Need for Speed: Rivals

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  1. loadstone007
    Jan 9, 2014
    10
    Best Need For Speed version yet. The PS4 version is phenomenal and the graphics and audio are mindblowing. Being the cop and chasing racers online is FUN!
    The app that comes with the game (for iOS devices) is a nice touch. Playing this game on remote play is fun but harder since the screen is small so I crash more.
  2. yeastori
    Nov 18, 2013
    10
    This is one of the best racing games I have played in a long time. With all the dissappointing racing games in the need for speed series this was definitely a welcomed addition to the series. Not since Burnout 3 have I had this much fun with a racing game.
  3. mracof
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    Best auto game ever! Works like a charm on PS4. I'm really impressed with the gameplay and the graphics. The multyplayer is very entertaining. A small downside, but nothing to make me not to rate this at 10, are the fps lock at 30. EA execceded my expectations with this new NFS.
  4. Smash18
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    Awesome game and i'm not from EA. The MP of this game is the best. The only thing that i miss is the music of HP when you were on a pursuit (it was a very good dramatic music). But this is not HP so it's ok. If you liked HP 2010 and MW 2005 you really should try this game.
  5. Cruelbaycon
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    I've been a huge fan of Hot Pursuit and Most Wanted, and Ghost Studios does a fantastic job of carrying the torch passed to them by Criterion. This game is BEAUTIFUL. On top of that, while it may be similar to past titles, it is the best iteration thus far. I don't mind if it feels similar as long as it keeps it fresh and adds new features, which Rivals definitely delivers on. Thanks GhostI've been a huge fan of Hot Pursuit and Most Wanted, and Ghost Studios does a fantastic job of carrying the torch passed to them by Criterion. This game is BEAUTIFUL. On top of that, while it may be similar to past titles, it is the best iteration thus far. I don't mind if it feels similar as long as it keeps it fresh and adds new features, which Rivals definitely delivers on. Thanks Ghost Studios!!!

    (P.S. I'm not from EA and I'm not being payed to do this     … Expand
  6. sergikmafia042
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    What an amazing game! Non-stop gameplay. I love it! Felt the same when i'm played Hot Pursuit and High Stakes in 90s. This is a truly one of the best NFS in the history. Enjoyable, lovely, stylish. AllDrive with real players is awesome! All cars feels are nicely and realisting, heavy drifty challenger and snappy powerful GT3, its awesome difference, classy! Little things in gameplay areWhat an amazing game! Non-stop gameplay. I love it! Felt the same when i'm played Hot Pursuit and High Stakes in 90s. This is a truly one of the best NFS in the history. Enjoyable, lovely, stylish. AllDrive with real players is awesome! All cars feels are nicely and realisting, heavy drifty challenger and snappy powerful GT3, its awesome difference, classy! Little things in gameplay are really cool e.g. realistic tires smoke, red-hot brake discs on some cars, living world & enviroment. Great sounds and soundtrack. Boldly give 10! points… Expand
  7. LeXGaming1
    Dec 15, 2013
    10
    Great game love it to play i really like the music :D what makes it more fun to play and the handling is really nice of course if you never played NfS before you gonna get into it but its just a regular racing handling
  8. albysprx
    Mar 2, 2014
    10
    BEST RACING GAME EVER!
    I tried all racing game but this is.. this is... EXCELLENT!!
    Players like game such as Call of Duty because aren't tried it!!
    If a CoD player tried it... he love it!!!
  9. 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
  10. 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!
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  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. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Wignut21
    Nov 26, 2013
    9
    This is the most fun I've had with a Need For Speed game since the original Underground came out. The controls are spot on and the gameplay is fun and addicting. The only small qualm I have is it seems to switch host often, interrupting the experience. A small price to pay for the fun you can have, seamlessly switching between racer and cop.
  21. 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
  22. MoistGlove
    Nov 24, 2013
    9
    Absolutely awesome game, online and off. Some gliches hinder the experience but the graphics and gameplay more than makeup for it. Reminds me of Burnout 3 but for next gen! There is no better feeling than rolling around as a cop and ruining racers(other online players) of their their multipliers. Truely captures the rival aspect of the cop/racer drama.
  23. CaseyMosier
    Nov 24, 2013
    9
    Need for Speed Rivals brings street racing from the perspective of both the racer and the police officers trying to stop them. Supercharged speed machines are everywhere in this game and it really is a challenge.

