Need for Speed Unbound

 PlayStation 5
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6.0

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  1. Dofoo
    Dec 12, 2022
    0
    having asap rocky inside the game really is not necessary. it feels nothing more than an npc for me
  2. 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 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
  3. WALEED-207
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    There is no major change in the game after NFS 2015. Copy-paste the game is 75% similar and the difference is 25%. The driving has not changed, the cars have not changed, the same police cars and police sounds. Create a new part or make a remake of the old parts.
  4. whoami21
    Dec 5, 2022
    1
    worst Music ever, unlogic KI and many bugs and Lagging for now.
    I would not buy it for now, also the Online Modus is very "rare" and not many Playlists with all the same Racetracks. But the Music is really the worst, then the stupid Fortnite Graphic Look which i even can not deactivate.
  5. yuja
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    Heat was better, Criterion f'd this one up. Sloppy gameplay, slow progression, wonky and goofy art style. Recycled cars. Terrible online.
  6. oonabe
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    This game could be much better if they didn't add some mechanics that ruin the whole fun. Driving in the game is the best part, I really enjoying racing and upgrading my cars, getting new ones, the graphics look quite good and even the new cartoony style additions are nicer than I expected before buying.

    But unfortunately there are some mechanics in the game that are ruining the whole    This game could be much better if they didn't add some mechanics that ruin the whole fun. Driving in the game is the best part, I really enjoying racing and upgrading my cars, getting new ones, the graphics look quite good and even the new cartoony style additions are nicer than I expected before buying.

    But unfortunately there are some mechanics in the game that are ruining the whole experience for me. Starting by the fact that you need to go to your garage to do practically anything other than drive, like changing your selected car, tuning it, or even change its color. Primarily that doesn't sound like a bad idea but the problem is that the new game has week system and every single time you enter the garage you change from day to night or from night to the next day, so you cannot visit your garage without forcing your way into the next big race, which happens always on saturday.

    What seems like a minor issue becomes a bigger one because the more you advance through the game the more expensive the participation fee becomes for the big race on saturday, so that means you need to collect more and more money every day so you can upgrade your car with more expensive items and also to participate on the next race.

    And here is where the worst part of this game mechanic comes. In the game there are so many police cars you can barely drive for more than 3 seconds without finding at least one police car in your radar, and there are often more than one, and if your wanted by the police, which usually is always turned on on the night time you cannot drive freely anywhere for more than 3 seconds because you need to hide or try to drive so fast that they don't see you. This is really very limitating because it's a game about racing and you cannot drive freely for more than half of the time.

    And if that wasn't enough, the more oney you carry on you the more aggressive the police cars get so they are more likely to take your money away, and that together with the weekly mechanics and the increasing amount of money needed every time ends up forcing you to replay the same races over and over again, specially if you happen to fail the race at saturday since you're forced to go back to the prior friday and you're forced to make the whole amount of money needed for that race, which usually you can collect during a whole week, in one single day, meaning you will need to carry a lot of money on you and get the police trying to steal your money again and if they succeed, well, guess what, you can repeat the friday all over again because there is barely any freedom in this game.

    I find it weird that people are complaining more about the story or the graphics when the real problem is that the game isn't fun to play due to this lack of freedom and big amount of repetitiveness, which in my opinion is a lot worse because that's actually the core of the game.

    It's sad because otherwise I really was enjoying it but I've had that situation described above already a couple of times and it's no fun to play the same missions all over again. I'm really near to giving up the game even when I already got into class S, which is number two in the highest rank, but I don't enjoy being forced to repeat the same thing over and over again.    … Expand
  7. d3vil787
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    technical problem
    super AI racer on 1st position, with no phisics and rules.
    poor driving
    grind
  8. nilakite2
    Dec 5, 2022
    1
    At least one thing you know how to do properly - killing all your games.
    Visuals: 2/10 - not possible to disable cartoon effects which is annoying me entire time playing and poorly optimized, hell even NFS Heat or NFS 2015 looks better at this point.
    Handling: 2/10 - worse handling model than NFS Payback UI: 1/10 - go back to school to learn how to make proper UI (user-interface), not    At least one thing you know how to do properly - killing all your games.
    Visuals: 2/10 - not possible to disable cartoon effects which is annoying me entire time playing and poorly optimized, hell even NFS Heat or NFS 2015 looks better at this point.
    Handling: 2/10 - worse handling model than NFS Payback
    UI: 1/10 - go back to school to learn how to make proper UI (user-interface), not very good to navigate and poorly designed
    Story: 1/10 - why bother even

    And for love of god stop showing "asap" up my face, it is even more annoying than all things above.

