Need for Speed

 PlayStation 4
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1355 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 325 out of 1355
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  1. eledi
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Seriously. This game is great! I was hoping for some sort of "Underground 3" and it is for me. The customization is so much fun. I've spent hours tweaking and styling cars (and the selection is perfect too by the way). Racing is a blast aswell! You wouldn't believe how satisfying it is to hit those nice drifts around the corners in your unique car.

    Now, I've read about the issues that    Seriously. This game is great! I was hoping for some sort of "Underground 3" and it is for me. The customization is so much fun. I've spent hours tweaking and styling cars (and the selection is perfect too by the way). Racing is a blast aswell! You wouldn't believe how satisfying it is to hit those nice drifts around the corners in your unique car.

    Now, I've read about the issues that some players have:

    1. Rubberbanding: Someone wrote it is "soul-crushingly unfair" :
    Well I have not experienced ANY problems within my playthrough! Yes, there are races where the opponents are crazy fast, but the solution is simple: Earn money, buy a better car and maximze it's performance. You will outstrip any car, even the hard-difficulty opponents. It is that simple!

    2. Always online: So what? I don't travel with my console and most of us have stable internet at home.
    And if the servers are offline? Well there are other things to do in the meantime.. Come on!

    3. No cockpit view: Yeah, could have been a feature. But honestly it wouldnt work with the game, you constantly drift from left to right. You wouldnt be able to drive like that. After all you also might want to admire the awesome car you built at any given time.

    4. No Manual transmission: Could have been a feature as well, but seriously.. Is it really that big of a deal for you guys?

    5. The cutscenes are "cringeworthy":
    They are not... I really enjoyed the cutscences. They add a lot the the experience and I am happy that they went with the choice of real actors.

    Now lets do a little Pro/Con

    Pros (More my favorites about the game:
    - Gameplay (Racing is as blast!)
    - Customization (If you can imagine it, you can build it!)
    - Soundtrack (For me always ultra important.. Soundtrack is a 10/10 aswell)
    - Details (For example: if you install a sound-system in your car: You stop outside the garage and the song playing sounds like it comes out of your car. Even the trunk makes a "rattle sound" like if you had installed a subwoofer)

    Cons:
    - It is true that theres nothing really left to do after you completed the story.
    (But have to be creative. Buy cars, customize them and drive your favorite events again, do the daily challenges.)

    So honestly. This game is perfect for you if you want to experience the "underground days" again.    … Expand
  2. JohnRe
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, can't get enough of it! Try it if you want to! It's a lot better than other titles such as "The Crew". Good one from your friend JohnRe!
  3. RiZ
    Nov 4, 2015
    10
    I fan of classic-style NFS, supercars, cops, highways, but this NFS just surprised me! So cool to see all these licensed bodykits from real life, the customization is very-very deep. Amazing cars selection, insane graphics, sounds and soundtrack. Very high quality music from different styles. All of them fits perfectly to the style of the game. Nice storyline. Car driving is top notch, II fan of classic-style NFS, supercars, cops, highways, but this NFS just surprised me! So cool to see all these licensed bodykits from real life, the customization is very-very deep. Amazing cars selection, insane graphics, sounds and soundtrack. Very high quality music from different styles. All of them fits perfectly to the style of the game. Nice storyline. Car driving is top notch, I feel the weight of the car, i feel the difference between cars. Amazing experience for oldschool gamers and for new people who just met with NFS series. Always online is good feauture, like in The Crew, no pirates! In 2015 internet connection has all of people even in every small village.… Expand
  4. Volumeplus
    Nov 3, 2015
    9
    This is a beautiful arcade racer that has a ton of customization. I rated it a 9 because it is really fun, and gorgeous, but it has always online. I don’t think always online is a big deal, but I would prefer to have the option to turn it off, so I don't have to deal with trolls. It does make the world feel more populated by other racers though-- seeing them on your map or one of themThis is a beautiful arcade racer that has a ton of customization. I rated it a 9 because it is really fun, and gorgeous, but it has always online. I don’t think always online is a big deal, but I would prefer to have the option to turn it off, so I don't have to deal with trolls. It does make the world feel more populated by other racers though-- seeing them on your map or one of them doing doughnuts in the street.
    I like that the cut scenes are skipable, but-- I choose not to skip them because it is nice to see actual actors in game and I want to see the story play out.
    The AI is much improved from over the beta and there is no longer that 'magical boost' the AI would get in the beta.
    Customization is top notch! I love being able to change my bumpers, go wide body, add splitters, change wings, change trunk lids, even adjust the stance to make the wheels flush or make em poke if you want. I LOVE IT. I really wish all cars games had this level of customization. Most people will play for the cool end game cars, for me-- I am playing to make the 242 and GTI look DOOOOPE.

