  6. jaidynkracke
    Feb 24, 2023
    9
    This is a overall solid game. Sure it does have a few flops, bugs and glitches but it is overall it is a truly a awesome game and it is in my thoughts one of the underrated games in the franchise at large.
  7. Austin36Ween
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    Let me start by saying this was the first PS4 game I ever bought, and for a good reason. There are a lot of people who would say this game is a let down, as it's the first Need for Speed game, let alone the first racing game on PS4. If you stop focusing on the little things that people constantly criticize, this game is amazing. First of all, the car list is great for what it is, theLet me start by saying this was the first PS4 game I ever bought, and for a good reason. There are a lot of people who would say this game is a let down, as it's the first Need for Speed game, let alone the first racing game on PS4. If you stop focusing on the little things that people constantly criticize, this game is amazing. First of all, the car list is great for what it is, the racing and driving is fun as well. A lot of players say the police are too aggressive, but I think it adds a nice sense of challenge and thrill to the gameplay experience. The weapons are so much fun to use and the map isn't half bad. Overall, I really think any racing or need for speed fan would really like this game.… Expand
  8. A_Normal_Nobody
    Dec 31, 2022
    3
    The physics of the game are pretty bad, you slightly hit a car and you go flying.
  9. sonicking2222
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    i played this game on ps4 and ps3 and i loved it it was an amazing gaming and i still love it 6 years later i still play it and i enjoy the open world feeling and the overall experience however the thing that brought it down is it lakes in vechiel options but good game i would recommend to anyone
  10. JaiquanLeonard
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    I like this game Evan i going to compare need for speed rivals to need for speed heat I want to which one
  11. 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 ......
  12. julic
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    unas de las mejores sagas de carros que hay por el momento y hecha por la mejor compañia videojuegos electronic arts
  13. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    8/10.......................................................................
  14. BrianDavid94
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

    (8) Very Good. Innovated, but perhaps not in the right choice for everyone. This score indicates that there are many good things to be had, but arguable so.

    What stands out in this game is the cop vs street racers aspect. The story is pretty much nonexistent besides setting up the basics. One of the best looking and the cars handle well but that’s about it for the positives. Even though it doesn’t have a story it’s pretty additive and fun to play. If all you care about is cars, driving fast, and don’t mind a little car combat with police this game is worth trying, even in 2022.    … Expand
  15. filip92
    Jul 9, 2022
    2
    By far worst NFS game i played, and i've played a lot. Campaign consists of same 20 short and cringe cutscenes. Stupid quests of 40% racing and objectives like airtime, jumps and driving in opposite direction for some time. Map is without lot of variety. AI is so bad,that in the middle of the race, (when you're a cop for examle), there will be other cop cars with their own pursuits andBy far worst NFS game i played, and i've played a lot. Campaign consists of same 20 short and cringe cutscenes. Stupid quests of 40% racing and objectives like airtime, jumps and driving in opposite direction for some time. Map is without lot of variety. AI is so bad,that in the middle of the race, (when you're a cop for examle), there will be other cop cars with their own pursuits and they often come from the opposite direction in full speed and total your car. Also, if you get hit 4,5 times,your car is totaled, which is frustrating. Servers are really bad and constantly disconnects you in the middle of the campaign race.… Expand
  16. Chicane
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    My favorite need for speed game. Great visuals, immersive sound & music. Awesome cars... and very intense pursuits! Game is 9 years old but still plays well. Big up!
  17. Xinnot
    Sep 4, 2021
    2
    Acceleration bug not letting you progress in the game, gear shifting problem and impossible to accelerate! It's unplayable.
  18. fx04
    Aug 16, 2021
    0
    One of the worst game ever. The control is suck, your car always get out of control whenever you drive your car. The police is have some godlike power that can find you anywhere. If you want to save the freakin game, you have to go to the hideout or headquarter as a cops. But when you go to the hideout, the "go to hideout" is nowhere to be seen so my freakin car busted by the forkingOne of the worst game ever. The control is suck, your car always get out of control whenever you drive your car. The police is have some godlike power that can find you anywhere. If you want to save the freakin game, you have to go to the hideout or headquarter as a cops. But when you go to the hideout, the "go to hideout" is nowhere to be seen so my freakin car busted by the forking police. The display was average and the gameplay was so-so. When you play as a cop, the racer is so forking powerful that you need a whole race to just wreck one of the forking racer. Shouldn't have wasted my time playing this **** game.… Expand
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. ian350850
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Muy buen juego, mi primer Need For Speed, y mi favorito hasta la fecha, misiones divertidas, puedes jugar tanto policía como delincuente, mucha variedad de coches, online divertido. Tengo 380 horas jugadas y aun me divierte. Recomendado.

    Jugabilidad 9 de 10 (Depende el coche que uses) Gráficos: 7 de 10 Diversión: 8 de 10 (No te vas a aburrir, online entretenido) Controles: 9 de 10    Muy buen juego, mi primer Need For Speed, y mi favorito hasta la fecha, misiones divertidas, puedes jugar tanto policía como delincuente, mucha variedad de coches, online divertido. Tengo 380 horas jugadas y aun me divierte. Recomendado.