    Would not play this again even if I got payed for it.    … Expand
  9. Lobotany
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    Worst NFS ever created, art style is annoying and intrussive gameplay is boring and not to mention the gen Z humour and characters, disgusting
  10. Petatey
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    Forget everything else. Asap this, asap that, asap everywhere. Like, why? I listened to like 5 of the soundtracks and all of them are forgettable. Yes i can turn them off but remember, the soundtrack is one of the critical part of the game, and certainly it doesnt deliver whatsoever.
  11. Pulancur
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    Definitely not worth it especially at that high price, its a heat copy with a few minimalistic changes, cops are meh, pursuits not enganging, best was MW 05, Rivals and Hot pursuit. Customization is wacky goofy and cringe story and dialogue with political direction IN A RACING GAME
  12. Theboss_360
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    4 party players instead of 8 !???? WHY !!???????
    Unfortunately this game is a downgrade fro the previous game “NFS Heat”
  13. GoodWinGameHS
    Dec 5, 2022
    1
    Русского языка нет, с такой музыкой больше 10 минут не смог играть
  14. Boyabatu
    Dec 5, 2022
    1
    The grinding is the one big thing that makes me hate this game. Ruined of what could be a good game
  15. Woyem
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    This game is only nfs heat but slightly different, which of course lacks creativity. Yes they tried different graphics but i dont care about those.
  16. Mamosha
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    NFS is back! Finally, reallyu love this game, don't understand what happened with critics today
  17. llSBuNNYll
    Dec 8, 2022
    1
    So another NFS game. People said it was a true successor to underground and most wanted so boy oh boy was I excited! Only to get reslly disappointed yet again.
    Let's start with the positives: the game looks good. The customization is good as always, and the sound is also pretty good. But this is where the good stuff ends. The characters in this game, as they where in Heat aswell, are    So another NFS game. People said it was a true successor to underground and most wanted so boy oh boy was I excited! Only to get reslly disappointed yet again.
    Let's start with the positives: the game looks good. The customization is good as always, and the sound is also pretty good. But this is where the good stuff ends. The characters in this game, as they where in Heat aswell, are cringe at best. Feels like the people that have written the lines are from outer space and does hardly even know what a human being is, let alone have they ever met one. The driving feel is horrible. Same disaster as heat with brake to drift, it just feels so bad. Feels like it's peogrammed by people that never have deiven a real car. Just as in heat, you can be at 300kph/186mph+ turn and yank the e-brake and stop in 10 meters.
    I dont like the anime stuff either. This game is more arcade than ever, and I would only recommend this game to people below 14 years of age. I'm truly disappointed, and while this game deserves a 4, I'll give it a 1, just because the 7.3.it has in total now is waaaay to high.    … Expand
  18. Lesnos4r2
    Dec 7, 2022
    1
    Unbalanced opponent difficulty and despite the developers coming out and saying that the graffiti effects could be turned off, that is NOT the case. You can turn SOME of the effects off and only on your car. The opponents cars have all the effects still on. Got a refund on this one. Garbage.
  19. jdm-2000s-boi
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    It does not have interior customization which i was hoping for. also i would like more of an updated wheel list and more new body kit parts. and more tuner/muscle cars there's majority super cars like the car list needs to be updated alot!
  20. YamkoYamko
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    Tried the trial. Its just heat with few extra touches here and there. Definitely not worth the price tag. (Yes sale discount or some sort exist but still, its not worth the price)
  21. Noggyyew
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    For the price tag they are giving, this one is certainly not worth it. The experience was mediocre, and compared to the price, its no good.
  22. Maraud30
    Dec 4, 2022
    3
    Unfair and too hard because of poor vehicle handling and a cheated IA. Extremely slow progression, forgettable music and scenario. In one word, frustrating. But I love the style with those manga touches. Performance wise, it is terrible. Run poorly on a ryzen 5600x, an RTX 3070 and 32go of RAM tridentz neo 3600.l with drops to 30fps without DLSS and to the upper 40 with DLSS quality.
  23. drcoates
    Dec 2, 2022
    0
    Trying to do races at night on Heat level 5 and all I'm doing is driving away from cops. I finally get away and have 2 helicopters hovering above me, one not moving, and 2 to 3 cop cars spawning close to me. All I do is run away from cops at night, when all the good stuff is happening.
  24. aralalkan
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    From someone who has been playing NFS since I was a kid this sh*t is just getting more ridicilous release after release. I literally grew up playing NFS Underground 2 and NFS Most Wanted, NFS Carbon. Also played recent ones such as NFS Heat. Recent games all just seems to be memory manupilating cash grabbing trash releases. I just don't have any future hope from EA about NFS If you like itFrom someone who has been playing NFS since I was a kid this sh*t is just getting more ridicilous release after release. I literally grew up playing NFS Underground 2 and NFS Most Wanted, NFS Carbon. Also played recent ones such as NFS Heat. Recent games all just seems to be memory manupilating cash grabbing trash releases. I just don't have any future hope from EA about NFS If you like it good for you, I just can't anymore. And I know that we will never get a remastered Underground 2 cuz EA just does not have the balls to do that. I hope they will sell the game to another company who whould do way more exciting NFS than EA. Chlidhood ruined once again.

    Note:This is not hate speech is just from someone who's hopes has been crushed from almost every new NFS release I would just say stay in Forza instead.    … Expand
  25. Logccmong55
    Dec 3, 2022
    0
    Garbage game cant turn ugly effects off heat copy game very easy trash mp nothing is interesting about the game gen z humour totally fail
  26. PhoenixZocker
    Dec 4, 2022
    4
    Dieses Spiel reiht sich für mich ein in die letzten Jahre, wo wieder und wieder enttäuscht wird. Handling nicht besonders gut. Wagen machen was sie wollen wann sie es wollen oder auch nicht. Das neue Boostsystem ist sowohl gut als auch schlecht. Beim Driftig eher störend als helfend während es in Rennen sie gerade zu Kinderleicht macht. Den dein Wagen wird immer durch einen starken BoostDieses Spiel reiht sich für mich ein in die letzten Jahre, wo wieder und wieder enttäuscht wird. Handling nicht besonders gut. Wagen machen was sie wollen wann sie es wollen oder auch nicht. Das neue Boostsystem ist sowohl gut als auch schlecht. Beim Driftig eher störend als helfend während es in Rennen sie gerade zu Kinderleicht macht. Den dein Wagen wird immer durch einen starken Boost gerade gezogen und leicht oder stark nach vorne unkontrollierbar geboostet. So brauchst du nicht mehr gucken wie nehme ich die Kurve am besten sondern einfach bisschen quer gehen in den führenden knallen oder einfach so den Boost benutzen der sich meistens durch leichtes driften 1 von 3 Balken geladen hat und zack bist du erster weil die Ki sowas natürlich nicht macht.Wer Cops aus den letzten Teilen liebte(jetzt sehr schwer bis gar nicht mehr zerstörbar ) wird sie hier auch lieben hat sich quasi nichts dran getan nur das jetzt bei jedem Rennen deine Fahndungsstufe erhöht. Dadurch du quasi immer Stufe 5 bist wenn du mal mehr Geld haben willst oder aber einfach Rennenfahren. Die Gegner sind meistens nicht sonderlich stark bei Rennen egal welcher Schwierigkeitagrad.
    Für Grafik geb ich 1 Punkte und fürs okaye Driften 1. Dafür das sie nun dieses Tag/Nacht Rhythmus geändert haben u d nun nicht mehr Nachts Street Credit oder wie das hieß sammel musst und dieses doppelte farmen wegfält auch 1 Punkt. Und den 4ten und letzten Punkt gibt es für zu gewinne Wagen bei Rennen wo man nur ein bruchteil für die Wagen zahlen muss und sie meistens sogar mit doppeltem gewinn verkaufen kannst als das rennen dir abzieht und das du in manchen mission Late Game Wagen schon einmal fahren kannst.
    Story is halt ok interessiert am Ende eh keinen.