    TLDR~ A beautiful and fun arcade racer with tons of customization on a bunch of cars ranging from old to new. The only downside is always online. 9/10    … Expand
  5. xXeixaZz
    Nov 3, 2015
    8
    People asked for a Need for Speed game similar to Underground, and now that EA delivered, people just post negative reviews;
    Did Underground had cockpit view? No! Did Underground had daily races? No.
    Come on, this is ilegal street racing we are talking about, so they have to be made at night. We still have here the front view so you can race without the cockpit view for sure. The    People asked for a Need for Speed game similar to Underground, and now that EA delivered, people just post negative reviews;
    Did Underground had cockpit view? No! Did Underground had daily races? No.
    Come on, this is ilegal street racing we are talking about, so they have to be made at night. We still have here the front view so you can race without the cockpit view for sure. The customization in this game is INSANE, truly incredible for the tuning fans and Underground lovers. The gameplay is arcade and very good, the graphics are awesome and the campaign in first-person makes you feel part of it. As for the "always online" haters, the game has a reason for it. You race in and you see a lot of people online, they can even interfere in your races during your event. There's always someone online on the streets and the share picture feature with the comunity is awesome. So what I'm saying is, if you are a Underground fan, don't listen the hate and give this game a chance. It's not 10/10, but it is a good solid street racing tuning experience;    … Expand
  6. LittleHastur
    Nov 3, 2015
    7
    Customization is back in this new NFS chapter in a really powerful and gorgeous way, racing style is definitely arcade but very funny even if not realistic ( the damn rubber bending effect is a serious problem here).
    Always on line is a seriuos limitation and the city is not enough characterized.
    A part from those negatives aspects NFS is a good game with an incredible audio, funny story    Customization is back in this new NFS chapter in a really powerful and gorgeous way, racing style is definitely arcade but very funny even if not realistic ( the damn rubber bending effect is a serious problem here).
    Always on line is a seriuos limitation and the city is not enough characterized.
    A part from those negatives aspects NFS is a good game with an incredible audio, funny story and lots of cars to customize and paint in many different ways.
    It is not properly an 8 as a game but for sure is more 8 than 7 ; Because if we consider it as a racing game for the fans of the series than mission is accomplished....    … Expand
  7. ProGamer7
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Amazing gameplay and phenomenal graphics. This installment of the Need for Speed franchise is a beauty. We finally have a storyline that is semi-intriguing and rather enjoyable. The map has nice variety and the online racing is extremely fun. The customization is also top-notch and the wrap editor makes your car distinguishable from others. The game is enjoyable with friends and sharingAmazing gameplay and phenomenal graphics. This installment of the Need for Speed franchise is a beauty. We finally have a storyline that is semi-intriguing and rather enjoyable. The map has nice variety and the online racing is extremely fun. The customization is also top-notch and the wrap editor makes your car distinguishable from others. The game is enjoyable with friends and sharing your creation makes the game even better.… Expand
  8. milesperhour300
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    This game looks amazing and the customization is out of this world! Its a decent arcade racing game and its pretty fun. However, the AI for driving could be a bit better and the cutscenes are just so cringeworthy. Also the always online, server problems and not being able to pause is a terrible idea! Overall, its a fun game, but I would not buy this again if I had the chance.
  9. Eric_Christy
    Dec 19, 2015
    9
    an amazing reboot of the broken series, this is what most need for speed fans want.

    -Pros : Lots of Customization options, amazing graphics, a good storyline, nice driving physics unlike the previous games made by criterion, and cops are not highly aggressive towards the player.
    -Cons : always online, rubberbanding AI
  10. SwiftyTheNinja
    Dec 28, 2015
    7
    Good:
    -Customization
    -Selection of cars -Different car handling modes -Beautiful scenery -Populated world (Other players) -Reminder of underground Cons: -After police evasion screen swipe blocks vision -AI is scatter brained, sometimes really passive and sometimes really aggressive (example during crew missions instead of slowing down while you drift they T-bone you causing you    Good:
    -Customization
    -Selection of cars
    -Different car handling modes
    -Beautiful scenery
    -Populated world (Other players)
    -Reminder of underground

    Cons:
    -After police evasion screen swipe blocks vision
    -AI is scatter brained, sometimes really passive and sometimes really aggressive (example during crew missions instead of slowing down while you drift they T-bone you causing you to lose your score)
    -Weak dialogue and story
    -Sometimes other players can mess up your mission by causing a traffic jam
    -No split-screen
    -Online only

    All in all it is a great tribute to Need for Speed underground although the story isn't fantastic it is certainly a game you can sink hours into and get addicted, don't pass this up if you're looking for a fun experience!    … Expand
  11. SuperKing
    Dec 31, 2015
    7
    The game is just... ok. 7 out of 10 is a realistic review for this game. The game has its good and bad.