    No seriously... this game provides a challenge, which makes it great! the computer controlled cars will give you a hard time and push you as you advance though the game. You    Need for Speed Rivals brings street racing from the perspective of both the racer and the police officers trying to stop them. Supercharged speed machines are everywhere in this game and it really is a challenge.

    No seriously... this game provides a challenge, which makes it great! the computer controlled cars will give you a hard time and push you as you advance though the game. You can choose to work on the "Racer" or "Cop" portion of the story at any point and switch back and forth at will. That certainly makes things interesting and helps keep the game from getting repetitive.

    Possibly my favorite feature is that if you choose to play online, your friends can jump in with you at any point. They can jump in and race against you or as cops and try and take you out! Through multiple races I can see my friends top scores/times and try to beat them.

    As far as the car selections, there are plenty... you unlock them quickly as well. You do have spend speed points to get the cars once you unlock them but I have yet to run low on those. Speed points come with completeing tasks and races. Points seem to be plentiful. But just because you have a fast car doesn't mean you will dominate... learning proper driving tactics and using defensive upgrades such as mines and EMP charges will help get you to the finish line.

    Overall this game is a blast... while I'm not yet ready to call it the king of racing... I will say it is a must buy!    … Expand
  24. WLGMan
    Feb 8, 2014
    9
    It's a GREAT game but for a bug which I found out that I can't drive when I download the patch with the game. So I had to give it a 9 out of 10 but when I got pass that bug it was amazing! I can't believe they used FrostBite 3 To work on a racing game!! The graphics are superb, The Gameplay is solid, The Dialogues ehmm... I ignored those cause I don't like listening to dialogue, the worldIt's a GREAT game but for a bug which I found out that I can't drive when I download the patch with the game. So I had to give it a 9 out of 10 but when I got pass that bug it was amazing! I can't believe they used FrostBite 3 To work on a racing game!! The graphics are superb, The Gameplay is solid, The Dialogues ehmm... I ignored those cause I don't like listening to dialogue, the world design is so realistic! and the AI there we some little AI problems but none the less it's still great. Now some people will start screaming that NFS : Rivals IS THE WORST NFS GAME EVER!!! But don't listen to them EA I still trust you even you won the Worst Company Award 2013 again but next time spend a bit more time polishing the game.… Expand
  25. idh530
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    The racing is somewhat flawless, the cops are aggressive, the roads and environments are beautiful, the personalization options have a lot of depth for a NFS game that isn't Underground (but who wants to put a bodykit on a Aston Martin Vanquish), the car list is pro-exotic and features the newest cars in the world, Ferrari is finally back since Hot Pursuit 2, All-Drive sets the bar forThe racing is somewhat flawless, the cops are aggressive, the roads and environments are beautiful, the personalization options have a lot of depth for a NFS game that isn't Underground (but who wants to put a bodykit on a Aston Martin Vanquish), the car list is pro-exotic and features the newest cars in the world, Ferrari is finally back since Hot Pursuit 2, All-Drive sets the bar for multi-player open world racing games, the car handling is spot on, the story could be better. I love everything about this game.