    Alles im allem haben sie also Heat mit besserer Grafik ein paar bug fixes und Verschönerungen/ Verbesserungen. Dafür mit neuen Fehlern und Sachen die einem das Spiel zur Hölle machen wo vorallem das schlechte Handling und Cops zubuche stehen.    … Expand
  27. Citybustling
    Dec 4, 2022
    1
    While i get the idea of making the graphics different, it just doesnt work for me. The graphics really turns me off
  28. Spencerthegiant
    Dec 3, 2022
    1
    NFS heat in a new city with pretty art added on top. The game forced me through the first race 3 times... Gas and clutch are switched, steering on my wheel feels awful. Hands down the worst wheel "support" I've ever seen. Unintuitive and uncustomizable controls. A racing game that won't let you set up your racing steering wheel controller.... Wow. Classic EA.
  29. DerbstinAction
    Dec 3, 2022
    1
    Luckily steam accepted my request to return my money. I played for eight hours and it was annoying. I drove the same track (different race) over and over again. The Voice lines have been always the same and the handling and Motorsounds were just not good.

    But the biggest problem is the Multiplayer... I can't drive my Cars. That was the point I quit and got my money back.
  30. Rallianto_Rex
    Dec 3, 2022
    4
    Copy-paste from Heat (and Heat wasn't good in the first place), but with cartoon effects and pedestrians, who feels so real, that they teleport away from you.
  31. PillPhitt
    Dec 1, 2022
    3
    Safe to say this game was a disappointment, it took one whole day of playing the game to complete the story mode, it felt rushed and repetitive in regards to content. the voice actors had next to no emotion in most of the dialogues and overall a massive let down on what could've been a great story mode. the gameplay itself is great and the visuals and audio was amazing, it's just a shameSafe to say this game was a disappointment, it took one whole day of playing the game to complete the story mode, it felt rushed and repetitive in regards to content. the voice actors had next to no emotion in most of the dialogues and overall a massive let down on what could've been a great story mode. the gameplay itself is great and the visuals and audio was amazing, it's just a shame the same effort wasn't put into the story mode aspect of the game.… Expand
  32. Leadfall
    Dec 3, 2022
    0
    It's terrible, wtf with you people, how this is better than for example Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit??
  33. ademyz
    Dec 4, 2022
    1
    the game is disgraceful!. 0. Worst NFS game with no reality driving sensation.
  34. 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, "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 .
  35. Speed
    Dec 2, 2022
    3
    I feel the game lacks a lot of things, first the handling of cars is the worst I've seen in a NFS game, stupid animations that you cannot turn off, and multiplayer has only few races you can play, without any exciting events.
    The graphics are fine, but the handling kills it completely for me. Sometimes while accelerating, the car stops accelerating without doing anything, very very    I feel the game lacks a lot of things, first the handling of cars is the worst I've seen in a NFS game, stupid animations that you cannot turn off, and multiplayer has only few races you can play, without any exciting events.
    The graphics are fine, but the handling kills it completely for me. Sometimes while accelerating, the car stops accelerating without doing anything, very very annoying!!! Also is very expensive and does not worth the hype.    … Expand
  36. HuggieWuggies
    Dec 2, 2022
    2
    The gameplay os OK more of the same
    the graphics looks dated
    and the effects takes me off of the experience, no problem with the "anime" style, just that is a half ass implementation, no Auto Modellista levels of well made cellshaded graphics, is fun but no for long... and is not worth the price on steam criterion games was the first to make need for speed a generic racing game and    The gameplay os OK more of the same
    the graphics looks dated
    and the effects takes me off of the experience, no problem with the "anime" style, just that is a half ass implementation, no Auto Modellista levels of well made cellshaded graphics,

    is fun but no for long... and is not worth the price on steam

    criterion games was the first to make need for speed a generic racing game and they are doing again    … Expand
  37. vgmkyle
    Dec 7, 2022
    2
    It's an abomination. With EA's half-hearted 2022 you might wonder how the company maintains a cashflow of any kind and that would be perfectly understandable because this is the worst NFS I've ever played. I could explain why, but I have a feeling you are going to just shake your head yes and save your money on this lazy effort.
  38. JohnnySins1233
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    AWful game nothing interesting, visual art style is annoying and garbage cant turn off effects cringe story heat copy
  39. username666872
    Dec 1, 2022
    4
    Cringe racers that behave and look like degenerates or children 12yo. Music is blood from earss. It is impossible to listen this CRAP. Please give as rivels 2 or HP!
  40. Explosivo
    Dec 5, 2022
    4
    If you've played the past 3 NfS there is not much new to you apart from a new story to play through. They kept most of the core elements of heat or just slightly tweaked those. The graphics are improved, there are some new customizing options, a new takeover game mode and a new nitrous system. Tap nitrous is a good addition to make racing feel a bit more engaging and makes it a little bitIf you've played the past 3 NfS there is not much new to you apart from a new story to play through. They kept most of the core elements of heat or just slightly tweaked those. The graphics are improved, there are some new customizing options, a new takeover game mode and a new nitrous system. Tap nitrous is a good addition to make racing feel a bit more engaging and makes it a little bit more tactical in multiplayer.
    Speaking of which, the multiplayer is separate to the solo mode. Cars you buy and customize in solo are not available online and vice-versa. Some cars that are free to buy in solo, do have challenges you need to grind to unlock for multiplayer. For example driving 30 playlists (!) in a certain car to be able to purchase the other car. This just feels like they had to stretch the content as much as possible. Another negative point for multiplayer is the complete absence of cops. You are limited to freeroam and racing in playlists. In solo the cops don't feel like a challenge, they are just annoying at times.

    + graphics
    + new license plates
    + bumper remove
    + freely tintable lights
    + new tap nitrous system

    o comic theme feels fresh, but not complete as it's just characters and some effects
    o story felt kinda cringe to me, but that's just how NfS story has always been
    o comic effects aren't annyoing as I thought they would be
    o no game breaking bugs in early access

    - repetitive story and multplayer
    - barely any new customizing options (bodykits, rims, wings) apart from the new hero cars
    - tap to drift still feels sluggish sometimes, cars not always behaving like intended
    - music feels kinda badly selected compared to previous titles
    - cop chases feel not as challenging as in heat, even with low tier cars
    -- car list essentially the same as heat with added duplicates of certain cars in different specs
    -- multiplayer and single player use separate garages
    -- multiplayer has no cops whatsoever