    The good - The graphics and music make the races feel exciting and fun. - There are enough cars to keep you wanting to play more to unlock your favorites. - You can customize how the cars drive to make it handle how you want it to. - The map lets you set way points to easily find    The game is just... ok. 7 out of 10 is a realistic review for this game. The game has its good and bad.

    The good
    - The graphics and music make the races feel exciting and fun.
    - There are enough cars to keep you wanting to play more to unlock your favorites.
    - You can customize how the cars drive to make it handle how you want it to.
    - The map lets you set way points to easily find a race location.
    - You can easily challenge another player to a race.
    - Cruising the city testing your cars limits after a new Mod is always fun.

    The bad
    - The story of the game is boring and uninspired. Not once did i want to hear what they had to say.
    - You cannot skip the poorly acted cut scenes.
    - Your in game phone is constantly ringing and it is just annoying.
    - The cops do not give a decent chase what so ever. After NFS: Hot Pursuit these police are very disappointing.
    - The game is always night time and raining. It is hard to see the turns and obstacles.    … Expand
  12. VertexEspada
    May 15, 2016
    8
    Certainly not the worst game in the series, but had the potential to be so much more. However, this is a BIG improvement from Rivals. Online play is fun and not demanding like Rivals was. The levelling system keeps you pushing for the next level all the time too. If you're disappointed in the latest works from the NFS team, this may put that smile back on your face!
  13. brachypelma44
    Oct 1, 2019
    0
    This game, an arcade racer, requires you to be online at all times. Why? I have no idea. I live in a rural area where the best internet package that money can buy is about 60KB/sec. Let me just tell you, that ain't good enough.

    I will continue to trash every game that has this anti-consumer online requirement for single player content, because it is deserved. First, it was Polyphony    This game, an arcade racer, requires you to be online at all times. Why? I have no idea. I live in a rural area where the best internet package that money can buy is about 60KB/sec. Let me just tell you, that ain't good enough.

    I will continue to trash every game that has this anti-consumer online requirement for single player content, because it is deserved. First, it was Polyphony Digital ruining GT Sport with it, and now it's EA and Need For Speed. Even if my connection was fast, I would feel that this is a scumbag move by EA and question it. I guess they don't want my money, which they could have had if they just made a normal game.    … Expand
  14. mad_max
    Nov 4, 2015
    10
    Love the customization, I've been missing this feature from the latest NFS games. Graphics are amazing on the console, love the night environment. Fair amount of cars, hopefully we will get constant updates with new models, preferably free updates.
  15. VexyR
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Finally a good nfs..Les graphics are top , ditto for the gameplay, it was not my mind early in the game but after that my car custom improved rapidly and it's very enjoyable!
  16. lizpie
    Feb 10, 2016
    10
    I LOVE this game! Not worth the low scores at all. At first I was very against the always online, but it has not proven to be an issue for me. I don't have PS Subscriptions so just play on my own and I've never been dropped. I don't have the best internet, but what I have is good enough for the game. There is nothing I would change about this game - it's full of races, different types, youI LOVE this game! Not worth the low scores at all. At first I was very against the always online, but it has not proven to be an issue for me. I don't have PS Subscriptions so just play on my own and I've never been dropped. I don't have the best internet, but what I have is good enough for the game. There is nothing I would change about this game - it's full of races, different types, you can redo the races and the graphics is awesome! The story is also entertaining. The only slightly annoying thing is how cars magickly cross your path just before the finishing line lol… Expand
  17. nikidubois
    Dec 14, 2015
    7
    Amazing graphics, nice cars.
    Driving is not as bad as everyone is saying, it is a real arcade racer.

    Short-ish story line, even after the "Eddy" update.

    "Always online" gave me problems a few times and does not add anything to the game.

