Need for Speed Unbound

 PlayStation 5
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6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 587 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 211 out of 587
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  1. dams_hyuga
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    C'est un très bon jeu need for speed si il est si mal noté c'est car les gens veule toujours plus toujours plus vite le jeu est bien les graphisme et le mélange réaliste et animé et parfait certe il a des défauts mais on peu quand même très bien apprécié le jeu
  2. llllllllllllllk
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  3. Andb
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    NFS unbound é muito bom, traz tudo do universo e ainda mais. Com relação ao anterior Heat tem apenas uma leva aparência gráfica porém o Unbaund é muito superior e a jogabilidade melhorou muito. 10/10.
  4. Serega_1415
    Jun 12, 2023
    8
    Игра хорошая! Нормальная физика вождения, тюнинг и стайлинг на высшем уровне. Стиль персонажей интересный , но сделан не очень. История интересует в начале потом провисает. Считаю ее лучшей NFS за последние 8 лет .
  5. NickMG
    May 28, 2023
    8
    The game is like "NFS Heat" but just better in every aspect!

    •Let's start with the graphics: They are just amazing and the whole graffiti effects aren't bad at all, I really enjoy them and I find them to be quite the charm. Love how Criterion wants to experiment and not be the same game with same graphics but just different map that is even inferior to the last one. *Cough cough* Forza    The game is like "NFS Heat" but just better in every aspect!

    •Let's start with the graphics: They are just amazing and the whole graffiti effects aren't bad at all, I really enjoy them and I find them to be quite the charm. Love how Criterion wants to experiment and not be the same game with same graphics but just different map that is even inferior to the last one. *Cough cough* Forza Horizon 5 *cough cough*
    •Map: the map which is based on Chicago is very lively. It really feels like the RL city.
    •Races: While they aren't the best in the series I gotta say, they are very fun and not *that* repetitive.
    •Car selection: Maybe not the best and recycled from "NFS HEAT", it's let to be desired.
    •Car Customisation and Upgrading: The car customisation is probably one of the best in the franchise and maybe in racing games in general, it's really full with variety of car parts that can make the car you want to build. The upgrading is really grindy, but honestly I really don't mind it, I was quite sick of racing games where I can have Porsche 911 Turbo S in just 1 day of good playing. I wanted that raw and slow and "realistic" tune sistem that shows you just how far you went with your whip.
    •Cops: *phew* here we go, are the cops in NFS Unbound good are they just plain Need for Speed 2015 horrible, well they are in between. Because they are better than 2015 and Need for Speed Payback, they aren't quite fun as NFS HEAT's cop difficulty or just Need for Speed: Most wanted. They tend to be sometimes annoying, when you get to heat 5, because they are easy to get away, they are everywhere. And can't just drive around normally without 5 cops being behind you just because they SPAWNED NEXT TO YOU.
    •Last but not least story: The story while not as good as NFS Heat's it's better than 2015 and Payback's whatever those were trying to be. Atleast Unbound KNOWS what story it should have and doesn't copy other franchises and be confused. The voice acting and characters are OK, they are cringe but hey! When didn't NFS have cringe dialogues and character, atleast now it is selve awared about it and I love it!
    •So NFS Unbound is a big Hit or Miss for some people but if we look at the positives and not negatives we might see a nice crafted game with some respect and maybe care.    … Expand
  6. Notactic0_0
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Best NFS until now. Not a big fan of too much cartooning, but it is acceptable
  7. Ruzaky
    Mar 19, 2023
    8
    Very good racing arcade racing game. Even better NFS game. Enjoyed getting platinum in it. Now waiting new NFS game since like 10 years feels wierd :)
  8. Hardkov
    Feb 23, 2023
    8
    one of the best NFS I've ever played, I don't understand why there are so many toxic reviews, the game is not perfect, but anyone who loves racing should try it, when I read negative reviews, I get the impression that people played it on YouTube, well, you get the idea. ..

    tuning is just 10 points, it's gorgeous, the gameplay is arcade style, but what should it be? it's not a simulator,    one of the best NFS I've ever played, I don't understand why there are so many toxic reviews, the game is not perfect, but anyone who loves racing should try it, when I read negative reviews, I get the impression that people played it on YouTube, well, you get the idea. ..