    Would I pay 70€ for it? Deifnitely not. It rather feels like NfS 2015 V4 or just a new NfS Heat DLC. I'd recommend waiting for it to get deposited in the EA Play membership. It might also have gotten some new content until then.    … Expand
  41. jj350
    Dec 2, 2022
    1
    This is the THPS5 of NFS games. The graphics and art style look very similar, and it's the same sort of low point for the series. Ignore the paid promoters, this game is pure disappointment. Do yourself a favor and play the EA Play trial before you buy if you are really interested.
  42. MatthewMuzik95
    Nov 30, 2022
    4
    I've been playing NFS Since underground 1 and hey!! this game is really good I hope they pay attention to the game.
  43. NFSLover
    Dec 2, 2022
    0
    Feels like Heat but worse, not sure what game all the positive reviewers are playing.
  44. Pigiyis
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    It feels mid at best. It certainly didnt live up to the hype and the thought of people that think this game is the best NFS game since like Most Wanted or Carbon. Those people are just plain wrong, and that is a fact.
  45. voxy
    Dec 1, 2022
    0
    Another terrible NFS game, this time it's almost unplayable and really annoying. You need cash to enter the events, you need a car from classes that you don't have. You start with total crap cars. Handling is laggy and not consistent with controller. Drifting is unpredictable and if you hit nitro after drifting you are loosing speed, witch is really stupid or a bug. Also they are promotingAnother terrible NFS game, this time it's almost unplayable and really annoying. You need cash to enter the events, you need a car from classes that you don't have. You start with total crap cars. Handling is laggy and not consistent with controller. Drifting is unpredictable and if you hit nitro after drifting you are loosing speed, witch is really stupid or a bug. Also they are promoting betting, Im not recommending buying this crap.… Expand
  46. Holt
    Dec 2, 2022
    3
    Game was a scam in actual money and in game money like seriously theres challenging then theres just upright stupid design system
  47. paradsecar
    Dec 8, 2022
    4
    IGN US didn't even bother to do a review of this game. I think that pretty much tells you what you need to know.
  48. dirtydog
    Dec 1, 2022
    0
    I gave it a chance but it's not very good. Graphics are just Heat with a higher framerate, which while welcome, is not the next generation leap we should be expecting. This game could have been done on a PS4 at 30fps no doubt at all.

    The effects are jarring and cannot be turned off, despite EA's NFS twitter previously saying they could be. The handling is the same as Heat, understeering    I gave it a chance but it's not very good. Graphics are just Heat with a higher framerate, which while welcome, is not the next generation leap we should be expecting. This game could have been done on a PS4 at 30fps no doubt at all.

    The effects are jarring and cannot be turned off, despite EA's NFS twitter previously saying they could be. The handling is the same as Heat, understeering cars which are like tanks and don't turn unless you drift. Story is the usual cringefest except this time you play as a cartoon anime character. lol. I'd say wait for a deep sale or skip it entirely.    … Expand
  49. ACAB1488
    Nov 30, 2022
    0
    without a doubt, the best NFS in a long time. it beats the Underground saga and MW by a long shot.
  50. DylanMason2003
    Nov 30, 2022
    0
    It's a cringetastic mess of a game and it's disrespectful to real car enthusiasts.
  51. iAxX
    Nov 30, 2022
    0
    The handling is all over the place for grip cars, you're almost always at a disadvantage.
    The AI is ridiculously scripted. It either, it uses NOS when you use NOS, it gains 40mph on straights to pass you, it crashes right before finish lines.
    Your drivng has very little impact as to where you'll finish. I'm pretty sure a 3 year old could finish middle of the pack because the game is    The handling is all over the place for grip cars, you're almost always at a disadvantage.
    The AI is ridiculously scripted. It either, it uses NOS when you use NOS, it gains 40mph on straights to pass you, it crashes right before finish lines.

    Your drivng has very little impact as to where you'll finish. I'm pretty sure a 3 year old could finish middle of the pack because the game is designed in such a way.    … Expand
  52. Sheek360
    Nov 30, 2022
    0
    I now see why the marketing was so weak and non existent, and why no early reviews were allowed.
  53. moogiie
    Nov 30, 2022
    4
    Largely the same car list from Heat
    Largely the same car customization options from Heat
    Largely the same unintuitive and sluggish driving physics from Heat.
    Largely the same unoriginal story about redemption and getting your hero car back.
    Cheesy dialogue
    Graphics are good looking
    New art style is original and fits the enviroment
  54. imitenotbecrazy
    Nov 30, 2022
    0
    This game feels like a different genre with the effects you cannot turn off. The dialogue reads like a 40 year old voice actor trying for a part in a high school student role. First NFS game in 15 years I won't be buying (played the 10 hour trial)
  55. UriHuffer
    Nov 30, 2022
    0
    As my first break into the NFS franchise on PC I have been ecstatic about this game since early launch. The graphics, the character diversification, and the unique take on my own home city have yet to fall beneath my expectations. I'm truly hoping for some quick patch updates for any existing issues and eventually some breathtaking additions to really grab hold of the growing player base.As my first break into the NFS franchise on PC I have been ecstatic about this game since early launch. The graphics, the character diversification, and the unique take on my own home city have yet to fall beneath my expectations. I'm truly hoping for some quick patch updates for any existing issues and eventually some breathtaking additions to really grab hold of the growing player base. Let our WILL be boundless!… Expand
  56. Cotayiven
    Dec 18, 2022
    0
    For a hefty price tag they put on, im quite disappointed with this game. I dont really enjoy the visual, the handling was poor, events were repetitive, it wasnt pleasant.
  57. seelenpfluecker
    Dec 17, 2022
    3
    Um es vorweg zu nehmen: es wieder schlecht.

    Wer gedacht hat, es würde besser, nur weil Criterion dieses Mal wieder ran darf, der sei daran erinnert, daß Criterion es waren, die seinerzeit auf der PS3 und Burnout Paradise mit diesem Open World Unsinn bei Rennspielen angefangen haben. Ich spiele seit dem ersten Need for Speed in den 90ern fast jedes Spiel dieser Serie… und werde seit    Um es vorweg zu nehmen: es wieder schlecht.

    Wer gedacht hat, es würde besser, nur weil Criterion dieses Mal wieder ran darf, der sei daran erinnert, daß Criterion es waren, die seinerzeit auf der PS3 und Burnout Paradise mit diesem Open World Unsinn bei Rennspielen angefangen haben.
    Ich spiele seit dem ersten Need for Speed in den 90ern fast jedes Spiel dieser Serie… und werde seit Underground nur noch enttäuscht.

