Need for Speed: Rivals

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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 896 Ratings

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

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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.
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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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