    tuning is just 10 points, it's gorgeous, the gameplay is arcade style, but what should it be? it's not a simulator, I liked it, the effects are cool, the story is nice, the previous ones were just terrible, the cons are that it's a little short, unbalanced in terms of money, I want to try more cars but I'm not ready for the grind... well, idk why, but online is dead, this game deserved 7-8 points    … Expand
  9. Akma
    Jan 7, 2023
    8
    I hadn't played NFS for a long time and came back to this with PS5. I have played for an hour or so but I really loved it. I see there is RPG aspect in this game that play time will be a lot to build up cars but I feel this is a very well made game.
  10. leketin
    Jan 7, 2023
    9
    best nfs for me since Most Wanted

    Also the first one that was actually interesting enough to complete since 2010
  11. ShadedBD
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    I was iffy on the street art cell shading effects but after playing for a couple hours it grew on me and like the extra customization it gives. The story in the game is good and the cops aren't too hard to get away from unlike heat during the early days after launch. The AI is a bit on the harder side but I liked the challenge. Story mode and online mode are separate, kinda like GTAV. II was iffy on the street art cell shading effects but after playing for a couple hours it grew on me and like the extra customization it gives. The story in the game is good and the cops aren't too hard to get away from unlike heat during the early days after launch. The AI is a bit on the harder side but I liked the challenge. Story mode and online mode are separate, kinda like GTAV. I hope to see a bunch more content come to online... other than that the hours fly by playing this game.… Expand
  12. qusai_mulla
    Dec 30, 2022
    10
    While by no means perfect, Criterion's put the franchise back on the road with NFS Unbound. Oozing with originality, and giving players their fix however they want to play (whether in story mode, online, customizing cars, or outrunning the cops), Need for Speed Unbound is the strongest outing the series has had to date since Criterion's Hot Pursuit entry in 2010.
  13. ElyesBens
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    I've been waiting for a good Need For Speed for 12 years ! Since NFS Hot Pursuit back in 2010, the series has gone downhill for quite a good time now ! Thankfully NFS Unbound brings so much style and personality coupled with great gameplay and sense of progression to win me over again ! The street vibe, the city, the graphics, the soundtrack, my god THE SOUNDTRACK IS EXCELLENT !! The wholeI've been waiting for a good Need For Speed for 12 years ! Since NFS Hot Pursuit back in 2010, the series has gone downhill for quite a good time now ! Thankfully NFS Unbound brings so much style and personality coupled with great gameplay and sense of progression to win me over again ! The street vibe, the city, the graphics, the soundtrack, my god THE SOUNDTRACK IS EXCELLENT !! The whole mix between Cell shaded and photorealistic is mesmerizing - Overall really good gameplay (which is essential) and excellent presentation !!… Expand
  14. MinePlay512
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    It should be clear that Need for Speed Unbound is a strong rebound for the Need for Speed series. Hopefully the series will build on Unbound.
  15. svensenk86
    Dec 15, 2022
    8
    Coming back from various Sim racing titles to NfS feels a bit like a step in the wrong direction. But I wanted to have an easy game again where I can quickly grap the controller and enjoy some nice cars with good graphics and an easy story to follow. No need to setup the sim rig and to concentrate on the race. So NfS was an option and after the reviews I bought it. I think my last NfS wasComing back from various Sim racing titles to NfS feels a bit like a step in the wrong direction. But I wanted to have an easy game again where I can quickly grap the controller and enjoy some nice cars with good graphics and an easy story to follow. No need to setup the sim rig and to concentrate on the race. So NfS was an option and after the reviews I bought it. I think my last NfS was Most Wanted and sure the old NfS Underground. I like Unbound! I like the new look! I like the idea how the story is build. Some races are really repetitive but that is ok, later you get more tracks to race on. I needed to rethink my driving as I was trying to stay clean and do not hurt my car :D but here we are allowed to crash around how we want. So I start to build my Fast and Furious car park, taking the Eclipse, Evo and Skyline in NfS design and relive somehow the movies ;) besides good graphic we have annoying cops, they appear way too often and the sound is weak, I want to hear engine sounds!!!! The community design option is pretty dope like in GT7, as I do not want to spend too much time on it, the community does great work on desgins. All in all it is a good game, a fun racer with stunning graphics of the cars. Driving feels easy and direct, race modes are cool. All I expected from a NfS game. Cool to have one again.… Expand
  16. Redeyeee
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Welcome back NFS you was never missed but its nice to see you again. By far from perfect but the old vibe is there and it just feels and looks right.… Expand
  17. guiltyconscious
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Love the story driven progress system. The aesthetic and the music of the game mixes so well like Most Wanted did. Game plays really well too, cars don’t feel like they’re floating and the AI is challenging. First NFS in a long time i’m enjoying so much. Hope they keep up the quality content for this generation consoles
  18. YusufSami
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Great game actually but why there isnt TURKISH support. The game is better than nev need for speed unbound.
  19. Shad0W017
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    First time in years, this NFS game is great! I am so glad that it came out better than it looked in trailers. Gameplay is fun, effects brings something new and as a rap fan, I also really like soundtrack. At least give it a chance.
  20. Klazaep
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    The games awesome totally the must buy from 2022, God of war and nfs has the games of the year
  21. Lonejumper23
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    This game is off the hook!!! I am shocked there was not more marketing for this game before it came out. This is racing on next gen at its best. I am not going to compare this to other NFS games and I am looking at it from a next gen perspective... this is just awesome!! The campaign is so fun and the missions just take you through this gorgeous city and country landscape that is eyeThis game is off the hook!!! I am shocked there was not more marketing for this game before it came out. This is racing on next gen at its best. I am not going to compare this to other NFS games and I am looking at it from a next gen perspective... this is just awesome!! The campaign is so fun and the missions just take you through this gorgeous city and country landscape that is eye candy. The art direction is original and drifting is so satisfying. The only reason for the 9 score is the police are not that hard to get away from when they chase you. I can't stop playing it and enjoying it for what it is..... an fantastic adventure racing game with style.… Expand
  22. Divisionbell
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Ignore the 0 score reviews that are obviously design to just drag the score down. This is easily the best NFS in years. Even if the design isn’t totally your thing, calling it the “worst NFS ever created” is just hilarious trolling.
  23. Muawiya
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Best NFS game ever.