    Und dieses Mal toppt es wirklich alles. Im negativen Sinne.
    Und damit meine ich nicht einmal diese komischen gekritzten Effekte, die finde ich zT sogar ganz gut.
    Nein, das Spiel ist eine unausgegorende Mischung aus Underground, Heat und Burnout Paradise.
    Wie sagt man in einem Restaurant immer: lieber eine kleine Karte mit richtig guten Gerichten, als ein Buch mit Dreck. Das hier ist ein Buch.

    Die Grafik geht ok, allerdings gibt es überall Grafikfehler, wie komische schwebende Schatten, die Pfützen sein sollen.
    Der Sound ist gut, aber… man wird IMMER zu beinahe JEDER SEKUNDE des Spiels mit irgendwelchem blöden Gesabbel genervt. Die (schon wieder) pseudocoole Kiddiegang ist die ganze Zeit nur am Labern… das geht mir so dermaßen auf den Sack!!

    Und dann ist es dieselbe blöde Story, wie immer. Wozu brauche ich in so einem Spiel eine Story??!! Und erstrecht keine so platte, dumme, nichtssagende, kopierte.

    Ich soll dann also zu einem Event.
    Während ich dahin fahre, werde ich permanent zugelabert und mit neuen Ereignissen belästigt, die ich dann vorziehen muß. Gehe ich dann in die Garage, um die Kohle abzuliefern, sind die Events nicht mehr verfügbar, weil ein nächster Tag angebrochen ist.
    Ich soll in 7 Gagen meine Karre pimpen, soll aber immer wieder in die Garage, um Geld abzuliefern, und dann ist der Tag futsch.

    Nachts sind die Bullen aktiver als tagsüber. Wieso?
    Die Cops im Rennen sind ein Witz.
    Die Steuerung ist schlecht.
    Die Musik ist eine Katastrophe.
    Keine Schnellreise zu den Rennen.
    Ewige Wege zu den Events.
    Die immer gleiche Katastrophe.

    Hier hat man es nicht mit einem ernst gemeinten Arcaderennspiel zu tun, sondern schon wieder mit einem Bling-Bling-HipHop-Epilepsie-Kinderspiel.

    EA: (Schimpfwort) Euch!    … Expand
  58. Getsometipe
    Dec 20, 2022
    0
    i was kinda hopeful that this game would make a path to a better future of nfs. i guess i just put my hopes too high. i know some "critic reviews" are giving such high score, im not sure if they are genuine or not
  59. cheeseCakelol69
    Dec 20, 2022
    2
    Cops are really annoying. Their spawning out of thin air you get them on you for just driving down the road the damn speed boost they get to be way faster than your car is stupid its post to be a fun car game not a super hard over power cop game. Also they can't keep racism out of a game or transgender I don't want to hear about all that driving people to a safe house also I really dislikeCops are really annoying. Their spawning out of thin air you get them on you for just driving down the road the damn speed boost they get to be way faster than your car is stupid its post to be a fun car game not a super hard over power cop game. Also they can't keep racism out of a game or transgender I don't want to hear about all that driving people to a safe house also I really dislike the music in this game.… Expand
  60. slowmissiles
    Dec 25, 2022
    0
    I've played every Need For Speed this is the worst one I ever played. Playing hardest/medium/easiest change nothing when it come to racing, because they have such crazy rubber banding that all CPU are 100m away from you at all time. You constantly fighting cops every single race. Because they had the bright idea of making you ultra notorious for some reason where cops want to get you atI've played every Need For Speed this is the worst one I ever played. Playing hardest/medium/easiest change nothing when it come to racing, because they have such crazy rubber banding that all CPU are 100m away from you at all time. You constantly fighting cops every single race. Because they had the bright idea of making you ultra notorious for some reason where cops want to get you at all time and not as the story progress.… Expand
  61. MiddleTemperatu
    Dec 20, 2022
    1
    Politics, politics, politics. I dont think I want to spend my time hearing politics on the game rather than just enjoying some good racing
  62. LokiPokis
    Dec 20, 2022
    0
    There are 300 million Russian languages in the world, why aren't there at least subtitles
  63. Oncep
    Dec 21, 2022
    0
    Ни слова по русски. Советую добавить субтитры в будущих играх. Jedy 2 need rus sub
  64. Stefrising
    Dec 26, 2022
    0
    There has never been a worse need for speed. Utterly crap! I hope to God the developers who worked on this piece of shut never work on another game!!!
  65. Lemixet
    Dec 28, 2022
    0
    I guess this game is trying really hard to be woke instead of producing actual good racing content. Shame really
  66. BaptismOfFire
    Dec 28, 2022
    0
    Just wish the price was lower and the game can actually turn the graphic animation off. I dont really care about the animation, its just I want to turn them off for some change
  67. Lerwa
    Jan 1, 2023
    3
    Handling of the cars is the worst I have ever experienced in a Need for Speed game. The slightest braking or turning deep makes the car drift. Makes this game pretty much unplayable, massive downgrade from Need for Speed: Heat.
    Also the dialogue of this game is so bad and cringe, I don't understand how anybody at EA approved releasing this game. I can only imagine 3 year old kids being    Handling of the cars is the worst I have ever experienced in a Need for Speed game. The slightest braking or turning deep makes the car drift. Makes this game pretty much unplayable, massive downgrade from Need for Speed: Heat.
    Also the dialogue of this game is so bad and cringe, I don't understand how anybody at EA approved releasing this game. I can only imagine 3 year old kids being able to enjoy this game    … Expand
  68. ArminK
    Jan 3, 2023
    0
    If you want to know how dog sh*t tastes, then play this game. It's one of the worst gaming experiences I ever had in my life.
    BY FAR the worst need for speed ever made!
  69. teers
    Jan 3, 2023
    0
    Previous NFS was good and fun to play. This one is waste of money. Trust me and watch some videos first - advice from a person that already lost $$
  70. Momehi
    Jan 10, 2023
    0
    I wonder if I am playing the same game as the critics who gave 85+, or the people who said "this game is the best nfs after nfs most wanted". The music was bad, handling was all over the place, cant turn off the visual effects, and you are placing an expensive pricetag? Call me poor i dont care, but thats just scamming people. 77 from critics is definitely too high.
  71. Rallen4520
    Jan 4, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the game that will ruin a franchise, AI cheats, cops target your car whenever possible. You are against 7racers and the cops. AI has catch-up boost and a lot of speed if it’s the one or two cars picked to challenge you at the beginning of the race.