    Overall: fun arcade game
  18. player99
    Jan 3, 2016
    9
    This game is a great reboot for the series. It looks great and feels great. There are NO in-game purchases. The game has pretty much content: A career mode, online multiplayer, much collectables around the city and daily challenges. The game has rich visual and performance customization, although some cars can hardly be customized visually. You can also tune your handling the way you like.This game is a great reboot for the series. It looks great and feels great. There are NO in-game purchases. The game has pretty much content: A career mode, online multiplayer, much collectables around the city and daily challenges. The game has rich visual and performance customization, although some cars can hardly be customized visually. You can also tune your handling the way you like. The game isn't perfect though: It requires an internet connection, and can't be paused, not even during a race. Also one another thing that I found tedious, is that how ''lame'' the cops can be, this is really frustrating especially when completing the ''outlaw'' missions. I really enjoyed this game and I think that this is what the next NFS games should be. I recommend this game to everyone who like to play arcade racing games with open world, online multiplayer and car customization.… Expand
  19. RIOR
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    Its very simple, i don´t need much words to describe this new Need for Speed game, is just a game this franchise deserve a long time.
    Nice Graphics, good gameplay, fun , and a good history.
    Awesome racing game!
    Much recomended.
  20. House-Manager
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    I havent actually had any issue at all with rubberbanding in this game as some have mentioned, in the easy/medium races i usually blow away everyone else, getting to the point where i cant even see persuing cars on the mini map. In the hard races if i make a big mistake i will usually get passed, the game is very straight forward and easy to play in that respect. I've found the handling toI havent actually had any issue at all with rubberbanding in this game as some have mentioned, in the easy/medium races i usually blow away everyone else, getting to the point where i cant even see persuing cars on the mini map. In the hard races if i make a big mistake i will usually get passed, the game is very straight forward and easy to play in that respect. I've found the handling to be a bit touchy but once you find your frove its fantastic. As mentioned before customization is fantastic. I wish there were more cars to choose from but otherwise i love the game. My biggest issues with the game would have to be lack of daytime, no pausing, and that its always raining (would like a more dynamic weather system). I like the idea of the city beong populated with real drivers, but there should be an option to turn that off. If you can get past those fairly minor hiccups the game is fantastic.… Expand
  21. OliverRC
    Nov 9, 2015
    8
    As someone who is an avid car fan, regular reader of Speedhunters and love for JDM car culture I am thoroughly enjoying the game. It's not perfect but a really great addition to the series with some seriously cool cars and customizations.

    The goods: The graphics, cars, and modding is excellent. While the drifting is difficult at first it becomes very rewarding when you turn off "Drift    As someone who is an avid car fan, regular reader of Speedhunters and love for JDM car culture I am thoroughly enjoying the game. It's not perfect but a really great addition to the series with some seriously cool cars and customizations.

    The goods:
    The graphics, cars, and modding is excellent. While the drifting is difficult at first it becomes very rewarding when you turn off "Drift Stability Assist" and get the hang of the throttle control.

    I've spent hours visually customizing the cars which, to me is a huge portion of the enjoyment.
    The way the FMV's augment your rides into the scenes are also excellently done.

    The bad:
    Collision detection seems really off at times. Available parts for cars seems very arbitrary at times and there are not always the options that should be there. For example no tail or headlights for a BRZ when in the real world there tons of choices! Some cars have limited customisation like an R32 GTR!

    General points:
    The AI can be questionable but I can see they try and keep the races tight so you always feel like it's a tight race, however sometimes it can be a little annoying being overtake at 360km/h by a 180SX.

    Always online... who cars, I never really see other players, they don't bug me and I am online anyway to sign into PSN.

    Advice:
    If you get it turn Drift Stability Assist off!!! The system is totally rubbish and it feels like you are constantly wrestling with the games taking over the input.

    To Ghost Games:
    I feel like you did rush this a little to get it out. It'd have been nice for you to add some polish to some of the details. I hope that you will be patching the game to sort out some small issues:
    * pop-spawning npc vehicles
    * being able to view car while changing rims,
    * relax the "ai catchup" or rubberbanding
    * make the list of mods more consistent across cars
    * mirror left and right decals
    * decal editor seems kinda hard to use
    * tone down or provide options for steering input. Sometimes it feels like the game is controlling the car not me. I'd almost like a "raw input" mode.    … Expand
  22. DoMania
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Trust me If You Play It For one Time You Will Open It Again And Again I can't Stop thinking about it because My Volvo Make This game A pleasure Best Arcade racing Over Here And trust me The Fun never stop Because You can stop playing it for 1-3 Hour and you comeback to it again Loop never end Love My dear Nakai !
  23. AirRixX
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    Right.