    Pros:
    handling
    Graphics
    Performance
    Nitros system
    Campaign progression
    Art style
    Game design

    Cons:
    Lake Cops mode for the player
  24. ShiroFXXK117
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a G.O.A.T THE G.O.A.T The truth is a good game but by popular opinion many people are wary that it is Heat 2.0 Verá GOOD GAME I have seen it and the truth is a very good game, cartoon effects, good sound system, etc.… Expand
  25. NICKOODEMUS
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This game is a blast! The only negative I have found is that EA has apparently forgot to do any marketing for the game. None of my friends had even heard of it until I told them about it. The art style is refreshing and very unique. The car customization and the grind to work your way up to the top is addictive. They have done a great job at balancing the risk vs reward with the heat levelThis game is a blast! The only negative I have found is that EA has apparently forgot to do any marketing for the game. None of my friends had even heard of it until I told them about it. The art style is refreshing and very unique. The car customization and the grind to work your way up to the top is addictive. They have done a great job at balancing the risk vs reward with the heat level in the game. Overall it is the best need for speed game in a very long time!… Expand
  26. aurel92
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Le jeu est sublime sur PS5 (4K/60FPS stables). L’ambiance et la DA sont originales et colle parfaitement. La dynamique des voitures au poil et la customisation excellente.
  27. xafas3000
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    EA решил по эксперементировать насчёт стилистикти и она не всем понравилась. В остальном мне игра понравилась.
  28. m1dnightokyo
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Need for Speed Unbound it has finally added the opportunity to use the grip driving that we requested so much more than 10 years ago (Via vehicle settings in game menu). This game aspires to be the best NFS of the decade.
  29. RelentlessBoi
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Let me say that this game is honestly a 8 at best. It has some issues but the pros outweighs the cons here and some user reviews that ACTUALLY PLAY THE GAME give really good pros and cons. Only giving a 10 because of braindead 0s and 1 out of 10s here that say "tHis iS heat but wORsE" or "the effects are bad 0/10" and my favorite " this isn't a need for speed game remaster most wantedLet me say that this game is honestly a 8 at best. It has some issues but the pros outweighs the cons here and some user reviews that ACTUALLY PLAY THE GAME give really good pros and cons. Only giving a 10 because of braindead 0s and 1 out of 10s here that say "tHis iS heat but wORsE" or "the effects are bad 0/10" and my favorite " this isn't a need for speed game remaster most wanted underground or carbon". Smh the amount of "fans" here that don't know a thing about nfs.… Expand
  30. NikoDukeNasar
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This is the best arcade racing game since Midnight club LA. Physics are amazing its perfect mixture of MCLA and Burnout Paradise and a tiny bit of hot pursuit remastrer. Visuals look great even cartoon stuff looks good. It's a the best nfs since idk even know probably hot pursuite.
    btw I'm OG gamer and i played every single nfs game.
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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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