    -Music sucks
    -Cartoony graphics can’t be turned off, I.e. wings sprout from the car everytime a jump is made. Annoying
    -Cops are everywhere, especially at night. Most of the game at night is spent running. -safe house is safe only if there isn’t any heat, would be nice if you could drive into you garage and drop heat.
    -can’t return to safe house unless you plan on advancing to night or day. -game will auto swap cars before a race but won’t put you back into original car. Heat 5 with class B cars anyone? -can’t switch cars once you leave the safe house Online mode on PS5 doesn’t work, when connecting to EA, an error message appears and white screen, no inputs from controller unless it’s a ps button.

    Only thing worst than this game is the fake reviews and other sites that promoted this piece of garbage. Don’t know who is worse scum the developers or the reviewers…zero negative reviews from the amateur critics at Metacritic…what a load of BS    … Expand
  72. Massconviction
    Jan 12, 2023
    4
    It's a racing game that cares more about the vanity of the game then the game play itself. AI glitches with police helicopters and overpowered ford raptors cop cars.
  73. paulorrl
    Jan 14, 2023
    0
    Horrible gameplay - car control is very bad, the game forces you to use skids, it's ridiculous!!! Not to mention the effects and grotesque puppets.
    Damn, every game they destroy the franchise more!!! I will NEVER buy another Need for Speed ​​AGAIN, none of them go back to Need for Speed ​​Undergound 2 and MW this is an NFS of respect!!!

    Shameful!!!
    Worst money spent on games.
  74. IYHiraethYI
    Jan 13, 2023
    0
    Worst NFS ever!
    Story Line as Always boring.
    The characters Always have cringe Line trying to be cool. Graphics is a 6 Out of 10. Game mechanics and physics is the Most unrealistic Thing ever.
  75. Sibu12
    Jan 15, 2023
    1
    The cars in this game feel like high speed monorails. I’ll never forgive EA for funding development of racing games in frostbite.
  76. Jopeminterp
    Jan 19, 2023
    0
    Arcade racing game is supposed to be fun, not frustrating and so grindy. Add that with bad soundtrack and bad handling, this is definitely not how to make an arcade racing game, considering the price.
  77. BBastion
    Jan 23, 2023
    0
    There is no gain from NFS Heat in any way. Cops are basically annoying and sometimes randomly make odd mistakes and then the other times they are god with wheels.

    AI is god constantly. Rubberbanding is part of all racing games for obvious reasons, but you can drive a perfect race and never catch an AI in first as no rules apply to them. Pay-walled the most Iconic car of all time    There is no gain from NFS Heat in any way. Cops are basically annoying and sometimes randomly make odd mistakes and then the other times they are god with wheels.

    AI is god constantly. Rubberbanding is part of all racing games for obvious reasons, but you can drive a perfect race and never catch an AI in first as no rules apply to them.

    Pay-walled the most Iconic car of all time behind a MONTHLY subscription that to this day still isn't working correctly for those who chose to spend their money on something like EA Play.    … Expand
  78. Kloudyz
    Feb 11, 2023
    4
    Night time is actually so bad in this game, its not even funny. It autos you at Heat 5 for no reason when leaving a safehouse. So most of my time at night are just boring cop chases all night long, and when I escape its just me praying I get good cop spawns on my way to events. Not to mention in THIS game, they introduce a cop at Heat 4 that doesn't appear on the radar so it'll justNight time is actually so bad in this game, its not even funny. It autos you at Heat 5 for no reason when leaving a safehouse. So most of my time at night are just boring cop chases all night long, and when I escape its just me praying I get good cop spawns on my way to events. Not to mention in THIS game, they introduce a cop at Heat 4 that doesn't appear on the radar so it'll just unfairly put you in cop chases all the time that you can't avoid anyway. And THAT is extremely annoying when you don't do anything to deserve Heat 5 in the first place. And it seems that in this game compared to any other, cop spawns are increased. They are legit EVERYWHERE. Around every corner. If you think you're safe, you're not. I legit have to ninja drive around the map to sometimes avoid these guys.

    You wanna play some good Need for Speed that'll actually treat you fairly? Play Heat if you haven't already. Heat has no cops during the day. And ramps up your Heat for every race you do at night. That's a balanced experience. This game literally has me closing my application and trying again because I am tired of getting randomly seen AT HEAT 5 on my way to events. Annoying. Unfair. Inconvenient.    … Expand
  79. Richard4949
    Feb 12, 2023
    2
    This game is awful. I am a car guy in real life, snd I bought this solely for the cover car. The 190e 16v 2.5 evo, as my family has owned and raced these competitively for over two decades. And the game looks amazing. They did build an amazing world, and the new effects are great too! The rest is all bad, and I mean really bad. It’s so repetitive. They are hoping you spend more realThis game is awful. I am a car guy in real life, snd I bought this solely for the cover car. The 190e 16v 2.5 evo, as my family has owned and raced these competitively for over two decades. And the game looks amazing. They did build an amazing world, and the new effects are great too! The rest is all bad, and I mean really bad. It’s so repetitive. They are hoping you spend more real money, as the payouts are awful. It’s a long, long grind. The cars don’t drive well at all. I know it’s not IRacing, but man they are awful. You just press nos and nos again. They push a political agenda throughout the game. The story is awful and cringe and best. And the cops are just frustrating.you can’t fast race or go to events. You have to spend 10-20 mins between EACH event racing away from cops. If you can have fun playing this game, more power to you. It’s easily my biggest regretful purchase regarding video games. I wouldn’t spend $10, yet I paid $80 and I’m sadly regretting it… Expand
  80. snipershotman
    Feb 11, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought I was buying a racing game that has cops, not a pursuit simulator. I dont know if my game is bugged or i am doing something wrong, but the cops are very annoying, not hard but annoying, I am not able to move from point a to b with heat 5, it seems like i am playing a stealth car game...… Expand
  81. Lewiw99039
    Jan 20, 2023
    0
    No. Just, no. Spend your money on some other games. Dont listen to those "critic reviews". This game is not worth it.
  82. Nalosi7769
    Jan 23, 2023
    0
    After playing unbound, safe to say that my gaming experience is better with heat. I feel like unbound is a cheap copy of heat.
  83. Wajotech
    Jan 28, 2023
    0
    Imagine a game with good support after its release. Cant relate at all with this game
  84. h001igan
    Feb 2, 2023
    0
    The worst NFS to date the game would be ok except for one thing the driving mechanics especially the drifting are absolutely horrible i loved need for speed Heat and had they simply taken those physics and mechanics and left them alone thos game would be decent despite the horrible online multiplayer system but criterion really put this garbage out i had high hopes they got the fu**inThe worst NFS to date the game would be ok except for one thing the driving mechanics especially the drifting are absolutely horrible i loved need for speed Heat and had they simply taken those physics and mechanics and left them alone thos game would be decent despite the horrible online multiplayer system but criterion really put this garbage out i had high hopes they got the fu**in burnout series under their belts but this game is truly garbage i bought ot digitally for $70 on the playstation store and am trying to get my money back my zero score os exactly what this game has to offer u nothing its utter sh*t truly awful i regret supporting this garbage i hope someone at criterion reads this because this game is just lazy truly yrash rake some fu**ing pride in what u do hpw could u let this garbage gp to market fu** u criterion i want my money back worst drifting ever worst physics ever worst sense of speed ever tertible soundtrack, awful unristricted unregulated a.i., awful multiplayer u.i. awful multiplayer period sh*t graphics reminiscent of ps3, sh*t city absolutely boring and extremely small for whats suppoused to be a next gen title i could just keep going but how about this if u really would like to play some good NFS (i loved this franchise until this entry) download NFS heat off ps plus for free its an actual racing game unbound is truly garbage once again fu** u criterion i will never purchase one of ur games without trying it first again and i have truly lost faith in ur abilities to make good games u suck ur game is truly sh*t and asap rocky is not cool not as a person a rapper or a game character his music is just as sh*t as ur game if ur games all about being this underground street racer do some research and find a real underground rapper not that urban appeal contemporary backstreet boy.truly a terrible game.… Expand
  85. Damtex
    Feb 4, 2023
    1
    Nie polecam gry policja pojawia mi się przed nosem jak brakuje mi 1 sekundy do ucieczki
  86. redman75
    Feb 11, 2023
    0
    7b6920b0cc78913c