    So I have 30 hours played into this game already and all I have to say is, I absolutely love it. I can honestly say there hasn't been a car game like this since underground. I love everything about it. The music, the sound effects of the vehicles, the looks of the game, the feel, the handling etc. I can spend hours just tuning cars exactly the way I want to. And I can spend    Right.

    So I have 30 hours played into this game already and all I have to say is, I absolutely love it. I can honestly say there hasn't been a car game like this since underground. I love everything about it. The music, the sound effects of the vehicles, the looks of the game, the feel, the handling etc. I can spend hours just tuning cars exactly the way I want to. And I can spend hours just driving around the streets not even doing "Story" missions. It's very easy to get currency in the game which is fantastic, meaning you're not playing for hours to get just one upgrade which is very nice.

    That beings said. A few things that aren't so great.

    Handling. Very difficult to get used to at first. After the amount of hours I've put in, I'm just now getting used to it. In drift mode, you're car feels like it just wants to drive itself. In grip mode, it feels like it takes forever to turn. DEPENDING on how well tuned you're vehicle is. The tuning is crucial in this game. There is some driving assists that you can keep on or off. Such as Brake assist and Drift Assist. Having both of these on and your handle meter to the drift side, you'll start to drift just by basically turning. So anyway, handling is a thing to get used to.

    Small things
    - Can't switch your song
    - 5 Cars only (That you can own at a time)
    - Not the biggest library of cars
    - FPS does drop from time to time
    - Wish there was an easier way to look at your friends snapshots individually instead of sifting through every single one of your friends snapshots
    - Game is kinda quiet, just means you gotta turn it up more than you're used to
    - Only 8 players per sever(map)
    - To have a party going you can't be already playing the game, you have to restart and invited your friends before hand to be able to join a game that isn't already full. Because if you're already playing the game is always full with 8 players and you and you cant join or invite. You have to get lucky if the room isn't already full

    That's all I have to pick on right now. But all in all the game is great and I love it and I'm addicted to it.    … Expand
  24. LexUlanov
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Good old Underground! It's actually a Underground 3. I advise everyone who loves the modern car culture and street drift. Tuning, graphics, gameplay - everything is just awesome. Participation #Speedhunters clearly went for the benefit of the series. My score - honest 8 points.
  25. kimliksiz
    Dec 29, 2015
    9
    i disagree with metacritic opinion and metascore.
    İf we compare with pears and apples there isnt problem.
    But we choose the best racing game for ps4 also we can compare with another racing games.
    There is nothing to say need for speed because this is the best ps4 racing game for now.
  26. nobey
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    I love the Need for Speed series as it takes the seriousness out of racing games, and I mean that with no disrespect for those who take street racing seriously, what I mean is that the Need for Speed titles are fun, they’re reckless, they encourage you to try things you don’t necessarily get to try in less street-based games.

    Drifting plays an absolutely massive part in Need for Speed,    I love the Need for Speed series as it takes the seriousness out of racing games, and I mean that with no disrespect for those who take street racing seriously, what I mean is that the Need for Speed titles are fun, they’re reckless, they encourage you to try things you don’t necessarily get to try in less street-based games.

    Drifting plays an absolutely massive part in Need for Speed, something which I’m actually a huge fan of. The only problem is, the game just doesn’t offer any instruction or drifting techniques to allow new players to get to grips with this integral mechanic. Not only that, AI racers are so oblivious to other players on the road trying to do anything remotely technical can often end in frustration, especially when you’re trying to conquer a long drift-chain combo and the tit behind you decides to ram full-speed into you destroying your combo.

    Unfortunately this has been one of the main problems with the series as of late. Rivals suffered with crappy AI too, which only makes games like this frustrating beyond belief. I’m not just talking about the fictional racers in the game either, the police AI is just as ridiculous making the Outlaw path a pretty difficult one to follow, unless you decide to hold the cops hand by allowing them to catch up.

    Fortunately AI is the only real problem with Need for Speed, sure it’s a bit of a massive one, but there are many bright points which hopefully outshine this issue.

    One of those things is the games visuals. I’m not sure how they’ve done it, but Ghost Games has managed to create one of the most realistic games I’ve ever witnessed. Not just with the cars, but with the environments too, specifically with lighting. Though considering most of the races are at night in wet weather, a number of factors play into the visual side of things.