    Jugabilidad 9 de 10 (Depende el coche que uses)
    Gráficos: 7 de 10
    Diversión: 8 de 10 (No te vas a aburrir, online entretenido)
    Controles: 9 de 10
    Facilidad de aprendizaje: 9 de 10 (Si juegas muchos juegos de carreras será fácil)
    Tiempo de juego: 7 de 10 (15 Horas historia y 20 Horas el 100%)
    Precio: 9 de 10 ( 5€ )    … Expand
  22. FreeFireNo1
    Apr 15, 2021
    0
    this game is cool but sadly this game has so many glitch that so annoying like crashing for no reason,freezing while speeding up,etc

    i was buying this game for Rp.75.000(IDR) on steam and yeaaah really disappointing me for so many annoying glitch that frustating me while doing time trial and get chased by cops
  23. 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.
  24. Csn69
    Jan 31, 2021
    0
    Worst NFS game in the history of NFS games. Game keeps crashing everytime 10-15 minutes.
  25. Steyraus
    Dec 30, 2020
    9
    Honestly one of the last great race games my opinion. Visuals are a bit dusty and low resolution looking but the game itself is solid. Has a Dark Souls inspired risk and reward system where you race and if you don't get back to you or home you can lose everything. Makes it very intense but also very disappointing at times. I thought the driving was perfect perfect balance of an arcadeHonestly one of the last great race games my opinion. Visuals are a bit dusty and low resolution looking but the game itself is solid. Has a Dark Souls inspired risk and reward system where you race and if you don't get back to you or home you can lose everything. Makes it very intense but also very disappointing at times. I thought the driving was perfect perfect balance of an arcade Racer. Feel like people leave a slept all this one or just follow the games media like… Expand
  26. PassiveDre
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Need For Speed Rivals is AMAZING, I pretty much grew up with need for speed, especially hot pursuit 2010, alright let's talk about the graphics, for a 2013 game, it looks very great. The cars are spot on, the environment seems nice, but the weather is repetitive, there is ALWAYS gonna be water dripping on your rear window, even if its daylight, story-wise, it was kinda forgettable, theNeed For Speed Rivals is AMAZING, I pretty much grew up with need for speed, especially hot pursuit 2010, alright let's talk about the graphics, for a 2013 game, it looks very great. The cars are spot on, the environment seems nice, but the weather is repetitive, there is ALWAYS gonna be water dripping on your rear window, even if its daylight, story-wise, it was kinda forgettable, the cars are diverse and progression and pacing is nice, but overall, it's a great game. 8/10!… Expand
  27. office666
    Dec 11, 2020
    1
    One of the worst games ever. You car gets wrecked instant even if you upgrade it. And the games is scripted. Every race you win in the last 25%. Don't recommend spending time with this one.
  28. Suckmytestticle
    Nov 26, 2020
    0
    Absolutely garbage get this game banned no car on earth can go around a corner pushing 400 to 500 miles an hour like come on im in a lambo doing 350 and the cop passes me like im standing still thats a load of bull on straight away it aint believable but around a corner come on ur pathetic
  29. ItzYoBoiEthan
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    An amazing arcade racing game. Solid story without being intrusive and awesome graphics for its time. Its so much fun being in a heat 10 pursuit against some insane police a put all your sp on the line. This is one of the more underrated need for speed games of this generation.
  30. Levin
    Oct 10, 2020
    3
    Nice graphics in the core game, but the controls feel horrible. Worst is the menu that kicked off my motion sickness within seconds. Why does the camera need to move around like a freaking owl, when pointed at a static object? It's a car, we are in a garage; stand still! WHY make a horrible over-the-top pretentious intro that you can't skip? The first time user experience is only allowingNice graphics in the core game, but the controls feel horrible. Worst is the menu that kicked off my motion sickness within seconds. Why does the camera need to move around like a freaking owl, when pointed at a static object? It's a car, we are in a garage; stand still! WHY make a horrible over-the-top pretentious intro that you can't skip? The first time user experience is only allowing player control for a few seconds before yet again explaining something that should require no explaining what so ever. I just want to step on the gas!! I really wanted to play this, but it only needed minutes to piss me off, and throw this crap in the bin.… Expand
  31. FrostyM99
    Sep 7, 2020
    2
    Total garbage. Cops are unbalanced. Ur car crashes from anything touched. Controls are clunky.
  32. omglioromg
    Jul 23, 2020
    3
    Less than avarage game, all road are super thin, you have 1 cm to left or right before your car crash, 2 crashes means game over. The only reason this isn't a 0 which it could have been, is because the skydomes, the enviorments, the roads, all look fantastic. So yes, graphics? 10/10. Everything else? 0/10. I think it deserves a 3.
  33. 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
  34. Jonasluas
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Un gran juego un poco mas realista una aventura entre policias y corredores bien desarrollado alejandose de las carreras de barrio como lo es siempre al igual que el tuning exotico gran juegos si quieres jugar solo
  35. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    6
    NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS
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  36. Bauju
    May 22, 2020
    4
    Less possibilitys. As a streetracer, you are fleeing from the police (They are not better than the streetracer) and as the police, you are hunting the streetracer and you have to do rancid tasks that are boring like "crash an enemy from behind.." ... not more. But the map and the graphics are very nice :)
  37. 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
  38. rolelrdamus
    Apr 6, 2020
    8
    The game is very good. It is a fun arcade racing game. Cars and graphics are also very nice. I like the world although it could be bigger. In my opinion, the most annoying issue is when you ride a race it very often changes into hot pursuit. I understand that but sometimes I would like to simply race with others without thinking about cops or my opponents using pursuit tech. That brings toThe game is very good. It is a fun arcade racing game. Cars and graphics are also very nice. I like the world although it could be bigger. In my opinion, the most annoying issue is when you ride a race it very often changes into hot pursuit. I understand that but sometimes I would like to simply race with others without thinking about cops or my opponents using pursuit tech. That brings to the final point it is not just about racing it is also about disabling your opponent's vehicles. I like that but sometimes I would like to have an option to simply race (I guess I have to buy a different game for it). The multiplayer is very fun and still (April 2020) you can find many people playing this game. I bought this game in the PS store for 5 USD and for this price it is a wonderful game!… Expand
  39. KykaPb
    Apr 3, 2020
    2
    oh my god... What is it? This is a stupid and boring game. This is an incomprehensible open world. For example, forza horizon 1. Although there is an open world and monotonous racing, but it is not boring to ride on it. A lot of fun and stuff , and finally the CHANGE of DAY and NIGHT. Seriously, can't we just diversify this **** for once? I don't say anything about physics. Braking in thisoh my god... What is it? This is a stupid and boring game. This is an incomprehensible open world. For example, forza horizon 1. Although there is an open world and monotonous racing, but it is not boring to ride on it. A lot of fun and stuff , and finally the CHANGE of DAY and NIGHT. Seriously, can't we just diversify this **** for once? I don't say anything about physics. Braking in this game is not necessary at all. Stupid drift and all. No tuning and hardcore. I know this game is a boring arcade game,but to this extent? Why can't I pause it? etc. of Course, compared to Most wanted 2012,there is progress, for this I will applaud them. But I can't keep playing this anymore. I'm switching to forza horizon. P.s (commentary was writen in 2014) . I apologize for my poor English… Expand
  40. mrkp
    Jan 14, 2020
    5
    типичная need for speed, особо ничем не выделяющаяся, проиграл и забыл. управление не самое лучшее
  41. 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.
  42. Myreviewsarebad
    Nov 2, 2019
    2
    One of the worst games I have ever played. The Graphics are good, running from the cops is fun, there is plenty of options to customize your car.