    The most annoying game of all NFS .In relax mode should be relaxed not to be irritated, after 6 hours of gameplay a lot of earn money are lost in vain.A lot of bugs when I go to a race with one car it started with another car and if I quit the race the money are lost. I waste my time with this game I want to have fun not to be angry.
  87. yeastori
    Apr 15, 2023
    0
    I really thought the story in the beginning was really interesting and the graphics quite good. However that's where all the phrase ends. The rest of my experience was so bad I rage quit and deleted the game mid race. Music was underwhelming and the racing experience was horrible as well as restrictive with the limited restarts and insanely stupid buy in mechanic where you are force toI really thought the story in the beginning was really interesting and the graphics quite good. However that's where all the phrase ends. The rest of my experience was so bad I rage quit and deleted the game mid race. Music was underwhelming and the racing experience was horrible as well as restrictive with the limited restarts and insanely stupid buy in mechanic where you are force to spend money to get into races and you lose everything because you get cheated by OP Ai… Expand
  88. BallzyDan
    Feb 10, 2023
    3
    Seemed very similar to burnout paradise and I looked it up to discover it largely was by the same folks. They took a big step back tho. I had to keep grinding the same races to earn enough money to enter in to the next race. This got old really quick. I also wasnt impressed by the boosting, drifting, and overall handling; it was better in burnout paradise. Also, the map very similar butSeemed very similar to burnout paradise and I looked it up to discover it largely was by the same folks. They took a big step back tho. I had to keep grinding the same races to earn enough money to enter in to the next race. This got old really quick. I also wasnt impressed by the boosting, drifting, and overall handling; it was better in burnout paradise. Also, the map very similar but way less fun.… Expand
  89. TheGamer777
    Mar 13, 2023
    1
    One of the worst NFS ever made with cartoon effects that cannot be disabled, Poor graphics for a current gen title and the soundtrack is pathetic
  90. sonsofanarchy
    Feb 27, 2023
    0
    I played nfs after a long time, I regret it so much I'm tired of racing with the same characters on the same maps and with the same cars I'm tired of seeing and more more more cops MORE.
  91. pedrimu777
    Feb 1, 2023
    3
    Los gráficos de este juego no me han gustado son malos y pobres. Realmente no vale la pena gastar 60 en este juego, yo me esperaría a que este rebajado a 40 o 30.
  92. Foxby
    May 1, 2023
    0
    Einfach ****
    -Wars das Geld Wert: ne (versteh auch nicht warum EA immernoch denkt deren spiele wären so viel Wert
    -graphics: ganz geil auch wenn das mit dem cartoon style wenig hervorscheint ist das aussehen der map wenigstens gut -gameplay: einfach schmutz, auch wenn ich das steuern des autos ganz cool finde sind diese scheiß cops und npcs so nervig, wie die cops sogar auf einfach    Einfach ****
    -Wars das Geld Wert: ne (versteh auch nicht warum EA immernoch denkt deren spiele wären so viel Wert
    -graphics: ganz geil auch wenn das mit dem cartoon style wenig hervorscheint ist das aussehen der map wenigstens gut
    -gameplay: einfach schmutz, auch wenn ich das steuern des autos ganz cool finde sind diese scheiß cops und npcs so nervig, wie die cops sogar auf einfach einen so sehr verfolgen als hätte man deren mütter beleidigt (auch wenn das bei mir sogar stimmt) und entdecken dich schneller als Yo Oli Minderjährige. Die Npcs hätten auch einfach weniger sein können, wenn man wegen den cops die ganze zeit nach links unten gucken muss und nicht auf die straße achten kann fühlt sich das halt so an als würden die npcs einfach vor dir spawnen.
    ich will garnicht erst auf die langweilige und Zeitverschwendene Story eingehen aber das es wirklich immer nur das selbe ist ist halt scheiße das einzige interessante sind die autos die man sich zusammenstellen kann. Für die Story empfehl ich euch einfach alles so gut wie möglich zu skippen und dann nen moneyglitch bei der quali zu machen falls ihr die spielen wollt. Das einzige was ich noch loben kann sind die Collectables das das wenigstens nicht so schlecht wie in z.B. Spiderman oder Horizon ist.
    Zum Multiplayer kann ich fast garnichts sagen außer das es wenigstens etwas spaß macht wenn man mit freunden spielt.
    Falls EA noch mehr kack spiele rausbringt schmeiß ich hundescheiße an deren firma.    … Expand
  93. BeastOfPleasure
    Mar 26, 2023
    0
    Elastic difficulty!! Police everywhere! Whatever you do.. I see you!!! ohh its like You run the game WoW!! same thing in race, they think putting elastic difficulty make a game exciting! Im so excited I get out the disk of my playstation sell the game and put a big 0 on your #%%##$ game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  94. Rowova9
    Feb 18, 2023
    0
    Here is to the people who thought nfs unbound will be a big hit and will be a good game after nfs heat. What do you know, turns out its just another doodoo game with absolutely awful after game support. So much for initial 70 bucks price, eh? Shame
  95. Lexusstriker
    Mar 3, 2023
    0
    El juego es realmente malo, el doblaje en español castellano no parece enserio, suena con jergas de niños infantiles de cuando os troleabais en el colegio tu y tus amigos.
    Llevo 4 horas jugadas, pero es que no aguanto la música, es horrible todo trap hiphop etc hasta en la sopa, lo de personalizar tu personaje, pues vas a tener que ir sí o sí vestido como un gen z todo el rato o como un    El juego es realmente malo, el doblaje en español castellano no parece enserio, suena con jergas de niños infantiles de cuando os troleabais en el colegio tu y tus amigos.
    Llevo 4 horas jugadas, pero es que no aguanto la música, es horrible todo trap hiphop etc hasta en la sopa, lo de personalizar tu personaje, pues vas a tener que ir sí o sí vestido como un gen z todo el rato o como un cani chulesco.
    Los coches y los gráficos están muy bien pero por ejemplo yo me he elegido el Silvia y sinceramente se controla como si fuera un tractor y estoy seguro que ese sistema de conducción obligándose al derrape va a ser así con todos los coches. Aproveche una oferta de 40€ que había en la store porque el juego me llamaba la atención, esos 40€ los he perdido me siento realmente estafado, no entiendo cómo puede haber gente que le guste este juego realmente... Es que la conducción que es lo que yo creo más IMPORTANTE es horrible, mal diseñada y obligada al estilo derrape al 100% los enemigos siempre hay uno que te va a sacar km de distancia porque te meten ya a competir contra titanes como un lambo o cosas por el estilo, no hay equilibrio es realmente absurdo que te cobren hasta por la ropa del personaje una millonada y realmente absurdo el sistema de misiones y progresión. Luego también lo de la policía que ten suerte que como te persigan 3 coches a 3 flames al principio ni lo intentes que no les vas a burlar.
    Antes de comprarlo mire aquí las malas críticas y las buenas que tiene el juego y no hice caso a las malas y ha sido realmente un error. De verdad me siento totalmente ESTAFADO he dado mi dinero a una compañía de basura que no sabe hacer casi ningún juego bien joder. No volverá a pasar.

