Need for Speed Unbound

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
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  1. Polygon
    Dec 6, 2022
    Heat, a solid game that built up a dedicated audience, probably didn’t get the fairest shake in public opinion after it launched three years ago. Electronic Arts reorganized its action-racing development in response. Unbound arrives with the same lack of glamour, the same diminished cachet, but it is so much more fun, and so much more worth my time racing and running from the law, that the game feels like racing’s comeback player of the year. [Polygon Recommends]

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#50 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#13 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 587 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 318 out of 587
  2. Mixed: 58 out of 587
  3. Negative: 211 out of 587
  1. Pigonestuck
    Dec 3, 2022
    1
    I dont really see this game being any different than nfs heat. i dont know why this game gets so much hype. also i hate the fact that thisI dont really see this game being any different than nfs heat. i dont know why this game gets so much hype. also i hate the fact that this idio* named LPRIPPER just tries every single way to idolize this game so much. probably paid guy. his image of lashing on ppl doesnt help either… Full Review »
  2. Shinchan420
    Nov 30, 2022
    5
    Take positive reviews with a grain of salt, the game is barely out and the NFS community is already prepped for damage control. It's mostlyTake positive reviews with a grain of salt, the game is barely out and the NFS community is already prepped for damage control. It's mostly the same as Heat with minor tweaks and improvements, but a 70 dollar price tag for this game is laughable. If you enjoyed Heat you'll find some enjoyment with Unbound, since it recycles much of its car list, drifty car handling, and mediocre police chases. Also, there is no way to completely remove all stylistic effects.

    If you are expecting a return to early 2000's gameplay, you wont find it in Unbound. Consider waiting for a sale if you really want to try it as the game is in no way worth full price.    … Full Review »
  3. Jimmy81
    Dec 2, 2022
    1
    EA got so lazy. Just like Dirt 5 and Grid Legends almost feel like the same game, Unbound is like an S version of its predecessor. Same game,EA got so lazy. Just like Dirt 5 and Grid Legends almost feel like the same game, Unbound is like an S version of its predecessor. Same game, "Different" improved graphics. Boring, not original, not worth the money. Been playing this franchise since the 1st game was out, I'm 41 years old and can safely say that for me, this is the least favorite one i have every played .… Full Review »
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