    Those however are the only good things about this game. It handholds you so hard in the beginning, and after that you are just left to explore an empty open world with a few GTA style stunt jumps and boring receptive missions that feel like    One of the worst games I have ever played. The Graphics are good, running from the cops is fun, there is plenty of options to customize your car.

    Those however are the only good things about this game. It handholds you so hard in the beginning, and after that you are just left to explore an empty open world with a few GTA style stunt jumps and boring receptive missions that feel like they come from a mobile game.

    I quit after about 4 hours of gameplay, and my favorite part of this game was when I went to a parking lot, and played around with the moveable shopping carts for 10 minutes because there was nothing else to do.    … Expand
  43. cxqcxqcxq
    Oct 22, 2019
    6
    boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring
  44. 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
  45. GALACTICFUT
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mundo de la velocidad está presente, muy buenas las persecuciones y modos que presenta el juego, hay que mejorar la estabilidad de algunas partes del juego ya que se presentan bugs en el momento de estar online, pero por lo general el juego es muy interesante a la hora de presentar variedad de pruebas y vehículos.… Expand
  46. yigidowaki
    Aug 1, 2019
    7
    Nice game but you can be mad because you will lost so much game money. But That's unnecessary
  47. John718
    Jul 5, 2019
    0
    Awful game.....it looks like the developer on purpose made the in-game camera view to work against the player.. so badly designed that you can barely see the incoming traffic as the camera is fixed too low just enough to see above the car in straight roads....plus it doesn't help its crappy weather effects covers any potential details while playing.

    Worst need for speed so far.
  48. ReSTALL
    Jan 30, 2019
    7
    Только за геймплей с графоном поставил 7 баллов, обертка говнистая
  49. 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
  50. LifeHistory
    Jul 11, 2018
    4
    I am really tired of every damn game today is an OpenWorld crap. I specially hate OpenWorld-Racing games. Why can't we have Racing games like the original NFS Most Wanted and NFS Carbon when you have a carrier and you choose your Race from the menu without the need to drive around. Even NFS The RUN which many hated but I liked it a lot because it was new idea and was hell lots of fun. TheI am really tired of every damn game today is an OpenWorld crap. I specially hate OpenWorld-Racing games. Why can't we have Racing games like the original NFS Most Wanted and NFS Carbon when you have a carrier and you choose your Race from the menu without the need to drive around. Even NFS The RUN which many hated but I liked it a lot because it was new idea and was hell lots of fun. The only bad thing was that the game was short.
    And another thing I hate about this game and other NFS games like it... is the COP/RACER carrier its just stupid no one wants to be a cop. I play a racing game to be a racer no a cop you brainless devs.

    I DO NOT CARE ABOUT MULTIPLAYER CRAP........    … Expand
  51. Ishi123
    May 25, 2018
    4
    Half of the game is good. If you're a cop, the game is tons of fun and offers a decent challenge. If you're a racer, it's near impossible as the police are so overpowered it's not even funny, and the racer cars are verifiably much weaker than any cop car in the game. If you get into a pursuit as a racer, you might as well give up because it's actually impossible to escape without divingHalf of the game is good. If you're a cop, the game is tons of fun and offers a decent challenge. If you're a racer, it's near impossible as the police are so overpowered it's not even funny, and the racer cars are verifiably much weaker than any cop car in the game. If you get into a pursuit as a racer, you might as well give up because it's actually impossible to escape without diving into a safehouse. It makes me wonder why the game even lets you try. Cops will spot you from across the map while escaping, and even spawn behind you just to keep a pursuit going. The game is built like this by design. Even the other racers seem to be twice as fast and strong as the best car you can possibly get fully upgraded. This game is completely unbalanced for being a racer. I hope you like constantly losing speedpoints over and over, because that's what you're going to get.… Expand
  52. iddqd4
    Mar 19, 2018
    8
    Отличная музыка, хорошо чувствуется скорость, красивые ландшафты, много различных гаджетов что превращают заезды в экшены по типу Твистед Металл, физика в целом не плохая, за исключением сильных столкновений где машину начинает швырять с дикой скоростью по всему экрану. Чуть менее интересная сюжетка за полицию. В итоге получилась крепкая аркадная гонка.Отличная музыка, хорошо чувствуется скорость, красивые ландшафты, много различных гаджетов что превращают заезды в экшены по типу Твистед Металл, физика в целом не плохая, за исключением сильных столкновений где машину начинает швырять с дикой скоростью по всему экрану. Чуть менее интересная сюжетка за полицию. В итоге получилась крепкая аркадная гонка.
  53. DGDrocks7
    Mar 12, 2018
    4
    At first, I thought this was an improved version of NFS Hot Pursuit 2010. Boy, was I wrong. Now that doesn't mean it has to be in order to be good, but on it's own, both as an NFS and racing game, it's just not good.