    Not only that, the cutscenes, though fairly cheesy and consists of more fist bumps than I can count, look fantastic especially considering the cars are rendered in-game, making it look even more brilliant. The visuals in Need for Speed are second to none. They left me thoroughly dumbfounded and I’m still impressed with the way the game looks each time I start up the game.

    One of the other huge selling points of Need for Speed was that every car in the game can be purchased from the very beginning, no unlocks are needed, all you need is the cash to splash on a pricey vehicle. The only real problem you’ll have is that getting that cash to actually purchase that Lamborghini you’ve been eyeing up, feels very much like any other progress-based unlock system. Sure, the car is there to purchase at any time, but you need to still put the work in, in order to actually ride in it.

    Overall, Need for Speed is much of the same, which is one of the reasons why I feel so indifferent about it. Sure, it’s visuals are fantastic and the depth of customisation requires an oxygen tank, but the dull story and the oblivious AI does offer a number of sour moments, at least for me.    … Expand
  27. lings24
    Nov 4, 2015
    9
    I love the game, I think it is good.May be not great, mostly because the expectations were extremely high. Cars, Customizations and Graphics are extraordinary. The story is weak and the characters are trying to act way too cool which gets annoying. The game gets monotonous in about 4 hours of game play. But I still feel like playing it, so I guess the game is good. This review was writtenI love the game, I think it is good.May be not great, mostly because the expectations were extremely high. Cars, Customizations and Graphics are extraordinary. The story is weak and the characters are trying to act way too cool which gets annoying. The game gets monotonous in about 4 hours of game play. But I still feel like playing it, so I guess the game is good. This review was written after 10 hours of game play.… Expand
  28. aaronb0209
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game, best need for speed in years. back to the roots, you can customize the vehicles in many ways, tune to your preference and more. the graphics are absolutely incredible, the best i have ever seen in a racing game. the street looks wonderful, along with the rain and everything else. frame rate is stable, only drops in some intense scenes, like driving my gtr at the speed ofFantastic game, best need for speed in years. back to the roots, you can customize the vehicles in many ways, tune to your preference and more. the graphics are absolutely incredible, the best i have ever seen in a racing game. the street looks wonderful, along with the rain and everything else. frame rate is stable, only drops in some intense scenes, like driving my gtr at the speed of 225mph. only downside of the game is the ai, it really really is annoying and its what i call it rubberbanding, not nice! 9/10… Expand
  29. xDaudex
    Dec 12, 2015
    9
    I almost didn't buy this game because of the mediocre ratings. That would have been a huge mistake. If you are on the fence about this game I would greatly recommend you go purchase it.

    Pros: The driving has a very good and fun feel to it The cut scenes that are recorded in real life with cars from the game put in the real video are done very well The characters in the story are    I almost didn't buy this game because of the mediocre ratings. That would have been a huge mistake. If you are on the fence about this game I would greatly recommend you go purchase it.

    Pros:
    The driving has a very good and fun feel to it
    The cut scenes that are recorded in real life with cars from the game put in the real video are done very well
    The characters in the story are likable

    Cons:
    The cops honestly shouldn't even be in this game, they are a joke.
    The game is a bit too easy. The most I ever had to retry a race to win was 7 times.
    You should be able to disable all the rock songs in the game...    … Expand
  30. tampadude
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Not sure why some are giving this game bad reviews. So far it is fun and absolutely gorgeous looking. Funny how people are complaining about the open world. Apparently they never played Rivals and or Grand Theft Auto etc. It is an arcade racing game that has many customizations when it come to controls. Who could ask for more? Elements of The Crew but with much better cut scenes, visualsNot sure why some are giving this game bad reviews. So far it is fun and absolutely gorgeous looking. Funny how people are complaining about the open world. Apparently they never played Rivals and or Grand Theft Auto etc. It is an arcade racing game that has many customizations when it come to controls. Who could ask for more? Elements of The Crew but with much better cut scenes, visuals and options.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 69
  3. Negative: 4 out of 69
  1. GameOver.gr
    Jan 20, 2016
    70
    Need for Speed is a well-wrought game, full of interesting features, albeit without many fresh ideas. However, it is prone to deliver most of the gamers in the uncomfortable arms of boredom sooner than later, although it is bound to satisfy the hardcore fans.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    55
    The latest Need for Speed feels old in every aspect. The driving model, the AI, the story and the characters, the environments – all of it is simply poor. [13/2015, p.68]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 4, 2016
    69
    Need for Speed’s decent feel of driving and nice tuning options don’t amount to much when coupled with harsh rubber banding, boring environments and a terrible forced story mode. [Dec 2015]
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