    Not only is this the PS4's best launch title, but it's the best Need for Speed game to date. Better than Underground, Most Wanted,Carbon Hot Pursuit, High Stakes, Shift, Porsche Unleashed. Any NFS game you care to name, this game integrates features from them into the game in some way.    … Expand
  26. redrx8gt2005
    Jan 4, 2014
    9
    Next Gen Racing At Its Best Graphics Look Amazing Gameplay Feels Great This Game Is A Mix Of Hot Pursuit And Most Wanted And Adds A Few Online Features Definitely Worth Checking Out On The PS4 If Youre Going To Get Any Version Because Of The Realism Of The Graphics
  27. wsktr1
    Dec 29, 2013
    9
    Great game once you get the handles and control of the cars down. Can be annoying when you need to save your money by getting to home base, but other than a few game-play flaws the game syncs perfectly with the ps4 system. Anyone looking for a racing title for the ps4 launch this is the one!
  28. ericjohn004
    Feb 2, 2014
    9
    NFS: Rivals puts you in the middle of a small city, a forest in the hills, a snowy mountain, and a desert. The games graphics are massively impressive. The lighting, reflections and shadows are awesome on PC. And the cars look SO much better than anything else I've ever seen. The game also has a system where the time of day changes. So it can be sunrise, sunset, mid day, or night time. TheNFS: Rivals puts you in the middle of a small city, a forest in the hills, a snowy mountain, and a desert. The games graphics are massively impressive. The lighting, reflections and shadows are awesome on PC. And the cars look SO much better than anything else I've ever seen. The game also has a system where the time of day changes. So it can be sunrise, sunset, mid day, or night time. The game looks best at sun rise. It's breathtaking how awesome this looks. Most of the roads you ride on are blacktop with a very reflective surface. And you always have some type of debris floating around, whether it be snow, sand, green leaves, brown leaves, or rain. When it does rain, it can be anything from a drizzle to a thunderstorm. The rain looks amazing as does everything else. There is nothing like being a cop chasing a racer through a forest at night, and it's pouring down raining while your sirens are blasting and your engines revving up. It's an awesome experience.

    The sounds of the game are also quite impressive. As I've played racing games a good bit, and NFS: Rivals sounds are right on the money. Each car has a different sound and slightly different feel. Some cars are rather slow while others are blazing fast. You won't really hear too much background noise, other than other cars, cops talking, sirens, tire screeches, pursuit tech, and your own car. So you won't be hearing a whole lot of the birds chirping or water or anything like that. Although you can hear thunder if a thunderstorm rolls in, and yes you'll here waterfalls if you go right by them. But most of the time you just hear the radio playing and your own car. So thank goodness the sound track is awesome. I didn't know any of these songs before I played this game, but now I love the songs. The sound track is awesome. Awesome in that I've downloaded these songs and listen to them daily now.

    I've searched far and wide for an open world racing game that has the graphical standard I am used to from playing Far Cry 3, Crysis 3, and Metro LL. And this is the only game I can truly recommend. FYI, the next best is NFS: Most Wanted, although the graphics are a definite step down, it still looks better than anything else.

    The big downside to this game is the fact that it only runs at 30FPS. There is a "fix" to this where you can set it to whatever FPS you'd like. But if you have it set at 60FPS, and it drops to 59FPS, your game will slow down and your car will start to glitch. And even though I have a GTX780, it still drops to 59FPS every few seconds. Not because of the ability of the card, just because it's throttling to maintain 60FPS, and when you hit a point that gets strenuous, it'll drop to 59 then pop right back up to 60, simply because of the throttling, not the power of the card. So no matter how powerful your graphics card, you'll get this glitch. Although it looks SO much smoother at 60FPS, I run it at 30FPS so my car doesn't slow down and it doesn't glitch out. FYI, if I set the game with a 100FPS cap, the game only runs at about 80-85FPS with a 3570k@4.7Ghz and overclocked GTX780. So NFS: Rivals is a fairly demanding game. And I'm not surprised being that it's based on Battlefield 4's Frost Bite 3 engine. Also, I notice if I use this "fix", and I race online with other people, my car(although it doesn't feel like it to me)is a noticeable amount slower than other online racers. To the point that they beat you easily. Since I've gone back to the regular 30FPS this hasn't happened again. Maybe those players were just THAT good, probably not though.

    So between the looks, the sounds, and the gameplay, this is THE best open world racing game to date.    … Expand
  29. MichalPL
    May 21, 2014
    9
    This game is really awesome! Graphics is very good and gameplay is really exciting. You can feel like a real racer. If you like car games you must try it.
  30. 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
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#12 Best 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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