    Why? It's unbalanced. Cops dominate the road. When playing as them, you get new cars for free. You only have to buy the Pursuit Tech. But it's just so similar to Hot    At first, I thought this was an improved version of NFS Hot Pursuit 2010. Boy, was I wrong. Now that doesn't mean it has to be in order to be good, but on it's own, both as an NFS and racing game, it's just not good.

    Why? It's unbalanced. Cops dominate the road. When playing as them, you get new cars for free. You only have to buy the Pursuit Tech. But it's just so similar to Hot Pursuit 2010 you may as well play that instead.

    Playing as a Racer is where the game shows it's ugly head. You need to buy everything as a Racer. When you finish an event and earn points, you need to go to a hideout to bank them, else if you get busted, you lose them. And the thing is, if you stay on the road for longer than 5 minutes, your chances of getting caught are greatly increased. So either you go into a hideout to bank your points after an event and endure long loading screens. Or earn more points by staying on the road longer, but get busted by superhuman cops, making all that hard work go down the drain.

    Speaking of the superhuman cops, I meant what I said by that. They have superhuman sense, as when you think you're escaping, suddenly they continue the pursuit, though they are nowhere to be seen. They can teleport as they can spawn in front of you. They have super strength because they can take a quarter of your health wheras you can barely take out a tenth of theirs. And they are psychic too because they'll chase you for no reason to arrest you for a crime you didn't commit (yet).

    Plus, the game still progresses after you complete a Speedlist, even if you get busted, but you still lose the points! Why can't I progress but not keep the points? Because of that, I am severely behind in my vehicles and upgrades and I get my rear-bumper kicked because of that. So you're saying the only way to get a chance at my Rivals is to make back the points I lost? No thanks.

    The 4 points I give to the game are because it looks kinda pretty. Yet I should have used that against the game because looks deceive. Thanks a lot EA.    … Expand
  54. btm666
    Feb 18, 2018
    0
    Garbage. The worst addition to the Need for Speed franchise. Limited car models, limited upgrades and limited customization. Combine this with a weak story line, lagging and generally poor vehicle control and graphics that look like a PS2 game and you have the worst game of the year.
  55. 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
  56. hhhdhd
    Nov 25, 2017
    0
    no steering wheel support, no patch. I cant imagine what did EA think - "lets produce great next need for speed game, but this time lets remove steering wheel support" - The best joke is that it is not a joke
  57. FranceColonia
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    One of the best Need for Speed Series I have ever played. The story is not that really great to me but the only thing that interest me was the environment and the cars. The environment really suite up the cars theme and the cars? Well, beautiful as always.
  58. JimmieReview
    Sep 26, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Need for speed: infurating.
    I got this for 10 USD and for that price I would say its an okay deal. But back when it was released, for say 60 USD - I would have been p*ssed off.
    The problems?

    1. The cops. They always show up to destroy your perfect race or time trial or whatever. And they dont dissapear even when you cross the finish line, risking you to lose all you won in that event. That is not fun, just annoying. They also seem to start chasing you just on sight. I was not in a race/event, and I was standing still on the road when all of a sudden the cops showed up to chase me. In singleplayer mode.

    2. Cheating enemy AI. There is no chance that all those cars just conveniently happend to align themselves 50 meters away from me exactly in the path Im going to take. The AI places them as obstacles at random to destroy your time trial/race. It happens basically all the time, obvious that the cars are placed to mess my time up. I like a good challenge, but this is not it. This is just cheating.

    3. No pause. Yeah, you read it correctly. You can not pause in this game. Not even when a trial/race is just finished to bring up the map. Your car will continue to slide along the road and cops might find you. This happens in singleplayer mode as well, so its not an online thing.

    Those are the 3 biggest problems with this game. There are plenty more issues, the soundtracks are awful (unless your 12 years old and like techno-pop trash music) for example. Online mode is just a big cluster-f*ck. Its not racing, its like a big mash like 8-10 morons who dont know what they are doing trying to share a two-lane street. And nothing can be customized gameplay-wise. Can not turn of cops. Cant turn of traffic. Only 2 camera mode, with one being completly garbage so really only one camera mode.
    No story at all. Just none. Void.
    All that asides, I still enjoyed some of it in short bursts. The cars look pretty cool and the time trials are kind of fun sometimes. For 10 USD, its worth a buy if you wanna get some dumb-downed arcade racing.    … Expand
  59. SimonD00
    Sep 11, 2017
    8
    It's a racing game like any other but it nails the most importaint part... It's fun. The police mode is a some what broring which brings the score down but the other part is amazing.
  60. Eagle16
    Aug 17, 2017
    4
    A game not worth more than 4/10. Terribly rushed game for next gen consoles, not any interesting graphcis, incredibly short open world, borring story, repetitive missions, annoying cops as much as you couldn't even imagine. Like if it's difficulty wouldn't be enough, there must be also tons of annoying bugs like when you escape cops, there are no cops on the radar but you are still underA game not worth more than 4/10. Terribly rushed game for next gen consoles, not any interesting graphcis, incredibly short open world, borring story, repetitive missions, annoying cops as much as you couldn't even imagine. Like if it's difficulty wouldn't be enough, there must be also tons of annoying bugs like when you escape cops, there are no cops on the radar but you are still under chase and you are not able to start a mission or do other activities. Sometimes it's so glitched that you are still under chase. When you try to escape cops they are scripted like hell, you may slow them down immediately after start of chase with some special abbilities but in a seconds they will recover and catch you while you were going full speed since you slowed them down. They will simply catch you no matter what. And after they catch you, you finally are able to escape them. It's same when you are trying to catch a racer, you go full speed or even slow him down but he will somehow still totally escape you even if you would go full speed. The best thing about the game are songs in the radio while you race with 300km/h but you can't even listen to them because every **** second there is a cop coming out of nowhere and by getting in police chase causes songs stop playing and some rubbish action sounds start rocking... The most annoying thing on this game are probably cops coming out of nowhere and starting chases all the time, even if you don't drive fast...… Expand
  61. BLK99
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    Gran juego de carreras, divertido, y con unos graficos bastantes buenos, ojala hicieran mas de estos, uno mas loco, tipo redline la pelicula, seria la locura.
    Aunque si siento que hay un problema y es con la comunidad de jugadores, se que hoy en dia los requisitos para ser un buen juego son mas altos, pero este es un buen juego, le falta algo de variedad en vehiculos, personalizacion y    Gran juego de carreras, divertido, y con unos graficos bastantes buenos, ojala hicieran mas de estos, uno mas loco, tipo redline la pelicula, seria la locura.
    Aunque si siento que hay un problema y es con la comunidad de jugadores, se que hoy en dia los requisitos para ser un buen juego son mas altos, pero este es un buen juego, le falta algo de variedad en vehiculos, personalizacion y pruebas, pero la base es solida.
    Que por detalles se salten las fortalezas y pongan ceros de calificacion, solo demuestra falta de objetividad y deja ver una calidad de persona malcriada y desagradecida    … Expand
  62. 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
  63. crank34r
    Feb 25, 2017
    5
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  64. Bulbotrax
    Feb 12, 2017
    0
    This crappy piece of trash is not a game... it's a crappy piece of trash. This is a festival of bad ideas: for example: night & day cycle... when it's drak, you can't see a damn thing... the graphics of the "game" are a failure, too many lens flares, too many dirt... It's obvious the team behind this turd didn't play it.