    No caigas como yo.    … Expand
  96. ExlexEu
    May 18, 2023
    3
    This is as bad as payback. The flashy effects are simply distracting. The boost mechanic is awful and the main reason why I will not finish this game. Drifting never felt that bad.
    The first few hours are horrible and the progression is extremely slow. You are stuck with terrible feeling cars for hours and it's simply not fun, espcially when you get to do the delivery missions allowing    This is as bad as payback. The flashy effects are simply distracting. The boost mechanic is awful and the main reason why I will not finish this game. Drifting never felt that bad.
    The first few hours are horrible and the progression is extremely slow. You are stuck with terrible feeling cars for hours and it's simply not fun, espcially when you get to do the delivery missions allowing you to use the super cars. It's so stupid.
    Your car can drive through 60% of objects such as trees, fences, walls, road barriers, rocks. It can get very confusing due to the inconsistency of this and it get's hard to know what you can drive through and what not.
    The checkpoints are way to small and are only meant for you... If you miss it, you are respawned. If the AI misses it, nothing happens. Giving the AI an advantage, because he can push you out fo the trajectory, while you can't.
    Police are stupid. Way to easy to shake off. The helicopter doesn't serve any purpose.

    The whole UI is confusing. The map seems extremely small and is boring af.

    Props for adding pedestrians, but no one asked for it.

    This is the kind of BS where you ask yourself if the developpers did even test the game.

    DO NOT PAY THE FULL PRICE FOR THIS GAME. I got it discounted and still feel cheated.    … Expand
  97. mad33
    May 21, 2023
    1
    first need for speed i purchased in over a decade, this is horrible i cant even win a race on easy mode.
  98. Ravenschild
    Dec 10, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is pretty, but it seems the developers are either coasting, don't understand car parts and it's glitchy.

    I am guessing the devs have no idea about used and rebuilt auto parts, since you can't sell them once you have bought them. When you work at a garage.

    The soundtrack is beyond sub par compared to NFS Heat. I have had racers phase through oncoming traffick, while said oncoming traffick hits my car (story mode) and today I had teleporting racers both out of the race entirely and into the water (on drivers side of vehicle) at 5th place only to appear a minute later coming off a cliff and back into the race (from the passengers side) in 3rd place in an endurance run. Where they appeared from was entire off the course.

    It's pretty but the inability to sell parts when storyline insists on multiple cars and the lowballing on selling cars, how
    random drifting and sliding works, the sub par music and the glitches rather kills the game.    … Expand
  99. undrgrnd23
    Dec 13, 2022
    0
    One of the worst NFS ever - Baddest handling, worst Engine Sounds and an empty Multiplayer where you can do nothing special.
    What a waste of time.
  100. Jardoni
    Dec 14, 2022
    0
    How the makers make profit from this game: 1. Take out NFS Heat 2. Add few touches here and there 3. Slap an expensive price on it 4. ????? 5. PROFIT!
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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
  1. PLAY
    Feb 11, 2023
    80
    Terrifically fast, well-balanced street racing that really makes the most of PS5. Not quite as cool as the new art stylings would suggest, but still a fine game. [Issue#23, p.68]
  2. Games.cz
    Jan 19, 2023
    90
    Need for Speed was seriously starting to look dead and buried – and here comes the rescue party! The combination of beautiful, realistic-looking graphics and effects borrowed straight from an anime works surprisingly well, the story doesn’t get in your way and the driving model hits exactly the right spot. Even the open world is fun! This is how you make an arcade racing game.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Jan 6, 2023
    80
    Need for Speed Unbound is the best modern NFS to date. It is still riddled with issues like rubberbanding and weird drifting physics, but it still provides its players with the best handling system in years, with grip racing finally back. With the best visual design NFS has ever had and some interesting campaign decisions, it gives hope that the series is back on track to becoming something great.
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