    the worst game of the licence.
  65. Chris-Krollz
    Jan 10, 2017
    9
    I loved it it was tons of fun ! Reminded me of a Forza horizon :)
    Graphics all good, gameplay arcady and a good feeling as usual, very good sense of speed, great cars.
    I couldn't ask for more !
  66. MercenaryofHate
    Dec 24, 2016
    8
    Highspeed fun in Redview it's an epic battle between two forces the racers and the cops some just want to speed but others are after the cash while as for the cops they take there job very seriously and have several luxurious units in there arsenal. The racers have different car, decorations and upgrades and the game does a good job on showing the difference in ideology and varying the twoHighspeed fun in Redview it's an epic battle between two forces the racers and the cops some just want to speed but others are after the cash while as for the cops they take there job very seriously and have several luxurious units in there arsenal. The racers have different car, decorations and upgrades and the game does a good job on showing the difference in ideology and varying the two groups from each other. The music has also been greatly improved no more irritating songs from the 70's but, pursuit music isn't as good as in Hot Pursuit (2010) but it does give you adrenaline. You can start playing right when you finish the tutorial and switch from cop to racer instantly the environment is beautiful and is filled with different locations. Better vehicles are included in this game like the Ferrari for example but even the Venom GT (fastest car in the world) can also be used. Pursuits are fun for both sides as being a racer you have your points at stake and once busted you will loose them all and cops can flip on their siren anytime to catch a criminal or go undercover and catch them by surprise! While traditional game modes like races and timed events are still present. The story isn't much but it does what it was meant to do an show what the racers are doing and how the Redview County Police department responds to them. Where the game really shines however is in it's online mod that supports up to 8 players players can either race in head to head matches, join in or lead pursuits or just drive around and explore. Racers focus more on team co-operation and speed while as cops focus on brute force and tactics the formula works and no longer will the cops and racers be using the exact same vehicles as in Hot Pursuit cause they all have their own unique vehicles. The game is a blast and a must-have for car lovers even if it's not as realistic as the bigger titles it is a fun game and a rewarding one.… Expand
  67. LordDoran
    Jun 22, 2016
    3
    How they have managed to make a game they've created countless times before so boring, lack luster and slow is beyond me.

    When your game is called "Need for Speed". my advice is to actually make it feel fast.
  68. 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
  69. BMX999
    Apr 11, 2016
    9
    interesante y divertido, la opcion de cambiar de modalidad entre foragido y policia resulta muy satisfactoria, en especial porque da la oportunidad de una conduccion mas agresiva, las armas del coche son atractivas y utilizarlas con creatividad puede terminar en un buen espectaculo.
    Un detalle que me encanta es el tiempo para empezar un evento apenas son como 2 o 3 segundos y empieza,    interesante y divertido, la opcion de cambiar de modalidad entre foragido y policia resulta muy satisfactoria, en especial porque da la oportunidad de una conduccion mas agresiva, las armas del coche son atractivas y utilizarlas con creatividad puede terminar en un buen espectaculo.
    Un detalle que me encanta es el tiempo para empezar un evento apenas son como 2 o 3 segundos y empieza, otro tambien seria la libertad de hacer lo que uno quiera sin presion de ningun tipo, y el ultimo seria las cinematicas cortas con mucha informacion y siempre se pueden pasar si no se quieren ver, detalles que no me gustaron seria, el tiempo de carga para entrar en el garaje y salir de el, con el ritmo que tiene el juego, este detalle rompe totamente la inversion y lo otro seria la falta de personalizacion en los vehiculos, ademas de mas vehiculos.    … Expand
  70. Leuh
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    I'd like the Game, for me, graphics beautiful, with good control, and u can pass sometime front of TV having fun. Good point on this game, is the possibility of drive a Ferrari, thing i never seen before in another NFS.
  71. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 26, 2015
    4
    oring map, lifeless driving mechanics, lackluster sound and bad car models. The graphics are not a step up from Most Wanted 2012 despite it running on Frostbite 3 in 1080p. As a sequel to Hot Pursuit 2010, Rivals does a good job in giving the player more freedom by adding more content. You have more choice over how you progress in the career, and you can actually use your speed points tooring map, lifeless driving mechanics, lackluster sound and bad car models. The graphics are not a step up from Most Wanted 2012 despite it running on Frostbite 3 in 1080p. As a sequel to Hot Pursuit 2010, Rivals does a good job in giving the player more freedom by adding more content. You have more choice over how you progress in the career, and you can actually use your speed points to upgrade cars and buy pursuit tech. As a racer, you have an incentive to escape the cops. Unlike Hot Pursuit, this game is open world ,albeit nowhere in the same league as Burnout Paradise in terms of content. However, much of the magic that Hot Pursuit had has been lost. The driving attempts to be less arcade and drifty, and in doing so, it's lost the sense of speed so it's no longer intense. There seems to be no difference between a good and bad driver. You can crash and be as imprecise as you like and still get the gold medal in a time trial. The promise of customisation is poorly realized. Visually all you can do is change the colour and number plate, and performance-wise you can do some basic upgrades but no tuning. Furthermore, there are no tiers of cars. The performance difference is substantial in the menus, but on the road it's difficult to tell apart a Cayman S from a 458. There's just so little excitement in this game. I's just full throttle all the time with no need to be precise or skillful in any way. You can't be bad at this game. So in summary, the attempt to offer more of the same is a sensible idea, but overall Rivals lacks the excitement that Hot Pursuit delivered. The additions are not substantial enough, so I would suggest avoiding this if you have played Hot Pursuit.… Expand
  72. Richcraft
    Dec 20, 2015
    1
    Driving/racing game without a hood cam option? This is utterly ridiculous. That is the SOLE reason i bought this game. Why force us to only 2 cam options? Completely ruined my experience. I want a refund. I am NEVER purchasing another NFS title again.
  73. TheMammalizer
    Nov 21, 2015
    3
    Glitchiest game i have played! I played it for 5 minutes and I came in contact with 3 BIG glitches. The map didnt load, the car was flinged in the air and cops seemed to have magnets to me!
  74. Lilmanike
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    This game is my favorite out of the entire series. A verity of weapons, 2 careers, an array of cars, one huge open world, and a serious but dark story and when you mix all of these it is incredible.

    The game revolves around a cop story mode and a racer mode. They are both heavily different with each perspective being different with racers seeing cops nothing more than little dogs    This game is my favorite out of the entire series. A verity of weapons, 2 careers, an array of cars, one huge open world, and a serious but dark story and when you mix all of these it is incredible.

    The game revolves around a cop story mode and a racer mode. They are both heavily different with each perspective being different with racers seeing cops nothing more than little dogs chained up on a fence trying to chase the mailman, while cops see racers as a menace of society and it works out too.
    There is over 80 cars in the game and with a frame rate almost with a solid 1080p 30FPS the game runs very well.

    Weapons are also very unique with some being reused only for a different task. Such as the EMP and EMP Mine. They can reach up to levels as high as 4 and that's actually pretty decent. Cars look almost realistic but however it contains a sad story in customization zone. You can only customize car paint, wheel paint, some wraps and decals and that's it.

    The story mode is separated in to categories that are distinct from other categories in the respected faction. You can rank up to 61 in the game. After beating a rank you will be able to unlock cars or wraps (racers only). Cops get cars for free while racers have to buy them.

    The game's multiplayer however is blended in to the single player. That doesn't mean it's online only. Pausing in NFS Rivals is impossible especially when in single player which is kind of a boner killer if you ask me. The game also features easydrive again but it feels better than most wanted '12 with the U.I. on the screen still.

    Since this is an EA game lets talk about the glitches. Whenever you are driving at a fast paced rate, the game will sometimes automatically stop you in your tracks while it is going on still. But this doesn't happen to often. There is also quick respawn glitch which doesn't happen often either. Getting stuck out of the map doesn't happen to often either so thank goodness but when you do you're forced to restart the game because what happens is (one situation) you're stuck, that's it. Then, you can move outside the map but the only way to get out is by *coughs x2* killing yourself if you know what I mean.

    The cops in the game are aggressive and will do whatever they can to bust you if your on the opposite faction. The game also comes with a multiplier which increase as up are out in the open. Deviation. More points, more money. Speedpoints count as your currency and used to buy upgrades and such.

    Easter eggs are also in the game as well.    … Expand
  75. 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.
  76. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    8
    Need for Speed Rivals inserts gamers behind the wheel of both sides of the thin blue line, daring them to cross that line as either a cop or racer in order to gain any advantage in the street’s ultimate rivalry. Players decide between two distinct career experiences, each with its own set of high-stakes challenges, rewards, pursuit tech and cars. The intensity of the action is enhanced asNeed for Speed Rivals inserts gamers behind the wheel of both sides of the thin blue line, daring them to cross that line as either a cop or racer in order to gain any advantage in the street’s ultimate rivalry. Players decide between two distinct career experiences, each with its own set of high-stakes challenges, rewards, pursuit tech and cars. The intensity of the action is enhanced as a result of AllDrive, a feature that destroys the line between single player, co-op and multiplayer. Through AllDrive, friends are connected to one racing world where their races and chases can collide at any time.… Expand
  77. JJthis
    Jul 17, 2015
    0
    No option for manual transmission.
    Bought it. Played for 20 minutes.
    Regret every minute.
    The only thing to like about this game is the way it looks. The controls aren't even changeable for controllers.
    Refunded it.
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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.
  83. tjz7thpowerband
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    What An Awesomeness Game Need For Speed Rivals Is On PS4 Soo Much Fun Awesome Job Gal's & Guy's I Highly Recommend This Game. & I Love The Fact It Never end's After U complete Racing & Cop Careers. I Like Beating my Own Time's & record's It's soo Realistic The Scenery Is Breath Taking & The Attn To Detail Is Stunning & The Guy Inside The car Steering & Shifting & The Gauges & Stuff Wow!!!What An Awesomeness Game Need For Speed Rivals Is On PS4 Soo Much Fun Awesome Job Gal's & Guy's I Highly Recommend This Game. & I Love The Fact It Never end's After U complete Racing & Cop Careers. I Like Beating my Own Time's & record's It's soo Realistic The Scenery Is Breath Taking & The Attn To Detail Is Stunning & The Guy Inside The car Steering & Shifting & The Gauges & Stuff Wow!!! Need's A Girl Driver To! Lol!! cant Help It I'm Biased.… Expand
  84. Ericistooop
    Mar 23, 2015
    8
    First off, the game has very good graphics, but sometimes there will be too much effects, like too dramatic clouds or too much particles flying everywhere. But that's not a deal breaker. The gameplay is great. The handling feels good and arcadey. The cops mode has you doing time trials and chasing down racers with your weapons like emp and esf. Racers mode also has weapons, but instead ofFirst off, the game has very good graphics, but sometimes there will be too much effects, like too dramatic clouds or too much particles flying everywhere. But that's not a deal breaker. The gameplay is great. The handling feels good and arcadey. The cops mode has you doing time trials and chasing down racers with your weapons like emp and esf. Racers mode also has weapons, but instead of chasing people, you have to run away from the cops. Racers mode is more challenging than cops mode and can get frustrating when you lose all your SP and points multiplier from getting busted. Overall: 7.8/10 too much water… Expand
  85. 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
  86. SwitSwat
    Jan 18, 2015
    8
    Not as good as Hot Pursuit, but it still offers plenty of hours of fun, and the 'rivals' gimmick actually works pretty well. Definitely worth a try for any Need for Speed fan.* (PS4 is the superior version, as PC is locked at 30 FPS and has a lot more glitches.)
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. DerpyFanta
    Dec 30, 2014
    10
    Another amazing addition to the NFS Family! On the PS4. A wonderful must buy game! 10/10! No Flaws! No downsides. So you need to go out to the local game shop and buy this! Now!
  90. AnimeUnknown
    Dec 28, 2014
    0
    Awesome Graphics... but this is no fun. Paid 1/3rd retail price and it's not worth it. What a piece of crap. Leave it on the shelf as you'll put no more than an hour into this piece of farce before putting it back in its box.
  91. AwesomeboyGamin
    Dec 19, 2014
    8
    I got this game at the start of 2014, and I still love going back and playing it. Although there were some challenges in the campaign, nothing was impossible and it ended up being a great experience. The gameplay and controls are fantastic and it is backed up by outstanding graphics. I couldn't find any glitches or lag whatsoever, which for games now is amazing. Unfortunately the map isI got this game at the start of 2014, and I still love going back and playing it. Although there were some challenges in the campaign, nothing was impossible and it ended up being a great experience. The gameplay and controls are fantastic and it is backed up by outstanding graphics. I couldn't find any glitches or lag whatsoever, which for games now is amazing. Unfortunately the map is easy to remember every corner of the map after a while but despite a few minor flaws, NFSR is a fantastic game… Expand
  92. JaydogReviews
    Nov 23, 2014
    7
    Need for Speed: Rivals is packed with loads of fun, and has incredible driving mechanics. Drifting in Need for Speed could be one of the smoothest experience I have ever had in a driving game. Graphics are beautiful. However, there are still a few flaws. Customization is minimal for what you would expect in a driving game, and rarely will you come across an occurrence to race against aNeed for Speed: Rivals is packed with loads of fun, and has incredible driving mechanics. Drifting in Need for Speed could be one of the smoothest experience I have ever had in a driving game. Graphics are beautiful. However, there are still a few flaws. Customization is minimal for what you would expect in a driving game, and rarely will you come across an occurrence to race against a friend online. All in all, if you a fan of driving games, then this game is worth the $60.… Expand
  93. brigitte1357
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    i really like NFS. i played it from ps1 till now and even in android. NFS is a great games specially RIVALS whose police are strong. its Graphic rate is 9 of 10 . its more interesting than GT and other games who are just racing. RIVALS is combination of racing and persuit
  94. KasaDaKilla
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    The game looks amazing, and the gameplay is great. However, what's not so great is that you can't pause the game (seriously wtf?!), and you lose all your hard-earned money if you lose.
  95. Ginge_Unleashed
    Sep 16, 2014
    5
    I love driving games, I love the competition, the constant search for improvement, that 100th of a second by taking the corner perfectly, braking as late as possible but still being able to make the bend. That's why when I got a PS4, granted, a bit late (April time) I had to pick up the only available racing game. Need for Speed Rivals.
    I found Rivals to be enjoyable to begin with,    I love driving games, I love the competition, the constant search for improvement, that 100th of a second by taking the corner perfectly, braking as late as possible but still being able to make the bend. That's why when I got a PS4, granted, a bit late (April time) I had to pick up the only available racing game. Need for Speed Rivals.
    I found Rivals to be enjoyable to begin with, however the cheesy, and frankly terrible, story of "rivals becoming enemies" yada yada yada quickly became very off putting. The racing itself is quite good, however I feel a few features that have been in racing games for quite a while were missing, such as split times and lap races. For a games that tells you to try and beat your friends times constantly, it would be nice if we could see during races where we are losing time. Another pitfall that again felt fun to begin with but quickly became an annoyance was the weapons, most feel quite samey, it also seems that the enemies tend to seek you out more than the AI cars. The AI cars are also very quick to recover and break the concept of faster cars. You will see in races where you are on the straight going flat out in the fastest car in the game with Nitrous boosting you, other "slower" cars catching you up. This can be particularly annoying if you have spent an entire race in front, only to be overtaken by a car that is slower than you at the death. I played through the entire racer campaign, and completed every speed list on the cop campaign. The cop campaign did have a bit more enjoyment, purely because you got to wreck cars. Again though, this got old fast. The only reason I managed to complete the whole thing is because I was going to go for the platinum trophy, however, I got so bored that I gave that up as a bad job and traded the game in before getting round to completing all the racer speed lists.
    Graphically the game is great. the deserts, the forests and the snowy mountain passes all look fantastic on the PS4, the cars also look great. One thing I would like to see from a racing game in the PS4/XB1 generation is some accurate damage physics.    … Expand
  96. ravenheart42
    Sep 10, 2014
    1
    The only recent need for speed game that had anything good about it was Most Wanted, NFS Rivals just makes me angry every time I put it in my Playstation 4 , I used to love this series, I don't know who is the anti master mind behind the newer instalments, but it's like they put these out and say to themselves, how many fools will buy this , it's going to take a lot of convincing to proveThe only recent need for speed game that had anything good about it was Most Wanted, NFS Rivals just makes me angry every time I put it in my Playstation 4 , I used to love this series, I don't know who is the anti master mind behind the newer instalments, but it's like they put these out and say to themselves, how many fools will buy this , it's going to take a lot of convincing to prove Need For Speed will ever be worth buying again… Expand
  97. DaTechnoD00d
    Aug 3, 2014
    8
    I feel like the critics did their job well on this one, it deserves an 8/10, though on the lower side. It's not even close to an excellent game like Infamous 2, but it does it's job.

    The racing controls are amazing. They're much more realistic than NFS: Most Wanted, being a little bit harder to control. The graphics are much more realistic, using the PS4's next-gen processor quite well,    I feel like the critics did their job well on this one, it deserves an 8/10, though on the lower side. It's not even close to an excellent game like Infamous 2, but it does it's job.

    The racing controls are amazing. They're much more realistic than NFS: Most Wanted, being a little bit harder to control. The graphics are much more realistic, using the PS4's next-gen processor quite well, and making you a lot more absorbed into the game (like the Repair Shops and N2O boosts). Also, the map is quite large, making it actually taking adequate time to explore it. The driving does it's job - pumping adrenaline into your body, giving you a similar rush to a roller-coaster, especially when doing a Hard event and/or when you're a Racer. The massively-multiplayer-mode is kind-of innovative for the Racing genre, and I bet it's really fun, I mean, I don't like that type of stuff, but for those who do, it must be quite entertaining. It's just really fun overall, because of the gameplay and the graphics. Oh yeah, and the storyline is a step above the other NFS games.

    Now the cons. First of all, it's pretty pissy that you can't use the PS Move controller with NFS: Rivals. It's a minor issue, but I kind of liked PS Move with NFS: Most Wanted. Second of all, it was published by EA, which makes the game slightly unfinished. Once, I was just doing a Rapid Response when I unintentionally got stuck in limbo. WTF? Also, I heard that there was an error with downloading the game from the PS Store, I don't know about it since I got the hard-copy version. Third of all, the story is still quite bland. Cops vs. Racers, EA, we get it, shut up. This is also a minor issue, since Racing games don't revolve around story. Lastly, I can't play this for more than 2.5 hours straight in the end-game stages, for 2 reasons:
    1. The gameplay is repetitive, you eventually get bored of driving the same streets over and over and over again, it makes you want to play something else after a while.
    2. The difficulty curve is HUGE. You go from having objectives that even a toddler could figure out how to do (like driving to the repair shop), to objectives that are quite difficult that force you to either go MLG, or go home (like getting a gold medal in 2 [HARD] events).

    Bottom line is that this game does it's job - an adrenaline-pounding racing game that forces you to think fast and push your skills to the limit. Some people will love it, some people will feel rather indifferent (like me), and some people will hate it with a passion.    … Expand
  98. Zapitein
    Aug 3, 2014
    2
    Graphics look really cool! Nice landscape details. But gameplay is just so BORING! Events get boring pretty fast. Limited ways to customize your car or choose cars. No offline multiplayer mode! Looks like a big map, but once you get to know it... it gets kind of boring. No real storyline or characters. Videos between chapters suck big time! You can easily get hundreds of points byGraphics look really cool! Nice landscape details. But gameplay is just so BORING! Events get boring pretty fast. Limited ways to customize your car or choose cars. No offline multiplayer mode! Looks like a big map, but once you get to know it... it gets kind of boring. No real storyline or characters. Videos between chapters suck big time! You can easily get hundreds of points by destroying cops in interceptors mode, while when driving a perfect race you might only get rewarded with a disappointing amount of points. Some things are just not thought through! Don't buy, just a waste of money!… Expand
  99. Firehair
    Jul 27, 2014
    3
    Using the XBox One at work, this game is unplayable. Since signing in to Origin is not an option (no internet, shared console) you can't save progress. This means you have to sit through a 10 minute unskippable and boring intro every single time you start the game, only to be forced to play a **** tutorial. TWICE. Once as cops, once as racer. You get a popup every two minutes that stopsUsing the XBox One at work, this game is unplayable. Since signing in to Origin is not an option (no internet, shared console) you can't save progress. This means you have to sit through a 10 minute unskippable and boring intro every single time you start the game, only to be forced to play a **** tutorial. TWICE. Once as cops, once as racer. You get a popup every two minutes that stops the game and makes you watch endless explanations on how everything works, narrated with some computerized woman's voice you also can't skip. Since I read ten times faster than she speaks, this pisses me off.

    It takes over 40 minutes before you actually get to playing and by then I've realised this is basically Burnout: Paradise but not as fun, with worse controls and sound, same graphics (Burnout is years older) and a higher annoyance factor.    … Expand
  100. lndroid
    Jul 19, 2014
    7
    Incredible graphics, really fun races and challenges. But most of the history boring and multiplayer mode is a waste of time. I enjoyed it a lot but I think it could be a lot better.
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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.
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  3. The Digital Fix
    Jan 13, 2014
    80
    So a very good racing game, rather than a great one.
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